I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful Christmas gifts that you gave to Angie, myself, and the class. Miss Angie, Mr. Ross, and myself appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Thank you very much.

Happy 3rd birthday to Wesley. He and his family have been with our class for two years and we are blessed to have them with us.

I will be sending out sign-up forms from Jan. 5, 2009 to Jan. 6th, to find out who will be returning with us the up and coming year. Please remember, I need a one month notice, in writing, letting us know when you will be leaving our school. That way, I will have the time to set up interviews with other families. I would love to have the children stay with me until Kindergarten and will try my best to prepare them for Kindergarten.

I hope everyone enjoyed the DVDs of the children. I thought Angie did a great job putting that together for everyone. I will have pictures of the children with Santa printed next week. I was unable to print a few pictures , due to the fact that some children were trying to get off of Santa's lap (sorry). Santa was great! Thanks to David's mom for getting his phone number.

We will start back our normal routine on Jan. 5th, when everyone returns back to school. We will start learning about:

Animals in Winter

Mittens, scarves, sticking hats?

Animals don't wear things like that!

This cool collection of activities are packed with fun ways for little ones to learn how animals keep warm in the winter time!

Pre-Math:

Shape: Rectangle

Number: 6

Counting: 1-30

Language:

Letters: Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn

Songs: On, What a Rain!

Winer Poem: Icy Fingers, Icy Toes

Physical Skills: Climbing, Jumping, Kicking

Fine Motor Skills: Cutting Practice

Science: Ice Block Designs, Salt Painting, Winter Hibernation

Color Focus: Blue, White

Safety Theme:

Stranger Safety/ What if I Get Lost?

My Address Is?

Character Education: Being Helpful/ Manners

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. I only want what is best for you and your family, so feel free to talk to me.

Reminder: Parents please remember to pay by the 1st of every month and no later. I have been receiving payments late recently and it makes things a bit hard.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Mrs Debbie, Miss Angie and Mr. Ross