Thanksgiving

This week and next week our theme is "Thanksgiving." This past week we have made all sorts of turkey projects and decorations for your holiday gatherings. We talked about what it means to be thankful and appreciate the good things that we have. We also worked on patterning and learning about the letter Tt and the number 3. 

Next week is a short week for us! Early dismissal on Tuesday as well (1:52 p.m.) We will be having our pumpkin bar snack as well as having our first Christmas program practice. You might start to hear Christmas songs being sung at home soon. Before you know it we will be all set to perform for our families and friends in December!

Thank you to all of the families who came to our Families Being Involved event today at the the Sports Page Bowling Alley. It was a lot of fun! 

Reminders:
--Please be sure to send warm coats, mittens, and hats as the weather is getting colder now. Also, as a reminder: If there is snow on the playground-your child will need snow pants to play outside. Please be sure to label all of your child's outdoor gear. 
--We are working hard on our zippers. Please have your child practice zipping their coat independently-even latching their own zipper. 
--The next Families Being Involved event will be Dec. 9th at 9:00. Slips are due back by Tuesday of next week so we can be sure to have enough cookies ordered for our families that sign up. 

Scarecrows

This week our theme was "Scarecrows." We made colorful corn cobs and a fun shape scarecrow  as well as talked about what their job is in the field. We heard a few stories about silly and brave scarecrows too. Mr. Joe came in to read us a special story about a little scarecrow boy. We also focused on the letter Hh and the number 2. 

The next two weeks our theme will be "Thanksgiving." 

Thank you to everyone who came to the MAES Fall Festival last night! It was a lot of fun with games, prize drawings, and good food. 

Reminders: 
--The November Family event is on Friday, the 18th for those who signed up. 
--Early Release on Tuesday, November 22nd-dismissal at 1:52.
--No School: November 23rd through 25th
--The December Family event will be on Friday, December 9th at 9:00 a.m. More information will be in your child's folder next week.
--Pre-K Christmas programs are December 21st and 22nd at 9:30 a.m.

Night Time

This week our theme was "Night Time." We learned about the different animals that are awake throughout the night and also fun things we like to do at night. We made owls, raccoons, and a classroom book. We also learned about the number 1 and the letter Kk. We also had a great time with out pajama day on Wed./Thurs. with the rest of our MAES PreK friends while we watched Monsters, Inc.

Next week our theme will be "Scarecrows."

Reminders:
--If you plan to attend our Families Being Involved event on Friday, November 18th please send back the sign up sheet (and money if you have extra bowlers) by next week.
--MAES is holding the PBIS Fall Festival on Thursday, November 10th from 4:30-6:00. There will be games, a picnic dinner, and prize drawings.
--Early Release on Tuesday, November 22nd.
--No School Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th