Welcome back to all OLM families! I do hope everyone had an amazing holiday and got much needed rest. Tomorrow we are back at it! We will be focusing for December, all about Advent, Saint Nick, Social and Emotional, review for our ABC's, colors and shapes. We will also continue working on our fine motors, cutting skills and practice writing our first names.

This Week;
Social and Emotional: Review Week
Listening Rules: Eyes are Watching, Ears are Listening, Voices Quiet and Body Calm
Theme: Advent and Saint Nick
Shape(s): Circle
Letter(s): Review
Handwriting Without Tears
Seesaw: Review
Religion: Thankful for others
Prayer: Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

**Important Dates:
11/29: First Sunday of Advent
11/30: School Resumes

     I am so excited to see everyone tomorrow and can't wait to get December started! December is going to be a quick and busy month, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Blessings to all,
Mrs. Donavan

     This week is our last full week of November. Friday we will be closing promptly at 12:30. This week will be fully packed as usual with lots of learning and reviewing. We will be working on colors, shapes, writing our names, reviewing letters and reviewing Social and Emotional.

This Week;
Social and Emotional: Review Week 5 and Week 6; Following directions and Asking for what you need and want
Listening Rules: Eyes are Watching, Ears are Listening, Voices Quiet and Body Calm
Theme: Being Thankful
Shape(s): Triangle
Letter(s): Review
Handwriting Without Tears
Seesaw: Review
Religion: Thankful for others
Prayer: Glory Be
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

**Important Dates:
11/11: School Closed *School Closed
11/18: November Birthday Celebrations
11/20: Preschool Closes at 12:30 pm
11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Vacation
11/29: First Sunday of Advent
11/30: School Resumes

     This whole month has been about what we are thankful for and I want my OLM families to now how incredibly grateful I am for all of you. This year, as we all know, has just been different, but everyday is a blessing and never should be taken granted for. I do hope you all enjoy your time off, enjoy your holiday and enjoy your families. Please do not hesitate if you have any questions or are in need of anything, my door is always opened.

Blessings to you all,
Mrs. Donavan


    

     Another busy week in room 9! The children are enjoying watching our season change, talking about what we are thankful for and for upcoming Thanksgiving! We will be working on art projects and reviewing this week; ABC'S, numbers, rhyming, and the letters in our names.

This Week;
Social and Emotional: Review Week 3 and Week 4; Focusing Attention and Self-Talk
Listening Rules: Eyes are Watching, Ears are Listening, Voices Quiet and Body Calm
Theme: Being Thankful
Shape(s): Oval
Letter(s): Review
Handwriting Without Tears
Seesaw: Review
Science: Dancing Rice
Religion: Thankful for others
Prayer: Glory Be
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

**Important Dates:
11/11: School Closed *School Closed
11/18: November Birthday Celebrations
11/20: Preschool Closes at 12:30 pm
11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Vacation
11/29: First Sunday of Advent
11/30: School Resumes

     School will be closed THIS Wednesday 11/11for observance of Veterans' Day. Your child's school photos have been turned in and I have sent them home, there will be retakes if needed. During this month the children will be focusing on what we are thankful for, and giving thanks to God for the continuous blessings each and every day. Please know my door is always opened if you are in ever need or have any questions.

Blessings to you all,
Mrs. Donavan

     Welcome to November! The months are just flying by and honestly I can't believe we are already in November. I do hope everyone had an amazing Halloween. This week we will be working on review for Social and Emotional, letters, shapes, rhyming and Seesaw.


This Week;
Social and Emotional: Review Week 1 and Week 2; Welcoming, Listening Rules
Listening Rules: Eyes are Watching, Ears are Listening, Voices Quiet and Body Calm
Theme: Being Thankful
Shape(s): Diamond
Letter(s): X, Y, Z
Handwriting Without Tears
Seesaw: Letter(s) X-Z
Science: Dancing Rice
Religion: Thankful for others
Prayer: Glory Be
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

     Our Halloween special snack was a huge hit! The children really enjoyed all their goodies and special snack. Again a huge thank you to all my OLM families for blessing the children. I have sent off everyone's progress reports so please don't hesitate to email me or speak to me directly if you have any questions on what I sent.

Blessings to all,
Mrs. Donavan

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