In case you've been following along, we are ready to move into the letter F this week. In 3K we do not expect the children to write these letters, rather we are working on letter recognition. We do various activities with the letters throughout the days. We are also working on recognizing and naming colors and shapes. In addition, we count daily. They sure do count with enthusiasm!
St. Nick Breakfast
Please remember to send in your form as soon as possible for the St. Nick Breakfast which will be on Sunday, December 10. Hopefully your family will be able to attend. The 3K and 4K children are the only singers that day so we need as many singers as we can get! This week we will begin learning two songs that 3K & 4K will sing together. I am sending home a copy of the words in your child's folder. It would be great if you could also help your child/children learn these songs at home. As you will see on the papers, the tunes are familiar so it's mostly just a matter of learning the words.
Christmas Program-3K & 4K Sings 2 Songs
The same two songs that our children will sing for the St. Nick Breakfast will be the same songs we will sing for the December 20 Christmas program. In the past, after 3K sings their two songs, parents are asked to walk to the front to get their children. At that point, you are welcome to stay for the entire program, or if it works best for your family, you are free to leave. Many of us at St. Clare have been in your shoes with little ones when it's getting late. We understand that you need to do whatever is best for your family.
Christmas Program-Final Song
At the very end of the Christmas program, all students will be invited to return to the front of the church with the entire student body for the final song. It will be up to you, as parents, to decide if this is something you feel your child/children will do. You do not need to decide in advance nor do you need to tell me. You might take into consideration whether or not your child might feel overwhelmed among a large group or if they are feeling especially sleepy by that point. Don't think too much about it...simply decide that night.
Here's a look at what else is coming up...
- Tuesday, November 14-Feasting For Funds @ Hilly Haven Golf Course from 4-9pm
- Thursday, November 16-Last day for 3K to send in donations for our St. Nick Breakfast basket.
- Thursday, November 23-Thanksgiving / No School
- Sunday, December 10-Breakfast with St. Nick (3K sings 2 songs)
- Wednesday, December 20-Christmas Concert at 1pm & 6pm. (3K sings 2 songs and is invited to sing final song)
