Mrs. Greene                                                                         Vol. 3 Issue 2
Pre-School News                                                                   Nov. 30, 2009


Weekly Theme:  
Sound, Music and Movement
Next  2 Week's Theme:  
Holidays
What a busy, fun, filled few weeks!!!  We have been working so hard and I am
pleased to say EVERYONE is showing such great progress!  KEEP IT UP!!
We have been having a little friendly competition between the girls and boys
on counting to 20.  Right now the girls are winning!  So boys, practice as
much as possible so you can give those girls a run for their money!  :)  It is
all in fun.  We are starting to match beginning sounds with the correct
letter, patterns, and this week musical instruments.
We have been working really hard on learning our letters and numbers as
well as learning how to be good friends.  It would be most helpful if you
could help reinforce the rules at home too.  Also practicing counting
items and drawing shapes (circle, square, and triangle) would be very
helpful!
We have been learning the Days of the Week.  Everyone is doing great but
practice is the key.  Next Monday we will have a little "quiz" on the days so
study, study.  Just a heads up, after Christmas Break we will begin the
Months of the Year.
This week I am going to be sending home a "Count Down to Christmas"
sheet.  This will be a great, fun way to practice number identification and
counting.  Color in one decoration on the tree to count down the days until
the Holiday.  This is just a fun way to practice and by no means is
homework.  It is optional.  
*^*^*Please Remember to Send in Your Empty Toilet
Paper and Paper Towel Tubes*^*^*
Also when you are doing your holiday food shopping if you could pick up a box/package
of snacks that would be great!  We are down to just popcorn and graham crackers, so a
little variety would be nice, like goldfish, cheerios, cheese-its, pretzels, etc.
*If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email.  I try to check it often.  It
is the best way to contact me.

Please remember to check out the class Wish List.

For the CISD 2009-2010 School Calendar click here.

Please check out my website.  Don't forget to check out the class wish list for items we
need in the class.  I will be adding to it as the year goes on.  If you know of any great
sites for kids, please email me so I can add them to the list.

PRACTICE BUILDS STRONG BRAIN CONNECTIONS, SO THE
MORE YOU PRACTICE THE STRONGER YOUR BRAIN GETS!
Weekly Newsletter
What We're Learning:
  • the school/class rules-very
    important
  • musical instruments
  • singing
  • Letter Gg
  • drawing
  • difference between numbers
    and letters
  • letter sounds
  • patterns
  • counting
  • days of the week
  • scissor skills click here for
    scissor skill ideas
Always to practice at home too!
Coming Soon:

Dec 18--Class Holiday Party
@ 1:15
Dec 21-Jan 1--Winter Break
Jan 4-Classes Resume
Jan 15--Early Release
Jan 18--No School
Jan 19--No School
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Links to:
OUR CLASS RULES:
1.  Eyes are watching.
2.  Hands and feet are still.
3.  Mouth is quiet.
4.  Be kind to others.
5.  Always follow the rules.
Bright Site
If you would like some fun Holiday games/activities/coloring check out
this Bright Site!
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http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/holiday-fun/index.html

Parents here is a site that is some interesting information regarding the
Christmas Holiday as well as a coupled other holidays.  There are also
some printable color sheets and a few free children's online games.  You
may want to take a minute a look it over.

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/christmas/
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Please remember whenever entering the school building you MUST
sign in at the front office.  This includes entering the building prior to
8:00 am.  You will need your driver's license.  If you need to speak with
the teacher you may contact her by phone, email, or schedule a
conference.  This will foster your child's growth and independence.

Also we pride ourselves on the safety and well being of our students.  
During dismissal, please do not drive around the other cars.  To ensure
the safety of your child Please Remain In Your Car and we will buckle
your child in their car seat.  This will expedite our dismissal
procedures.  Also, if it is necessary for you to walk up and get your
child you must park in the parking lot.  We appreciate your
understanding and cooperation with these procedures.  Safety of the
children is our #1 priority.