November News
Stallard
November Focus
Letters – I, J, K and L
Numbers – numbers 1-10
Colors – Yellow and Brown
Shape - Square
Cognitive and General Knowledge -
 Remembers and connects experiences
o Recognizes and recalls
o Makes connections
Social Studies –
 Demonstrates knowledge about self
Shows basic understanding of people and how they live

Language and Literacy Development –
 Listens to and understands increasingly complex language
o Comprehends language
o Follows directions
November 8, 9 and 11 . I am
th
looking forward to meeting with
each of you to discuss your
child’s progress. Because our
conference time is limited, I will
be sending home your child’s
progress report ahead of time.
Please review and prepare
questions or concerns so I can
address them during our time
together.
St. Peter Food Pantry
During the month of November,
we will be collecting non-
perishable foods to take to the
food pantry. We will be sharing
to bless others as we think
about how blessed we are. We
are hoping to visit the food
pantry on Nov. 16th.
Mrs.
2021 Transitional Kindergarten
Thanksgiving Feast
Monday, Nov 22 nd
A great time to sit and enjoy a meal with our
classroom family. I will be sending a link
with a sign-up for our feast. Please talk with
your child about the traditions your family
shares. We will be discussing being thankful
and traditions all month.
Religion
Our Religion focus this month is “Jesus
feeds the 5000”. The message is simple:
Jesus shared His miracle, what can we share
with others that can help them?
Native Americans This lesson will help younger children
to understand what a miracle is.  Talk a bit
about how we can turn some of the cant’s in
Tuesday, Nov 9th life into can's by sharing what we have with
Wear brown to school today. others!  This can be done by sharing our
We will be discussing the
possessions, sharing our skills or time.  And
important part the Native
Americans played in our
remember... "If anyone has material
Thanksgiving tradition. possessions and sees his brother in need but
has not pity on him, how can the love of God
be in him?"  1 John 3:17
Thank you in advance for
donating to our
Halloween Party. Our
class is very excited for Self-Help Skills & Labeling
the party!! A chill is in the air! That means the children
are wearing their coat/jackets to school.
You are the A huge part of your child’s preschool
Best! education is self-help skills. Please help your
child know what their coat/jacket looks like
but, encase of confusion labeling these items
helps us to sort it out.
Your child should also wear items they can
manage independently with little to no
assistance.
This will help better prepare them for what
is expected in kindergarten.
Holidays & Traditions
 Parent Teacher Conferences
I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your child’s progress. We will also set goals for how to move them
to the next level. Conferences will be held the week of November 8 th. A sign-up has been posted on Sign-up Genius with
times. Please contact me if you have a conflict and are not able to meet at the times listed, we can work something out😊
I will be sending a confirmation home with your child.

How to prepare for

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Children benefit when parents are involved in their child’s education.

Parent teacher conferences are one way for teachers and parents to work together through open communication. When parents are
positively involved in their child’s education the child will grow and learn.

Teachers prepare for conferences by thinking about each child’s strengths and weaknesses. Parents can prepare too. Here are some ways:
 Be willing to share information about your child. Share what your child enjoys, what challenges he/she may be having, talents or
habits. What kind of discipline you use? How is your child with siblings? What are your concerns?
 Attend every parent-teacher conference.
Sometimes work schedules make it difficult. Maybe a phone conference would work to discuss your child’s progress.
 Arrive on time. Teachers usually have a tight schedule. Conferences are scheduled in 15-minute increments, so please be
considerate of parents who may be waiting after you.
 Remember children hear and remember what is said. Sometimes children can get mixed messages when listening to adults talk
about them. It is best to make arrangement for childcare for your child or have a family member watch your child.
 Listen with an open mind. Often parents may notice one behavior at home and teachers may not see it at school. Focus on your
child’s progress and be open to suggestions.
 Be prepared. Ask important questions first. Although teachers have specialized education, they don’t have the answers for
everything.
 Stay involved. Come to school events. Ask your child’s teacher for ideas and activities that you can do at home to promote
learning.