Welcome back Parents,

As we enjoy our last days of autumn with the winter solstice approaching, here are some highlights from the month of December.

A Spotlight on Flower Arranging

The children have been practicing flower arranging. This gives the children an opportunity to beautify the classroom by setting up something special for all to enjoy. They truly take pride in this work while building their independence, hand to eye coordination and motor skills. Here are some of the steps to this process.

As a group the children prepared some larger flower arrangements to be delivered to our next door neighbors Miss Desiree and Miss Michelle.

Another Happy Happy Birthday!

December Books

Here are a few books that we introduced this month.

Bear Stays up for Christmas by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, Polar Bear Polar Bear What do you Hear? by Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle, The Mitten by Jan Brett, The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton and The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Winter by Eric Carle

Auction Art

We have begun work on our auction project. You will hear much more about our project and the auction itself in the coming months of this school year. For now, here is an early sneak peek of the artists at work!

The Work Cycle

January dates to remember…

1st – ALL GTMS CLOSED, New Year’s Day

2nd – Classes resume

9th – Summer Camp Informational Coffee with Cherise, 8:30am RSVP HERE

10th – Parent Education Workshop: Preparation for Life: Emotions, Friendships, Impulses with Desiree McNeill and Patrick Sutch, 9am RSVP HERE 

12th – ALL GTMS CLOSED, Professional Development

31st – Azure Classroom Coffee (more details to come)

Cocoa Break

We enjoyed some warm cocoa before our send off into the winter break.

Dance Break!

Before you go, here is a little video snippet of Miss Liz receiving a dance tutorial! LIZ and WM

Happy Holidays! See you in 2024!

Warm regards,

Liz, Alexis and Cherise