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October Preschool News



We have had a great time playing, learning, and getting to know each other. The year, masks and all, is off to a great start!

October Learning Theme
Giants
Giants come in many forms. We will look at giants in stories and fairytales, natural giants (mountains, glaciers, and trees), manmade giants (ships, airplanes, skyscrapers, and trucks), and animal and mammal giants. Our look at animals and mammals will include ocean giants and the very popular dinosaurs. Exploration of giants will help us learn about perspective. As with all of our learning themes we will talk about what we already know about these giants, what we want to know, and then review what we have learned.

October Dates
Richardson Nature Center
Wednesday, October 6

Day of Service
Thursday, October 14

Fall Conferences
Tuesday October 19 and Wednesday October 20

MEA-No School
Wednesday, October 20—Friday, October 22

Picture Day
Monday, October 25

Halloween Party
Thursday, October 28
Upcoming in November
No School-Teacher Inservice
Friday, November 5

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 23

Thanksgiving Break-No School
Wednesday, November 24- Friday, November 26

Housekeeping
Snack and Sharing A friendly reminder that a healthy snack contains at least two of the following four components: a serving of dairy, a protein, a vegetable or fruit, and/or a whole grain or enriched bread. Please provide two separate options. If utensils are required, please send them. Also, items must be commercially prepared with the ingredient list attached.
Day of Service The preschoolers will be making placemats for homebound parishioners.
Fall Conferences At this first conference will be looking at how your child is adjusting socially and emotionally to school. Conferences will be held from 5-8PM on the 19^th, and 8:30-12:00PM on the 20^th. Please watch the News Notes for sign up information. Preschoolers do not attend conferences.
Halloween Party On Thursday, October 28th we will be having a Halloween party in the classroom. Please have your child come to school in a costume that is not scary or violent. I ask that you please pay special attention to this in consideration of children that may have a fear of costumes. Please leave accessories at home. Also, be sure they will be comfortable in their costume, and are able to maneuver while using the bathroom. The costume they wear to school may be different from what they go trick or treating in. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.