November 18, 2025
Dear PreK Families,
It was so nice to see you all at the PTC earlier this month. Last month we wrapped October by tapping and carving a pumpkin to see the inside.
This month, we are working on a science unit on balance, building and balls and ramps. In the classroom we are building structures with different types of blocks and using ramps. We’re taking pictures of what we made. This week, we will have a lesson from Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), on the topic of Balls and Ramps. We will have one more visit this year.
In our class we practice yoga each day after nap time. We have been learning poses with the Little Flower Yoga for Kids cards. Last week, we also visited the Cosmic Kids Yoga website. There is also an app available to download. This is a great indoor activity for students to get some movement when the weather is bad.
Currently in math, we are working with shapes to make designs, pictures, and larger shapes. Students will count, sort, pattern, and graph shapes.
This month, we will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with a school wide Feast. The whole school will all eat a Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday, November 26th. Each child is welcome to eat the Feast lunch, but if your child would rather eat their home lunch, they can bring that with them as well. Each class is responsible for contributing to the Feast in some way. PreK brings in applesauce for the meal. Please send in a jar of applesauce with your child by Monday, November 25th.
The Haven will be giving out free turkeys and sides at the Hartford High School (and flu shots, too) on a "while supplies last" basis on 11/23/24 from 9AM-12PM. Folks do not need to sign up in advance and no paperwork or documents are needed to receive a turkey. Any questions can be directed to the Haven: 802-295-6500.
We will have one more book order before the holiday break. Please have orders in by November 22nd. Go to Scholasitic Book Clubs.
With a $25 order, you can pick a FREE $5 Book (use code: READS).
Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/K3677
Shop Digital Flyers for Our Grade with Your Child: https://clubs.scholastic.com/prek
Class Code: K3677
Colder weather will be here soon. When we have snow, please send in your child with full snow gear: hat, mittens, jacket, snow pants, and boots. You may send in a pair of indoor shoes for your child to keep in their cubby in the classroom. If there is a delay of school or cancellation, you will get a phone call from the district. Or, you can check WCAX.
Thanks so much for your support!
Thank you,
Ms. Zayas
IMPORTANT DATES
11/19 No PreK ECP In-Service
11/26 Thanksgiving Feast
11/27 11/29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
12/5 Picture Retake Day
12/17 No PreK ECP In-Service
12/23-1/3 NO SCHOOL Winter Break