This Week in the Maple Room

Children in the Maple room have been very busy lately. Our classroom walls are getting filled with handmade items from our children. Many world maps have been completed. Many, many pink cube and brown stair mobiles are hanging from the ceiling and lots of painted things are adorning our walls!!!

We have been learning about the continent North America. We explored the map with countries, animals, famous places and souvenirs from North America. They have enjoyed making tortillas with masa.

Tasting a pomegranate and a star fruit together was quite interesting. Some of us did not like them, but were brave to taste them.

Please Note:

Starting when school resumes after the break, our rest time procedure will be a bit different.  Miss Dana and Miss Darci will be putting together “nap packs” for each of our resting children.  Each child will have a fleece pillow and blanket that will fit into a small bag that will remain at school.  This is all part of our efforts to foster independence and responsibility by giving the children the opportunity to practice practical life skills such as laundry, folding and making up a “bed.”  Children may bring a special item from home but it should be no larger than 10″ x 12″ and must fit into their “nap pack.”  Please see picture below for a sample.

Halloween at CGM

If your child wishes, s/he may wear a costume to school on Thursday Oct 31st.When choosing a costume, please consider that some costumes may be frightening to other children. Masks and weapons are not  welcome! Please make sure children have a change of clothes, as they may want to get out of the costume quickly. We will parade in the costumes and make a music band! If you would like to spend some time with a group of enthusiastic music lovers, please let Brenda know of your volunteering intentions. We can use some extra help for that day.

We are so fortunate to have a supportive group of parents. Thank you for taking the time to come and talk to us about your children at the parent teacher conferences. And to volunteer and contribute to make CGM  the very special place  for our children!