Exciting times are happening in our classes!
What are the M/T Red Bears (2 yr. old Toddlers) doing this month?
Time really does fly when you’re having fun! It is truly a pleasure working with each and every one of your children. All of the children are becoming very comfortable here at nursery school even though it doesn’t always seem that way at drop off and pick up times. We are becoming one great big happy family! During the month of November, we were very busy reading about Thanksgiving, singing Thanksgiving songs and working on Thanksgiving crafts. We also spent a lot of time discussing the people and things that we are thankful for. We are continuing to work on learning our shapes, colors, numbers and letters through countless different learning activities. We are also working very hard on staying on the carpet during circle time and staying in our seats during snack time. This has been quite a challenge for some of the children but we are getting better and better each day. During the month of December, we will be very busy getting ready for the holidays! We will be exploring our five senses through the many things that we see, hear, touch, smell and taste at Christmas time. We will also be discussing the colors and shapes that we see throughout the holiday season! We want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! A new snack sheet for December has been posted on the bulletin board as well as a sign up sheet for our holiday celebration and a new door monitor sign-up sheet. Thanks again to everyone who brought in snack and goodies for our Thanksgiving feast. We greatly appreciate all that you do! Please don’t hesitate to come to us with any questions or concerns. Miss Lauren and Miss BenitaBack to Top
What are the Th/F Blue Bears (2 yr. old Toddlers) doing this month?
Time really does fly when you’re having fun! It is truly a pleasure working with each and every one of your children. All of the children are becoming very comfortable here at nursery school even though it doesn’t always seem that way at drop off and pick up times. We are becoming one great big happy family! During the month of November, we were very busy reading about Thanksgiving, singing Thanksgiving songs and working on Thanksgiving crafts. We also spent a lot of time discussing the people and things that we are thankful for. We are continuing to work on learning our shapes, colors, numbers and letters through countless different learning activities. We are also working very hard on staying on the carpet during circle time and staying in our seats during snack time. This has been quite a challenge for some of the children but we are getting better and better each day. During the month of December, we will be very busy getting ready for the holidays! We will be exploring our five senses through the many things that we see, hear, touch, smell and taste at Christmas time. We will also be discussing the colors and shapes that we see throughout the holiday season! We want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! A new snack sheet for December has been posted on the bulletin board as well as a sign up sheet for our holiday celebration and a new door monitor sign-up sheet. Thanks again to everyone who brought in snack and goodies for our Thanksgiving feast. We greatly appreciate all that you do! Please don’t hesitate to come to us with any questions or concerns. Miss Lauren and Miss BenitaBack to Top
What are the Rainbow Fish (3 yr. olds) doing this month?
December will be especially fun for all of us. There will be two letters of the week; T, and G. We will talk about trees, trains, gifts, gingerbread, gold and green, along with many of the other fun things that go along with this holiday season. It will be a very busy month, and everyone will be excited. Don’t ask too many questions about our projects; some things are meant to be a secret this time of the year! Our Christmas party sign up sheet is in the hallway. The party will be on December 18, which is our last day of school until January 7th! We will have a short program of songs for you at 9am that day. You are invited to stay at school to hear the children sing. We will be done no later than 9:30am. It is possible that Santa will deliver something after you leave! Shhhhh!!!! On December 3 we will have a special Polar Program during which we will learn all about the animals that live in the Artic and Antarctica. It is a lively presentation with hands on fun that the children are sure to enjoy while they are learning something new! Music will be on December 4. We will not have a Show and Tell this month; there are too many other fun things to do! Conferences between teacher and parent will be on January 15. Please do not bring siblings to the conference. The children will have school that day; a substitute will be in the classroom with Mrs. Plunkett. I will post a sign up sheet soon so that you can plan ahead. If that day doesn’t work for you, please let me know and we will arrange another time to meet. Mrs. Pickell will be at school in my place on December 17 and 18. My daughter is graduating from the University of Miami on December 17. Thank you for understanding. Mrs. Plunkett and I are working with your children on classroom rules. We would like your help in reinforcing sharing, taking turns, walking in the classroom, and keeping our hands to ourselves/ giving others their personal space. It is a team effort! Enjoy the holiday season with your family. The children grow up very quickly; this is a special time for all of you to make wonderful memories. Please let us know about questions and concerns. Sincerely, Aleta Bossert and Sue PlunkettBack to Top
What are the Busy Bees (older 3's & 4yr. olds) doing this month?
December will be especially fun for all of us. There will be two letters of the week; T, and G. We will talk about trees, trains, gifts, gingerbread, gold and green, along with many of the other fun things that go along with this holiday season. It will be having a busy, fun and exciting month for allof us! Don’t ask too many questions about our projects; some things are meant to be a surprise this time of the year! The Christmas party sign up sheet in the hallway has many names on it already! Our party will be on December 16, which is our last day of school until January 4th! We will have a short program of songs for you at 9am that day. You are invited to stay at school to hear the children sing. We will be done no later than 9:30am. After you leave, there is no telling what fun and exciting events may occur! We will have a Polar Program on December 2, during which we will learn all about the animals that live in the Artic and Antarctica. It is a lively presentation with hands on fun that the children are sure to enjoy while they are learning something new. Music will be on December 8, and there are 3 birthdays to celebrate before Christmas! As our days will be full, I am not going to schedule Show and Tell again until January. Remember that Lunch Bunch is available to your children. It may come in handy during this busy time of year. If you would like to sign up, just stop in the office. Please sign up early to be sure of a spot! Conferences between teacher and parent will be on January 13. There will not be school for the children that day, and we do not provide babysitting! Please sign up for a conference time with us. If that is not convenient, I will schedule another time for you before or after school. We will fit as many fun crafts, songs, and activities in with your children as we possibly can during the time we have with them between now and Christmas! They enjoy staying active, and are proud of the work they do. So are we. The Busy Bees are becoming good friends! We wish all of you a very happy holiday season. Please share your questions or concerns with us. Sincerely, Aleta Bossert and Sue PlunkettBack to Top
What are the Dinosaurs (older 4's doing this month?
