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Our Fall Festival!
Dear Parents,
In years gone by, the preschool made an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. We visited several different "patches" and overall, had an enjoyable time. However, more and more we found that the children were being herded and that the visits were not geared to the preschool level. Also, for the safety of the children, every child needs to be riding in a properly installed car seat, and any field trip becomes a formidable and/or expensive task.
Therefore, we now have our own Fall Festival Day! It will be for the children only at the preschool on Oct. 16th and 17th. We will have games, decorate pumpkins and bring home goodie bags. This day will be in addition and separate to our Halloween programs for the children and families on Oct. 30th and 31st.
Please, send a smaller pumpkin (or an interesting, same size, squash or gourd works, too!) to school with your child by Oct. 14th and 15th so they will have one to decorate (not carving). 5-day students will need two! (one for each day). We need them before the morning of the Fall Festival Days as we will place them in our "patch" before the children arrive on those days; then the children will go find them after everyone arrives. They need to be large enough to decorate but, small enough so your child can easily carry their own pumpkin. “Pie pumpkins” or “Sugar Pumpkins” can be found at many local grocery stores and are usually the perfect size. Please, do not bring a large pumpkin for your child; keep those for at home. If a pumpkin is too big, you will be asked to bring a smaller sized pumpkin for your child. The logistics of a teacher trying to carry 10-15 large pumpkins for her entire class is simply not a possibility. The children must be able to easily carry their own pumpkin, from our patch into the school, by themselves. A sample size is on Mrs. Briggs’ desk in the hall!
Thank you!
Your Preschool Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Fall Festival at school (for the kids, only). Oct. 16/17
Halloween Program Oct. 30/31
*Notes will be sent home later with details for both of these events
About The Unit
The unit for October has four objectives:
1. To develop understanding of current October customs including Halloween.
2. To emphasize the necessity of safety rules when celebrating these customs.
3. To encourage enjoyment of the October Celebrations (FUN, not fright).
4. To understand the difference between real and imaginary or pretend.
BOOKS USED IN THIS UNIT:
My Momma Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Goblins, Monsters, Things… by Judith Viorst - A special story Mrs. Viorst's own son helped her write. All parents would relate to this fun story.
There’s a Nightmare in my Closet & There's Something in My Attic Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy. Young children will easily empathize with the children and can be comforted by their experience.
The Little Orange House a teacher “cut as you go” story about how a little witch makes herself a magic jack-o-lantern home.
The Little Ghost who was a Quilt by Riel Nason – Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, but the little ghost who is a quilt, was not. But one Halloween everything changes, and the little ghost has an experience only he, a quilt, could have.
OTHER FAVORITES
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Humbug Witch
Harriet's Halloween Candy
The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
Corduroy's Halloween
Trick or Treat a Pooh book
Trick or Treat Little Critter
There was an old Lady that swallowed a bat
How Spider Saved Halloween
Little Boo
Pooh's Pumpkin
Scardey-cat Splat
Full Moon at the Napping House
Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Stellaluna
Five Little Pumpkins
*A special note, just so you know; Mrs. Briggs and her family are going to Disneyland the 14ththrough the 21st, so she will not be at school.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Hope you have a safe and happy Fall Season!
Your preschool staff!
A note about snacks:
Snack Time: Children will have snack time at 10:25 each morning. Each child provides their own snack and water bottle. It helps with “picky eaters” and allergy concerns, as well as for any families with specific dietary needs or preferences.
PLEASE, label your child’s water bottles and snack bags, with their first and last names! They get carried room to room and are often accidently left behind and then our staff has trouble getting them back to the right child. We also have several that are similar and that can create confusion.
Even though each child is bringing their own snack, please, do not bring snacks containing any kind of NUT/PEANUT. As careful as we are, the oils can still be spread around and get to any child who may have an allergy. This includes, almond oil, (watch the fruit snacks) and peanut oil. And some cheese crackers have peanut flour in them! Please read ingredient labels! Snacks with labels that say “may contain” or “processed in a facility” are ok.
Snacks should be simple and nutritious.
We suggest:
Vegetable/Fruit (slices), Granola Bars (nut free), Muffins or Sweet breads (watch for nuts & toppings),Crackers, Fruit rollups, Cheese, Fruit Snacks, applesauce cups, yogurt push-ups (like go-gurt). Please: No sweet cookies, cake, candy, or ice cream except for celebrating birthdays.
(stay tuned for updates!)
PRESCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2025-2026 a work in progress!
(more dates may be added throughout the school year
and changes may be made)
PRESCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2025-2026
September 2
First Day of school for TTH and 5-day children
September 3
First day of school MWF
September 25/26
Parents music visit
October 16/17
Fall Festival Days -for the preschoolers only
October 30/31
Halloween music program
November 5/6
Picture Day
November 11
NO SCHOOL Veteran's Day
November 26/27/28
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
December 18/19
Christmas Music program
December 22 through January 2
NO SCHOOL Christmas/winter break
January 5/6
Back to school
January 19
NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 11/12
Valentine Parties
February 13
NO SCHOOL Snow/Wind Storm Make-up day MWF
February 16
NO SCHOOL President's Day
February 17
NO SCHOOL Snow/Wind Storm Make-up day TTH
April 2/3
Spring Music program for parents
April 6th through the 10th
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
May 19/20
Last days of Classes
May 21/22
End of year PROGRAM AND PARTY
DATES WILL BE ADDED OR CHANGED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ETC.
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