Hi Everyone,

This week has been a bit odd for us in New England.  We do not usually need to deal with severe weather, as we have been in the recent days.  We hope that all of you are safe and sound.  Please let any of us know if you are in need of anything.  BCD  has apparently been without electricity.  We expect that power will be restored as soon as possible.

Things have been getting a bit spooky in the Pre K class last week!  The children are learning a number of Halloween poems, fingerplays and songs.  Last week the children continued listening to Halloween stories and doing Halloween oriented projects.  We also have Halloween finger puppets, a Halloween Lotto game, a five little pumpkins counting game, a jack-o-lantern match game and a Toss the Pom-Pom in the Jack-O-Lantern game.  This can be a really fun time of the season.

 

 

We discovered that there is a connection between our Letterland character of the week, “Golden Girl” and Halloween.  In the books that we are reading and in many of the projects we have done this week we are noticing Goblins, Ghouls and Ghosts!  On Monday the children made goblin masks from paper plates, glue and glitter.  On Tuesday we made rainbow ghosts from reusing plastic Dixie Cups, glue and tissue paper.  On Wednesday we painted big pumpkins.  We also started to decorate our “Magic Carpets” on which we will ride to Letterland each week.

 

On Friday, we took a long walk on Mike’s Trail.  We saw all sorts of changes in the colors of the leaves.  We also observed broken down branches and insects of all kinds.

 

 

 

 

We expect that we will celebrate Halloween on Wednesday, October 31st.  On this day, children are invited to wear their costumes to school.  Costumes should be easy to put on and allow children to move about freely.  Please do not send irreplaceable accessories, as we cannot ensure that they will return home in the same condition that they arrive.  We know that the children may have other events to attend.  In addition, please refrain from allowing children to bring any pretend weapons, masks, or overly scary costumes.  Weapons are against classroom policy and  masks hinder vision and coordination.

Our Class Parent, Amy Elmore will be helping us organize a Halloweeny lunch and treats for snacks and desserts.  If your child does not like macaroni and cheese, you are welcome to send a lunch.  A sign-up sheet is posted in the coat room.  We will have a “trick-filled” Morning Meeting and then we will go on our annual Halloween Parade around the BCD campus.  Parents are welcome to join us for the parade.  Once we return to the classrooms and we say good-bye to parents, we will have our own celebration with special Halloween activities.  Special treats will be served for snack time and after lunch.  Please be sure to send in a set of clothes in a labeled bag for your child to change into whenever he or she is ready.  This should be a fun-filled morning!

If school is canceled tomorrow, October 31st. we will celebrate on Thursday, November 1st.

 

Important Reminders:

  • Preschool goes outdoors each day.  Please be sure children have sweaters or coats as the mornings are often chilly.
  • Please replenish extra clothes when necessary.  Children should have a full set of clothing, including socks, undergarments, shirts and pants. 
  • Leaving a sweatshirt or sweater for days that may be chilly indoors may help your child feel more comfortable.
  • It is a good idea for children who wear dresses to also wear shorts or leggings.
    Please be sure to send in a refillable drink container for us to fill with water.  In our efforts to be green, we try to refrain from using plastic cups.
  • Please be sure to send appropriate flatware in your child’s lunch.
  • Including a variety of snack items is encouraged for young growing children.
  • If your child needs to have an item warmed up, please be sure it is in a microwave safe container.
  • Leaving an extra pair of sneakers or other shoes in school is a good idea. 

Dates to remember:

Wednesday, October 31st, Preschool Halloween Celebration

Wednesday, November 7th, Field Trip to The Norman Rockwell Museum

Thursday, November 8th, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, November 9th, No School for Preschool and Lower School, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, November 12th, No School, Veteran’s Day

 

Warmly,

Ellie