During the month of December, we have a lot planned for our class in a very small amount of time. We’ll try to keep things low-key as this can be a very hectic and stressful time for children. We’ll focus more on giving, the importance of family and friends and feeling good about the season. We’ll also try to curb some bad habits by introducing our Elf on a Shelf. We won’t know his name until the children pick one, but ask questions about him – or her - throughout the month. The elf sits in our classroom every day and then goes to the North Pole at night to give Santa a report. It’s a lot of fun for all of us! A few years ago, we began a tradition where the children take time to describe the ways that their families celebrate the holidays. This is a great way for the children to speak in front of a group and it is their special time. Our school family is becoming more diverse and so it is important to include all types of family traditions. Each child is assigned a special day. On that day, they can bring in something that will illustrate any facet of your family’s holiday celebration. We’ve seen cookie cutters, advent calendars, menorahs, ornaments – anything that makes your celebration special. Please include a short explanation so that we may assist if needed. The dates are as follows – Monday, December 7 George & Bobby Tuesday, December 8 Hudson & Brandon Wednesday, December 9 Tyler & Josh Monday, December 14 Joey & Ethan Tuesday, December 15 Anna, Will & Lily Remember to check out the school display in the church library – every year, many parents miss this and it really is great. This year it is based on the book, A Very Marley Christmas. Please plan to join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:00 for songs – we’ll try to do our best! Parking is free in Ambler after December 1st so no need for a quarter this time. Our only visitor will be Mr. Pete which is always special. Our Polar program has been postponed due to illness which is most unfortunate as this is a great program. There will be two big sign-ups this month – for the party and for our special art project during the last week. Please keep an eye on the bulletin board. Have a peaceful and joyous holiday and enjoy your vacation! We’ll see you again on Monday, January 4th. And if you feel you’re getting stressed, take a moment and try to see the holidays through your child’s eyes – it’s pretty amazing! Mrs. Pickell and Miss B.Back to Top
What are the Pre-K Terrific Turtles doing this month?
December is such a special time for preschoolers and the Terrific Turtles are no exception. We are busy decorating our classroom for Christmas, working on special projects and rehearsing for our Christmas Program. We are so excited that this wonderful time of year is here! We will be spending the month of December talking about the gift of “sharing” our time and talents. We will discuss the birth of Christ as well as Santa, Frosty and Rudolph. SOME DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS ARE: CHRISTMAS PARTY: We will have an “Ice Cream” party for our Christmas snack. The sign up sheet is on the Snack Board. Thank you in advance for your contributions to our Christmas party. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to those of you who very generously and faithfully send in the truly yummy snacks each month. The January Snack Chart will go up before we leave for Christmas vacation. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: We have begun practicing for our Christmas program . We think you will be very impressed and surprised at what we can do - with just a few weeks practice. Your “formal” invitation will come home soon. (psst - save Friday, Dec. 18th - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.) There will be time for pictures after the program. The children are asked to come dressed in red and green that day. LETTER OF THE WEEK: We will be working on “Cc” this month as well as reviewing A, F, O, S, H, I, V, and T, which we have done so far. “Cc” Homework day is Tuesday, December 8th. REMINDER: CLOTHING: The weather will soon be getting colder. If you have not already done so, we ask you to send in a pair of long pants and a long sleeve shirt that we can place in their extra clothing bag. Please make sure that all clothing is clearly marked with your child’s name. OUTSIDE PLAY: We go outside to play everyday, weather permitting. Remember to dress your child to play outdoors for a 30 minute period. Only rain or ice will keep us in! Polar Program Susan Dunswell will return to AWNS on Dec. 3rd to help us explore the Polar region. We will learn all about polar animals and the aurora borealis. We will see slides of actual animals, learn new songs and explore thru interactive play. It is always a fascinating and fun time. HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAY TO: Tommy – 12/9 Mia- 12/14 Thomas 12/15 Sophie- 12/25 Maren- 12/30 JANUARY CONFERENCES: The conferences for this class are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan., 13th. I will put a schedule up the week of December 14th so you can fill in the time that is best for you. The conferences are set up in 15 minute intervals. I will begin at 8:30 a.m. for those of you who have to get to work. THERE IS NO SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN THAT DAY. There WILL NOT be baby-sitting provided by the Nursery School. PLEASE USE THIS EARLY NOTICE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE SOMEONE – a friend, neighbor, grandparent - WATCH YOUR CHILD DURING YOUR CONFERENCE TIME. More details can be found in the school December Newsletter. If your job prohibits you from making your child’s conference, we can do a phone conference. Just let me know by December 11th that this is what you choose to do. Our best wishes go to you and your family for a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy 2010. We feel truly blessed to be able to work with your children every week. We enjoy them so much! Merry Christmas! Terri and DottieBack to Top