November Newsletter
Thanksgiving and Family
In November, we will be learning about what Thanksgiving means and why we celebrate the holiday. Our 4-5 year olds will learn about the First Thanksgiving involving the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the Mayflower. We will study clothing, food, homes, and other ways of life for the pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
We will also spend time focusing on our own families and learning about our classmate’s families. As part of our dramatic play, we will have a “home” setting in our free play room, along with other new playthings. Students will be able to make their own Thanksgiving dinner and students can make stone soup in our play kitchen.
Stone Soup Luncheon
It’s almost time for our annual Stone Soup Luncheon! As part of a Thanksgiving Celebration, each class will be making Stone Soup. Students will be asked to bring a vegetable from home to add to our soup! This is a great way for us to “share” our food, talk about healthy eating, and have a Thanksgiving celebration together.
Our Stone Soup Luncheon will be on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22. Each student will get to invite one family member or friend to our luncheon. There will be more details as we get closer. Please plan ahead if you can attend!
Conferences
Conferences will be held on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Please sign up for conferences on the sign-up sheet on the front desk. Conference times will be limited to 15 minutes per student.
This will be a good chance for parents to talk with teachers one-on-one with any questions and/or concerns. We will be able to give you information regarding your child’s social, behavioral and academic progress in preschool. Conferences are not required.
Turkey Decorating
Every student will be sent home with a turkey to decorate on cardstock paper. It can be decorated any way they choose. Please return soon so we can decorate our school in turkeys! This is a fun, traditional project for the kids!
Family Photo
As part of our November theme, we will be learning about each other’s families. Your child is asked to bring in a family photo (4x6 or 5x7) and we will display them on our wall. Please bring photos over the next week.
Christmas Wreath School Fundraiser
We will be sending home a Holiday Wreath order form mid-November. You will have your wreath just in time for the holiday season! Please pass the order form around to family and friends!
Woodstock Tree Lighting
The Homestead Schoolhouse will, once again, be hosting the annual Woodstock Tree Lighting. This fun event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:00pm. There will be food, drinks, music, and more! The Homestead will have an ornament making booth to decorate the neighborhood tree. SAVE THE DATE - It’s a great community event!