Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Last week we read the book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom."  We did a read aloud, listened to a recording of Ray Charles reading the book, and listened to the book in a song.  Then, the children helped re-tell the story.  The children have also been helping "build" a trunk for a coconut tree.  The children are gluing the letters of their name onto a strip of brown paper.  Then, the teachers are taping these strips to the wall to create the trunk of the tree.  Next week, the children will begin cutting our leaves and coconuts for our class tree.  We have also been practicing a finger play about pumpkins.

Five Fat Pumpkins

Five fat pumpkins sitting on a gate

The first one said "Oh my it's getting late"

The second one said "but we don't care"

The third one said "There are witches in the air"

The fourth one said "I'm ready for some fun"

The fifth one said "let's run and run and run"

Oooooooooooooo went the wind

And out went the lights

And the five little pumpkins rollllllllled out of sight!

 



Homework...
*Bring an apple or apples to school on Monday 10/21.  We will be making applesauce and also using the apples for other projects. 
*I will occasionally send home booklets or activities for you and your child to do together at home.  You do not need to send the activities back to school unless directed to do so.  The activities are meant to enrich your child's learning and build a bridge between home and school. 

REMINDERS...
*Volunteers - any parent who is going to volunteer in the classroom must first be fingerprinted at the Board of Education.  This is a district policy.  Fingerprinting takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:45-3:45 at the Board Office.  It usually takes 2-3 days for fingerprints to come back.  There is no cost for fingerprinting. Fingerprints are good for one year. 
*Cold Weather Arrival and Dismissal - cooler days will be here soon.  When the weather is cold, I will not be propping the classroom door open during arrival/dismissal (to keep the heat in).  There is a sign in the window that says "Enter through the office" or "Please come in."  The door will be unlocked during arrival and dismissal when the sign is green and says "Please come in."  During this time, please open the door and let your child in.  When you drop off your child, please be sure to make eye contact or wait for the teacher to greet your child.  We want to make sure that each child is acknowledged and accounted for from the minute they arrive until the minute they go home. 
*Early  Release  - District Early Release days do not apply to preschool.  We follow our regular schedule. 
*Montessori Info Night - Thursday 10/24, 4:30-5:30.  I hope to see you there.  Please RSVP if you haven't already. 

******Pictures will be posted later today or tomorrow.  Sorry for the delay - technical difficulties!