Welcome to Clyde's Corner

May, the month of sunshine, blooming flowers, and endless possibilities

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like our Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer requests here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible

Monthly Updates:

• Teacher Appreciation Week
  • It’s  time to celebrate YOU! Parents will be treating you all week long with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. We’ll also have thank-you cards available each day so you can spread the appreciation. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated, amazing team—and we can’t wait to show you just how much you’re valued!
• Laundry Room 
  • Please make sure to turn off the water and hose after each use when filling buckets. Thank you for helping keep our space safe and running smoothly!
• Outdoor Protection
  •  We love our outdoor time and will continue to go outside as long as we are within regulations:
    • When temperatures are 90–95°F, we will limit outdoor time to 15 minutes.
    • When temperatures are above 95°F, we will not go outside.
  • Children who wear a sun hat, we are suggesting to parents to provide hats that do not have straps for safety purposes.
  • We apply sunscreen 15 minutes before each outdoor activity. Licensing requirements mandate that sunscreen be applied 15 minutes prior to going outside, regardless of the weather—rain or shine.
  • If children remain outside for longer than two hours, sunscreen must be reapplied at the two-hour mark from the initial application.
• Parent Teacher Conference
  • Conferences are coming up at the end of May! Jenny will be checking portfolios weekly to help keep everyone on track. Need support? We’re here for you—just ask!
• Lesson Plans in Playground 
  • You’ve all been trained—now it’s go time!
    • Lesson plans are due by the 3rd Wednesday of each month (for the upcoming month)
    •  Plans will be reviewed Thursday mornings so you have time to adjust if needed
    •  Material lists are also due the same day
    • Submit material lists in your classroom GroupMe chat and include dates needed
• Mays Code Word
  • Read for the daily code word! The staff member with the most points at the end of the month wins lunch on us! 
  • Bonus Riddle – Earn 5 Extra Points!
    I never take up any space, but I can fill it… what am I?
• Time Management
  • One-on-ones have officially started—let’s stay on track!
    • Lose 2 point for being 1 minute or more late 
    • Be ready to begin morning meeting at 7:00 AM (or 8:00am) sharp (not walking in!)
    • Points are also deducted for calling in or if your name is associated with any sort of drama or negativity within the facility
  • A 4-day work week is a privilege we want everyone to enjoy! Staying consistent, reliable, and on time helps keep this opportunity available to you. 

Monthly Events:

• May 4-8th is Teacher Appreciation week! Please see Monthly Updates for details.
• May 8th we have out Mothers Day celebration from 4:00-5:00.
• We are CLOSED on May 25th for Memorial Day.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences are at the end of May.

Upcoming Student Birthdays!🎂

Violet  | 5/3      Fintastic | 5/7       Wesley | 5/15     Remy | 5/28

Upcoming Staff Birthdays!🎂

Welcome to Clyde's Corner

Springing into April

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like our Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer requests here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible

Monthly Updates:

• Name-to Face and Transitions 

  • It is very important that we are conducting name-to-face checks correctly at all times.

    You should complete a name-to-face at the following times:

    • As soon as you are lined up in the classroom and preparing to head outside
    • When you reach the front door
    • Once you are inside the silver fence
    • Then a transition when you are in the outside play area

    When coming back inside:

    • While lined up outside to come in
    • At the top of the silver gate
    • Once everyone is inside by the front door

    Finally, you will conduct a transition  as soon as you return to the classroom.

    Please ensure these steps are followed consistently to maintain safety and accountability for all students.

• Summer dress code

  • Please make sure you are following the dress code:

    • Dresses must be ¾ length or full length, with shorts worn underneath
    • Shorts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
    • No sandals – all staff must wear closed-toe shoes
    • No tank tops

    Thank you for helping maintain a safe and professional environment!

• Hydration

  • “Gatorade… H2O… Gatorade… H2O!” 💧
    Extra 5 points to the first 3 teachers who can name that movie!

  • As we approach the warmer months, hydration is extremely important. Please make sure that you, as adults, are also staying properly hydrated throughout the day.

• Time-Off Requests 
  • There will be a calendar in the office for all time-off requests and schedule changes. Please check the calendar before booking any trips or requesting time off.
  • Please keep in mind
    • We can only allow 2 people off per day
    • Those 2 people cannot be from the same classroom
  • All requests must still be submitted through ADP.
  • This system will help us stay organized, reduce denied requests, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to take time off at appropriate times.
  • If there is an emergency and there are already two people scheduled off that day, please come speak with Miss Alyscia directly.
• Outside Expectations

  • Outdoor play is the highest-risk time for injuries, so active supervision is essential at all times.

    • Teacher must maintain constant visual attention on the children in their care.
    • It is NOT acceptable to stand by the fence or engage in conversations with other teachers or children from different classrooms while you are responsible for your own group.
    • Your full attention must remain on the children under your direct supervision.
    • Teachers should be strategically spaced throughout the playground to minimize blind spots. Do not cluster in one area—ensure all sides of the playground are covered.
    • If you are supervising alone, you are expected to actively move around the playground to maintain visibility of all children.

