Rainbow Room Newsletter dec wk 3

Rainbow Room News

December 15th - 19th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we learned about Kwanzaa and began our introduction into winter.  We read books about Kwanzaa and learned about the 7 days celebrated.  We created the kinara using our hands and practicing the colors, we created a quilt using different shapes in the kwanzaa colors of red, green and black.  We made trees out of cones and puffy paint and sticking buttons on them for lights, as well as Olaf the snowman.  

THIS WEEK:

We begin our winter theme in Christmas!  This is going to be a really fun week!  We have fun crafts where we will get to paint and glue things together to create trees, snow globes, candy canes and lights!  We will get to continue singing fun holiday songs and read some silly stories!  On Thursday and Friday we will have our Holiday Party!

Sharing:  CHRISTMAS RELATED OR FREE CHOICE

HOLIDAY PARTY:

Thursday and Friday

pajama day!!!  come in pajamas!!!

Please bring your item you signed up for, for the cookie decorating!

We will be having a fun relaxing day in our pjs, getting to watch a short holiday movie, and decorate cookies for snack as well as getting hot chocolate to drink!

NO SCHOOL:

December 22nd - Jan 5th

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter Dec WK 2

Rainbow Room Newsletter

December 8th - 12th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we got to learn about Hanukkah!  We learned the dreidel song, got to design sun catcher dreidels, we painted the star of david to hang on the tree, got to each help out making salt dough then using christmas cookie cutters to make an ornament out of it that we will get to paint this week!  We also created a menorah using glue, counting candles and using our finger to make the flame on the candle.  

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about Kwanzaa!  We will get to do a cooking project making sweet potatoes that we will get to enjoy for a snack, we will use our hands to make a kinara.  We will make a fruit and corn craft, and create a kwanzaa mat. 

SHARING:  Letter K

WINTER CONCERT:

Tuesday at 6pm

Please drop your child off in the classroom between 530 - 545.  No later then 545 please.  If your child is in underwear, please make sure they use the bathroom before class please.  Thanks!  

BOOK FAIR:

December 8th - 12th

Located in the hidden chapel

open at drop off and pick up times as well as the winter concert

All proceeds will go to buying new books for the classrooms!

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

INCLEMENT WEATHER:

Just as a reminder as we approach that time of year...we may not see snow, but some icy mornings. 

If Vancouver School District is 2 hours late or closed then we are closed.

Please watch news, listen to the radio, and check the website. 

If you are subscribed to Remind.com you will receive a text message. 

school code: 307-459-3175

class code: lapsk20

CANNED FOOD DRIVE:

We are still collecting items for the canned food drive.  This is a great opportunity to have your child bring in some food for families in need and talking to them about being thankful for what you have and to give back to those that need it :)  The food is going to families for Christmas food baskets!!

TUITION:

Due by the 10th

checks received after noon on the 10th will have a $20.00 late fee added to it. 

NO SCHOOL:

December 22nd - 31st WINTER BREAK

JANUARY:

5th class resumes

HOPE YOUR ALL STAYING HEALTHY AND WARM!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter December Wk 1

Rainbow Room Newsletter

December 1st - 5th 

LAST WEEK:

Last week was a very short week, we continued learning about what it means to be thankful and what we were thankful for.  We made thanksgiving turkey cards using our hands and we got to use our placemats that we made the week before for our thanksgiving feast!  Everyone really enjoyed the feast!

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about Hanukkah.  We will learn what hanukkah is, we will get to talk about the menorah and create one, we will get to paint the star of david and more.  We will be practicing our counting and cutting with scissors. 

SHARING:

Letter H 

SANTA BREAKFAST:

Saturday December 6th

9am - 11am

Each child who attends will get a gift from Santa!

$3 Kids $5 adults

Tickets on sale till 12/4

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:

Tuesday 12/9

6pm

Please continue to practice the songs with your children!

BOOK FAIR:

December 8th - 12th

Hope you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

T. Alisha