Ms. S :-) and Ms. C's Pre-K Classroom News
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There will not be a new page next week due to the shortened schedule. Please remember the PM students will not attend school on Tuesday, 24 November, 2009.
Happy Thanksgiving to each of you.We all have so much to be thankful for at this time of the year.
Just wanted to thank everyone who brought in a can(s) for the Can Food Drive. It was a very successful food drive. I am sure the people at the Salvation Army will be very appreciative for the food to stock their pantry.
we had a great time at the Thanksgiving Feast. thank you for helping make this possible. The children did a great job singing their songs and feasting with the Indians.
If you are NOT going to pick up your child PLEASE be sure to send us a note OR call the office to let us know. The person who picks up your child MUST be on your emergency contact list in the office and must have an ID.
Please DO NOT drop off or pick up your child in the circle by Central Office. This is only for CO personnel and the buses.
Theme of the Week
Thanksgiving
- Students made turkeys and Indians.
- Students learned the following facts about Thanksgiving.
- The pilgrims came to America so they could be free.
- The pilgrims came from England.
- The pilgrims sailed on a boat called the Mayflower.
- The Indians helped the pilgrims learn how to plant food.
- The first Indian to help the pilgrims was Squanto.
- The Indians used fish to help plants grow.
- Students discussed what they were thank for.
- You would be very happy to know that many of the students said they were thankful for their Mom and Dad!
Books
- Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks
- My First Thanksgiving
- Biscuit is Thankful
- Thanksgiving Day Alphabet
- Happy Thanksgiving Biscuit
- One Little, Two Little Three Little Pilgrims
“Five Little Pilgrims” sung to the tune of “Five Little Ducks”
Five little pilgrims sailing in a boat
(hold up five fingers)
Over the sea and water they float
(make wave motions with hands)
One little pilgrim said, “Land I see!”
(hold up one finger, then hold other hand over eyes as if searching)
They came to America to be free!
(Fold hands and bow heads as if the pray)
Continue to repeat this song, subtracting the number of pilgrims as you go until there are no pilgrims left.
This Old Road
This old road is hard and bumpy
Five fat turkeys wild and jumpy
Driver driver not so jerky
Or you’ll make us loose a turkey
(spoken)
Driver! Driver! Stop I say!
One fat turkey got away!
repeat each verse until just one turkey is left and say:
Driver! Driver! Stop I say!
Let’s save this turkey for Thanksgiving Day!
Five Fat Turkey’s
Five fat turkeys are we
We slept all night in a tree
When the cook came around
We couldn’t be found
And that’s why we’re here you see.
Repeat through four, three and two
In between each verse say:
But he got one!
One fat turkey that’s me
I slept all night in a tree
When the cook came around
I couldn’t be found
And that’s why I’m here you see.
Dates to Remember 
November
- 20 Nov Pre-K Thanksgiving Feast t(NOTE THE DATE CHANGE) Students are to bring a sampling of their favorite food. NO DESSERTS!!!!
- 24 Nov NO PM Pre-K Dismissal at Noon
- 25 - 27 Nov Thanksgiving Break
We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope if you are going to be traveling during the holidays that you have a safe trip. We are very thankful to our parents for all their support with our program.
If you are interested in volunteering in the classroom PLEASE let me know. We can always use more hands.
Don’t Forget 
- Please join the PTO! The membership is only $5.00 for the entire family. This is a great organization that supports the whole school. We would love to have 100% participation.
- Please save Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. All the proceeds from the sell of the aluminum goes to support the fund to help families stay for free when they have a loved one in the hospital.
- Please save Box Tops. The school receives money for these items and it will be used to help classrooms obtain supplies they need to further your child’s education.
Web sites
http://www.preschoolexpress.com/calendar_station.shtml
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/activities.jsp
http://www.fisher-price.com
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3751181
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