THEME: FAMILY TIME / WE GIVE THANKS

“Some families are large, some families are small,

but I love my family best of all!”

Families and Thanksgiving will be the focus of our activities for these two weeks. At circle time we will read the story of the first Thanksgiving, discuss our own family Thanksgiving celebrations, our favorite Thanksgiving foods and what we are thankful for. Other activities planned include painting turkeys, creating a thankful wreath and a writing activity about our families.

The letter of the week activity is I is for insect.

At music time we will dance the turkey-pokey, sing On Thanksgiving Day by Laurie Berkner and this turkey song:

I’M A LITTLE TURKEY (tune of I’m a Little Teapot)

I’m a little turkey fluffy and brown.

My wings flip flop when I turn around.

I have a lot of feathers on my back,

And a big orange beak that goes click-clack.

**11/12 -11/16 is a sharing week.We are asking each child to bring in a family photo on their scheduled sharing day. You may send in a picture of just one or two individual relatives or a group picture; any family photo your child selects will be fine. We plan to pin the photos onto a classroom bulletin board for

several weeks. The photos will then be kept for each child’s end-of-the-year portfolio book.

**Red Apple children who have sharing scheduled for Monday 11/12; please bring

your sharing in on Monday 11/19.

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:

*The December snack calendar is available to sign.

*There is a signup sheet for Tasty Tuesday on 11/13.

*We plan to be on the playground for 20 – 30 minutes each morning. Please dress your child for the weather and be sure all outerwear is labeled. When wearing boots, put shoes in the back pack to change into once we’re inside.

*As the cold weather approaches we must prepare for inclement weather. PPP is closed if the Pentucket School Districtis closed. When a delayed opening is announced PPP will hold school from10:45-12:30and Lunch Bunch will not be held.

*Parent-teacher conferences for the Yellow Apple group will be held on Monday December 3^rd from 9-11:30 and Tuesday December 4^th from 12:30-1:30.

* Parent-teacher conferences for the Red Apple group will be held on Wednesday December 5^th from 9-11:30 and 12:15-1:30 and Thursday December 6^th from 12:15-1:30.

*Conference signup sheets will be posted on the fence to schedule an appointment. If you cannot access these you may call or email for an appointment time.

** Lunch Bunch will not be held on Wednesday 11/21.

SNACKS:

Monday (12) Veteran’s Day- -no preschool-

Tuesday (13) bananas Cooper

Wednesday (14) carrots & dip Olivia

Thursday (15) birthday celebration Stella

Friday (16) birthday celebration Brian, Hanna, Landon

Monday (19) pretzels & cider Liam

Tuesday (20) applesauce & graham crackers Matt

Wednesday (21) corn muffins, Benjamin

No Lunch Bunch on Wednesday November 21^st.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

THEME: SAFETY WEEK

The theme this week will offer opportunities to learn safety rules and to explore the community helpers who help to keep us safe. We plan to tour Ms Sherry’s school bus one morning and learn about transportation safety. Officer Josh of the Groveland PD will visit on Thursday and tell us about his job. We will also practice fire drills (we do not sound the alarm) to learn how to exit the building quickly and quietly. We will practice fire drills on a monthly basis.

Other safety activities planned include practicing stop -drop and -roll at circle time, water spray bottles in the sensory table and painting fire trucks.

The letter of the week activity is D is for Dalmatian.

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:

*There is no school on Monday (8th) for Columbus Day.

*A photographer from Hockmeyer Studios will be in Fellowship Hall on Thursday (11th) for those who would like their child’s picture taken. Children who attend school on Thursday will go with their teachers and classmates @ 9:30 for their pictures. All others are asked to arrive between 10:15-11:00. Siblings may have their pictures taken also.

*There is no picture order form ahead of time. You will have the opportunity to preview the proofs when they arrive and then place your photo order.

*The class group photo is taken in the spring.

A new song we will learn this week- (sung to the tune of I’m a Little Teapot)

I’m a little fire fighter on the go

Here is my helmet, here is my hose.

When I see a fire, hear me shout:

“Turn on the water and put the fire out!”

Shhhhhhhhhhhh!

THEME: COLOR DAYS

This week we will have fun with primary colors. We plan to graph our favorite color, experiment with color mixing, play Red Light, Green Light and create a variety of colorful prints using apples, celery and peppers.

Each day will focus on a different color and the children may wear the color of the day to enhance this learning experience.

Monday – red day

Tuesday – orange day

Wednesday – yellow day

Thursday – green day

Friday – blue

The letter of the week activity is C is for cat.

REMINDERS, REQUESTS, AND OTHER INFO:

*Please label your child’s backpack! Inside or out, thank you!

*Be sure all of your child’s outerwear is clearly labeled. The children hang

their jackets, etc. on hooks and are sometimes unsure which is theirs at the

end of the day.

*Each child should have a complete change of clothes in their backpack.

*The October snack calendar is attached along with a snack information sheet.

*The Yankee Candle Fundraiser begins on October 2nd. Packets may be

picked up at the Open House. This is our one fundraiser for the year. The orders

are due back by Monday 10/22. Checks may be made out to PPP and there is

no sales tax. We appreciate your participation in this fundraiser.

