It's Thanksgiving week and we sang "Over the River and Through the Woods" today after watching Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving. Mrs. Rappaport's class joined us for snacks and the movie rather than going out for afternoon recess. I know Mrs. Hansen mentioned that the children need to have their winter clothes at school when it is cold. The school guideline is that we go out, at least for a little bit as long as the temperature is above ZERO. Today they had PE in the morning then went out for lunch recess, and then we stayed in for the afternoon recess. Most of the children can independently change into their winter clothes, bu we are always available to help with the tough stuff. We also help the children tie tennis shoes and organize their clothes to keep track of it as best we can.

We started the traveling book called "I am Thankful" Sophia got to take it home today. if she brings it back another student will get to take it home for the long weekend. We hope to get it around to everyone before Christmas.

Two small green papers went home today. One reminding you of Early Dismissal on Tuesday of this week and the other explaining the Meadowlark Holidaypalooza. Be sure to read to find out why the Kindergarteners are practicing a fun dance to perform at school next Friday night! That same night (December 3rd) later in the evening, there will be a kick-off for the Read-To-Me program that Mrs. Gibson received a grant for. She will have a power point running all evening. All Kindergarten children who come in with their parents will receive a free book. There will be a quick survey and sign-up for the parent to fill out.She has enough books to run it for all of our classes if we stagger the starting dates. This is a wonderful program available to our students and I hope you can make it on Dec. 3rd to hear all about how it works.

Last but not least, we want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Mrs. Hansen and I are so thankful for the wonderful students and great parents that we get to work with here at Meadowlark. Enjoy the 5 day weekend! When we return from Thanksgiving we will start "n" week and send home the December calendar on Tuesday the 30th.

Sincerely, Carol Clapper