Hello Oh Patient Preschool Families!
Hello everyone! I apologize for my delay on getting the blog updated. My dear sweet husband has been out of town since Saturday on business and so it was just me maning the Burd's nest! Needless to say, I was running my six sweeties to and fro places this weekend like the Pony Express! Simply not enough hours in a day. My sincere sorry to everyone. My dear husband came back tonight so life returns to somewhat crazy intead of perpetually manic ;)
Parent-Teacher Conferences- WEDNESDAY!
Our last set of conferences are on Wednesday November 16th from 3:30- 7. If you are unsure what your time is, please let me know and I can let you know.
A great question arose today from a parent and I thought I would address it. "Can you post your conference schedule so we can just check our time?"
Great idea however confidentiality issues do not allow to to do this. So as the Bible says..." Ask and you shall recieve." ! Let me know your inquiry individually and I can let you know your time ;)
I wanted to thank the families from last week's conferences. Thank you for your patience if I happened to be behind on a few conferences. I do respect your time that you have given to come to conferences so I will try to do better next time around. They were great and positive conferences.
Thanksgiving Invitations
By now your precious little one should have given you your handmade Thanksgiving invitation. Please know that these are not huge productions. We simply feel so thankful for all of you, that Mrs. Bloom and I thought it would be nice to have a little get together before we all leave on our Thanksgiving Break. The kids do have a couple of things planned for you I think you will enjoy. Any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Book Orders going home this week:
First, Mrs. Hammond our school librarian, wanted me to thank you if ordered from the school book fair last week! Our school did wonderfully and the school library will benefit immensly.
Second, we will be sending our December book order forms home this week. I put the due date for this round is set for early December so they will be here in time to get to you before Christmas break. If you are intending for them to be a gift, let me know and I will not put them in their backpack but give them to you "on the sly" instead ;)
If you would like to order online, please refer to the "JG..." number on the flyer. This will enable you to get online (www.scholastic.com) and order.
Lastly, please do not feel obligated to order every month these flyers are sent home. We completely understand that times are tight with the holidays upon us. We do appreciate the times you can as it enables for our preschool library to expand.
PASTA order forms are in!!!!
The Pasta Fundraiser forms and info arrived! I will explain the ordering and hand out forms at each classes Thanksgiving get-togethers next week. Thank you for your patience with the delay on this ;(
What Are We Doing This Week and Monday before Break......
All classes are learning about:
* the color gray
* the number 10
* the letter ' T '
* What was the First Thanksgiving like? discussions
* Native Americans and Piligrims
* Traditions of Thanksgiving - we are making the traditional Pilgrim and turkey crafts but are talking about Indian culture. We will be making Native American necklaces and or bracelets in most classes.
New items in our STATIONS:
*We have our puppet theater put up this week in the Imagination Station
*In our sensory table, we have rice instead of beans! (did I mention the custodial staff love me! hahaha)
*Playdoh Station!
* "T" for tractor, trains, and trucks Station- I brought all sorts of trucks for all to celebrate "t" words!
* We broke out the turkey manipulatives for the "Working with my teacher" Stations. Counting turkey feathers left and right!
*This week our Science Stations focus on the science of our senses.
CHRISTMAS !
With Christmas just around the corner, we would like to know if there is any family that has a small Christmas tree they would like to get rid of or allow us to borrow. In our Imagination Station, we will be having a "Santa's workshop" theme and as a part of it and allow the children to decorate the tree as they visit this station . They can also make little paper ornaments to decorate the tree. Large trees are discouraged as our room is little.
Decorations:
If any family would like to donate gently used or new Christmas decorations that we can decorate our classroom with we would so appreciate it;) (Lights are not permitted as they violate fire codes.) The children do enjoy decorating the room for the holiday season. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide with this.
Concluding Thoughts....
I would like to say THANK YOU to all the parents for the wonderful healthy snacks you are providing for your child. I sincerely appreciate your respect on our policy regarding snacks! You are all so wonderful ;)
As the blessed time of the Thanksgiving season comes upon us, Mrs. Bloom and I would like to take this time to express how thankful we are to all of you! God has blessed us abundantly by allowing us to teach and be a part of your beautiful and precious childrens' educational lives. May God bless all you!
Yours in Education,
Mrs. Bloom and Mrs. Burd
"God indeed is my Savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my
courage is the Lord, he has been my savior."
Isaiah 12: 2
