October Newsletter

10/9/18

Hello everyone,

We switched our theme last week to pumpkins and the 5 senses. The children spent time

measuring the height and circumference of different pumpkins. They also mixed red and

yellow paint to create orange paint.They used the orange paint to paint a pumpkin. They

rolled pumpkins, and other round objects, down a ramp. We discussed which ones went

the farthest and closest and which items went fast or slow. We talked about different

attributes of the object that may have influenced how far it went; ie bumpy or smooth,

round or oblong, heavy or light. We also discussed the life cycle of a pumpkin plant and

the different parts of a pumpkin. They scooped out the pulp and seeds and we investigated

whether pumpkins continue to float when they have been scooped out (Yes, they do.).  I

roasted the pumpkin seeds and they got to taste them on Friday along with some pumpkin

bread I brought in. Phew! It was a busy week!

This week we will label the parts of a pumpkin, paint with gourds and pumpkins, play

pumpkin and sorting games, and much more. Next week we will switch from pumpkins

to apples and the 5 senses.

Your children are doing an amazing job at preschool! They have quickly learned the routines

and expectations of our day, are practicing the “flip trick” to independently put on their jacket,

made new friends, and most can pack their backpacks without help. Thank you for sharing

them with me each afternoon. I thoroughly enjoy my time with them.

Dates to remember:

Thursday, October 11th: Ms. Nancy out at a conference.

Friday, October 12th: Picture retakes at MBS between 8:30-9:30am

Wednesday, October 17th: Ms. Nancy out

Thursday, October 18th: School Closed for Teacher In-Service Training

Friday, October 19th: School Closed