September Newsletter

September 2014 Newsletter

            The first few weeks of preschool have been very busy and filled with excitement as we learn the ways of Ebenezer Farm!

We learn songs that remind us to be safe, such as, “In a Fire” and “It's Time to Gather.” We 

practice what to do when the teacher blows the emergency whistle in the woods. 

While walking the trails at Ebenezer Farm, we have discovered newts at the Duck Pond, found an insect that looked like a leaf, encountered a few orange salamanders, and we've begun recognizing and naming tree species.

            We have been busy inside too!  We sing songs every day at circle time.  Circle time is helping us learn the names of our friends, memorize, rhyme and work on skills such as washing our hands, waiting our turn and courtesy.  Some of our songs are “Wheels on the Bus”, “Way Up High in the Apple Tree”, and “Where Is?” 

We are reading autumn themed stories.  This month we read The Apple Pie Tree, The Kissing Hand, School Bus, and Jessie Bear What Will You Wear? This week we made our very own apple tarts!  We helped to cut apples and make dough.  They were so good!  Elsie, our farm dog ate one too! 

Art projects of an apple blossom tree, painting with leaves, and drawing a self portrait have kept our hands busy!. 

Snack and Lunch

We have loved seeing so many healthy foods in the children's packs, with or without the conventional sandwich.  The children enjoy participating as we acknowledge the nourishing rainbow colored fruits and vegetables they are bringing.  We do have one problem that we keep coming up against, as we take advantage of the wonderful privilege we have of eating our meals outside, so we are making some modifications to the acceptable “trail-worthy” food list.   For the time being, (until we return to more civilized dining at tables, with fresh water and cloths accessible),  please avoid sending the following foods which dependably turn into minor disasters!  The worst offenders are: fruit/applesauce cups with peel-back lids, yogurt, “Gogurt” and dips.  Squeezable capped applesauce/fruit is fine.  Printed ideas for substitutions are coming.  You may want to check online for great school lunch suggestions on sites such as www.100daysofrealfood.com. .

Holiday Schedule

Closed

Columbus Day October 13 . 

Thanksgiving November 27 and 28

Christmas December 25 and 26

New Year's Day January 1, 2015

Open when Mascenic schools are closed: Oct. 13 and 14     Nov 10, 11 and 26 (day before Thanksgiving)

Christmas Break Dec. 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, Jan. 2

We are tremendously grateful that you share your precious children with us! 

Warmly,

Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Hook, Ms. Nykanen, Ms. Christina and Mrs. Bishop