Search
For the month of November, our objectives will be:
Skill:  Know your birthdate & age
Color:  Yellow
Shape:  Circle
Movement:  Hopping & jumping
Scissor skill:  Fringing
Body part:  Knee & ankle
Social development skill:  Taking turns & sharing
Spatial relation:  Under & over
If you have not spoken to Jacque yet this year to update your child's personal information, please do so ASAP.  This is the only way to ensure that your child will be learning accurate information.  Also, please inform Jacque of any changes that may transpire throughout the school year, such as change of address or phone numbers, in order to make sure she is able to provide your child's teacher with accurate information.  Thank you!
October 28 - November 1
Theme:  Halloween & pumpkin patch
Letter:  C
Number:  Review 3-5
​Sign language:  Hope & sing
Seeings how Thursday is Halloween, we will spend the week celebrating this spooky holiday!  This means pumpkins, games galore, and a Halloween party to round out a super fun week!
Weekly Reminders!
  • Tuesday, October 29:  Discovery's Pumpkin Patch!  All of the children who will be at Discovery on this day will need $3.00 each!  You are welcome to bring in cash or include it in your tuition check, whichever is more convenient.  However, if you opt to include in with your tuition, please make a note in the memo!
  • Thursday, October 31:  Halloween Party!  All children are to arrive at Discovery dressed in their Halloween costumes with their regular clothes underneath.  We have lots of games and some spooky activities planned for the kids throughout the day!  The party will be from 9:30-11:00 am.  This will allow us time to change all of the kids out of their costumes before lunch
  • Please make sure anything that can be labeled with your child's name is marked!  It is very common to have children with duplicate costumes, and names help us get everyone's belongings back in the proper cubby.
  • Please be sure that your child has a bag of some sort in their cubby on this day so that we can put all of their costume articles away after the party.  Also, please check this bag THOROUGHLY prior to leaving for the day to ensure you have your child's entire costume for Halloween night!  If your child has any small, valuable accessories (wands, swords, shields, etc) to their costume that are not absolutely necessary to bring for preschool, please refrain from sending those to school with your child.  While we put forth our best effort to keep track of all of the children's belongings, there are times when the children may take off or put down an accessory and it becomes misplaced.  
  • Remember, your child needs to be comfortable in their costumes and must be able to use the restroom while wearing it!
  • Lastly, please avoid sending your child in anything too "spooky" that may frighten the younger children.  Most children's costumes are typically acceptable, however there have been a handful of costumes in the past that the children were a bit skeptical of!  We simply ask that you use your best judgment in this area!
  • Friday, November 1:  We will begin collecting food for our Thanksgiving food drive!  We will be accepting donation until Wednesday, November 20.  If your child would like to bring any non-perishable items to donate to the food drive, there will be a box in each classroom and a contest to see which class can get theirs the fullest!  Everything will be donated to the Billings Food Bank on Friday, November 22.
  • Friday, November 1:  Movie Day!
November 4-8
Theme:  Polar animals & hibernation
Letter:  O
Number:  6
​Sign language:  Grow & dream
As the temperature drops, we will be discussing various polar animals, as well as learning what hibernation is and why this is a lifestyle for certain animals.
November 11-15
Theme:  Helping hands/pumpkin science
Letter:  Q
Number:  7
​​Sign language:  Boy & girl
Since our theme this week revolves around "helping hands", we will be discussing the various ways we can help others, and why it is so important that we do so.  We will talk to the children about all of the things, big or small, that they can do to lend a helping hand in someones time of need.  Selflessness and compassion are traits that can never be instilled too young.  We will also touch on the topic of pumpkins and throw in a few science lessons throughout the week!
Weekly Reminders!
  • Monday, November 11:  Discovery will be closed for Veterans Day!
  • Wednesday, November 13:  Wear yellow day
  • Friday, November 15:  This is one of the dates in which Billings Public Schools will be conducting their free preschool screenings for residents with children 0-5 years old.  The purpose of the screening is to provide an overall developmental check of your child and to assist you in determining if he/she is developing appropriately for his/her age.  The children are assessed on their speech/language, vision, hearing, learning, health, & social/emotional health.  If you are interested in scheduling a screening for your child, stop by Cindy's office and she will give you the information necessary to do so!
November 18-22
Theme:  What I'm thankful for
Letter:  G
Number:  8
​Sign language:  Mom & dad
It's important to not lose sight of just how fortunate we are, and to be grateful for all we have in life.  Since it is the week before Thanksgiving, we will be asking the children what they are thankful for in their own lives!
Weekly Reminders!
  • Wednesday, November 20:  Final day to contribute to the Thanksgiving food drive
  • Friday, November 22:  Deadline to inform Cindy if you are interested in participating in the Toys for Tots shopping!  We will be dispersing the funds the 1st week in December!
November 25-29
Theme:  Thanksgiving 
Letter:  S
Number:  Review 6-8
​Sign language:  Brother & sister
This week is all about Thanksgiving!  We will discuss the story of Thanksgiving, create Thanksgiving projects, and play Thanksgiving games!  We will even be preparing some tasty Thanksgiving treats to be eaten on Tuesday with our "Thanksgiving feast"!
Weekly Reminders!
  • Wednesday, November 27:  Book orders are due!  Any books that you wish to receive prior to Christmas must be submitted by this date.  All book orders are to be made payable to Discovery Daycare.  You are more than welcome to place your Scholastic book order online if you prefer.  The class activation code is HHBGQ.  If you have any questions regarding online book orders, please ask Cindy!
  • Wednesday, November 27:  Movie Day!
  • Wednesday, November 27:  Final day for Toys for Tots donations!
  • Thursday & Friday, November 28-29:  Discovery will be closed for Thanksgiving!