School Readiness Update
December 14, 2017
Theme: Holidays/Families
Classroom news: Both groups have almost reached their goal for good behavior. Next week they will have an ice cream treat and watch a short movie as a reward. We’ve had a fun few weeks singing Christmas songs. We made a pretty Christmas wreath for our door out of handprints. They are all excited for the holidays! This week we read a book about how important it is to do things for others. Both classes colored Christmas pictures that will be given to the residents at the Sleepy Eye Retirement Center.
Centers:
Pattern candy canes/paper chains to decorate our room
Review of opposites
Word parts (syllables)
Beginning word sounds
Story telling/Sequencing
Measurement
Letter of the week is Ll. Letter M bags were sent home with Myles and Robert
Reminders:
Winter break is Dec. 22 – Jan. 2
We had a good turnout for the Holiday festival considering the cold weather. Thanks to those of you who ventured out. It was a fun evening!
Remember coats, hats, and mittens when sending your child on the bus! If you send your child in boots please remember to send shoes also.
Dress Up for the holidays!
Monday-holiday socks
Tuesday-candy cane (red and white)
Wednesday-holiday shirt
Thursday holiday spirit (hats are ok)
Bingo – Reviewed ABC’s, numbers, and picture words
Practiced counting to 30
Sang and danced to the bean bag boogie and several other songs
Letter of the week is I
Reminders: Book orders are due Dec. 12th. I know this is short notice but I want to be sure you get them before winter break.
Conferences that were cancelled for Nov. 18 will be held tomorrow (Friday Dec. 2).. Please come at your same scheduled time. Several parents still need to call and reschedule missed conferences. Please do this as soon as possible.
The weather is getting colder. Be sure to dress your child appropriately. We have several more pick ups with each group so please have your child ready when the bus arrives.
I hope to see many of you next Thursday at the Holiday event (5:30-7:30).
Winter break will be from Dec 23- Jan. 2
Again, thanks to those of you who have volunteered in the classroom and for those of you who have sent snacks.