Dear Parents,
The Holiday Season is here! From lights & decorations to spending time with our loved ones, winter brings to us endless joy. At Ladybug Academy, we're proud to keep up with the holiday spirits and have a very fun December planned for us all. We are beyond excited and look forward to stepping into the new year together!
"When there's snow on the ground, I like to pretend I'm walking on clouds."
- Takayaki Ikkaka
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School Updates:
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences:
We had a very successful and productive virtual parent-teacher conference on November 11th. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to virtually meet with the Teachers.
In addition, we held a short training for our Staff on positive disciplining and class management at Ladybug Academy.
With a great team on board, we always look forward to these events.
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Holiday Food Drive:
This season is all about giving. Ladybug Academy is collaborating with Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) to help those in need. The fight against hunger is a fight for us all. We will have a donation box located at the door for those that are interested in donating food. Some food items you may donate are low sodium canned tuna, beans, soup, low sugar cereal, and packaged pasta or rice. We will be collecting these food items between December 1st to December 10th.
If you would like more information on AFAC, check out their website here.
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A Focus on the Solar System:
We take pride in adding Science enrichments to our monthly calendars. This month, we will focus on the Solar System for a week. Children will gain great knowledge of the different planets. It will be exciting to get crafty and scientific with this topic!
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Center Closures:
Our Centers will be closed on December 23rd & December 24th for Christmas, as well as December 30th & December 31st for the New Year!
We wish you all a very happy holiday!
If you plan on keeping your child home for the holidays, please let us know ahead of time so we can accommodate Staff time-off requests. It is the holiday season and we would like to make sure our staff members are also getting the break they deserve!
If you would like to check the closures for 2022, please click here.
Inclement Weather Closures: LadyBug Academy loosely follows Fairfax County schools inclement weather closing policy. For more information, go to the Fairfax County Public School website here. The status of our operations during an inclement weather closing will be posted on Brightwheel as soon as it can be determined.
Other Emergencies: In the event of a weather-related emergency (e.g., ice storm, electrical outage, no water service), our center may be forced to close. In this circumstance, every attempt will be made to inform parents of an emergency closing as soon as possible.
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Holiday Vibes!
We are very excited about our upcoming holiday events and projects. We will be celebrating various holidays that will provide students the opportunity to learn more about diversity. We will also explore the beauty of winter and participate in fun winter educational themes!
In addition, we will be participating in a fun holiday tradition once a week - such as a mix & match holiday socks day, pajama day, crazy hair or hat day, and ugly sweater day!
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Holiday Gift Fund for Teachers!
One of the Parents at Ladybug Academy, Andrea Huggins, is taking the initiative of collecting a Holiday Gift Fund for Teachers. If you're interested in contributing to the fund, please see the message below:
Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy!
This holiday season, consider participating in an optional parent-led fundraiser to provide a financial gift to all Ladybug teachers!
Suggested donations are $25 per family, but you are welcome to give any amount. The total raised will be divided evenly amongst the teachers at Ladybug 1 and 2 and distributed the week of December 20.
If you’d like to participate, please Venmo funds to @AMSHuggins with a note that this is a Ladybug Teacher Gift no later than December 15th.
Skip the mall, make your life easier, and participate in this brand new initiative!
Have additional questions? Feel free to reach out to Ms. Ola at:
We would like to thank Andrea Huggins for this thoughtful initiative, as well as those who plan to participate.
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In this month's newsletter, you will find:
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School Updates
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Information on our Holiday Food Drive and Gift Fund
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Special Holiday Events - Santa Visit & Gingerbread House Competition
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An informative article on How to Travel With Children
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Our calendar with theme plans for December
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A Biography of Staff Member - Ms. Megan Brenne
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Santa Visit at Ladybug Academy!
We will be having a Santa visit at Ladybug Academy on December 17th! Children will be able to meet and greet our Ladybug Santa as they come in. What an exciting opportunity for the children!
Please note we may not be able to take individual pictures of each child with Santa due to COVID and time restrictions.
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Gingerbread House Competition!
We will be having a Gingerbread House Class Competition on December 15th! Each class will decorate a gingerbread house with their peers and teachers. We will post the photos for other classes to vote on. The class with the most liked gingerbread house will be announced as the winner and take home additional holiday treats!
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How To Travel With Children |
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Are There Strategies To Have A Pleasant Trip With Children?
Traveling with children can be stress-free, fun, and enjoyable. This holiday season,
people are eager to travel more than ever. However, there may be challenges when the trips involve children. The good news is, there are strategies that can help parents have a pleasant trip with their children. Whether you're traveling with infants, toddlers, or even teenagers, this article highlights some strategies that can help you plan a rewarding vacation.
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Our December calendar will definitely set the tone for a traditional holiday season. Not only are we celebrating different holidays, but also participating in various fun holiday projects. After all, it is the season of joy!
Click here for a copy of the calendar
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Our catering menus are now available for October through December. We also offer information on our portions and ingredients.
Click the links below for access to the menus:
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Megan Brenne
Toddler Lead Teacher
Hello! My name is Megan Brenne and I am originally from a small town in southwest Michigan. My relationship brought me to Virginia (Go Army), which is a place I thought I’d never be in, but I’m happy to be here! I have about 9 years of experience working with children. I started babysitting when I was 14 and from there I’ve been a full-time Nanny as well as the Manager of a Kid’s Club. I received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Western Michigan University. After accepting a marketing job when I first moved here, I realized that an office job was not bringing me joy and I missed working with children everyday! That’s when I found Ladybug Academy.
Here, I hope to impact every child who enters my class in a positive way. Toddlers especially, discover new things everyday and my goal is to give them the tools and knowledge to learn and discover as much as they can.
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