Butterfly Class News November 3 - 7, 2014 View this email in your browser

Butterfly Class News Week of November 3 - 7

All About Spiders! We have a short week this week, due to Parent/Teacher conferences. Classes will be held Monday - Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend!

Last Week We talked a lot about what is REAL vs. PRETEND last week, and enjoyed reading some silly monster and ghost stories. Our Halloween parties were a success. Thank you to all the parents who sent in food and treats, as well as came and helped set-up. You guys rock! This Week We have a short week this week. We will be learning about spiders, writing spider stories for our portfolios, making our own spiders, and patterning with spiders. We will be reviewing letters A, B, C, D, and E. Teacher Jaylene will also be finishing up assessments in preparation for conferences. Conferences I am looking forward to talking with all of the parents about their awesome kids! We have a great class this year. Please let me know if you don't remember when you signed up for conferences. Just email or text me, and I will get back to you promptly. Winter Concert We are going to start practicing our songs for the Winter concert which will be held on Tuesday, December 9. We are looking for a pianist for both concerts - Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9. If you or someone you know are willing and able to volunteer to accompany our Little Acorn concerts, please let Teacher Katie know. Thanks! Illness Please let us know if your child is sick and will not be coming to school that day. You can call the office at 360-693-5614 and talk to Katie or leave a message, or you can call/text Teacher Jaylene at 360-624-3673. Word Wall - Review Week! We will be reviewing letters A, B, C, D, and E this week. Your child may bring in anything beginning with any of these letters. We have a basket in the classroom to keep things safe until we share them at closing circle. Your child is welcome to bring something any day they attend class. Important Dates and Events Nov. 3 - Tuition due Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher conferences Nov. 7 - No school - church event Nov. 11 - No school - Veteran's day Nov. 19, 20 - Kindred Nov. 20 - Family fun night - Holiday make-and-take Nov. 24, 25 - Bake sale Nov. 26, 27, 28 - Thanksgiving break Dec. 1 - Tuition due Dec. 6-12 - Book fair Dec. 9 - Winter Concert Dec. 17 - Kindred Dec. 18, 19 - Class parties Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 - Winter break Tuition 2014 - 2015 2 days/week - $190.00/month 3 days/week - $245.00/month 4 days/week - $300.00/month 5 days/week - $355.00/month Kindergarten - $405.00/month This Week's Songs in the Butterfly Class The Itsy Bitsy Spider Volunteer Opportunities Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunities posted outside the classroom. If anyone is interested in helping to maintain the bulliten board in the main stairway, please let Teacher Katie know.  She is looking for volunteers. Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes

Butterfly class new October 27-31, 2014

Our Halloween parties and parades will be this week Thursday and Friday. Your child is welcome to come in costume. Butterfly Class News Week of October 27 - 31

Last Week We had so much fun last week digging into our class pumpkin to investigate what was inside, as well as sharing our cooking project with our Busy Bee friends. We also made our own pumpkin patch, and learned The 5 Little Pumpkins. This Week We are moving on to Real vs. Pretend this week. We will be making squish art monsters and telling stories about them. Our Halloween parties will be on Thursday and Friday this week. Please look for the sign-up sheets outside the classroom to sign-up for something to bring. We will be looking for a few parents to come back early and help set up for our party on both days, while we are playing in the playroom. The students can come in costume on Thursday and Friday, as we will be parading through the school and walking across to Kindred to parade and sing.  Teacher Jaylene will continue assessments in preparation for Parent/Teacher conferences the following week. Conferences If you haven't signed up for conferences, check out the sign-up sheet outside the classroom. They will be held on Thursday, November 6. Let me know if that day doesn't work for your schedule. We can find another time to meet, either before or after school one day. Portfolios We only need a few more binders for our portfolios. If you haven't brought one in yet, this would be a great week to do so. Thanks! Illness Don't forget to call and let us know if your child is sick and won't be at school. You can call the office directly at 360-693-5614 and leave a message for Teacher Katie. You can also text Teacher Jaylene at 360-624-3673. Word Wall--Letter E Week It's E for egg, eat, and elephant this week. Children may bring in something to share that starts with the letter E. We have a basket in the classroom to keep things safe until we share them at closing circle. Your child is welcome to bring something each day they attend class. 2014-2015 If you are considering adding any days to your child's enrollment, we still have spots available in the Butterfly Class. I'd be happy to talk to you about it, or you can stop by and see Katie in the office. Also, if you know anyone who is thinking of looking for a preschool this year, let them know it’s not too late to start. We love making new friends even after the first day of school! Thank you for sharing your children with us - Teacher Jaylene and Teacher Sally Important dates and events Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat Oct. 30, 31 - Kindred parade @ 10:15 Oct. 30, 31 - Class parties Nov. 3 - Tuition due Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 7 - No school Nov. 11 - No school - Veteran's Day Nov. 19, 20 - Kindred Nov. 20 - Family fun night - Holiday make-and-take Nov. 24, 25 - Bake sale Nov. 26-28 - Thanksgiving break   Tuition - 2014/2015 2 days/week - $190.00/month 3 days/week - $245.00/month 4 days/week - $300.00/month 5 days/week - $355.00/month Kindergarten - $405.00/month   This weeks songs in the Butterfly Class Five Little Pumpkins Five little pumpkins, sitting on a gate. The first one says, "Oh, my, it's getting late." The second one says, "There's a chill in the air." The third one says, "But we don't care." The fourth one says, "I'm ready for some fun." The fifth one says, "Let's run and run and run!" Oooooo went the wind and out went the lights. And the five little pumpkins rolled our of sight.   Volunteer Opportunities Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill the 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunity sheet posted outside the classroom. If anyone is interested in helping maintain our large bulletin board in the main stairway, please talk to Teacher Katie in the office. She is looking for volunteers. Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes

