Preschool Weekly Update – Week of 10/27
Dear Families,
We have completed our month-long exploration of farm life! Your child’s portfolio was sent home today. We hope you’ll take some time this weekend to sit with your child and review their projects together. This helps reinforce their learning and gives them a chance to share their experiences with you.
Next week, we’ll spend some time celebrating and learning about the many cultural traditions observed during this season. Our “Community Helpers” curriculum will begin on November 3rd.
This past week was a bit challenging for our preschoolers. We had some hurt feelings caused by unkind words and play, as well as some difficulty with listening and self-regulation. Please know that these are all normal parts of early childhood development. To support your child through this growth, we ask that you talk at home about the importance of listening, following directions, and using kind language. These gentle, daily reminders make a big difference.
In the classroom, Mrs. Hall and I have added an additional table to create smaller groups. We review playground rules each morning, and our books this week focus on listening and being a good friend. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.
Halloween – Friday, October 31st
SPN will hold a school-wide parade through the neighborhood, returning to the school yard afterward. Preschoolers will be signed in after the parade. Backpacks can be left outside the classroom door.
The parade will start at Fountain and Van Buren. If you would like your child to participate, they must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. If this isn’t possible, please drop your child off at 8:30 a.m. after the parade.
Have a restful weekend.
Peace, Ms. Grace and Mrs. Hall
Reminders
School hours 8:00am – 2:30pm Extended care until 6:00pm
Health, Safety and Well Being
Sick Child Guidelines
Calendar
- Oct. 19th – Annual Fund Campaign begins
- Oct. 31st – Halloween Parade 8:15am – Noon Dismissal-Regular preschool hours
- Nov. 3rd – Socks for Veterans-Preschool service learning project
- Nov. 7th – End of 1st Trimester
- Nov. 10th – NO SCHOOL -Veterans Day Observed -No Share and Care
- Nov. 11th – Trimester 2 begins
- Nov. 14th – Disney Day
- Nov. 14th- 8th Grade Bingo Fundraiser
- Nov. 14th – T1 Report Cards Distributed
- Nov. 15th – Come and See Jr. K/K
- Nov. 17th -Dec.11th Adopt-a-Family
- Nov. 17th -21st – Book Fair
- Nov. 18th – Free Dress for November b-days
- Nov. 19th – Noon dismissal PD for teachers-regular preschool hours
- Nov. 20th- National Catholic School Principal Appreciation Day
- Nov. 21st – Socks for Veterans- Preschool service learning project ENDS
- Nov. 24th – 28th- Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL/NO Share and CARE
Please make sure to read our SPN Weekly Newsletter to keep up with school information and events!