Good Afternoon!

Just as a refresher, I’m posting the weather closing policy that we follow. Since this Indiana weather is often predictable (HA!), thought we could all use a refresher course. Here’s the highlighted version:

We ask each family to sign up for text notification for immediate communication of important or emergency information (closings, etc.). All weather related closings will be announced via this text service.  Be on the lookout for text communication if South Bend or School City of Mishawaka is closed or delayed as I will send confirmation that we are open or if we are delayed/closed.

Text this message: @weefr

To this number: 81010 (works like a traditional 10 digit phone number)

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Our welcome activity this morning was of the fine motor variety. Children had to take each popsicle stick that had the upper case letter on it and match it to the lower case letter that was written on the box. A few younger friends used it simply as letter recognition while asking, “What’s this letter?”. We would name the letter and then come up with words that were important to them such as ‘M’—‘Mommy’.

Addi took the popsicle sticks and placed them in the box by associating the lower case letters and the upper case letters. She also associated the letters with words that were important to her, just as her younger friends had done earlier in the morning.

Various materials were set out at the art table including holiday pipe cleaners, several beads, and straws. Our fine motor skills were used to carefully place the materials onto the pipe cleaners.

Tate asked to have the art easel open. A few friends joined him at the easel. When friends paint next to each other, they often have a conversation about what they’re painting. Rosemary said, “Where’s the white paint?!”

Our bundled friends went outside this morning to enjoy some fresh air since it looks like our white winter friend will join us the next couple of days. We loved having the sun on our faces for a little while.

Breakfast– Kix with PPC raspberries.

Lunch– Hummus on whole wheat tortillas and bagels, oranges, and PPC broccoli.

PM snack– Air popped popcorn and oranges.

Wee Sprouts– Cucumber.

Have a terrific evening!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 12/7