Butterfly Class News for January 26 - 30, 2015

Butterfly Class News for January 26 - 30, 2015 View this email in your browser

Last Week - Mittens, Winter/Summer Comparison, Ice Painting We had fun last week learning about the differences between winter and summer - weather, clothing, what we do outside. The kids loved the ice painting we did, and had fun doing squish art mittens. They will be hanging in the hallway next week. Make sure to check them out when dropping off or picking up!

This Week This week is going to be so much fun! We are going to be learning about hibernation - what animals sleep in the winter, where they sleep. Bears are also on the agenda. We will be doing some fun bear projects, including building a bear cave in our room where 2 friends can have turns playing quietly together. We will end our week with a Hibernation Celebration on both Thursday and Friday (Jan. 29 and 30). We will have a pajama party, watch a movie, and have a special snack. Your kiddos can wear their pjs and bring in a special teddy bear/stuffed animal to snuggle. Word Wall - Letter N This week we will be focusing on the letter N for nose, night, and neck. Please help your child find something that begins with the letter N if they would like to bring in something for sharing. Thanks! Important Dates Jan. 26, 27, 29 - Open house for exploring classrooms Jan. 28, 29 - BUTTERFLY CLASS PAJAMA DAY/HIBERNATION CELEBRATION Feb. 2 - Tuition due Feb. 4 - In-house registration, 9:15 am Feb. 6 - Open registration, 9:15 am Feb. 12 - Laps for LAPSK Feb. 16 - No school - President's Day Feb. 18, 19 - 10:15 am Feb. 27 - Family fun night   Cocoa Cocoa will begin going home with the students this week. I will have a schedule posted so you know when your child will be taking him for couple of days and returning him so the next friend can take him. Have fun with the journal - pictures, stories, drawings - however your child wants to document Cocoa's visit with your family. Have fun! Open House & Classroom Exploring It's that time of year again! I know most of our Butterfly friends will be moving on to other schools, but if you are interested in ourKindergarten, have younger children, or friends who would be interested in enrolling their children in preschool, mark your calendars for January 26, 27 and 29. We will be holding an open house each day to give families an opportunity to visit, meet teachers, and ask questions. Looking forward to seeing many of our Little Acorn families. Volunteer Opportunities: Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill part of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. There is a list posted outside the classroom. Classroom Opportunities: Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes