Jan.13th-Jan.30th

PreK Press

January 13 - January 30

Dinosaurs:  We are now fully immersed in one of the PreKer’s favorite topics - dinosaurs!  The children love learning all the correct dinosaur names, whether they were plant or meat eaters, and what were many of their individual characteristics.  We have already shared many interesting facts, have begun creating a dinosaur vocabulary list (which includes words such as paleontologist, extinct, excavate, frill, crest, fossil, and skeleton), have begun a “50 dinosaur book” challenge (we are currently at 23), and talk about whether the books we are reading are fiction or nonfiction.  There have been many exciting dinosaur activities completed already and many more to come.  Please be sure to check out the classroom mural, easel paintings, and all the other materials and artwork.  

Cultural Arts Performance:  Last Friday the whole school was treated to a wonderfully upbeat Cultural Arts performance when “Boogie Chillin” came to TCS.  Their vocal and instrumental renditions of many familiar and a few unfamiliar songs helped map a history of American music.  The PreKers were a well-behaved and appreciative audience and we all walked away singing!  Thank you to our Cultural Arts committee.

Valentine’s Day Celebration:  On Friday, February 13th the PreKers will be having a Valentine’s Day celebration in the classroom that will include a special snack (a sign-up sheet is now posted in the hallway) and the passing out of valentines.  Please send your child to school with valentines for each child in the class, and have them sign their name on each card.  The children may address them if they want to, but it is not necessary as we will be helping them distribute the cards.  We will also be making valentine holders in class so there is no need to send in any type of container from home.  Here is a list of all the children in the class.

  Abby                            Hunter

  Alex                             Jamie

  Charlie O.                     Keve

  Charlie S.                     Mattea

  Connor                         Sam

  Grace                           Wesley

   

 There is no need to send your child’s regular snack on that day.

No School:  Please note that TCS will be closed on Monday, February 16th.

Parent Conferences: There is no school for children on Friday, February 20th as that is our next parent conference day.  The sign-up sheet is now posted outside the classroom.  As always, we look forward to talking with all of you about your terrific children!  Hopefully there is a time slot that works for you and, if not, please let us know so we can find an alternative.

Celebration of Learning Date:  We are in the process of finalizing the date for our dinosaur Celebration of Learning and we will let you know just a soon as it is definite.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day:  The date for Grandparents and Special Friends Day is officially set for Friday, May 8th.  Please be sure to mark it on your calendar, read additional information about it in The Little Hoot, and give the names and addresses to the farmhouse as soon as possible.  If you will not be able to have someone joining your PreK student for that day, please speak directly to either Mrs. Halsey or Ms. Hard.  

Weather Related Information:

1. Please be sure that your child has a change of shoes every day.  They should come into the classroom wearing their “indoor” shoes each morning and their snow boots should be left in the hallway with the rest of their snow gear.
2. All children must have sneakers for gym every Thursday.
3. Please send in an extra pair of socks with your child's snow gear just in case.
4. Please make sure that your child’s gloves or mittens are waterproof for the snow.
5. Please note that on days when we have a delayed start WE WILL NOT HAVE SNACK.

          

PreK BLOG:  This is just a reminder to check out our PreK blog weekly to get an additional peek into your child’s If you haven’t yet had a chance to look at our new PreK blog, please go to The Country School website, click on “teacher pages” and then click on PreK.  There are some great photos posted of things that are happening in the classroom and it is being updated regularly.  We hope you enjoy it!!

             
Important Dates:

  Saturday, February 7th--- “Take Your Child To The Library Day!”is a statewide celebration.

  Head to  the Guilford Public Library for stories & cookies.  10:30-11:30 & 3:00-4:00.   

  Friday, February 13th --- Valentine’s Day celebration

  Monday, February 16th --- No School

  Friday, February 20th --- Parent Conference Day

  Monday, March 9th - Friday, March 20th --- Spring Vacation

  Monday, March 23rd --- First Day Back