Nursery B Newsletter

Dear Nursery B Parents,

It was a short, fun, and busy week in Nursery B!

We read our first anti-racist read-aloud, Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung. The children’s big takeaway was: “When the colors were together, they were very happy.”

We also began a mini study on apples. After reading Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Wallace, we learned that an orchard is a special farm where many apple trees are planted, and that apples come in a variety of colors, sizes, and tastes. Together, we examined the parts of a real apple—skin, flesh, core, seeds, stem, and leaves.

As we continued exploring, the children began creating apple part collages. They used counting skills to add real apple seeds to the core of their crafted apples. This activity also supported their fine motor development, as they used the small muscles in their hands to carefully place the seeds and paper apple parts. We look forward to sharing their final products soon!

The children also graphed their favorite apples—be sure to check out our Apple Graph in the photo section! Next, we plan to extend this study with two more activities: apple tasting (using three or four different types of apples) and our first cooking project—homemade applesauce! For these, we will need some help from our class parents. Unfortunately, we don’t yet know who the assigned parents are, so please reach out if you’re available.

Finally, we are almost finished with the children’s narratives for our class rules, which we’ll be sharing with you soon

Reminders:

Wednesday, October 1: No After School: Yom Kippur

When holidays begin at sundown, all After School activities are canceled in all three divisions. Please ensure that you update dismissal plans in PickUp Patrol.

Thursday, October 2: School Closed: Yom Kippur

Costume and Sports Gear Swap at Pumpkin Patch (Saturday, October 18) 

Drop off gently used costumes and sports equipment at the Lower School in the weeks leading up to Pumpkin Patch. At Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 18, families and children can visit our tent to pick out a costume or sports apparel/gear! Click here for full details.

Halloween Costumes

We’re one month out from Halloween. There are two opportunities to wear costumes here at school in October. First, join us for a spooky time as we convert the Lower School into a haunted house on Saturday, October 25. More details will be shared as it gets closer, but costumes are welcome and encouraged. Next, on Friday, October 31, we start our day with a fun parade around the block. When deciding on a costume to wear here at school, please be sure to follow our guidelines. 

School Photos

For families wishing to order pictures taken on September 15, photos will be available for viewing and purchase starting Thursday, October 2 in the Stomping Ground Studio gallery. Order deadline: Monday, October 27 for photos from the September sessions. Photo Make Up Day (including sibling photos): Friday, January 9. Find more information here. 

Click here for community events in November and beyond.

Warmly,

Shirley and Denise