January 25^th, 2010

Dear Preschool Families,

What has happened to our month of January, it seems to have vanished right before our eyes.  I will still be offering one more day of make-up for a snow day back in December (I think it was in December). I am still trying to decide if we will make it up in February or wait until the spring.

Speaking of February, our Valentines Day Party is scheduled for Friday February 12^th.

Each preschool student is invited to bring handmade or store bought valentines cards to share with their classmates.  Parents if you wish, you may bring goody bags for your preschooler to place in their friends cubbies.

We will decorate valentine cookies for our snack, and create a special valentine holder for our cards.      

We have several birthdays in February

*Allison - February 2cd.

*Nick and Sam - February 26^th.

Happy, Happy Birthday !!!

Birthday students may bring a snack to share with their classmates.  Just let me know what school day you would like for us to celebrate your child’s birthday.

So far this school year we have celebrated:

Kobe’s birthday 9-24

Danielle’s birthday 11-29

Jackson’s birthday 12-1

Preschool activities for the remainder of January, and the month of February will include, but are never limited to:

• The study of snow and ice (math snowflake counting rods will be sent home today)

• The children have taken an interest in mountains and volcanoes so we are researching, reading books and looking at a variety of pictures.  Our plans are to create a textured paper diorama so the children can use their fine motor, language, and problem solving skills to dramatically explore “mountains and volcanoes”.  If you should have pictures or articles to share with us, please feel free to send them to school with your preschooler.  I will have a special cabinet to display your souvenirs.

• February Ground Hog puppets for Ground Hogs Day

• Nutrition Activities and New Classroom Nutrition game will be introduced to the children. 

• Dental and Heart Month

• Address and Phone Number Games

• Daily Alphabet and Number “Circle Time Activities”, as well as Music and Movement

Remember if you would like to help with parties please see me so we can discuss our classroom plans.  Thank you in advance for your interest in helping.

We are looking forward to our week and wish everyone health, and hopefully warmer weather.  However, Mr. Gary told me earlier it was snowing.  Time for Hot Chocolate!!!  

Respectfully,

Ms. Jill

*Reminder – Preschool payments are due by this Friday January 29^th.   Thank you!