'Tis the season!Happy Holidays!Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas! All this and much more comes with the season we are entering. The looks, smiles, giggles, and laughter that comes from the children this time of year are priceless. This time of year is one of the most enjoyable when working with children. Their excitement is unspeakable and as teachers, the many activities and songs this month are unlimited. We are looking forward to a fun and busy month, please see below for ALL we have planned!
FALL FESTIVAL UPDATE: Due to your generous donations and our amazing staff volunteering their time at the festival we were able to raise $3849.00 this year. Between the money raised at the festival and your support of the Salvation Army Angel Tree program we are able to provide Christmas to 30 children in Marion County. None of this would have been possible without you so thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Tammy & Shannon
Monthly Themes
Dec. 6-10 Happy Holidays
Dec. 13-17 Happy Holidays
Dec. 20-24 Winter Break no lesson plans due
Dec. 27-31 Winter Break no lesson plans due
Math Concepts:
Patterns
Toddlers and Two’s Theme:
Dec. 6-10 Happy Holidays
Dec. 13-17 Boxes, Bows, Parent Gifts and Gift Wrap
Dec. 20-24 Winter Break no lesson plan due
Dec. 27-31 Winter Break no lesson plan due
Color of the Month:
Green
Quote of the Month
Gingerbread Houses
Our entryway will soon look very festival thanks to the creativity of the teachers and children. Take a moment to admire the tree as each child will make an ornament to hang on it. You also won’t want to miss the wonderful smells from the gingerbread houses that the twos and older will be making. Each room will decide on a theme for their house. Be on the lookout for a sign-up sheet as classes will be asking for donated items to help decorate the gingerbread houses.
Visit from Santa
The children will enjoy a visit from Santa some time this month. Santa is very busy this time of year but he always stops in to say hello to all of the children.
Holiday Breakfast
Everyone is invited to our annual Holiday Breakfast on Friday, December 17 from 6:30am-9:00 am! We hope everyone is able to take a moment from their busy schedule to enjoy breakfast with your child. The menu will include scrambled eggs, little smokies, donut holes, an assortment of pastries, juice, and milk. The breakfast will be set up in the Teddy Bears, Chipmunks, and Butterflies rooms. If your child is in one of these classrooms you will receive an email explaining what room to take them to until the breakfast is over and cleanup is complete as the time gets closer.
Jingle John & Artic Friends
Jingle John will visit Polly Panda for the twos and older on December 17. He will be bringing his arctic animals with him, including a live reindeer. The look on the children’s faces as they are able to pet the reindeer is priceless.
Holiday Crafts
Trains, Trees, Lights, oh my! There is SO much to do this time of year in and around the Circle City. Check out this complete list from Indy with Kids.
Take advantage of the extra family time this time of the year and get creative with your little panda. Check out this list of 18 Holiday Crafts for Preschoolers!
Please put your hands together to help celebrate our OCTOBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, Jourdinn Kent!
Jourdinn has been part of our team for 2 years. She is very flexible and has worked in every area of our school. She's a true team player, willing to come in early, stay late, and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Jourdinn is currently working in the Duckling classroom, which is our oldest infant room.
Jourdinn has a true gift in working with young children. Her dedication, knowledge, experience and patience in working with children allows for such growth during the time that they are in her care. Jourdinn comes to our Panda team with 7 years of early childhood experience. She is currently enrolled at Ivy Tech where she is working on her general education classes.
In her spare time, Jourdinn enjoys playing with and reading to her daughter Ariah, who is in our Penguin classroom.
Please join us in congratulating Jourdinn and thanking her for all of her hard work to our Panda family.
