At the beginning of every month, various cultural, art, and science works are replaced on the shelves. The materials reflect the particular theme and subject matter found in our curriculum.  For instance, this month we are introducing the concept of “vertebrates and invertebrates,” along with mammals in our science area. In the cultural area, we are looking at the world and the seven continents. 

One of the areas that gets a big monthly update is called Practical Life. The Practical Life area offers students a chance to develop practical skills which help children do things in life like cleaning up a spill with a broom and dustpan, opening and closing containers, slicing a banana and serving sections to friends. Tweezing and pouring jobs are designed to build coordination and strength in little fingers to correctly grasp a pencil and learn to write comfortably. 

Ever wonder what the themes are for the month?  We invite you to look at the calendar your child brings home at the start of each month.  A small art project (tied to the current theme) is made by the children and attached to the calendar.  You will notice on the calendars we include the monthly themes and also highlight important dates of events on campus. The year long curriculum may also be found in the parent information packet we distributed during parent orientation.  

The Scholastic Book Fair was a big success and we appreciate the generosity of our families who donated books to our classroom.  

Our Kindergarten field trip to the fire station was well attended and informative.  We appreciate the watchful care parent chaperones brought to their important task.

REMINDERS:

The PTO Fall Festival is on Friday, 10/18 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Come and enjoy the lovely weather, games, music, and food with the whole FMS community.  We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

World History Day is on Thursday, 10/24.  Each of the classrooms will be transformed into a particular epoch of history.  Students are encouraged to dress up in a costume reflecting any of the room themes including:  Invertebrates, Reptiles and Fish, Dinosaurs and early Man, China, India, Egypt and the Medieval/Renaissance time.  An all school parade will commence around 11:00 am (parents are invited) and students will be dismissed at 11:15 am.

No school on 10/25 in observance of Nevada Day.

THANKS:

Thanks to Linnea, Olivia, and their families for supplying healthy and beautiful snacks, as well as, flowers for our classroom.