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TODDLERS --- We had so much fun in the month of September. We made banana bread and homemade applesauce. We played outdoors and said goodbye to our friend, Burt the butterfly. For October, we are engaging in some apple fun and will start learning about pumpkins. We will finish our month with some spooky Halloween fun. October is Fire Safety Month. The toddlers will be visited by the local fireman and their fire truck. We will also start practicing Stop, Drop, and Roll. Because we plan to enjoy as much outdoor time as possible in the upcoming weeks, we ask that you please send a sweatshirt or light jacket for the cooler mornings. We are still collecting family pictures for our Thanksgiving bulletin board. Once the board is done, we will create a photo album the children can look at throughout the year.
INFANTS --- The staff is so excited for this month's art projects and fall activities. Please send in a coat, with your child's name on it, so we can enjoy some fun outdoor activities. Watch for us to do a lot of pumpkin themed arts and crafts activities.
WATER PLAY --- We will continue to have water play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, weather permitting. Please send your child to school in his/her swimsuit, with a towel and water shoes (no flip flops or crocs).
REMINDERS
* Please check your child’s cubby for warm weather clothing.
* Please don't leave your unattended car running in the parking lot. This is very dangerous.
* Please don't leave anyone in the building with you. Everyone here has a keycard to get in. If someone doesn't have a keycard, staff need to check ID and monitor them.
OCTOBER 5 --- Gertrude Hawk orders are due.
OCTOBER 19 --- PJ Day.
OCTOBER 26 --- Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school.
OCTOBER 31 ---The Halloween Parade will begin at 9:30am with a party immediately following. Check your child's classroom for details. If you child is here early for breakfast, please send their costume with them and we will change them before the parade.
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
PRESCHOOL --- Letters Ll, Mm, and Nn. Numbers 7, 8, and 9. Arts and Crafts will include Christmas projects and Baking cookies. Wednesdays are Show and Tell -- Bring an object from home which starts with the letter of the week. (There is no Show and Tell the Week of 12/25/17).
PRE-KINDERGARTEN --- We are busy making lots of holiday projects and practicing our songs for the Christmas program on 12/21. The students loved reading time with Grandma Carol on December 1.
KINDERGARTEN --- We are practicing are family words, making sentences, and reading our first book to the other classrooms.
NOTES ---
All classrooms are participating in a door decorating contest. Watch for them to be revealed on December 8th.
Please remember to bring your warm coats, hats, and gloves on cold days. We try to go outside every day weather permitting.
DECEMBER 7 --- Pearl Harbor Day, "A day that will live in infamy."
DECEMBER 12 --- The first day of Hanukkah.
DECEMBER 20 --- Hanukkah ends.
DECEMBER 21 --- Winter Solstice, the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year.
DECEMBER 25 --- Small Wonders/Back Mountain is closed in honor of Christmas Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday
DECEMBER 26 --- Happy Kwanzaa.
JANUARY 1 --- Small Wonders/Back Mountain is closed in honor of New Year's Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday.