Nursery B Newsletter

Dear Nursery B Families,

A Week of Learning and Halloween Excitement!

It was a busy and fun-filled week in Nursery B, with much anticipation for the Halloween parade and the costumes the children would wear!

We voted twice this week! On Tuesday, the children used their name blocks to cast their votes for the emotion they wanted for our classroom jack-o’-lantern: Happy, Sad, or Scary. The children confidently made their choices, and Scary received the most votes!

On Wednesday, we repeated the voting process, this time choosing a name for our jack-o’-lantern. The choices were narrowed down to Eyeball, Candy, and Spooky. Once again, the children eagerly placed their name blocks beside their preferred choice. This time, Candy received the most votes! We ended the week with a scary jack-o’-lantern named Candy, a perfect combination!

Our Letter of the Week was D! The children’s enthusiasm for this activity continues to grow. We are beginning to observe them identifying the initial /d/ sound and generating words that begin with this sound. They also had the opportunity to decorate a printed letter D with colorful dots, adding a creative touch to their letter exploration.

As part of our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, we read I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont. Following the read-aloud, the children shared what they like about themselves. Here is the link to read the children’s narratives.

Dr. Yasharian returned to our classroom for another special read-aloud, sharing Federico and All His Family by Mili Hernández.

We also had a wonderful visit from Oliver’s abuelitos, who were visiting from Colombia. They treated us to a read-aloud of My Daddy Speaks English, Mamá Habla Español by Mariane Rodríguez Dolce. They also shared a beautiful slideshow about Colombia and led the children in a sing-along, helping us celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. Thanks for sharing a bit of your culture and traditions with our classroom community!

We had our first morning recess trip to Prospect Park, and the children had a wonderful time exploring the area and creating new games together. It was lovely to see their imaginations at work as they enjoyed this new outdoor experience!

A Few Reminders

As the seasons change, please ensure that your child’s extra clothing is appropriate for the cooler weather and clearly labeled with their name. If any soiled clothing is sent home, please remember to send in replacements.

Celebrating Our Classroom Community

Throughout the year, we value opportunities to celebrate the diverse holidays, cultures, and traditions represented in our school and classroom community. We would love to invite families to join us in sharing a holiday that is special to them. If there is a particular holiday or tradition you would like to introduce to the children, please let us know. We look forward to learning and celebrating together!

Looking Ahead: Family Share

Beginning December 1, each family will have the opportunity to join us in the classroom for a Family Share session. These sessions will run through the week leading up to Spring Break, with March 12, 2027, marking our final Family Share date.

We will soon send out a sign-up sheet where you can indicate your available dates. Family Share is a wonderful opportunity to introduce the children to a topic of your choice, share a special interest or family tradition, or offer a glimpse into something meaningful to your family.

These experiences help children develop a deeper appreciation for the many ways we are different, as well as the connections and experiences we share. We look forward to welcoming each family into our classroom and learning together!

Monday, Nov 2: School Closed: Professional Day

Tuesday, Nov 3: Solidarity Week

Wednesday, Nov 4: Solidarity Week Celebration

Friday, November 6: Fall Conference Sign-Ups shared in Pulse

Friday, November 6: POLY PM Winter Enrichment Courses shared in Parent Portal

Lower School 26-27 Events Calendar (List Format)

Warmly,

Shirley and Denise 

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