It was so great to see everyone at the pumpkin patch on Thursday and Friday. The weather cooperated, the kids had fun, and the pumpkins were awesome. Thanks so much for coming!   Butterfly Class News Week of October 20 - 24

Last Week We started talking about farms, harvest, and pumpkins. We counted farms animals, made our own farms which are hanging in the hall outside the classroom, and read some fun farm books. It was a great way to get ready for our trip to the pumpkin patch. This Week We will continue the same theme this week, but with more focus on pumpkins. We will investigate what is inside a pumpkin, pound a pumpkin, pattern with pumpkins, and write a story about the pumpkin patch. We are going to be making pumpkin bread on Friday, and share our snack with our Busy Bee friends. Teacher Jaylene will also begin assessments in preparation for Parent/Teacher conferences. Conferences There will be a sign-up sheet out this week for conferences. They will be held on Thursday, November 6. Let me know if that day doesn't work for your schedule. We can find another time to meet, either before or after school one day. Class Parties We will be having a class party for Halloween on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31. Your child is welcome to wear a costume, and we will be parading through the building, as well as across the street at Kindred. There will be a sign-up sheet out this week. Don't Forget! There is still a bit of missing paperwork. If you received a reminder in your child's cubby, make sure to print and fill out the papers and return them to class. Thank you! Fundraisers I wanted to let you know that the Scentsy fundraiser has been extended and is running through this Wednesday, October 22. 100% of the profits are being donated to Little Acorn. Thank you, Karli! Portfolios We only need a few more binders for our portfolios. If you haven't brought one in yet, this would be a great week to do so. Thanks! Illness Don't forget to call and let us know if your child is sick and won't be at school. You can call the office directly at 360-693-5614 and leave a message for Teacher Katie. You can also text Teacher Jaylene at 360-624-3673. Word Wall--Letter D Week It's D for dog, door, and dress this week. Children may bring in something to share that starts with the letter D. We have a basket in the classroom to keep things safe until we share them at closing circle. Your child is welcome to bring something each day they attend class. 2014-2015 If you are considering adding any days to your child's enrollment, we still have spots available in the Butterfly Class. I'd be happy to talk to you about it, or you can stop by and see Katie in the office. Also, if you know anyone who is thinking of looking for a preschool this year, let them know it’s not too late to start. We love making new friends even after the first day of school! Thank you for sharing your children with us - Teacher Jaylene and Teacher Sally Important dates and events Oct. 22 - Scentsy fundraiser ends Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat Oct. 30, 31 - Kindred parade @ 10:15 Oct. 30, 31 - Class parties Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuition - 2014/2015 2 days/week - $190.00/month 3 days/week - $245.00/month 4 days/week - $300.00/month 5 days/week - $355.00/month Kindergarten - $405.00/month This weeks songs in the Butterfly Class Five Little Pumpkins Five little pumpkins, sitting on a gate. The first one says, "Oh, my, it's getting late." The second one says, "There's a chill in the air." The third one says, "But we don't care." The fourth one says, "I'm ready for some fun." The fifth one says, "Let's run and run and run!" Oooooo went the wind and out went the lights. And the five little pumpkins rolled our of sight. Old McDonald Had a Farm Volunteer Opportunities Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill the 2-hour volunteer requirement. Check out the new volunteer opportunity sheet posted outside the classroom. Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes

