Sunday, October 22, 2017

Ms. Mikki's Weekly Newsletter Oct. 20

Ms. Mikki’s Classroom News
October 20, 2017

This week week:

Literacy:  We read It’s Pumpkin Time which helped us understand  the life cycle of a pumpkin.  We also talked about the features of pumpkins (color, how does it grow, what’s inside, how does it feel, size, texture).  We compared apples to pumpkins.  How are they the same?  How are they different.  They generated a list of characteristics of each.  Here are some of their responses.

Apple: Pumpkin:

Red, yellow, green Orange, white, green
They grow on trees They grow on a vine
They have a stem They have a stem
We can eat them We can eat them
They are yummy
They have seeds They have seeds
They are smooth They have ridges
They are small They are big and small

Math:  Sorting-  We practiced sorting by one attribute (ex: by color, or size).

Science:  Did you hear about the pumpkin volcano?  They had a blast opening up the pumpkin, exploring the inside of the pumpkin and creating a volcano with baking soda and vinegar.  


Reminders:

TUITION FOR NOVEMBER IS DUE ON FRIDAY-  $90.00

Late arrivals/early departures:  If your child arrives at school after 8:00 and the circle drive is already clear, you will need to walk your child into the classroom.  You will also need to stop by the office first and sign them in.  If you need to pick them up early, you will also need to sign them out at the office.

Group Connection requirement:  Don’t forget that each family is required to attend at least 2 PAT group connections per semester to secure their enrollment in the preschool program.  We have several opportunities coming up that will help you meet that requirement.  Check out the dates below.

Change of clothes:  Please make sure your child has a complete set of clothing in a ziplock bag.  The weather will be changing to cooler temperatures (maybe), so please make sure there are season appropriate clothing in the bag.  

Recess:  We will attempt to go outside for recess even on chilly days.  Please make sure to send a jacket with your child daily.  Please put their initials on the inside tag as well.  

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!!!  Thank you to everyone who attended the Book Fair last week, AND for donating books to our classroom library!  We greatly appreciate it!  


Upcoming Events

This week is Red Ribbon Week: I posted the daily dress up days on my Facebook page and SeeSaw.  Please visit one of those sites to see what’s happening this week!

Halloween parties will be on October 30th and 31st from 10:00-10:45.  Parents may arrive at 9:45.  We will participate in a costume parade at 10:00.  Children may wear their costumes to school, or you can pack them in their backpacks and we will get them changed for the parade.  No weapons are allowed with the costume.

November 2nd:  Fundraiser pick up in the FEMA (cafeteria) shelter.  Times TBA
November 3rd:  PAT  Playgroup 10:00-11:00 in my classroom
November 11th:  PAT Mommy and Me Spa Day  10:00-11:00
November 16th:  Preschool Stone Soup-  6:00 in the FEMA shelter.  
November 17th:  Clever Wear orders are due.  https://cleverchristmas2017.itemorder.com/

November 20-24th:  Thanksgiving Break-  NO SCHOOL
November 30th:  Skating Party 6:00-8:00 at Skateland

December 7th:  PAT Santa Bash 5:00-7:00-  FEMA shelter

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