As a way of providing a steady stream of communication, we are excited to launch our new blog! From now on, this will be our primary means of letting parents know what's happening in the classroom, sharing pictures, and providing reminders and announcements. Please let us know if you have any trouble receiving the blog. The blog is secure and can only be accessed by those who have the address. That being said, once you have it, you can forward it to others as some families have done with grandparents or other family members. So, here we go! Enjoy!
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| Bug nets come in handy when catching grasshoppers! |
It's a bug's life....
As you know, the children have been interested in bugs, especially since our playground is a prime location for catching grasshoppers (or Carlas, as Ava calls them). We have learned a lot about insects and what they have (3 body parts and 6 legs) and that spiders are actually not insects! We've read many books both fiction and nonfiction about bugs and other creepy crawly friends. We've also done some neat art projects which are on display in our room. In the afternoon, we are making a HUGE grasshopper out of boxes and tubes with Mrs. Carlson.
We also had the opportunity to participate in a butterfly release with the high school AP Environmental students and their teacher, Beth Peterson. They brought their monarch butterflies to our playground and taught us about them (such as how to tell a boy butterfly from a girl butterfly), tagged them, then set them free. It was a wonderful experience and we thank Mrs. Peterson and her students for making it happen!
Little Giants Have Spirit!
Last Friday, the Little Giants attended the HS pep rally for Homecoming. We had fun dressing up in blue and white and going to the big gym with all the big kids. We saw and heard the band, watched the dancers, and cheered on Kate's mom when she was in a relay race! It was noisy but fun!
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| Heike with Ms. Willford |
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| Mrs. Pallarino with Daniel |
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| Kate and her mom |
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| Our little class is growing! Let's have dinner!! |
Our total enrollment in our day care program is up to 12! Recently we welcomed Emmett, Sophia, and Hana! We hope to soon welcome Matthew.
As a way of getting to know each other better, a potluck dinner is planned for Thurs., Oct. 25, from 5-6:30 pm. The teachers will provide the main course and drinks and the children will prepare a special dessert. We ask each family to bring a side dish. Please see the Potluck Sign Up sheet next to the sign-out clip board.
Welcome to Mrs. Fieldman
As you already know, Mrs. Sue Fieldman has joined our staff everyday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Ms. Hager was needed fulltime at the other site and sends her best to everyone.) Mrs. Fieldman lives in Highland Park and has several years experience teaching in the preschool and special education settings.
Heads Up...
Other Announcemnts and Reminders:
dinner at 5:00
Wednesday, Oct. 31st
Halloween 
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