Hello, Everyone!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful!
I really like all this snow, but I don't like to miss out on preschool time!!

Friday morning prayer time held a cool surprise!  - Mrs. McBride created & shared a video of snapshots, moments and activities held during Catholic schools Week. It was great to see students, guests & staff enjoying the Super Hero Week!
We've been lucky to have a peer helper in our classroom for the past two weeks!
Olivia Marek interacts & helps with projects with our youngest learners for about an hour in the morning. Thanks to her help, two projects took less time to accomplish!
On Monday we briefly talked about animals in the Winter & how or where critters can find food this time of the year. It was decided that birds have a hard time finding seeds or worms in Winter. Let's help them!
Mrs. Mac, Olivia & I each helped a small group of children string Cheerios. All went well...bird feeders were sent home in backpacks. Is there one hanging on a branch of a bush or tree at your house?

Missing school on Tuesday presented challenge #2: How will we create Valentines and mail boxes/keepers in time for Valentine's Day?

Again, the class was divided into 3 groups. Soon everyone was busy writing name, drawing, gluing & decorating up a storm. I have to admit, it was a bit hectic!! But the task  was accomplished. There's still work to be done on Valentine keepers.
Thank goodness Mrs. Kron was here that day, too. She helped Everlee & other friends at her table, too!
Speaking of Valentine's Day:
Children are really looking forward to receiving Valentines from friends! And no doubt, your child is excited to sign & seal Valentines for his /her friends in preschool.
To make delivery/ mailing less stressful: There is no need to put names of recipient on the Valentine. Just indicate who the card is from!
Our Valentine's Day Celebration is on Tuesday, February 13, from 10:15 -11a.m.
Thank you in advance to everyone helping at this event:
Snacks                                    Amanda & Troy Adam
Games                                    Crystal & Jonathan Vittetoe
Of course you may come & join us that day if you wish.

Thank you so much for all the tasty snacks brought this week!

Mrs. Mac & I are looking forward to more fun in learning with your child!