Mr. Ben’s update 12-12-2020

Hello families, I hope you have been having a great week. We have certainly been having a fun week and productive week in preschool. I would like to remind you all that we will be going outside to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and mountain views. Please make sure you child has appropriate clothing for the weather. Also, we would really appreciate it if you would write their name in their coats and hats. Things can get mixed up with so many children. This week we practiced categorizing and grouping toys into different groups. For example, by color, size, shape, mode of transportation, adult, children, pets, etc. On Tuesday, we did children’s yoga which the students really enjoyed. On Wednesday, we played with pattern blocks and practiced shape recognition, and combing shapes to make new shapes. We have been reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears all week, and will be letting student retell the story with felt-board pieces on Thursday. We have been seeing so much growth in our students!! Next week, will be a winter themed week, with arts and crafts, and a variety of Gingerbread Man activities. Kindergarten registration starts on December 2nd. If your child will be 5 years old by October 1st, 2020, it is time to register your child for kindergarten. More information is available athttps://www.svvsd.org/about/departments/early-childhood/kindergarten.  Additionally, if you are planning on returning to Spark for another year of high-quality preschool for the 2020- 2021 school year, open enrollment begins January 6th and runs to January 24th. Upcoming Events• December 2nd-19th Kindergarten enrollment period for SVVSD for the 2020-2021 school year.• January 6th- January24th- open enrollment for returning Spark! Students.• December 12th pajama day (PTO fundraiser with a suggested $1 donation)• December 2nd- December 19th- Pajama/book drive. The Spark community is hoping to raise pajamas and books for individuals who are in need.• December 20th- January 5th- Winter break. Preschool and childcare closed.