Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Happy December

Dear Families,
        I hope you are finding yourself enjoying the beginning of the holiday season.  Things are going very well in preschool.  We have transitioned from our bear theme to a Gingerbread/Christmas/Holiday/ theme.  We are reading the books; Gingerbread Baby and Pete the Cat Save Christmas.  We are learning songs to play with jingle bells.  Our dramatic play center is full of baking supplies, a Christmas tree to decorate, and dress up clothing.  Our sensory table has “reindeer food” (oatmeal) that the children will bring home next week to put out for Santa’s reindeer to eat while they are waiting for Santa to deliver toys.  We have many craft activities going on right now including ornament making. 
        We welcome Ethan K. to our Tues/Thurs class.  We now have 10 students in our Tues/Thurs class and continue to have 7 students in our Wed/Fri class.
        Holiday parties are coming up next week. You are invited to join us for a group time, snack and a craft activity from 1-2 on December 20th or 21st.  Our sweet treats are covered for these parties but if you’d like to send in juice boxes, fruit, napkins or plates please let me know via email, phone call or in the communication folder.
      Don’t forget to subscribe to our class blog.  I add photos and updates periodically of the happenings in our class.  Also, remember never hesitate to call, email, or write with any questions or concerns.