Monday, October 30, 2017

October 31 & November 2

Happy Halloween!  

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Mary & I are looking forward to seeing everyone in their costumes tomorrow!  We'll be making ghosts and other fun activities.  We're looking forward to seeing many of you at 10:30 for our 3K Family social.

It's hard to believe it's almost November!  There are two special days in the Church this week...
  • Wednesday, November 1-All Saints Day
  • Thursday, November 2-All Souls Day
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Here's a look at what else is coming up...
  • Thursday, November 16- Please turn in any donations for the 3K/4K St. Nick basket 
  • Thursday, November 23-Thanksgiving / No School
  • Sunday, December 10-Breakfast with St. Nick (3K students are invited to sing along with the 4K students!)
  • Wednesday, December 20-Christmas Concert at 1pm & 6pm.  I will let you know what involvement 3K will have in this soon. 


Wednesday, October 25, 2017

October 26

Hello Parents, 

Thank you for coming in for parent teacher conferences last week.  As I mentioned to most of you during conferences, please check that your child has spare pants and shirt in their extra clothes baggie.  It would also be a good idea to keep a sweatshirt in his/her backpack now that the temperature is starting to cool down.  

Tomorrow is Picture Day.  We will take photos downstairs in the basement.  We believe 3K will have their photos taken first thing in the morning.  

Tomorrow is also the last day to order books if you are interested.  Again, sign up online and enter our 3K class code which is RMVY6.

The November snack reminder will be coming home on Thursday.  

Looking Ahead:

  • Tuesday, October 31-Halloween
    • There will be a paper coming home about this tomorrow.
  • November 16/17-Due date for 3K/4K St. Nick basket donation
    • See information in the blue folder.
  • Thursday, November 23-Thanksgiving
    • No school
  • Sunday, December 10-Breakfast with St. Nick
    • See information in blue folder.  








Monday, October 16, 2017

October 17 & 19

Hello, Parents!

We will do activities related to the letter D, Halloween and Fall this week.  Please take a minute to look over the following information.


  • Demolition: This is set to take place this week.  Please be alert and remember not to park between the church and school during this time.
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: Please be sure to read the previous blog post.  Additionally, note that conferences are 15 minutes so as we meet, we need to be mindful of the time so that we are not delaying families who are arriving after us.  
  • Extra Clothes Baggie: Each student's extra clothes baggie is on the shelf by the coat hooks.  The weather will turn colder so please be sure that your child has appropriate seasonal clothes.  
  • Snack Sign Up: We will take care of signing up for dates through January when you come for the parent teacher conferences. 
  • PHOTOS!  If you click on the link to the left that says "Photos on Homeroom Link" you'll see photos of our students enjoying their time in 3K.  You can also go to the Homeroom website to view these.
  • October 22: Open House from 11:00-12:00: Please RSVP to the school office if you plan on attending so that we have enough pumpkins available for children to paint. 
  • October 26: Picture Day! We will be there to help straighten bows, adjust headbands, etc. on photo day. Additionally, we won't paint or engage in other messy activities when your children are dressed in their nice clothes. :)
  • October 26: Book orders due.  Please place any orders you might have online by midnight.
  • October 31: Halloween-Remember that costumes should be appropriate for our 3K friends.  Treats are welcome.  Your children will "trick or treat" to collect them and then they will be sent home in a bag.  It will be fun for the children to "practice" trick-or-treating in our classroom.  They will also parade through some of the classrooms.  Following that, there will be a 3K Family Social at 10:30, just before pick up time.

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences

Dear Parents,
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up and I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you for choosing St. Clare School.  At St. Clare, we recognize that every child is a unique gift from God, our Creator.  Therefore, we realize the importance of choosing the right educational setting for your child.
Additionally, we are aware of the fact that for many children, attending 3K may be the first extended period of time in which your child is:
  • Without parents/grandparents present
  • With unfamiliar adults
  • In an unfamiliar setting
  • In a school setting
  • Playing/learning among multiple peers
  • Asked to follow directions in a large group setting
  • Etc.
Therefore, for our fall conference, we will focus on how your child is adjusting to his/her new setting primarily in terms of social and emotional interactions.  Topics will include contentment/comfort level within our 3K environment, self-control, cooperation and attentiveness. We are also beginning to learn new skill sets such as cutting, coloring, painting, gluing, etc. We will briefly discuss these as well. It is fun and exciting for Miss Mary and I to watch your children engage in these new activities! :) Also, please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Again, thank you for choosing St. Clare school. We are happy to have you and your children as a part of our St. Clare family!

For your reference, I am including the following charts.  As you can see, the preschool years play a vital role in terms of social and emotional interactions. 

Monday, October 09, 2017

October 10 & 12

Hello Parents,

This week we will talk about the letter C and so much more!  

Tuesday evening is St. Clare's first "Feasting For Funds" of this school year.  In case this is new to you, Feasting For Funds is a monthly school fundraiser that many families enjoy participating in.  Each month an area restaurant generously donates a portion of their proceeds to our school.  This month, the "Just Stop In" restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds to St. Clare School if you eat there (or carry out) between the hours of 4pm and 9pm on October 10. 

Please take a minute to look over our upcoming events:


October 10 - October's Feasting For Funds


October 11-13- Demolition of convent

  • Please be attentive to temporary changes regarding pick up and drop off. 
  • Please do NOT park between the church and school during demolition days.

October 13 - "Family Movie Night"
  • Doors open at 6pm; movie starts at 6:15
  • Wear PJ's and bring a pillow and blanket
  • Movie: "Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest"
  • Popcorn, water, juice boxes available for minimal cost
  • Hosted by St. Clare Home & School Committee

October 17 & 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences
  • If you have not yet signed up via SignUp Genius or in the classroom please do so this week.
  • Ideally, the parent teacher conferences are intended for parent(s) and teachers only.  However, I understand that this can be difficult and so I am open to children being present.  I simply ask that children do not use this time as "free play" time.  Rather, there will be puzzles and other quiet activities available.

October 22 - Open House
  • Following 10:00 Mass (11:00-12:00)
  • For current and prospective 3K, 4K and 5K families
  • Refreshments, activities, tours provided
  • Bring a friend!
  • RSVP by October 16 (Call or email the school)

October 26 - Picture Day


October 26 - Book Orders Due (please place your orders online by midnight)


October 31 - Halloween
  • Help your child get into a costume at arrival time (or come dressed in a costume)
  • Appropriate costumes (see last week's note)
  • Treats are welcome.  These special treats will be sent home.
  • 3K Family Social 10:30-11:00 (Just before pick up)

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, December 10 - St. Nick Day (More Info. to Come)