Nov. 22-24

We have a short week ahead of us. Remember that our school is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.
Tuesday is our school Thanksgiving feast. Kids are welcome to dress up a little on Tuesday to make the meal feel extra special. It will happen at 12 noon. If your child usually comes a different day or leaves before noon they are welcome to come Tuesday, and stay for lunch.
There is no letter of the week or food project this week. Our curriculum will be an alphabet review and more Thanksgiving.
When we get back from break we will start in on our winter themes. Thursday December 2nd is the start of Hanukkah. We will talk about menorahs, gelt, latkes and more. We will also make latkes.
Friday the 3rd we will kick off the Christmas season with our 5th annual Polar Express Day Party. We have been learning "When Christmas Comes to Town" and watched the Movie already in preparation for this fun day. On Friday all children should wear their pajamas to school. We will make train ornaments, have hot chocolate, sing songs, go on a "train ride" to the North Pole and just have lots of fun!! We love this activity!! If Friday is not your childs regular day and they would like to come we are more than happy to have them there. We would hate for them to miss out.

Also coming up on Friday the 10th we will be making graham cracker and candy houses. We will provide the houses (Diana is getting really fast at making them after all these years:) but we ask the parents to donate candy. Any kind of candy will work. Whatever you can donate will be fantastic. The kids always have a lot of fun and the house all end up unique and delicious!
As I said already it is fine to switch around days if you don't want your child to miss this. We are really flexible for these activities because we don't want anyone to feel sad.

Look for December attendance calendars in the next few weeks.

Thanks for Thanksgiving

We are truly thankful for all of you who took the time to come visit us this last week! It is so great to learn more about your families. Thanks for all the cute pictures, fun pets, yummy treats and great games and stories. Your kids felt so special and loved being the boss!!

If you did not get a chance last week you can still get with the teachers to set up a time to come. Or you can make a poster about your family and we will spotlight your child.

This week we are focusing on more the first thanksgiving, and modern traditions. Our letters are S&T. So remember something that starts with one of those letters for sharing circle on Friday.
Friday we will make some yummy candy turkeys.

Have a fabulous week!
Teacher Trina

Family Week

This week is family week Nov. 8-12. Make sure you sign up for a time to visit our class. We also need family pictures from EVERYONE!!. If you can not swing a class visit this week we are flexible and welcome you to set up a time this month that will work for you. Or you can bring a poster that tells about your family. We don't want any kids to feel left out!!

We are learning Q and R this week. Our monthly theme centers around all things thanksgiving.

Thanks to everyone who has already signed up! We love family week and look forward to getting to know each of you a little better.

Have a great week
Trina.

Back from the dead??

I apologize for neglecting this blog last month. Between work, sick kids and the holiday I had very little extra time. So thank you for bearing with me. I know most of you are working parets so I know you understand the crazyness. I hope this month will go a little more smoothly at my house....

Watch for a parent letter in the next few days. Here are a few things you need to know.

Next week is Family Week. Diana will be posting a sign up tomorrow. Sign up for a time to come and spend time telling us about your family. You and your child will be in charge of a 15-20 minute block of time. You can do anything you want really but here are some ideas. You could bring a family pet, bring pictures, play a game you like as a family. You can bring a favorite treat to share. You can read a favorite book. Lots of options. Mostly we just want to see what makes your family special. We also ask each child to bring a family picture by Friday for a special family related bulletin board.

Last month was so much fun. I especially loved all the fall arwork we did. I took pictues but I am not sure when I am gonna get them up. I will try to this week.

This week our letters are O and P. I am excited for Friday. We are going to have a pie tasting day and then decide wich one we like the best.

I hope everyone had a great October. We look forward to an exciting busy month.

Love

Teacher Trina.