Turtle Talk - October 2012

Fall is here??

I think the children are finally settling in to our school routine, and are actually sitting at snack time and a little while at circle time, Yeah!!  Some children could still use a little assistance from Parent Helpers, in staying on the rug and joining in with the story/song.   I know it is easier to start cleaning during this time but, I would appreciate assistance with the children at circle time.  Also if any of you come early (11:15) you are welcome to join your child at circle time! 

As we are settling in to our routine and I am getting to know the children, I will be having more of a small group time during which I will be able to work more specifically with children and their goals.  I may ask some assistance from parent helpers and will have specific tasks for you to work with such as color/shape recognition games or just language development skills. 

The children all seemed to enjoy our Animal theme last month. Special thanks to Gy and family for bringing Gy’s pet, a Bearded Dragon Lizard.  The children loved watching him eat peppers and tomatoes.

October is a busy month, we will begin a study of Fall on 10/8, after this week of “Fire Safety”.   We just need the weather to seem more “Fall like”. 

Oct. 1-12 We will focus on color RED and the shape,  Circle O

Scrip orders must be in by 11:30 on Wed. Oct. 3^rd. 

Calimesa Fire Department Thurs. & Fri.  Oct. 4^th & 5^th ~ Meet at the Fire Station at 8:50 AM at 906  Park ave. We will be returning to school after the tour at 9:30 for the remainder of the day.  Due to the short notice of this trip, one class will be open, but with a limited number of spaces available.  Must sign up with Ms. Tiffany. 

Book Fair Begins  Mon. Oct. 8^th ~ great way to purchase books for Christmas presents!  Incredible deals!

2^nd Annual Fall Jubilee ~ Friday Oct. 12^th Our class is in charge of the bounce house and will also have a sensory search game.  If you haven’t signed up to help out yet, please do so this week.  You must also purchase your meal tickets this week, if you are planning on eating dinner!! 

Picture Days ~Tues. Oct 16th & Wed. Oct. 17^th

P.J. Day and Harvest Party ~ Thurs. Oct. 25^th & Fri. Oct. 26^th.  There will be a sign up next week to bring snack & treats.  We will not be dressing up for Halloween, but will celebrate with our Harvest Party.    

  For more information check my blog @ mariips.blogspot.com for info, and work calendar.  Also find more information at:  tiffanyips.com or Inlandpreschool.com.