HALLOWEEN PARTY
We will have a Halloween party on Thursday 10/27. Wear your costume to school today! If your child does not come to school on Thursdays, they’re welcome to join us from 9:00am – 11:30pm. Please let us know in advance if your child will be attending so we can set a spot for them at our party table. We’ll share our costumes, play games and parade around the backyard at 10:15am. Parents are welcome to meet us in the backyard and take pictures as we parade around the bike path. Our party will continue after our parade. Please bring a change of clothes for your child if they stay all day. Look for our sign-up sheet to bring party snacks.
**We ask that parent’s refrain from entering our classroom during our party time. You’re welcome to take pictures as we parade outside but please do not come into our classroom. Thank you for your understanding.
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It’s time for our annual Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest! If you are interested in participating, you’ll need to register, so be sure to look for the sign-up sheet. Please keep in mind we are looking for FAMILY PRODUCED entries. Make sure your child is an active participant in the decorating process. Pumpkin entries may be dropped off at the preschool throughout the week of the 17th but ALL entries must be submitted by the morning of Thursday 10/20 to be considered for judging. Our judging will be based on 3 categories–Silliest, Spookiest and Most Creative. We need you to help us choose our winners. Please vote (one ballot per family please) for your favorite in each category. More information regarding our contest will be sent home later in the month.
PROGRESS REPORTS & FALL CONFERENCING
This month you will receive a report regarding your child’s preschool experience over the last few months. There will be a calendar posted on the sign in/out board for you to schedule a conference if you would like one. Conferences are conducted in the afternoons/evenings and will only be available to those who schedule an appointment.
LAST MONTH…
The first month of school seemed to fly by and now we’re off and running!
September was the month for getting acquainted. We’re getting to know the routine, our school and each other. We’re making new friends and learning how to get along in our classroom.
Last month we had a lot of fun playing with different tactile materials that offered a sensory experience as well. We scooped and poured Kinetic sand and colored rice at the sensory tables. We shaped and molded poppy seed playdough. We painted with mashers, cars, feathers, berry baskets, golf balls and salad spinners.
We’ve been focusing in on the children’s interests and have some great themes planned for the future months. Our themes coming up in October are Autumn, Pumpkins and Halloween.
Songs We’ve Been Singing…
Ram Sam Sam
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Hickory Dickory Dock
The Wheels On The Bus
The Good Morning Song
Five Little Monkey’s Swinging In The Tree
Books We’ve Been Reading…
Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley
Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann
No, David! by David Shannon
David Gets In Trouble by David Shannon
Little Tree by Loren Long
Peanut Butter Rhino by Vincent Andriani
Happy Fall To All!
Miss Shalimar & Miss Ashley