May 2017
Ms. Aliza Padberg, Director
May is here and hopefully we will get some spring days ahead for us to enjoy
the beauty of outside. We have a busy month before us! We start the month off
with Teacher Appreciation Week. It will be the week of May 1st – 5th. We will
spend the week showing our teachers how much they mean to us!
That week of thanks is followed by us celebrating all of our mothers. We will
have “Muffins for Mom” on Friday, May 12th. Stop by the lobby and grab a
muffin and coffee when you drop your child off. This is just a small token of
how appreciative we are of you and all that you do for your child.
If you have a school aged child and are interested in joining us for summer
camp, please see the front desk to get more information. Our summer camp
program starts on May 30th. Only the pre-k and school agers go on our field
trips, and will get to explore “#Hashtag” curriculum. It’s going to be a very
adventurous summer; you don’t want to miss out!
One of our favorite things we host at Kids R Kids is the Scholastic Book Fair.
This book fair will be a BOGO fair. Yes, we said BOGO, buy one book, and get
one book free! On May 1st – 4th you and your child will be able to purchase
books in the afternoon from 3:00 – 6:00. We will only accept credit cards and
exact cash. Please come celebrate the joy of reading.
Graduation is quickly approaching and the students are getting very excited. Our
pre-k have been preparing for their final performance with Kids R Kids. They
are getting ready to share the celebration of finishing pre-k in a concert that will
be held on Thursday, May 18th, 7 p.m. at Peine Ridge School. Mark your
calendars! Everyone is invited.
I also want to say goodbye wishes to all of our families that are leaving for
summer. May your travels be safe and come back in the fall ready to learn,
grow, and have fun! As always, thank you for letting us take care of your
precious little ones and experience their educational journey with them.
Kids ‘R’ Kids
1020 Meyer Rd.
Wentzville, MO 63385
636-327-0788
www.krkwentzville.com
Happy Birthday
Students
5/1 – Tyler B. – Suite 500
5/1 – Carter F. – GYM
5/3 – Brennan A. – GYM
5/3 - Autumn W. – Suite 550
5/4 – Chase H. – GYM
5/5 – Jared W. – Suite 500
5/10 – Kane M. – Suite PSG
5/11 – Hudson L. – Suite PSG
5/16 – Brennen F. – Suite 350
5/18- Jackson W. – Suite PSG
5/18 – Camren P. – GYM
5/20 – Neil H. – Suite 300
5/21 – Jackson B. – Suite 400
5/21 – Mason S. – GYM
5/22 – Ava B. – Suite PSG
5/22 – Evan B. – Suite PSG
5/23 – Ian R. – Suite 400
5/24 – Beaux F. – GYM
5/25 – Anthony F. - GYM
Teachers
5/2 – Ms. Jenice – Suite 250
5/12 – Ms. JD – Suite PSG
5/18- Ms. Morgan U – Suite 550
5/19 – Ms. Amanda- Suite 100
5/21 – Ms. Jessica – Suite 150
Happy Anniversary
10 Years – Ms. Aliza – Director
3 Year – Ms. Jenice – Suite 250
You Are Not Their Best Friend
Kids ‘R’ Kids International
“Grandma Says”
Something has shifted in the world of parent-child relations, and I’m not quite sure when it happened.
Within the last couple of months, I’ve had no fewer then three moms tell me that they are “best friends” with their preschool
children. (I haven’t yet heard this from dads, which is why I am making these comments mom-centered).
When I asked them what this means, the response is something like, “There’s nobody I’d rather hang out with.” I hesitate,
thinking that I am delighted that parents love their children deeply, and want to spend time with them.
They go on to add the phrase that worries me – “and he says I’m her best friend too and just wants to play with me.” This
is where I get concerned, thinking that the parent-child relationship should be distinctly separate from being best friends, in
several key aspects.
The first differentiation is that parental love is unconditional and unwavering, even when children are at their most
annoying worst. Parents may express disapproval of behavior or set limits, but their love is a constant. Further, thinking of
oneself as a child’s best friend makes it harder to move from friend role to limit-setter role.
Unconditional love also makes parents unsuitable to take on the role of a best friend, because friends have the role of
helping children modify or drop behaviors that are unattractive, unpleasant, or unfriendly.
Mom’s can’t say, “I won’t be your mom anymore,” but there is definite food for thought and motivation to change when
another child says, “I won’t be your friend.”
Understanding that their behavior affects the responses of others is one reason why children need peers who help them
experience cause and effect, often bluntly. There is absolutely no substitute for the up-close-and-personal interaction of
young children in learning how to be a friend, best or otherwise.
Moms just can’t supply the dose of reality needed for children to move from being egocentric little critters to developing
skills for communicating and cooperating with other kids.
Moms as best friends won’t prepare their children for real world that is not so accepting. Learning to be a friend is hard
work for preschoolers, and can’t be done with Mom’s unconditional acceptance.
Another reason to move away from the thinking of parent-child best friendships is that both kids and parents need lives
that are distinctly separate from the other in order for both adult and child to function well.
Studies show that parents can be far more effective in their parenting roles when they derive satisfaction in other parts of
their lives as well as parenting, a relationship with a spouse, time with adult friends and interests, and/or satisfying work.
Renewing oneself away from children is a way to be the best mom you can be, rather than your child’s best friend.
Similarly, children develop healthy self-esteem when they learn that they can function well with other, not just with their
parents.
Among the gifts that parents can give their children is to give them the opportunity to discover that they can function well
without, the parent’s constant presence and support.
So, best friend? No. Best Parent? Absolutely!
Kooking with ‘R’ Kids
Scrambled Egg Poppers Recipe
Taste of Home
Here is a fun Saturday breakfast or Mother’s Day Treat for the whole family!
Ingredients
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2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
8 eggs
½ cup of fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup bacon bits, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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Divide each loaf into eight pieces. Roll into balls. Place in muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25
minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; stir in 1/4 cup bacon bits. Coat a large nonstick skillet
with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges).
As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set,
remove from the heat.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the center of each roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another
use). Spoon 3 tablespoons cooked egg mixture into each roll. Top with remaining bacon bits and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Facts: 2 poppers equal 252 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 224 mg cholesterol, 637 mg sodium, 25 g
carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.
BOGO Book Fair
Monday, May 1st through Thursday, May 4th
That’s right…Buy one book, get one free!
Come check it out in the library!
Center Happenings
PreK Special Events:
Papa John’s Pizza Night!
May 17th – Graduation Picnic
May 4, 2017
11:00 – 2:30
Progress Park
703 West Pearce Blvd., Wentzville
327-7272 or 327-7275
May 18th - Graduation
7:00 p.m.
Peine Ridge Elementary Gymnasium
Just a reminder, we
will be closed on
Monday – May 29th
in recognition of
Memorial Day.
Summer Camp!
It is not too late!
Sign up today!
636.327.0788
When placing your order, please let them know you are calling
for Kids ‘R’ Kids and 20% of the sale will be credited to our
school!! When picking up your order, or when your driver
arrives, please give them your flyer. The teacher with the most
submissions will win a pizza party for their class!
On Friday, May 12th
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Kids ‘R’ Kids
Would like to honor all of our
wonderful mothers and invite them to
enjoy a muffin and milk or coffee before
starting your day.
We will have a table in the reception
area. You are welcome to take a treat
with you for breakfast.
On Thursday, May 4th, we will be celebrating Star Wars
day. This is a new “holiday” where the children will be able
to wear Star Wars costumes if they have them or be creative
with what you have! (please no weapons)
May the “4th” be with you!