Newsletter

LETTER of the WEEK......."H" Houses, Hats, Hippos Hooray!
The real "H" story of the week.................HEALTH..........these poor little ones have been hit hard with the 'BUG'. We hope everyone is healthy this weekend. We have sanitized our classrooms and will be ready for Monday.

MATH: The number 8. Eight is great! “Make an S, but do not wait, go back up and close the gate.”

RELIGION: The month of November we give thanks for everything God has given us. We are learning the Lord’s Prayer too.

Oh when the saints, go marching in, Oh when the saints go marching in….In honor of All Saints Day, the 2nd graders came marching in dressed as Saints they chose. The students shared what made their Saint special.

The Butterflies class created cards for our Veterans that will be sent to the Veterans Hospital here in Indianapolis. November is a wonderful month to show our gratitude; God, Family and this wonderful country that we live in!

REMINDERS:
We start the day with Circle Time. This is a very important part of your child’s day. While we understand that mornings can be hectic and family time is important please know that learning time begins first thing in the morning. Please try to get your child here for our 8:00 a.m. start time.

LITERACY
This week we read two classic stories, The House That Jack Built by Jeanette Winter and Jennie’s Hat by Ezra Jack Keats. The children built their own homes, using different shapes, colors and were able to make connections between family and home. The children then used a mix of media to create their own “spruce up” their “plain” hat.



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Winter Coats and Jackets

Winter weather is here and we have several coats and jackets that have been left at school. Please label any coat, jacket, sweatshirt or sweater your child wears to school. We send your child home every day - we can't promise to send clothing and lunch boxes successfully without your help. Please label!

ST. JOAN OF ARC PRESCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Thursday, October 22, 2009
LETTER of the WEEK......."G" Two sounds! Wow. Scary ghosts are flying in the hallway. OOOOOooooohhhhhhh! We went to the grocery this week. It costs a lot of money to buy food. They promise they will eat nutritious food to grow big and strong. They also promise not to waste foodJ

MATH: The number 7. There are seven days in a week! Please talk to your children about the days of the week.

RELIGION: We pray the Hail Mary and the Rosary in October. This is the month we recognize Mary as the mother of Jesus. G is for GOD ! God is Great and God is Good! Some of the kids have been working on cards for friends and family to show how their Gratitude! So many words that begin with the letter G.

REMINDERS
We start the day with Circle Time. This is a very important part of your child’s day. While we understand that mornings can be hectic and family time is important please know that learning time begins first thing in the morning. Please try to get your child here for our 8:00 a.m. start time.

TEST - hey........This blog is new to us and we would like feedback. If you read this blog please comment or email us at pkline@sjoa.org If you would like to have more information or have suggestions we would like to hear from you! MORE PICTURES ARE COMING!

Jeanne Conner, Peggy Johnson, Peggy Kline

Thursday, October 15, 2009

LETTER of the WEEK......."F" We talked about the importance of farm animals. We also VOTED for our favorite farm animal, Daffy Duck, Charlie Chicken, Polly Pig and Bessy the Cow. The winner was Bessy Cow. (We think it is because we get ice cream from the milk cow’s produce!) Speaking of VOTING, many of them worked on putting together a flag. Ask them how and what we can do to be citizens. We read a story about Rainbow Fish and then created our very own sparkly rainbow fish. Marcus Pfister, the author of The Rainbow Fish, wrote many great stories about being a kind and loving friend.

MATH: The number 6. What a great number. We are very busy counting and sorting.

RELIGION. We continue to talk about Mary the Mother of Jesus. What are things we can do to help each other the way Mary helps us in our daily lives. Sharing, Caring, Loving and always Forgiving.

• REMINDERS:
  · School Pictures: Monday, 10/26 will be picture day for Monday,Wednesday,Friday ONLY students it will be your opportunity to have your picture taken. Order forms went home. Extra forms are available in the school office.
  · We start the day with Circle Time. This is a very important part of your child’s day. While we understand that mornings can be hectic and family time is important please know that learning time begins first thing in the morning. Please try to get your child here for our 8:00 a.m. start time.

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  · SAVE THE DATE.........."Take a "Peek-A-Boo" Friday, October 23 at the Pachciarz’s home on Park Ave. Please stop by and bring a friend or neighbor that may be interested in learning more about St. Joan of Arc School. This is a great way to get acquainted with other families that have chosen St. Joan of Arc for their children’s education. We have included an invite in your child’s folder. Take a Peek! Thank you to Carlos Sosa, SJA parent who designed the invitation. Check his company out at http://www.thesosagroup.com/ .

Halloween and Early Dismissal Information

EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS:
Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 10/28.
All PRESCHOOL STUDENTS will have 12:30 Dismissal. No extended day on both days, Tuesday and Wednesday. All preschoolers need to be picked up by 12:30 both days.

IF YOUR CHILD IS ENROLLED IN THE 3:00 to 6:00 after school program with Ms. Brittney she will be here from 12:30 to 5:00 P.M.

HALLOWEEN
YOUR CHILD MAY WEAR THEIR HALLOWEEN COSTUME ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH. If your child comes on Tuesday and Thursday only – please dress up on Tuesday for a special party for these students. We ask that you refrain from any elaborate make-up or extra parts to the outfit. We don’t want anything lost before Halloween night!

On Wednesday, October 28th we will have Halloween Activities in Preschool. Jeanne Conner and Peggy Kline will be gone on this day. Peggy Johnson and Mary Ellen Dickmeyer will be in charge of the classes. We will have students from Bishop Chatard High School and their mentor, Maura Day, in Preschool to help with our activities.

