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Hello P3 Families!

We have had a busy November!  The children have enjoyed learning about North America with focus on the United States. We have looked at the abbreviations of the states as well as studying the Native American culture, including symbols that have been used as early language and drawings.  We have also studied some of the animals that live in North America.

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The children have also been studying the parts of a reptile including taking a close look at the parts of a turtle.

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Everyone is excited about Thanksgiving and we have discussed traditions as well as what we are thankful for.  The children have commented that they are thankful for their family, food, school, cousins, hugs and their toys.  It’s very sweet to hear them discuss this special holiday.

The children enjoyed our special assembly on Australian Animals!  Some of our friends and teachers were very brave and held some of the creatures!

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All of the P3 teachers wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Important Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, December 16th: P3 Holiday Sing-a-Long @ 10:15

Friday, December 18th: Half day of school, dismissal @ 11:15 (Winter Break begins)

Monday, December 21st-Monday January 4th: No School!  Happy Winter Break!

Tuesday, January 5th: School resumes

December Studies Include:

Winter Celebrations

Europe

Parts of the Tree

Snack and Flowers Provided By:

November 30th – December 4th: Urquidez Family

December 7th – 11th: Michel Family

December 14th – 18th: Williams Family

January 5th – 8th: Tyler Family

Practical Life Supplies Provided By:

Dried Corn: Dancer Family

Mozzarella Cheese: Dannin Family

Pizza Sauce: Barghi Family

Crackers: Parimi Family

Paper Plates: Hsiao Family

Plastic Knives: Gross Family

Monthly Volunteers:

Circle Presentation: Moll Family

Hands-On Activity: Tyler Family

Cooking Project: Sharpe Family

 

Celebrate America Day!!!

Dear P3 Families,

We had an amazing Celebrate America Day this year!  We could not have done it without our wonderful parent volunteers who put in countless hours to turn our room into California, you guys ROCK!!!  Our students enjoyed every moment of their tour around the United States and were able to make beautiful crafts, taste delicious foods, and learn fantastic lessons.

We also wanted to thank our P3 families for the delicious Teacher Luncheon…It makes us feel so very special and loved!!!

November Studies Include:

Deserts

Animals, Plants and People of the Mojave

Reptiles

North America and the United States

American Art

Important Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, November 11th-Friday, November 13th: No School (Veteran’s Day/Teacher In-Service)

Monday, November 16th: Australian Animals Assembly @ 10:00

Thursday, November 19th: Picture Re-Take Day and Kindergarten Red Rock Field Trip

Wednesday, November 25th: 1/2 Day of School, Dismissal @ 11:15 (Thanksgiving Break Begins)

Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th: No School, Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Wednesday, December 16th @ 10:15 P3 Holiday Sing-A-Long

Snack and Flowers Provided By:

November 2nd-6th: Krauss Family

November 9th-10th: Barghi Family

November 16th-19th: Nivatvongs-Tobin Family

November 23rd-25th: Robinson Family

November 30th-December 4th: Urquidez Family

Monthly Volunteers:

Circle Presentation: Huang Family

Hands-On Activity: Urquidez Family

Cooking Project: Robinson Family

Practical Life Supplies Provided By:

Whole Wheat Bread: Sady Family

Pumpkin Butter Spread: Williams Family

Paper Plates: Nivatvongs-Tobin Family

Plastic Knives: Gross Family

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On a side note, there is a community fundraiser being held on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00-1:00 at Paseo Vista Park.  The event is in support of Kiera Powell who is 21 months old.  She was diagnosed with medulloblastoma brain cancer shortly after her first birthday.  Since that time she has endured five surgeries and five cycles of intense chemotherapy.  She has one more cycle to go followed by a stem cell transplant.  She is responding very well to her treatments.  Kiera has been through so much in her life and yet she still smiles and finds joy in day to day things.  Because of all of the medical treatments, her medical bills are piling up.  If you would like to, please come support her and her family to help raise money for their medical costs, as well as to raise awareness of childhood cancer.  Bring your family!  Lunch will be available with a donation.  This is a personal choice if you would like to attend, and is not  an FMS service project.