Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe the holidays are here! Our Thanksgiving feast was a huge success. The children had a wonderful feast with lots of goodies. The children learned all about Pilgrims & Indians. The teachers served the food to the children and after played several games. We hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful too!
For the month of December, we will be learning about Winter, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and New Years. Our classroom will be decorated with the projects the children are making. The classroom will look like a “winter wonderland” after we are through with it. 
The children will be learning about how people around the world celebrate their holidays. They are celebrated through singing, speaking, dancing and reciting traditions. Through readings and projects they will learn about Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
The toddler class is learning their good morning song, holiday songs, days of the week and months. They sing these songs everyday during circle time. They have become better listeners and enjoy singing and dancing. They are truly enjoying all of the new holiday songs. We are also improving on our Name, Color, and Shape recognition.
The Nursery and Pre-k class are also learning their good morning song, holiday songs, days of the week and months. They are focusing on the letters “G-I” in our alphabet as well letter matching of upper & lower case. We are also focusing on the numbers “6-8” in our number books. They continue reviewing shapes, colors, songs and rhymes. (in Spanish too!)
Our “Holiday Party” will be on Friday, December 20th at 11:00 am. All are welcome! A sign-up sheet for goodies will be posted up if you would like to bring something for the party.
Our special holiday visitor will be appearing at the party. He will be bringing presents for all of the children.
We are asking each parent to bring in a wrapped present for their child/children with their child’s name on it no later than December 13th. The gift should only cost around $10.00.
As part of our focus on the holidays, our class is collecting nonperishable food and/or a toy to donate to fill a giving basket. The basket of food/toys will be donated to a needy family in time for the holidays. Your contribution in this effort will be 
greatly appreciated. If you can, please send a nonperishable food item/toy in as soon as you can or no later than Dec. 20th.
For the parents that have requested a staff list for the holidays, here it is: Miss Christine Miele, Miss Claudia, Miss Beth-Anne, Miss Christine Medrano. Miss Betty, Miss Alison & Miss Jane float between the locations.
The cold weather is here. Please be sure to watch Channel 12 News for any snow days we will be closed. A message will also be left on our answering machine if we will be closed. Please remember to dress your children appropriately for the cold weather, we do go outside weather permitting. Please bring in a hat, gloves, boots, and a change of winter clothes with your child’s name labeled on everything. Also, please remember to bring your child’s blankets back to school after taking them home to be washed.
Please remember to return all Medical Forms as soon as possible.
Miss Claudia will be taking a medical leave as of December 10th and will return after the New Year. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to her return.
Miss Dawn’s website has been updated with the new 2014 closings so please check it out at: www.missdawns.com. Please feel free to write a wonderful review for us too if you haven’t already!!
*Just a reminder: Miss Dawn’s will be closed Dec. 24th, 25th, 26th, & Wed, Jan 1st for New Year’s Day. Thank you for all of your participation in making our parties a huge success. We wish everyone a happy, healthy holiday and a wonderful New Year!! Happy Birthday to all of the December babies!
Sincerely,
Miss Dawn, Miss Christine & Staff
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