Dear Wee Friends Families,
What a terrific 2013 we’ve had! Springtime brought the new tiny toilets! We moved into summer with a passel of baby brothers and sisters. In the Fall, we said goodbye to Wee Lifers and welcomed new friends to our classroom. Lisa got a new back, Melinda got a new knee, Laurie wrote “Nosey Snacks” to aid parents as they navigate between-meal snacking and Tami was discovered when she accepted a role in our Halloween story “The Three Little Pigs”-to rave reviews!
And our friends! Wow! What a year of discovery, laughter and growth. Finn continues to find his inspiration through costumes. He not only dresses as different characters, but can give you most any fact about the character he has chosen for the day. He also ends this year counting to and writing out 1-100, and all the letters of the alphabet. We are thankful that Leo made it through the year without any major head or bodily injuries. “Wheels on the Bus” is still his favorite song, and his blue slippers his favorite shoes. Elliott continues to create complex 3D sculptures with any material he sees in front of him. To use one of his hysterical quotes: “They will knock the socks off you.” Aislinn continues to exude curiosity and her friendship with Owen is the stuff dreams are made of! Owen remains very observant and holds onto his job as classroom informant. He can write his own name. Ellie continues to share her love so very freely with hugs, kisses and compliments. The depth of her compassion became evident to us the first time we watched her dance to Whitney’s “I Have Nothing”. Smiley faces are her favorite subject to draw. In August, Sloane replaced Macy as the fourth Wee Teacher. She is very comfortable being in charge and she happily helps her friends (and teachers!) with any job they may need. Max finishes the year having listened to 1-30 of The Magic Treehouse Books. He can give you a detailed summary of any plot line. He also counts, by 10’s, to 120. Marta continues to fill the Wee walls with stories of her world travels including her preference for sparkling water. She loves to join her friends in writing letters, favorite words and numbers. Elizabeth’s passion for the ballet continues to permeate all of her work at Wee Friends, as well as create incredible learning moments. She writes ballet vocabulary, her name (and other friend’s names) and her illustrations are full of dance detail. Clara continues to share her ideas (“Hey guys! I’ve got an idea!”) and watch with excitement as they come to fruition. The focus with which she approaches her puzzle work is tremendous. Tri-lingual Daniel’s vocabulary has grown incredibly this year. His fine motor ability and comprehension create amazingly detailed artwork. He and Leo spend lots of time together laughing hysterically. Sophie continues to be a good friend to all she meets. She has found her voice and listening to her express herself is a joy for her friends and her teachers. The Wizard of Oz was her learning tool this year and the story, pictures and characters informed her writing, drawing and singing!). Zoi lights up the room with her smile. She continues to jump in to every activity and work side by side her friends, watching them and creating activities and words. And finally, Cassie. Cassie has been with us full time since the fall. She is a student, friend, mentor, comedienne and wonderful person. She loves the littlest Wee Friends and watches out for them. She is a master puzzle worker.
We love our Wee Friends and we thank you for entrusting them to our care. Here’s hoping your holidays are restful, peaceful and fun! See you back here Monday, January 6th, 7:45.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Goodnight!
Your WF Teachers
Wee Sprouts: Carrots. Breakfast: Kashi and bananas. Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwiches on whole wheat bread, pears and mixed veggies. Snack: Apple slices and animal crackers.