Butterfly Class New October 13 - 17

Pumpkin Patch is this week on Thursday and Friday, October 16 and 17, at 9:30am. It's $5/child. Please sign up on the sheet outside the classroom so we know who will be coming. We will be collecting $$ when you drop off/pick up Mon-Wed this week. We will meet at the Vancouver Pumpkin Patch at 9:15 both days so we are ready for our group time at 9:30. If you can't attend, remember there is no class either of those days. Hope to see you all there!   Butterfly Class News Week of October 13 - 17

Last Week We learned about leaves, fall changes, and the letter B. We also went on a fall scavenger hunt and saw acorns and squirrels. The kids really enjoyed spending a little extra time outside in the nice weather. So did the teachers!  This Week It is a short week this week, since we have our pumpkin patch field trip on Thursday and Friday. So over the next two weeks, we will be talking about farms, harvest, and pumpkins. This week we will be matching and counting farms animals, making our own farms, and reading some fun farm books. Teacher Sally and I are looking forward to picking out pumpkins with the kiddos this week! Pumkin Patch It's here!  Thursday 10/16 and Friday 10/17 at 9:30am we will be at Vancouver Pumpkin Patch. There is a petting zoo, hay tunnel, and hay rides. If you don't normally come to school on those days, we would love to have you join us whichever day works for your schedule. Here is the info: Vancouver Pumpkin Patch at Velvet Acres www.vancouverpumpkinpatch.com 18905 NE 83rd St., Vancouver, WA  98682 Cost: $5 per child, includes a pumpkin Please sign-up on the sheet outside the classroom so we know who will be attending. You can pay either Teacher Jaylene or Teacher Sally when you drop-off/pick-up. It's $5/child. Also, remember that if you can't attend the field trip, we don't have class either of those days. Hope to see everyone there! Don't Forget! Reminders about missing paperwork went out in cubbies last week. Please make sure to turn in anything missing by this Wednesday, October 15. Thanks! Fundraisers I wanted to let you know that 100% of the profits from the Scentsy fundraiser that is currently running through Wednesday, October 15 are being donated to Little Acorn. Thank you, Karli! Portfolios We are starting to build our portfolios. If you haven't yet brought in a white, 2-inch binder, please bring one in this week. Thanks! Illness Don't forget to call and let us know if your child is sick and won't be at school. You can call the office directly at 360-693-5614 and leave a message for Teacher Katie. You can also text Teacher Jaylene at 360-624-3673. Word Wall--Letter CWeek It's C for cat, can, and cup this week. Children may bring in something to share that starts with the letter C. We have a basket in the classroom to keep things safe until we share them at closing circle. Your child is welcome to bring something each day they attend class. 2014-2015 If you are considering adding any days to your child's enrollment, we still have spots available in the Butterfly Class. I'd be happy to talk to you about it, or you can stop by and see Katie in the office. Also, if you know anyone who is thinking of looking for a preschool this year, let them know it’s not too late to start. We love making new friends even after the first day of school! Thank you for sharing your children with us - Teacher Jaylene and Teacher Sally Important dates and events Oct. 15 - Scentsy fundraiser ends Oct. 16, 17 - Vancouver Pumpkin Patch at Velvet Acres Field Trip Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat Oct. 30, 31 - Kindred parade @ 10:15 Oct. 30, 31 - Class parties Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuition - 2014/2015 2 days/week - $190.00/month 3 days/week - $245.00/month 4 days/week - $300.00/month 5 days/week - $355.00/month Kindergarten - $405.00/month This weeks songs in the Butterfly Class Five Little Pumpkins Five little pumpkins, sitting on a gate. The first one says, "Oh, my, it's getting late." The second one says, "There's a chill in the air." The third one says, "But we don't care." The fourth one says, "I'm ready for some fun." The fifth one says, "Let's run and run and run!" Oooooo went the wind and out went the lights. And the five little pumpkins rolled our of sight. Old McDonald Had a Farm Volunteer Opportunities Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes

Butterfly Class News October 6-10

Pictures are this week on Monday and Thursday. Make-up pictures will be on Tuesday. If you don't normally come on Monday or Thursday, we would love to have you come in either one of those days so your child can be in our class picture. Our picture time is 10:30.

