October at Patti’s
Greetings Patti’s Families,
We have had so much fun getting to know our classroom community these first few weeks in September! Your children have been busy exploring the classroom, trying out art and science at the teacher activity table, learning each other’s names and getting familiar with classroom routines. All our friends have been doing great at circle time – ask them what book we read or song we sang and what color circle they sat on during circle time. Even better – in the morning ask them what color they will choose to sit on for circle time!
We have used a variety of mediums and tools for art projects, and have even been scientists! Teacher Cathy brought in sunflowers and children used magnifying glasses and tweezers to examine the sunflowers and find and remove the seeds. We looked at sunflower books and later in the week we did sunflower art! Look for photos of our sunflower scientists and lots of other fun activities on our photo board in the hallway!
Patti’s is closed on Monday 10/9! We look forward to welcoming back our friends on Tuesday 10/10.
Reminders: Emergency Bags and Family Pictures We are still missing a few emergency bags. If you did not receive a 2gl ziplock bag or the list of what is needed please let me know and I can provide those.
Please send in a family picture! I think there was some confusion as we requested a family picture in the emergency bag, but we also need a second one for the family picture board in our classroom and is a great conversation starter, fun to talk about at circle time and also comforting for a child who might be having a tough morning.
Here Comes the Rain Again
Welcome to fall, to rain, and to coat weather! A reminder to send your child with weather appropriate outerwear and shoes as we play outside when it rains and when it is chilly. Please help us by writing your child’s name, or affixing a label, to their coats or sweatshirts. Many coats are very similar, and if asked children often choose the coat in their new favorite color instead of the one they arrived in. If items do not have names I will write them in sharpie on a tag or collar. Here is a link to my favorite no-iron labels (but a sharpie on the washing tag works too!)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMJ2L62/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MY8FXT90BS7GZG3923NP
Save the Date: Patti’s Paint-a-Pumpkin Community Builder & Fundraiser! We will be bringing back this popular in-person family event on October 24 from 5:30-7:00.More details and a sign-up will be coming next week, we hope you can join us! All proceeds go to help supplement Patti’s program and we appreciate your support!
Teachers Michelle, Cathy and I look forward to celebrating fall with our Patti’s classroom community!!
As always, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Cheers, Jennifer Cathey Director, Patti’s Play Center