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WWJD Prayer



Walk with me today, Jesus,

in everything I do.

Keep me by Your side, Jesus,       

That I may learn from you.



Be with me in the morning,   

be with me through the day.

Keep Your hand upon me, please,

and bless all I do and say.



In each of my activities, Jesus,

may I always turn to You.

And in all of my decisions,

let me first ask:



What would Jesus do?





Welcome to Pre-K 

11/6/09  PILGRIM UPDATE - The final straw has come!!!  We are now praying very fast and have to ask permission to play any of the games which allow us to earn movies and cool pops.  The king is very mean and we are leaving.  One of us knows a man who knows a man who owns a ship called the Mayflower.  This man will take us to America if we each have ten pieces of gold.  We're going to get the gold.  We also know that we will have to sneak away or King James will put us all in prison and that will be the end.

When King James was not around, we had a meeting to try to figure out what might be in America when we arrive. 

Here is our list:

grass, dirt, trees, leaves, geese, mud, birds, water, woods, Pilgrims (us), bears, owls, deer, rabbits, fox, fisher cats, wolves, fresh water, ponds, lakes, fish, frogs, the Atlantic ocean, crabs, lobsters, seaweed, clams and wild flowers.

We have also come to realize that there will be no houses, stores or food.   

11/5/09  PILGRIM UPDATE - One person was sent to prison today.  King James would just not leave us alone.  Early this morning as we were trying to pray he kept stoping us.  Finally we began to sing a patriotic song and marched out of the room.   We had to pray in the front foyer.  Upon our return, we were questioned by the king but we all stuck to the story that we were just marching.  All except that one who admitted praying!!!  King James kept us very busy so we could not have any other secret meetings today.    

11/4/09  PILGRIM UPDATE - Two Pilgrims were sent to prison today for not obeying the king.  It was a difficult day as King James continued to  change the centers we were enjoying and no one could actually complete a building or game. 

The Pilgrims were eventually able to sneak away (under the guise of working in our gardens) to hold a secret meeting in the foyer near our dismissal door.  It was decided that we would have to find a way to leave England and King James.  No final decisions were made. 

We were able to pray because King James had to leave the room to check on a commotion out in the streets of town.

 

11/3/09  PILGRIM UPDATE - King James introduced - Mrs. Rocchio sat in a chair as Mrs. S.  placed the crown on her hear.  King James explained that there would be praying only to him and that all of his requests must be obeyed. He showed the children where the jail was.  While it was not the intention of the king to send anyone to jail,  one Pilgrim asked to be jailed.  The king obliged!!!  The king forced the Pilgrims to change toys and centers, demanded that areas be cleaned up and refused to let us pray or read the bible.

There was a commotion in the village and the king left the room to check on it.  There were many pigs and cows loose in the streets.  While he was gone we were able to read our bible story.  Later, the soldiers called the king out of the room to report on circumstances and we were able to say grace properly.  Of course, we had already prayed to King James telling him how great he is!

Although I've been grumbling about how awful it is to have a king, the children are not yet unhappy.

Week of  November 9, 2009

WEDNESDAY - VETERAN'S DAY - NO SCHOOL

This week's letter of the week is Jj, the number is 10,  the color is brown and the shape is the oval. 

The focus of this week's religion lesson is giving thanks.  The children will be required to draw in their favorite food.  The Story of Jonah is our religion story this week. 

The Weekly Reader issue this week is also about giving thanks and explores the different ways in which we can express our appreciation.  The accompanying activities involve counting and listening and recalling information. 

Jaguar's Jungleberry Jamboree, Jamberry, Deep in the Jungle and If You Sailed on the Mayflower are among the books we'll be reading this week. 

The crafts this week are all in preparation for our journey.  They are not messy and will not require any special clothing.  They will be noted daily in the PILGRIM UPDATES. 

Mrs. Pennine has provided us with a class supply of Christmas Tree growing kits.  We'll be planting the seeds on Monday and may decide to take them with us to America.  Thank you Mrs. Pennine.

A sincere thank you goes out to those of you who have contributed items which will be helpful in keeping our hands and our room germ free.  Those items are greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  

On Tuesday the children will be constructing flags in honor of Veteran's Day.

Last week's morning game involved color words only.  Each child had to identify his/her word by comparing the letters to the matching word on the front board.  There are several children who are already recognizing the words.  Good for them!!!

The children will meet the Native Americans of this region via a visit from the Education Caravan from Haffenreffer Museum on Monday, November 17.  The cost for this is $6.50 per child.  Payment should be made by check payable to St. Rocco School.

By Monday, November 16, each child will need an empty, clean frosting container (or something similar).  Please be sure the container has a lid.  Please write your child's name clearly on both the container and the lid.  Thank you.

Letter books - Some children are bringing in only upper case letters and some children are bringing in letters that "Mommy" cuts out.  The children should be doing their own searching and cutting....Please!    

Just a reminder - Pops are no longer being sold at lunch.  Ice cream  is now being sold on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.  The cost is 50 cents each.  

Tuesday and Thursday - Music with Mrs. Rodi

Wednesday and Friday - PE with Ms. Hand - sneakers are required for participation

It is my sincere belief that every child should feel both physically and emotionally safe in our care.  If you ever have any questions or concerns, please see ME.  Nothing can be fixed until I am informed.  Mrs. Rocchio is not at liberty to discuss your child's progress or behavior with you.  Usually I am in school shortly before 7:45 and with the exception of Friday,  I rarely leave before 3:30 (or much later).  The phone number is 944-2993 Ext. 109.

Have a great week -

Mrs. Sanford