In the Classroom All of our VPKers are continuing to have so much fun learning and playing in their classrooms. We can see how much they have grown and progressed in just a few months. This month your child will begin their “Helping Hands” unit, where they will learn all about community helpers. In addition, we will take some time out to learn all about early American history and the first Thanksgiving. As we move through the year the children will be learning a variety of sight words. Each sight word is an important building block for your child’s literacy skills. It is important that you practice these words and work with your child on a regular basis so they will strengthen the foundations for early reading. As you see more pre-decodables coming home we hope that you are taking the time to really encourage your child to read them to you. Watching your child develop early literacy skills is such a rewarding experience. Parent Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Monday November 11th. This will be a chance for you to speak to the teachers about your child’s progress report and VPK assessment, as well as, their development in the class. There will be a sign up sheet post- ed on your child’s classroom door with time slots throughout the day. We encourage all our families to meet with your child’s teach- er, because touching base with our parents is a vital way for eve- ryone to come togeth- er to help your child be successful and accomplish their VPK goals. Upcoming Events As we move through the Autumn months we will be enjoying lots of great holiday activities and hopefully some cooler temperatures. As Winter approaches we have some fun events lined up for you and your child to enjoy. We hope everyone will join us for our annual Winter Wonderland Celebration on Wednesday December 18th. (Due to construction, this event will be held at our Bayside Lake’s school.) During this spectacular event your child will put on a special performance with their class that is sure to dazzle and amaze. We will also transform PCA into a land of Christmas magic and “you know who” may even show up...so you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why! Issue 3 November 2019 VPK Edition Important November Dates • Friday 11/1 - Progress Reports go home. • Saturday 11/2 - Don’t forget to turn your clocks back • Friday 11/8 - Veteran’s Day Celebration @ 10:00 a.m • Friday 11/8 - Yankee Candle orders due today • Monday 11/11 - Veteran’s Day (NO VPK) ***Parent/ Teacher Conferences*** • Wednesday 11/13 - PAT Meeting @ 9:30 a.m. • Thursday 11/21 - Hay Rides & Harvest Day • Tuesday 11/26 - Thanksgiving Family Feasts • Wednesday 11/27 NO VPK • Thursday November 28th and 29th PCA will be CLOSED- HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thank You Veterans Thank you for the job well done Thank you for the battles won, Thank you for the battles fought Thank you for the freedom bought. Thank you for the time you served Thank you for the freedom earned, Thank your families for sharing you I know they miss you, they really do. I’m sorry for the lives that were lost, Freedom Isn’t Cheap It comes at a very high cost. I love my freedom, my red, white, and blue Thank you Veterans for all you do!