Hello Splendid Preschool Families!
Happy Second Week of Advent! What wonderful week it has been. Our first literature-based theme went so well! I hope the children enjoyed Laura Numeroff 's books and all the activities we did with them.
The SEALS "made" their own muffins they would give the moose from
"If You Give a Moose a Muffin".
The PENGUINS created puppets of the moose from "If You Give
a Moose a Muffin" and counted muffins to give the moose in our
"Muffin Math" activity.
The POLAR BEARS work on "Cookie Math" after we read "If You Give
a Mouse a Cookie", graphed their favorite cookie, and we even played
"If You Give..." games on our Smartboard!
Our next literature theme will be on Jan Brett stories. This theme will be done in February ;)
THE WORKS Day!
I am so excited about the science classes at The Works! Here are the details:
PENGUINS will attend on Wednesday the 7th of Dec. from 9:00-11:15
POLAR BEARS will attend on Wednesday the 7th of Dec. from 12:15-3:00
SEALS will attend on Thursday the 8th of Dec. from 9:00-11:15
* Remember that drop off AND pick up will be at The Works. If you need directions or the address to THE WORKS, please see Mrs. Burd.
* Remember to return the permission slip and class fee by Tuesday the 6th.
* Remember that The Works does not open until 9:00 so please do not drop off your child at the "normal time" (8:05) as no one will be there. Please do not come to the school this day either.
*** Any other inquires, please see Mrs. Burd.
POLAR BEAR PARENTS:
Polar Bear Pre-K class will be performing on December 6th at 1:30 in the afternoon at the elementary school Christmas Program. We will be reciting a Christmas poem, singing "J-E-S-U-S" as well as singing an Advent song. I am not sure the order in which the Pre-K will be as the first and second graders have a performance to do as well.
ALL Polar Bear parents are invited to come watch their little one at the afternoon show! (We will NOT be performing in the evening.)
St. Nicholas's Feast Day- Tuesday, December 6th
We will be learning about St. Nicholas (the saint) this week in class. The children will be making stockings on Monday for St. Nick to fill as he did to the peasant man who could not afford his daughter's dowry. St. Nicholas's story is a beautiful one of humble giving just a Jesus humbly gave himself to us as our personal Savior! We will also be reading about St. Nicholas in class on Monday and Tuesday.
THIS WEEK's "GOINGS ON":
Letter of the Week: "N" for (St.) Nicholas
Color of the Week: PINK
Number of the Week: 9
Science Station Theme: Dinosaurs and their Tracks
Apology regarding the Community Helper of the Month:
I want to apologize for not having the promised community helpers. Unfortunately, the Optometrist (for the letter "O") ended up not being able to come until January so we will see Dr. Deitz in January. The Farmer we were supposed to have for October, ended up cancelling and I could not find a replacement;(
We will be having two community helpers in January. Along with Dr. Brett Dietz, we will also have a policeman into the class. Exciting stuff!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I want to extend my most sincere appreciation to all the families who sold pasta. We brought in about $2000.00 in which we get approximately 40% of this! Some of you expressed some frustration at the short selling duration. This completely falls on me. I apologize about this! I will do better;) Again, thanks for all you do!
AFTERNOON Pre-K Parking:
It has been brought to my attention that some afternoon Polar Bear parents are not being treated very respectfully regarding the parking issue. First off, allow me to apologize if you are being treated in a rude or disrespectful in any way. This issue with the treatment of Pre-K parents is being addressed and hopefully can be resolved. I will keep you abreast on what comes from my meeting regarding this unfortunate issue.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS...
I hope this Advent is proving to be a blessed season of waiting and preparation. I remember thinking that, somehow, the Advent and Christmas season was supposed to be miraculously perfect and peaceful. I quickly came to realize that it is in the "craziness" of our everyday life (the noisy and over-excited children, the crowded places, the busy streets, and yes, even the irritable store clerks) that Christ is giving us the opportunity to strengthen our abililty to see Him more clearly. When we are able to see Him in each other in the busiest or craziest of days, that is when we will be able to hold the peace and joy of Advent and Christmas in our heart. May God continue to bless you as we near Christ's birthday!
Mrs. Burd and Mrs. Bloom
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