• Toy Sanitization Expectations

  • To maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, please follow the toy sanitization schedule below:

    • Each classroom must send down three buckets of toys per day for sanitization.
    • All toys in your classroom should be rotated through sanitization at least once per week.
    • Do not send magnetic tiles or wooden toys for sanitization.

Monthly Events:

• On April 11th from 4:00pm-5:00pm we will hold our Tippi Toe Dance Recital at Little Theatre Culture Center (9142 W Ken Caryl Ave Littleton CO, 80128) Show will start at 4:00pm and we would love to see you all there!
  • Please RSVP here
• On April 18th, we be hosting a Parents Night Out at the Christian Academy from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
  • All staff will be paid $80 for the 4 hour shift and will recieve the below incentives if multiple PNOs are worked.
    • After 2 PNOs- Lunch on us! 
    • After 4 PNOs-$100 funny money for your classroom! 
    • After 7 PNOs- An extra PTO day for the year!
  • Please Sign up HERE
• We will begin our monthly one-on-ones this Month!!

Upcoming Student Birthdays!🎂

Julian | 4/8      Greyson | 4/8       Nora N. | 4/8     Lincoln | 4/9    Avery | 4/28      Kaia | 4/30

Upcoming Staff Birthdays!🎂

Cheryl | 4/26

Welcome to Clyde's Corner

🍀The Month of Lucky Leprechauns🍀

Needing some prayers? We got you! If you would like our Big Red Barn Prayer Team to pray for something specific, you can submit prayer requests here! Remember no prayer is too big for our God and with community in prayer, anything is possible

Monthly Updates:

• We are so LUCKY to know each and everyone of you💚Your kiddos are LUCKY to have teachers who love them as you do!💚
• I Love You Rituals:
  • Ms. Jenny will be handing out the new I Love you Ritual for the month of March. Please complete the I Love you Ritual with every student in your class at least 2 times within the month of March. Please document the date that your complete an I Love You Ritual with a specific student AND sign your initials as well so we can see which teachers are implementing them 🙂
• Recycling: 
  • We now have a large recycling bin which has a yellow lid. This bin is for any cardboard that you use. Please completely break down boxes before placing them inside of the recycling bin.
• Meal-time Clean-up:
  • We have noticed a lot of our classrooms are not properly cleaning up after mealtimes to follow CO's Health and Licensing protocols. 
  • After EVERY mealtime (snacks AND lunch) please do the following to ensure the safety of our students--especially our allergy kiddos:
    • Sweep AND mop the floor by using the small grey mops (put the dirty mop head in your dirty laundry basket immediately after you finish)
    • Complete the 3-step sanitization process to clean BOTH the chairs AND the table
      • 1. WASH using the soapy water spray bottle and wipe using a cleaning rag
      • 2. RINSE using the rinse spray bottle filled with water and wipe using a cleaning rag
      • 3. SANITIZE using the sanitizer spray bottle, let the sanitizer sit for 2 MINUTES, then wipe using a cleaning rag
      • Lastly, dispose the cleaning rag into the dirty laundry (rags are 1-time use and are used for only 1 cleaning project ONLY)
• Playground/Outdoor Expectations:
  • Outdoor times are NOT a time for teacher conversations--most injuries occur on the playground so teachers need to have their FULL attention on the students.
  • Teachers are expected to be FULLY ENGAGED with the students.......its a time to play, run, dance, and explore the outdoors with your kiddos (we don't want teachers sitting along or standing at the fences....PLAY!!)
  • Teachers MUST be spread out on the playground so you can see ALL areas of the playground and ALL students
    • If you have 3 teachers, position yourselves in a triangle
    • If you have 2 teachers position yourselves on the opposite sides of the playground.
  • Teachers are NEVER allowed to turn their backs to their students. Your bodies should always be facing the students so you can engage and prevent any injuries.
• Portfolios:
  • This is just a reminder to work on your portfolios for your students to prepare for Spring Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Feminine Products:
  • The feminine products provided at the barn is for EMERGENCIES ONLY! You are expected to bring any feminine products that you need from home....we want to have them on hand in case you forget, but we are not providing them for your monthly use.
• Playground App:
  • Every teacher is expected to log into Playground as well as ADP. Playground will be used to track your hours and will be used to follow CO licensing.
  • Please make sure you are moving your children to the associated playgrounds and classrooms for our new "name to face" procedure.
  • Please transition yourself on Playground when you move to different locations and when you take your breaks so we always know where teachers are, so we can track your breaktimes, and to properly abide by CO licensing!
  • Please speak to your admin team if you have any questions or concerns!
• Please give Alyscia or Jenny your best drawing of a Leprechaun as proof that you read the entire newsletter-the first 3 people to provide proof will get a special treat! 
• Drop-off Reminders:
  • Every family member sign off in aggreance to wash hands with their students at every drop off. Please hold your parents and students accountable by ensuring EVERY parent washes hands WITH their student BEFORE leaving the classroom.
• Student's Belongings
  • Every belonging that a student brings to school should have their first and last name on it--teachers please write names on items without!

Upcoming Student Birthdays!🎂

Sebastian | 3/5       Nora S. | 3/22       Emmy | 3/30

Upcoming Staff Birthdays!🎂

Ashley | 3/28