I am proud to say we finished our first three days of Preschool tear free! It seems the children have settled into their new environment with enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, explore and conquer all the days ahead.

This week we'll begin our focus on Grace & Courtesy, which includes activities that are important for establishing respect for self and others. This covers such tasks as greeting, rolling a rug, respecting someone else's space, tucking in a chair, and asking to observe or participate in someones work.

We will embark on our unit of the Months and Seasons, which continues throughout the year. During our work with the  seasons we will enjoy tasting circles, we will start with Golden Delicious, Gala, and Honeycrisp apples. The children will learn to prepare and serve the apples to their classmates.

In the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd I'll do a presentation on the introduction of the Prayer Table. The children will learn the song "The Lord is My Shepherd". They have been enjoying the Altar Table and placing the Chalice, Paten, and Crucifix on the table.

Kathleen is our first line leader this year, we do this in alphabetical order. When they are line leader they also snuff the candle at the Prayer Table.

School Picture Day is Wednesday the 16th.

We will end our week with a Celebration of Life Circle on Friday the 18th for Scarlett Obrien!

Have a wonderful week,
Ms Karen