Ray PFA				Room 405				535-6702

October 13, 2009

Hello Parents:

We would like to thank Kristin for bringing in the beehive for our exploration in the science center.  The children really enjoyed observing the beehive up close!  

Our exploration and study of apples and gourds/pumpkins will continue until the end of the month.  If you come across an interesting gourd and would like to donate it to our science center we would gladly appreciate it.

We have some very exciting upcoming events.  On Friday, October 16th we will attend the Hispanic Heritage performance- the children love the seeing their older siblings and friends dancing on stage.   The following week will be Ray’s Family Math Night on Thursday October 22nd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.   The Ray Literacy Parade will be held on Friday, October 30th.  

The preschool children have our own separate parade that occurs in the morning of the 30th.  On that day, all of the pre-k students are asked to attend the morning session from 9:00-11:30 a.m. (both the morning and the afternoon children will attend school during this time).  There will be NO afternoon class that day-class ends at 11:30 a.m. for all of the pre-k students.  The children are encouraged to choose a favorite literary figure/character from a story and “dress up” like that character.  We do ask that children DO NOT wear masks on this day.  We also ask that your child come dressed to school in their costume-it is too difficult to change the children in and out of costumes.    We will need lots of parent assistance on that day.  If you would like to bring a treat for the children we ask that it be store bought and in individual packs.  We welcome healthier treats as well- pencils, stickers, or other knick knacks are always a big hit. 

Please remember to check the snack schedule and bring snack on your assigned day.  We would also like to remind parents that we do have nut and milk allergies in our class.  Please do not send ANY snack with any peanuts or any other type of tree nut.  We want to ensure that all of the children are eating safe snacks.


Thank You,

Ms. Bethanie and Ms. Martinez
