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 

Rainbow Room Newsletter Nov WK 4

Rainbow Room Newsletter

November 24th - 28th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we got to learn about Thanksgiving from T. Donna.  She told us a wonderful story about the pilgrims and indians and how thanksgiving was started.  We also got to learn from her some new Thanksgiving songs!  We decorated pilgrim and indian hats, created place-mats for our thanksgiving feast, a thankful tree and we created a picture of our friends we are thankful for!

THIS WEEK:

This week is a very short week...there is only school on Monday and Tuesday.  This week we are continuing learning about Thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful!  We are going to be creating thanksgiving cards for our families and having a thanksgiving day feast during our snack time!  

MONDAY FEAST:

Turkey lunch meat ___________

Crackers Asher

Popcorn Drew

Baby Carrots Emily

Bananas Aidan

Cheese Sticks Max

Chocolate chip cookies (NO NUTS)  Halime

Orange Juice _________

*please bring items at drop off (enough for 10 children)

TUESDAY FEAST:

Chicken nuggets Halime

Stuffing Kolton

Raisins Emily

Pears Kolton

Baby carrots Max

Chocolate cupcakes __________

chocolate milk _____________

*please bring items at drop off (enough for 7 children)*

If you haven't signed up yet and would like to bring a snack there are some blank spaces left to be filled!  Also the children came up with the snack menu :)

BAKE SALE:

Monday and Tuesday!

Santa Breakfast tickets on sale during this time

If you are donating to the bake sale, please drop your baked goods off at 8:45 on Monday and Tuesday

SANTA BREAKFAST:

Saturday Dec 6th

9-11am

Santa will give a gift to each child who attends!

$3.00 for kids

$5.00 for adults

We need volunteers to help with making and serving breakfast, set up and clean up.

Ticket sale ending 12/4

DATES TO REMEMBER:

November

24th -25th Bake Sale

26th - 28th THANKSGIVING BREAK - no school

December

6th - Santa Breakfast

9th - Holiday Concert 6pm

8th - 12th - Book Fair

CHRISTMAS CONCERT SONGS TO PRACTICE:

"Once There Was a Snowman"

Once there was a snowman, snowman, snowman

Once there was a snowman tall tall tall

In the sun he melted, melted, melted

In the sun he melted small, small, small

(2x through)

"We Wish You A Merry Christmas"

We wish you a merry Christmas

we wish you a merry christmas

we wish you a merry Christmas

and a happy new year

(2x through)

"Buenos Dias"

Buenos dias, buenos dias 

como estas, como estas 

muy bien gracias, muy bien gracias

y usted, y usted

(2x through)

Have a great thanksgiving week!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter Nov WK 3

Rainbow Room Newsletter

November 17th - 21st

LAST WEEK:

Last week we learned about Turkeys!  We got to make some cute turkeys using the letter "T" and practice learning our colors with turkey feathers.  We also learned a new song/ game using turkey feathers and learning the colors that the children really seemed to enjoy called "Turkey Feathers"!

THIS WEEK:

This week T. Donna is going to be teaching us about Thanksgiving!

We will get to create magazine collages, make pilgrim and Indian hats, create place mats that will be used for our thanksgiving feast and friend paper dolls!

We will read some cute and silly thanksgiving books and sing some fun thanksgiving songs!

SHARING:

Something you are thankful for

BAKE SALE:

November 24th - 25th

Santa breakfast tickets go on sale during this time

SANTA BREAKFAST:

December 6th 

9-11:00am

Santa will give a gift to each child that attends

$3.00 for children

$5.00 for adults

tickets on sale 11/17 - 12/4

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:

Tuesday 12/9

Remind.com:

LAPS School code - 307-459-3175

Class code - lapsk20

CANNED FOOD DRIVE:

church partnered winter canned food drive

There is a box outside the classroom to place your canned food donations in!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Bake Sale

Book Fair

Santa Breakfast

NO SCHOOL:

Nov 26th - 28th

FAMILY FUN NIGHT:

Friday 21st 

5:30- 7pm

Make and take holiday crafts

Hope your staying warm!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter Nov WK 2

Rainbow Room Newsletter

November 10th - 14th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we learned about families!  The kids had so much fun looking at each others family art work they created at home and talking about who is in their families!  

We got to draw family pictures and create family trees.  

THIS WEEK:

This week is all about Turkeys!!!

We will be doing some color matching with turkey feathers, creating silly turkey hats and turkey handprints.  We will also be practicing our fine motor skills using play dough and beads to create turkeys and more!

SHARING:

Letter "T"

BAKE SALE:

November 24th and 25th

Santa Breakfast tickets will also be on sale during this time.

SANTA BREAKFAST:

December 6th - Saturday

9:00 - 11:00am

*santa will give a gift to each child who attends*

kids $3.00 

adults $5.00

tickets on sale 11/17 - 12/4

Volunteer hours - making and serving breakfast, set up and clean up

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Our Little Acorn School

school code is: 307-459-3175

class code: lapsk20

Weather:

The weather this weeks looks like it will be cold and possible freezing temperatures.

We will go outside if it is not raining and not too cold so please dress your child accordingly. 

You can sign up for remind.com to receive notifications.

If the school is closed we will notify you through email and Remind.com

Canned Food Drive:

We are starting our church partnered winter canned food drive.

There is a box with handprints on it for you to place your donations in!

We will be excepting donations through December

Fred Meyer Rewards:

Add Little Acorn to your rewards cards by going online to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards

Fred Meyer will donate a percentage of purchases to the school!

Christmas Concert:

Tuesday 12/9

NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY 11th!

Stay warm!  T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter Nov WK 1

Rainbow Room Newsletter

November 3rd - 7th

LAST WEEK

Last week we learned about Halloween and celebrated Halloween with our AWESOME party!

Thank you so much for our parent volunteers that put on our party for us and provided the yummy snacks and fun games!  The children really enjoyed it!  Thanks also to all the parents who were able to come and hang out with their children!

THIS WEEK

This week we are beginning November learning about Families!  We will talk about our families and who is in them and what families do together.  We will get to create family trees and practice drawing a family photo.  We will read fun family books and take turns dressing the baby dolls and giving them baths.

Parents have "homework" to bring with on either Tuesday or Wednesday.  Please read below!

SHARING

Free Choice

HOMEWORK

DUE:  Tuesday and Wednesday

 *Have your child help you*

We will share these during circle time

Decorate a piece of paper that includes:

*Family photo or drawing with names of each family member and pets

*Favorite family activities to do together

NO SCHOOL

Thursday 6th is Conferences.  There is no school that day.

Friday 7th

CONFERENCES

Please be sure to arrive on time for your conference.  

Each conference is 15 min long.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Thursday November 20th

5:30-7:00pm

"Make and Take Craft Night"

BAKE SALE

Looking for donations of baked goodies.

Homemade or store purchased.

Bring them in the morning of 25th and 26th to the preschool office.

Sale held during preschool hours. 

Santa Breakfast tickets will be available as well.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

Time to give back to the community and give thanks!

Excepting donations of canned and boxed food now till Dec 12th

Also whole hams, turkeys and toilet paper.

All items collected will go to families within our community for Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets. 

BOOK FAIR

Scholastic Book Fair 

December 8th - 12th

Open at drop off and pick up times and after winter concert.

You can order books online anytime.

Scholastic code is GX4F3

Also online eFair through Usborne books:  http://n3313.myubam.com/64160 

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful Halloween!

T. Alisha