October 7th - 11th

Last Friday, we had the Blessing of the Animals.  Many of our older friends brought their turtles, cats, dogs, reptiles and bunnies.  Thank you to Alexandra for sharing her dog Abby with us.

In the Nursery 3 class we spend a lot of time developing our fine motor skills.  Each activity helps to strengthen a child's skills, develop hand-eye coordination and refine the pincer grasp.  All things that will help them learn to write!

This week we did spider stacking.  Children were given a handful of spiders and then had to stack them one by one onto straws.

At home, you too, can provide fine motor opportunities.  Some easy things to do are:

• Playing with Play Doh
• Cutting and Pasting
• coloring
• knobbed puzzles
• Zippering coats (you engage the zipper and have the child pull it up)

On Thursday, We had a Pep Rally to support the HCA Cross Country Team.  GO DRAGONS!

Things to do at home

• Go on a color or shape hunt when you are driving in the car.
• READ! READ! READ!
• Color
• Build with blocks or legos
• Look at family photos together
• Cook or Bake together

Fostering a child's independence is an important aspect to development.  In Nursery 3 the children begin their independence journey.  Many of the children are struggling in pulling up their pants after using the bathroom.  I am always willing to assist after they have given it a good try; I ask that you do the same.  Encourage them to try themselves and then praise them for the attempt/completed task.

SPECIALS

GYM is on days 2, 5 and 6 - CHILDREN MUST HAVE SHOES THAT LACE/VELCRO TO PARTICIPATE. THIS IS FOR THEIR SAFETY. 

Music is on days 1 and 3

Library is on day 4

STEAM is on day 6

Art is day 1



HALLOWEEN MISSION PARTY
10-31-19      8:15 am - Noon

Children should wear their costumes and sneakers to school. They will not be changing.  Please keep all costume "weapons" , small accessories, and fancy shoes at home.  

Morning schedule: 

• 7:50 a.m.: Students arrive at regular arrival time.
• Parents are welcome to arrive with their children and wait in the cafeteria for the parade to begin.
• 8:15 a.m.: Costume parade
• Approximately 9 to 11:30 a.m.: Students play Halloween games and activities with their teachers and classmates.
• Parents are welcome to stay while students enjoy these activities; however, they are not required to stay.
• There will be breakfast foods available in the cafeteria as well as a bake sale.
• The Book Fair also will be open during the Mission Party for shopping.
• Spirit wear will be available for purchase. Cash or check will be accepted.
• 12:00 p.m.: Dismissal

NOTE: Due to the half-day schedule on Oct. 31, there will be no lunch period or lunch service.

Please be on the lookout for a signup genius from the Parents' Association. The Parents' Association will be looking for volunteers to help with some Halloween activities and make baked goods for the bake sale.

Thank you for your continued support!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Devenney