December 2012

November came and went.  We had a great trip to the library and look forward to the fieldtrips planned for 2013. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for contributing and attending the BriarPatch Bake Walk.  It was a success and I hope enjoyed by all.  I met many grandparents and thank you for sharing this event with your friends and family.  Thank you to all the volunteers who ensured the tables were always filled with a good assortment of treats.

This month, we are learning the letters D and R.  I have been impressed with the children remembering the majority of the sounds and recognizing some of these sounds in our day to day words. 

The "Take Home Teddy Bears" continue to be a hit with the children.  I think I am going to do another round of family visits as the children really seem to enjoy their time with the classroom bear and being able to share a bit of school with their family and friends.

The kids drew names last week and will be purchasing a small gift ($5 under) that will be accompanied with a home made card.  Gift exchanges will be held at the Christmas parties December 19-20th - please remember to have the children wear pjs.  If you are attending the parties, please wear your pjs too as Chynna and I will be wearing our best flannel those days :)  (Just another day in our building...one day the preschool teacher is wandering around in a ladybug costime and the next she's wearing pjs)  Also, we have a little less than a week to collect socks for the Mustard Seed.  Please include your children in both of these purchases and have a discussion about how it feels good to give to others and there are some people that need a little help.

The Christmas party will consist of regular circle time, some play with the opportunity to make a card, decorate an ornament and tree.  We will then have our special snack, exchange gifts and finish the day with one last story.  This is a busy time of the year and so I have made the day look a little different but have kept it somewhat low-key.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with lots of visiting with friends and family.  I also wish you some down time with your loved ones.  Catch up on that sleep!  (Can you guess what I have planned for the two weeks haha).  We will see everyone back in class the week of January 7th.

Merry Christmas!! All the best in 2013!

~Meghan