September Newsletter

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ABK will be closed September 3-5, 2011 for Labor Day!

	Patriot Day Event - September 11, 2011

Please join us on Sunday, September 11th, as we honor our country's service men and women. This is a charity event and all proceeds will be given to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wounded Warrior Project

ABK's Sports Center and new Athletic Edge building will be open for kids and their families to enjoy. All the kids activities are FREE! Donations are accepted for the Wounded Warrior Project. Come join the fun with jump houses, food, vendor booths, popcorn, cotton candy, raffle items, and much, much more!

This is a great way to spend the day with your family and help support the brave men and women who have helped us have the freedoms we enjoy.

Tell your friends! Any and all are welcome to join us on this fun and meaningful day!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

12:00-3:00pm

1904/1914 Skypark Drive

Medford, OR 97504

	New Athletic Edge Building

	Soccer Our Soccer Academy is designed to help your student become a better player on and off the field. The core design of our program is to help develop fundamental skills in a safe, fun, positive learning environment. Students can begin working on their athleticism, speed, foot-eye coordination, and motor skills as soon as they begin walking. Our biggest goal with your student is to introduce them to a fun way to play and develop soccer skills. Classes available for ages 2-8. Early Enrollment Specials and Multiple Class Discounts available - Sign up for your FREE trial class today! Soccer Academy Classes Athletic Edge (AE) ABK's Athletic Edge program is especially designed to address the fitness needs of all youth whether it is to stay active, lose weight, or to complete at the highest level of their preferred sport. Our goal is to teach all of our students to be physically literate in a fun and positive atmosphere so they will continue to have a healthy lifestyle that will allow them to reach their full potential in athletics and in life. Get an edge in fitness, Gain an edge in life! Classes available for ages 6-17. Early Enrollment Specials available - Sign up for your FREE assessment today!! Athletic Edge (AE) Baseball/Softball Academy The Baseball and Softball Academy will teach each student how to become a better player on the field and how to respect the game and their opponents. This will carry over to proper behavior off the field. We will help each student learn the fundamental skills required to participate in the exciting game of baseball. Our main goal will be to develop each student's athleticism and eye-hand coordination. Four indoor state of the art Batting Cages available (two with Iron Mike pitching machines - one baseball and one softball). Classes available for ages 5-17. Early Enrollment Specials available - Sign up for your FREE trial class today! Baseball/Softball Academy

Preschool

Footprints preschool Welcome Preschoolers!!!

This year is going to be amazing and Ms. Molly and Ms. Anna can't wait to get it started. There are many fun things planned so please don't forget to check the website Preschool Calendar so you know what to look forward to!! Parents can access the calendar online and there are copes available in the classroom. Please feel free to email Ms. Molly with any questions at mclement@abkfun.com.

First day of school is Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Preschool Calendar

September Weekly Themes:

6th-9th: Hello Friends

12th-16th: All About Me

19th-23rd: Personal Space Camp

26th-30th: Letters to Home

Daily Events:

Mondays: Share and Tell / Science

Tuesdays: Math

Wednesdays and Thursdays: Fine Motor / Arts and Crafts

Fridays: Manipulatives and Special ABK Activity (Rotation of: Gymnastics, Dance, Karate with Ms. Ashley and Game Day)

September Snack Due:

Some snack ideas include: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Yogurt Covered Raisins or Pretzels, Sun Chips, Healthy Snack Bars, Go-gurts and Pirate Booty

**** NEW **** Creative Arts Classes

Two Sessions Available

7:00-8:00am

3:00-4:00pm

Activities will include:

Sensory: Foam, Sandpaper, Letters and Music

Language: Sign and Spanish Introduction

Early Literacy: Storytime and Creative Stories

Mathmatics: Manipulatives, Play-Doh and Matching Games

Check in at the Customer Service desk for more information.

Kindergarten/1st-3rd Grade and Afterschool Adventures

Welcome Back Afterschool Kids and Returning Kindergarten/1st Graders

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We look forward to another year of fun activities and seeing your bright and shiny faces. Hope everyone had a wonderfull summer full of rest and adventures.

School info:

IF you missed our open house please ask teachers for the calendar of activities and inservice days for the school year.

School starts September 6th - Can't wait to meet everyone.

Welcome Lindsey Prentice our new 1st and 2nd grade teacher. Lindsey just finished her Masters in Education at S.O.U. She student taught kindergarten and 5th grade at Kennedy Elementary School. Lindsey is a great addition to our classroom and is excited to start teaching.

Friday September 30th is Teddy Bear picnic day. Bring your favorite teddy bear and a snack to share with your new class mates.

ABK school birthdays: Happy Birthday to you!

Peyton Shanks 9/5
Danielle Cripe 9/10

Elana White 9/30

ASC:

The Calendar of camp days is posted on the bulletin board by the stairs going up to the room for pick up please take one as a helpfull reminder.

ASC birthdays:

Cameron Cooper 9/3
Sydney Hillman 9/12
Autumn Wienert 9/29

Gymnastics - Recreational and Team