Hello Parents!
Today, you should receive a note about important December dates.
I forgot to add our Book Exchange to that list. It is a school tradition to draw a friend’s name and to bring a special, wrapped book for them before the holiday! At the end of the exchange, we all unwrap our books and share our gratitude with our friends with smiles and hugs! On Tuesday, December 4th, please keep an eye out for a book note in your child’s lunchbox. That note will tell you who your child drew for the exchange. Please ask your child what their friends likes and what kind of book they think that child would like. Please make sure that all books are wrapped, in perfect condition, and do not contain any language or topics that we would not use/address at school (it’s amazing how many children’s books use words and phrases like “shut up” or “stupid”).
Our book exchange will be Friday, December 14th during morning circle.
On another topic, the paper going home today does list a deadline for our Safe Place “Fill up Mrs. Rachel’s Tahoe” toy drive. Every year, we collect new toys to donate to children at Safe Place. They no longer accept used toys. Each class sets a goal and tries to reach it as a community! Using appropriate terms, we communicate that these children have had to leave their houses because they were no longer safe. They might have left their dog or their cat behind. They would have to leave their pillows, their clothing, and even their favorite toy behind. It is our chance to be like Santa Claus for these children.
Our toy drive officially begins now, so please feel free to bring in toys! The Tahoe is a big space to fill, but we manage to do it every year with help from our parents 🙂 If you would like to donate other items, Safe Place has complied this list.
On Friday, December 14th at noon (same day as the book exchange), I will drive the toys down to the Safe Place warehouse.
Thank you so much, Parents, for your continued help and support!
Marimont Montessori School 