*Its pumpkin picking time! Who would like to help plan a trip to Rogers Spring Hill

Farm? Please see Marie.

THEME: BEES AND BUTTERFLIES

This week the classroom will be buzzing with learning experiences! We will explore a variety of bugs and learn their characteristics and ways these creatures are important in nature. Activities planned include: creating thumbprint insects, assembling a large bug floor puzzle, painting with watercolors and observing the new Painted Lady Caterpillars in the science area. We will keep you posted on their metamorphosis.

WEEKLY UPDATE: MAY 21 – 25, 2018

This is the final sharing week for the year. The children may bring in a sharing item of their choice!

This week we will explore the world of water. The classroom activities will focus on rivers, oceans, ponds and lakes. We will discover the differences between them and learn which animals call these habitats home. At circle time we’ll conduct a sink or float experiment and at music time we’ll sing Down By the Bay, Yellow Submarine, Baby Fish, Row, Row, Row Your Boat and more!

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:

**Each week of the summer program is full with a short wait list. Those who have already signed up need to return their forms and registration fees by Friday,

May 18^thto hold their spots. We would like to accommodate PPP families on the waitlist so please return your forms/fees by May 18^th. Thank you!

*Curious Creatures will be visiting PPP on Thursday, May 31^stfor two shows.

See attached notice. There is a signup sheet for non-Thursday students to attend.

*Be sure to wear red, white and blue on Friday 18^thfor some patriotic fun!

*Friday June 1^stis the last Lunch Bunch for the school year!

*The May Lunch Bunch payment is due by Friday June 1^st!

*The Yellow Apples have begun practicing songs for their graduation ceremony to be held on Tuesday June 12^that 9:30. More info will come home next week.

*The last day of preschool is Monday, June 11^th.

THEME: COMMUNITY HELPERS

This week we will explore a variety of occupations. Beauticians, teachers, community helpers and health care workers will be included. The learning centers will include:

-reading books about occupations,

-playing with pizza dough,

-painting with combs and brushes,

– a writing activity on “When I Grow Up” and

– the letter of the week activity is Y is for yellow.

**This is SHARING WEEK. The children may bring in an item related to any career on their scheduled sharing day.

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:

*We welcome anyone who would like to come in this week (or in the next

few weeks) to share their occupation with the class. Please see a teacher

for scheduling.

*Registration for 2018-2019 is ongoing. There are openings for both red and yellow apples for the fall. If you know of anyone looking for preschool please have them call or email for more information. Thank you!

*The art show was a huge success! The children were so proud to have their art work and photos displayed and we appreciate all your support! See reverse side for raffle winners.

*The class picture will be taken on Wednesday, May 2^nd at 9:30!!

Non-Wednesday students are asked to come for the picture at 9:30. Picture order forms will come home as soon as we receive them from Hockmeyer Studios.

Purchasing the picture is optional but we hope all will come to be in it!

*Registration forms for the summer program will come home after April vacation.

If you have already signed up you are guaranteed a spot. The registrations forms should be returned by May 25^th; after that date the program will be open to new families. The weeks are filling up quickly so please sign up if you would like your child to attend.

This week our classroom will be busy with scientific activity!

At circle time a variety of simple experiments will be conducted and during free choice time we will do a follow-up activity to enhance the learning experience. We plan to experiment with water, bubbles, magnets, and make a lemon volcano and slime and silly putty in the sensory table!

We’ll experiment with crayon resist to make the letter X this week.

REMINDERS AND REQUESTS:

*If your child is going to be absent from school, please call to let us know

or send an email. Thank you.

*This is a good time to check the spare clothes in your child’s backpack.

Please be sure to include socks, underwear, and clothes for spring!

*There is a signup sheet for Tasty Tuesday on April 10^th.

*Thank you for the quick response to the summer program signups.

The deadline for signing up is May 1^st. The weeks will be finalized after that date.

*April vacation week is 4/16 – 4/20.

THEME: SPRINGTIME / WEATHER

During these two weeks we will explore the season of Spring. Hopefully the snow will have melted and we’ll have warmer weather and it will feel like spring is in the air! The activities will include observing signs of spring outdoors, reading books about spring and weather in springtime. Music and movement time will have us “shadow dancing” and “freeze dancing” and using scarves and streamers as we move like the wind!

The letter of the week activity is W is for weather.

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:

*There is no school on 3/30 for Good Friday.

*Lunch Bunch will not be held on Friday, April 6^th.

The Art Show is Saturday, April 7^th. Baked goods can be dropped off on Friday

or on Saturday morning by 10:15. Please no peanut products.

*Progress reports are coming home this week. These do not need to be signed

or returned. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions.

*There is a signup sheet for Tasty Tuesday on April 10^th.

* PPP will hold a ½ day summer program in July;

July 9^th – 12^th (cooking and crafts) and July 16^th – 19^th (Western theme). There is the possibility of a third week July 23^rd – 26^th (nature week) if there is enough interest. The program is held Monday – Thursday each week and runs from 9:00-12:30. Children bring their own lunch and snack is provided.

The cost is $120 per week per child. There is a 10% discount for one child when siblings attend. There will be a sign up sheet for those who may be interested.

The program requires 12 students each week to be held. Registration forms will come home at the end of April.