10/13 Classroom Update

This week, we learned all about pumpkins and how they grow. During circle time, we compared pumpkins and apples, as well as their life cycles. We learned the "5 Little Pumpkins" rhyme and also completed rhyming riddles. During center time, we practiced our scissor skills, played a fun pumpkin counting game, decorated Mr. Pumpkin Heads, sorted words by beginning sound, and much more! Here are some picture highlights from the week: 

Playing "Race to Fill the Pumpkin" math game

Playing with Mr. Pumpkin Heads

Sorting words by beginning sounds

Practicing our cutting skills

Painting pumpkins

Next week, we will be learning about our five senses and how we use our five senses to explore our world. We will also have another visit from Ms. Janet!

Upcoming Dates/Reminders:

Country Basket Field Trip: On Thursday, October 26th, we will be visiting Schwallier's Country Basket for a fun afternoon learning about the farm, pollination, and growing apples and pumpkins. At Schwallier's students will get to pick a pumpkin and apple, pet and feed baby goats, and explore different outdoor play stations.

• Plan to get to class a few minutes early on 10/26. We will be leaving promptly at 12:30 pm.
• If you are interested in driving on the field trip, please sign up on the bulletin board outside our classroom indicating the number of children you can drive or send me an email at kbillmei@egrps.org.
• There is a fee of $5 per child that will be charged to your monthly preschool account. Adults attending will pay $5 at Schwallier's.
• All children will need to be transported in a car seat. Please bring booster seats pre-labeled with your child's name on the day of our trip. 

Field Trip Drivers: Any adult transporting a child other than their own will need to fill out a self-reporting form and provide proof of insurance, driver's license and registration in the office. All parent volunteers for the field trip must fill out a volunteer form. This form can be found at www.egrps.org under Quick Links.

Halloween Party: We will be having a Halloween Party in our classroom on Tuesday, October 31 from 2:45-3:15 pm. Costumes are encouraged :)  If you are interested in helping out with the party, Ms. Carly and I will be sending out a link to sign-up next week!

Picture Retakes: School picture proofs should arrive within the next two weeks. If you would like your child's picture retaken, please let me know! Picture retakes will be held on Wednesday, November 15th.

Preschool Conferences: Conferences for the 5's class will be held on Wednesday, November 8 from 3:30 - 6:30 pm, and conferences for the ECSE class will be held on Monday, November 13th. Next week, I will send out a link to sign up for conferences. I'm looking forward to meeting with everyone!

Have a great weekend!