A Note From Our Principal
We had so much fun last month engaging in fall lessons, pumpkin themed activities, and classroom celebrations. We also loved seeing so many of you at our Fall Festival! The Trunk or Treat was a huge success thanks to you! This month, we are focusing on gratitude, connecting with others, and sharing family traditions. In one of the books in our lobby library, Thanks and Giving All Year Long. there are lots of stories and memories about gratitude. One of my favorite is by Larry Gelbart (The creator of M.A.S.H.) It is called “Thanking Is Just One Letter Away from Thinking;” a title that makes me smile. In it, a little girl named Melody (since she was her parents’ favorite song) thought and wondered about all sorts of things and how she was thankful for the ability to keep the world safe in the same way that her parents made her feel safe. Like Melody, I and the teachers and staff of Chesterbrook Academy-Raleigh are grateful. Thank you to all of our families for allowing us to teach and care for your children.
Sincerely,
Marlo Walston
Thanksgiving Activities
Our students will be celebrating Thanksgiving with fun classroom activities on November 17th. Ms. Tammy is excitedly planning a Harvest Meal for that day. More details to come via Links 2 Home.
Family Survey Reminder
Our enrolled family survey launched in October. If you have not received the email, please let us know so we can request it be resent. The survey provides the opportunity for you to give us feedback anonymously on our strengths and areas we can work on. Survey closes November 18th.
Cubby Refresh
As a reminder, please make sure to refresh the spare clothing in your child’s cubby. Take home anything that no longer fits and leave a spare set of well-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes.
American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
November is American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is a time to honor their culture, accomplishments, and contributions. When children acknowledge and appreciate diverse cultures, they are helping to build a community of belonging and inclusion. We will be celebrating in our classrooms by reading books with Native American characters, making a traditional meal, and exploring nature which is an important part of the Native American culture!
Important Dates
November 7-8 LifeTouch Pictures
November 10 – STEM/STEAM Day – our Inaugural CBA Innovation Day
November 11 – School Closed for Veterans Day
November 24 – 25 School Closed for Thanksgiving
November 30 – End of Month Folders go home
New On Our Preschool Blog
Did you know… National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8th! We believe that introducing these concepts in preschool is important to help children build problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills, as well as self-confidence and self-direction. All year long, our students work collaboratively to create vehicles using cardboard boxes, make containers[.....]
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For This, We are Grateful
A Note From Our Principal
We had so much fun last month engaging in fall lessons, pumpkin themed activities, and classroom celebrations. We also loved seeing so many of you at our Fall Festival! The Trunk or Treat was a huge success thanks to you! This month, we are focusing on gratitude, connecting with others, and sharing family traditions. In one of the books in our lobby library, Thanks and Giving All Year Long. there are lots of stories and memories about gratitude. One of my favorite is by Larry Gelbart (The creator of M.A.S.H.) It is called “Thanking Is Just One Letter Away from Thinking;” a title that makes me smile. In it, a little girl named Melody (since she was her parents’ favorite song) thought and wondered about all sorts of things and how she was thankful for the ability to keep the world safe in the same way that her parents made her feel safe. Like Melody, I and the teachers and staff of Chesterbrook Academy-Raleigh are grateful. Thank you to all of our families for allowing us to teach and care for your children.
Sincerely,
Marlo Walston
Thanksgiving Activities
Our students will be celebrating Thanksgiving with fun classroom activities on November 17th. Ms. Tammy is excitedly planning a Harvest Meal for that day. More details to come via Links 2 Home.
Family Survey Reminder
Our enrolled family survey launched in October. If you have not received the email, please let us know so we can request it be resent. The survey provides the opportunity for you to give us feedback anonymously on our strengths and areas we can work on. Survey closes November 18th.
Cubby Refresh
As a reminder, please make sure to refresh the spare clothing in your child’s cubby. Take home anything that no longer fits and leave a spare set of well-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes.
American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
November is American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is a time to honor their culture, accomplishments, and contributions. When children acknowledge and appreciate diverse cultures, they are helping to build a community of belonging and inclusion. We will be celebrating in our classrooms by reading books with Native American characters, making a traditional meal, and exploring nature which is an important part of the Native American culture!
Important Dates
November 7-8 LifeTouch Pictures
November 10 – STEM/STEAM Day – our Inaugural CBA Innovation Day
November 11 – School Closed for Veterans Day
November 24 – 25 School Closed for Thanksgiving
November 30 – End of Month Folders go home
New On Our Preschool Blog
5 Easy STEM Activities to Try This Month at Home
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