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Sharing Santa Cookies with Others . . . Our Chief Chef LeGik, Erik’s mom, helped the children decorate their Santa Cookies and bake Candy Cane Cookies today. We talked about how the holiday season is not just about receiving gifts from others but also about giving gifts to others. I was very proud of them when they happily decided to share their precious cookies with others. They came up with a list which included Ayi who cleans our classroom, Sifu who changes our lights, policemen (they meant guards), the cook who makes our lunch and more. We took a short tour and had the joy of thanking and wishing everyone a happy holiday! What a bunch of angels I have! From Abby’s mom, Lisa: “Hannukah: Hannukah is a special celebration for Jewish people that remembers an important time thousands of years ago when their ancestors stood up for their beliefs against an intolerant king. While defending their temple, they only had enough oil to light their menorah (a holy candle holder) for one day, but by a miracle, the oil lasted for eight days — which is why today, Hannukah is celebrated for 8 days. Children especially like lighting the menorah candles each night, eating potato pancakes called latkes, receiving gelt (chocolate coins), playing dreidel (spinning top) games, practicing ‘tzedakah’ (sharing and charity), and most of all, remembering to be thankful for family, friends, and freedom. “Abby and I really enjoyed sharing some of our Hannukah traditions and some of our favorite Hannukah stories. Thank you Mrs. Borden for inviting me to come in. We hope the children enjoyed it as well.” Thank you, Lisa and Abby, for sharing Hannukah with us! Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the . . . hey, that isn’t a sleigh – that’s a motorcycle that Santa is riding! We all enjoyed each class singing holiday songs, and were amazed when Santa paid a surprise visit on his “sleigh” complete with sidecar and elf! Thanks, Santa and Elf – and special Thanks also go to room moms for decorating and organizing games for our PreK party, and to the PTSA for providing a special gift book for each child. You are all wonderful! Sugar and spice, and all things nice . . . that is what little Cuddly Cubs and gingerbread houses are made of! Once in a while everything goes just right – and on Friday when I looked on as moms and children worked together on decorating their gingerbread houses was one of those moments special to teachers. Thank you! The children were thoroughly involved, and I hope that this was a special time of creating something together for you and your child. Now – whenever you see Graham Crackers on the supermarket shelves, you’ll remember the time you made a gingerbread house with your child when they were four years old in Shanghai! We went shopping at Santa’s Workshop yesterday. The children had the And who said that Santa wasn’t real? These Santas bring joy to our hearts every day of the year! Enjoy this Holiday like a child does. Soon-ok Borden We are working on AB, AB, . . .and AAB, AAB patterns. Here are some ways you can help at home:
December 2, 2008 Eric and Ethan’s moms came in and helped children make Snowman cookies. Ethan was sick on Wednesday and stayed home, yet, his mom came to school to help. What a commitment! I hope you will have a chance to thank those two ladies who put in so much effort and time. Thanks, ladies!
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