9/14 Classroom Update

Happy Friday! This week, we had so much fun learning more about each other and how to be good friends to one another! We discussed how to fill each other's buckets with kindess, sharing, taking turns, waiting, and other important qualities that make a good friend. Our kitchen was also transformed into a Flower/Card Shop for our preschoolers to create floral arrangements and cards for their friends loved ones - it was a big hit! We also had a special visit on Wednesday from Ms. Dani (a teacher in childcare) and her pet bearded dragon! Here are some picture highlights from the week: 

After reading Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, we decorated our own buckets and practiced filling them by giving each other compliments.

Playing in our Florist and Card Shop!

Reflecting on how we can be bucket fillers!

Celebrating a friend's birthday with donuts!

 Ms. Dani visited our classroom to teach us all about her pet bearded dragon!

 Ms. Dani's bearded dragon!

 We got to pet Ms. Dani's bearded dragon!

 After reading The Day the Crayons Talked, we made our own crayon boxes and discussed teamwork!

Next week, we will be learning about different feelings, how to identify our feelings, and problem solving strategies! 

Important Dates/Reminders:

Country Basket Field Trip: On Thursday, October 4th, 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 10/4. We will be leaving promptly at 12:00 pm.for our tour at 12:30 at Schwallier's. 
• 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 WECC 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. 

Picture Day: Picture day is Tuesday, October 9th! About a week after pictures, we will send home a proof to view and order photos. Picture retake day will be Wednesday, November 14th.

Parent Information Forms/Blog Permission Slip: Thank you to all the parents who have returned your forms to us so quickly! If you have yet to turn in your forms, please do so at your earliest convenience. If you need another copy of either form, I am happy to send another one home!

Have a great weekend!