Monday, February 17th – No School, AASEP Closed
In observance of Presidents Day, the school facilities will be closed, including AASEP.
THEME WEEKS
February 3rd – 7th – Lunar New Year
We will celebrate this global holiday with a focus on Chinese traditions. Whether it be art, writing, or music, you can be sure we will enthusiastically celebrate the year of the Rat. Projects include paper fans, ribbon dancing, origami and lantern making.
February 10th – 14th – Post Office Week
Each day children can write letters to each other and “send” them through our AASEP post office. Students can apply to work at the post office at the beginning of the week in the dramatic play area of the Café. Those chosen for the job will help deliver letters to the different areas of our program and spread kindness.
February 18th – 21st – Harlem Renaissance
In honor of Black History Month, we will be exploring the music and art of the Harlem Renaissance. We will focus on several artist’s stories, including Aaron Douglass, Romare Bearden, and Augusta Savage. With many different mediums of creation, we will learn all about their lives.
February 24th – 28th – Inventors Week
AASEP is full of creative students, so what better way to celebrate than with a week full of inventions! Students will get to learn about many past inventors whilst also also creating their own inventions. We will also have a George Washington Carver Science Club (no sign-up required) during regular care hours.
SPECIAL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Magic the Gathering Club
Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm (4th & 5th grade) -Ongoing 3rd choice
Students will learn how to build their card deck, strategize and work as a team.
Crystal Club
Last Thursday of each month 3:30-4:30pm (All Grades) -2nd choice
Come learn about the properties and powers of crystals with Teacher Kaia.
5th Grade Activity
Last Thursday of each month 3:00-3:30pm -1st choice
This month our 5th grade students will learn how to make sushi.
REMINDERS
In Case of inclement weather, we follow the PPS Multnomah County procedures. If school is closing early or closed for the whole day, AASEP will also be closed. If there is a 2-hour delayed start, we will still be open.
We appreciate you all!
Celebrate you humanness, celebrate your craziness…celebrate you. –Leo Buscaglia
Happy February!
