Sammy Spider Returns

Today, Sammy Spider returned to Room 108 for another adventure in Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah. He is excited about the menorah the Shapiro family has lit for Hanukkah. Not only is it beautiful, but it warms his feet!! Sammy also teaches us about numbers and colors!! Ezra's mom came in to read the book to us. She and Ezra also sung a traditional song they sing each night they light their own menorah during Hanukkah. Then we all learned how to play Dreidel. Thank you for the dreidels and gelt (chocolate coins) you gave us to bring home with us, Mrs. W. (The directions to play Dreidel are on the back of our Weekly Newsletter)

I would also like to take this time to mention what a wonderful Thanksgiving feast we enjoyed recently. Each kindergartener contributed to the feast. We had Pilgrims and Native Americans attend our feast (us dressed in our head pieces and hats). Thank you to all the parent volunteers and to Chef Dave and his crew for making our day such a special one!

Lastly, a big THANK YOU to our high school friends who came and taught us all about germs with the Scrubby Bear program. We had lots of fun! We even got to design our own germ (pics in the slideshow) since we really don't know what germs look like!!

A very big part of the kindergarten experience is learning about others. And that we are all alike and different in many ways! Tolerating and respecting each others' differences is an extremely important part of life. Please continue to stress the importance of "Bucketfilling" with your child.

As we enter the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I wish you peace, joy, health and happiness.

A wise woman once said (Helen Keller) The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

Photo slideshow made with Smilebox