Pumpkins and Halloween

This week our theme was "Pumpkins and Halloween." We learned about how pumpkins grow and how they can be turned into jack-o-lanterns. We made bats, spiders, and pumpkin projects. We also focused on the letter Jj. Our Halloween parade, "trick-or-treating" in the room, and Witch's Brew snack was a lot of fun! 

We had a visit from Ms. Weiler, our school's social worker, this week to talk about Halloween safety. She will be visiting with us a few more times this year to discuss other topics. 

Next week our theme is "Night Time" and we will be having a pajama day on Wed./Thurs. of that week. Your child can bring a stuffed animal on that day as well. Please be sure the PJ's are warm enough to wear outside or send a change of clothes as we will still be going outside for recess. 

Reminders:
--The MAES Fall Festival will be held Thursday, November 10th from 4:30-6:00. There will be games, a picnic dinner, and prize drawings. If you are planning on attending, be sure to send back the form that was sent home this week. 
--The next Families Being Involved event will be Friday, November 18th in the morning. We will be bowling at the Sports Page. More information will be sent home next week. 
--Early Release will be on Tuesday, November 22nd. Dismissal will be at 1:52
--No school Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving break
--Pre-K Christmas programs will be Wednesday, December 21st and Thursday, December 22nd at 9:30. This is a short program followed by juice and cookies. You are welcome to take your child home with you after the program. More information will be coming home as it gets closer.