Our Halloween Activities will include a Halloween Parade followed by:
1. Snack station
2. ‘Frank’enstein
3. Chalk Ghosts
4. Lacing Activity
5. What’s Missing?
6. Witch Puppet
7. Spider Web
8. Counting Pumpkins


NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th.
· We will send home a 1st quarter report and we generally do not need to meet with parents until the spring of year.
· If you would like a conference with the Preschool Teachers we will arrange to meet after November 1st.

ST. JOAN OF ARC PRESCHOOL NEWSLETTER

YOU MAY HAVE HEARD YOUR LITTLE ONE SING SONGS and recite prayers. We have listed them on the back of our October Objectives. October CALENDERS were sent home this week. Please check your child’s folder. PLANNERS were sent home. The school issues one per family. If you did not receive one please send us an email. We are beginning to fill our rooms with great and creative Halloween decorations. Pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and even some "creepy" spider and skeletons….ooohhhh!

We start the day with Circle Time. This is a very important part of your child’s day. While we understand that mornings can be hectic and family time is important please know that learning time begins first thing in the morning. Please try to get your child here for our 8:00 a.m. start time. We are counting up to five with sorting, using patterns, clapping, singing and stomping. Some of us are five years old too!

Letter E Eggs/Elephants/Earth/EEK! (there is a spider on my head) The Butterflies enjoyed some delicious Green Eggs and Ham! **Be sure to ask them about the parts of an EGG. Do You Know? The Third grade came to our classroom to share their lesson on 7 parts of an egg. We looked at what happens to an egg when it is heated and investigated a raw egg. Don't worry it was observation only. You might ask your little one about the "thick strings" attached to the egg. (answer: seatbelts for the yolk)

Religion. We talk about the Month of October as the month that we honor Mary the Mother of Jesus. We ask our mother’s help us and we can pray to Jesus’ mother, Mary, to help us make loving choices too.

Monday, 10/26 will be Picture Day for Monday,Wednesday,Friday students. Order forms will come home next week. Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 10/28. EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. ALL PRESCHOOL SCHILDREN SHOULD BE PICKED UP BY 12:30 OR 12:45. This helps us get your children in your car safely before the older students dismiss.

PARISH, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEWS:
Saturday, 10/10. SJA Athletics 2nd Annual "Tail Gate Toss" at The Pawn Shop!!
Friday, 10/16 Preschool pumpkin carving. THIS IS FOR SPECIAL PERSON AND STUDENT ONLY. Please no siblings. Flyers are in your child’s folder.

Friday, 10/16 7 p.m. Adults Only. Mary's Circle (Women's Group) and the Men's Club will host an evening by the fire at the home of Barry and Jamie Pachciarz. St. Joan of Arc Mary’s Circle & Men’s Club is hosting an October Social on Friday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Pachciarz fire pit at 4353 N. Park Avenue, weather permitting. Enjoy a night out among grown ups, meet new friends, and catch up with old pals. Please bring a lawn chair, and an appetizer & beverage to share. We are sorry that there is a scheduling conflict with the Preschool Pumpkin Carving Night. Pachciarz are preschool parents too! They want you to join them after the Pumpkin Carving Night. Treat yourself and join them!

TAKE TIME TO READ THE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER TO CHECK OUT OTHER SCHOOL WIDE NEWS AND EVENTS.

REMEMBER TO RSVP TO YOUR TEACHER IF YOUR CHILD IS COMING TO PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT Friday, October 16th 6:30-7:30 P.M.

REMEMBER BUTTERFLIES to return permission slips for the Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Wednesday, October 14th. Please send in $3.50 with the permission slip.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT for your preschooler and a special person/parent. More information will come home next week. We are planning this event as a special night for the student and an adult. Please no siblings or families. We are sorry that there is a scheduling conflict with the Preschool Pumpkin Carving Night and The Adult evening at Pachciarz’s house. (SEE NOTE ON OTHER SIDE) Pachiarz are preschool parents too! They want you to join them after the Pumpkin Carving Night. Treat yourself and join themJ

BUTTERFLIES:
Pumpkin Patch Field Wednesday, October 14th. Permission slips are coming home today. Preschool fee $3.50. Please send in money with permission as soon as possible. If you wish to join us at the pumpkin patch you are welcome to drive separately. There is limited seating on the bus. Thank you.

CATERPILLARS:
We will have our own ‘pumpkin patch’ here at SJA for the little ones to find a pumpkinJ
"Little Felt Buckets" All of preschool children received a bucket. Some took them home and some kept them at school. We are working on filling these up w/Happy Thoughts and/LOVING CHOICES! OUR LOST AND FOUND IS GROWING…………LABEL, PRETTY PLEASE!

Gabie Young has taken a new job at IUPUI. She is getting her Masters in Social Work. Good Luck to Gabie! Brande Mickens will join us on Mondays and Fridays. Brande is in West Lafayette Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays studying at Purdue. Welcome Brande!

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Jeanne Conner, Peggy Johnson, Peggy Kline


Through our preschool’s everyday activities, your child is being introduced to skills they will use throughout life: listening so they can learn, sharing which sometimes means to compromise, making choices (where to play, what to do), responsibilities (hanging up coat, putting backpacks and papers where they need to go, etc.), being a leader, helping friends and teachers. We offer learning experiences that teach and reinforce shapes, colors, counting, number and letter recognition, sounds of letters, spelling of names, public speaking, and large and fine motor skills.