This week began a unit on pumpkins with a focus on learning the life cycle and various pumpkin vocabulary words. Some literacy activities were creating a class concept web, composing a list of descriptive words, and labeling the parts of a pumpkin. Fine motor skill practice included using scissors to cut straight and curved lines and forming play dough into pumpkin balls. At the art center, children drew a pumpkin and then painted them with water colors, made a “Five Little Pumpkins” project to go along with a story, and collaborated on a large painted pumpkin mural. At the sensory table, black beans and small pumpkins provided opportunities to practice pouring and enhancing the concepts of “empty” and “full.” Real pumpkins were observed at the science table using magnifying glasses. Some math activities included counting pumpkins using one-to-one correspondence, writing numerals, and creating patterns with dot markers. It was a wonderful start to our pumpkin unit filled with curiosity, creativity, and learning.

The Miles of Smiles Dental Program will be visiting our school on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

This program provides a variety of preventative dental services to children at no cost to you, including exams, cleanings, fluoride, and sealants if needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to ensure your child's dental health without having to schedule an outside appointment.

To sign up your child, please complete and return the permission slip by the October 31.

Your child will receive a nutritious snack daily at preschool. Snacks typically include a whole grain, a fresh fruit, and milk. Click on the November Snack Menu to find out more.

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Coordinator of Student Services & Early Learning:

John Siegler, jsiegler@skokie68.org

Administrative Assistant for the Director of Student Services:

Jill Marquardt - jmarquardt@skokie68.org

Early Childhood Secretary:

Heidi Canchola - hcanchola@skokie68.org