Butterfly Class News Week of October 6-10 THANK YOU! We want to thank all of our families for making the carnival last Friday a huge success. It was wonderful to see all of you who were able to attend, and we want to give a shout out to all the volunteers who kept things running for the eveing. Teacher Jaylene and Teacher SallyLast Week Stamping with apples, glitter painting our A is for Apple, beginning our ABC journals, and finding the A's on the A Tree were all a hit. It was so fun to see the kids contemplate the concept of the seasons as we talked about how trees change and are different each season. We also started focusing on following directions when doing projects and work. Also, thank you to Teacher Caroline for coming in on Friday for our first Language Friday and doing circle time in spanish. We are looking forward to her coming in again this week. This Week Fall is in the air, kind of, but even if it is 80 degrees outside, we are going to talk about leaves and the changes we see happening. So fall it is, with a scavanger hunt planned, watercolor leaves, handprint leaves for our classroom tree, as well as some cutting practice and left/right patterning. Pictures We will be having our pictures on Monday and Thursday this week. Please bring your order form to class when you come. If you don't normally come one of those days, we would love to have you join us whichever day works best for your schedule so your child can be in a class picture. Our picture time is 10:30 on both days. Make-up pictures will be on Tuesday. Please let us know if you have any questions. Pumkin Patch Our Pumpkin Patch fieldtrip is coming up on Thursday 10/16 and Friday 10/17 at 9:30am both days. If you don't normally come to school on those days, we would love to have you join us whichever day works for your schedule. Here is the info: Vancouver Pumpkin Patch at Velvet Acres www.vancouverpumpkinpatch.com 18905 NE 83rd St., Vancouver, WA  98682 Cost: $5 per child, includes a pumpkin There is a petting zoo, hay tunnel, and hay rides. We will have a sign-up sheet out this week so we know who will be attending. You can pay either Teacher Jaylene or Teacher Sally when you drop-off/pick-up. Hope to see everyone there! Portfolios We are starting to build our portfolios. If you haven't yet brought in a white, 2-inch binder, please bring one in this week. Thanks! Illness Don't forget to call and let us know if your child is sick and won't be at school. You can call the office directly at 360-693-5614 and leave a message for Teacher Katie. You can also text Teacher Jaylene at 360-624-3673. Word Wall--Letter B Week It's B for bug, box, and bike this week. Children may bring in something to share that starts with the letter B. We have a basket in the classroom to keep things safe until we share them at closing circle. Your child is welcome to bring something each day they attend class. 2014-2015 If you are considering adding any days to your child's enrollment, we still have spots available in the Butterfly Class. I'd be happy to talk to you about it, or you can stop by and see Katie in the office. Also, if you know anyone who is thinking of looking for a preschool this year, let them know it’s not too late to start. We love making new friends even after the first day of school! Thank you for sharing your children with us - Teacher Jaylene and Teacher Sally Important dates and events Oct. 6, 9 - Pictures/class pictures Oct. 7 - Picture make-up day Oct. 16, 17 - Vancouver Pumpkin Patch at Velvet Acres Field Trip Oct. 29, 30 - Kindred 10:15 Oct. 30, 31 - Class parties Tuition - 2014/2015 2 days/week - $190.00/month 3 days/week - $245.00/month 4 days/week - $300.00/month 5 days/week - $355.00/month Kindergarten - $405.00/month This weeks songs in the Butterfly Class Five Little Leavesand THE LEAVES ON THE TREES Tune:  “The Wheels On The Bus” The Leaves on the trees are yellow and brown, Yellow and brown, yellow and brown. The leaves on the trees are yellow and brown, All through the town. The leaves on the trees are falling down, Falling down, falling down. The leaves on the trees are falling down, All through the town. The leaves on the trees make a crunching sound, Crunching sound, crunching sound. The leaves on the trees make a crunching sound All through the town. Let’s rake all the leaves into a mound, Into a mound, into a mound. Let’s rake all the leaves into a mound All through the town. The children in the town jump up and down, Up and down, up and down. The children in the town jump up and down On the leaves on the ground.                                     Jean Warren Volunteer Opportunities Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes