HELLO WINTER
WCNS&K Winter Newsletter
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As we find ourselves immersed in the magic of winter, our nursery school is abuzz with the same seasonal spirit. At World Cup, we turn chilly days into warm memories. Our dedicated teachers have harnessed the essence of the season and translated it into a variety of creative projects and valuable learning experiences for our students. Their commitment to turning the enchantment of the season into meaningful educational opportunities remains steadfast, as does our students' dedication to exploring and learning. We're excited to share the results of these efforts with you in this year's winter newsletter!
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FIVES
Guided by their holiday spirit, Class K is focusing on the value of kindness and giving. They'll be training their "kindness muscles" by noticing and performing small acts of kindness. Students are cultivating the use of compassionate words and gentle behavior towards each other, and in the spirit of giving, they got busy crafting secret holiday gifts and cards.
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FOURS
Our fours have been learning about all of the winter holidays and finding differences and similarities between Chistmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza. They'll learn what a new years resolution is, and even set their own! These hardworking elves have even been crafting surprise presents for their parents, but discover that the best gift of all is the time they get to spend with the people they love.
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THREES
Choo Choo! Our threes happily hopped aboard the polar express, but it wasn't before long that they were stopped in their tracks. They quickly switched gears from conductors to constructors and built a "Polar Pass" from blocks, unifix cubes, and legos! They searched the globe for the north pole, and then discovered which animals live there. They even built their own aromatic snowmen out of socks, rice and essential oil!
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TWOS
Our two-year-olds have been blending their imaginative talents with delicious treats! They've constructed adorable mini gingerbread houses, enjoyed sips of hot cocoa, indulged in crispy latkes, created edible dreidels, and adorned Christmas cookies with festive decorations! Alongside these culinary adventures, these little artists have also successfully tackled non-edible projects, such as sculpting Christmas trees from playdough and assembling popsicle sticks to craft blue stars!
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A Holiday Sing - Along
with Kenny Green!
World Cup families reveled in the much-anticipated holiday concert held inside our indoor gym! The students, who have dedicated their time both in school and at home in preparation for the show, saw their efforts come to fruition in a spectacular way. Enchanting renditions of timeless tunes such as "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah," and "Over the River and through the Woods" resonated with the audience as our talented students delivered a resounding performance – far from a silent night!
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Staff members paired up for a marshmallow toss - a showdown to see which team could catch the most in their mouths! In a flash, our champions snagged an impressive 15 marshmallows in less than a minute! | With the games wrapped up, it was time to let loose on the dance floor. | |
World Cup teachers, coaches, and admins put on their dancing shoes for a holiday celebration at Traveler's Rest. The festivities commenced with a feast fit for Santa himself, setting the stage for a night filled with holiday magic. | A holiday twist on the classic "hot potato" game unfolded, but this time, it was sizzling latkes making their way around the circle. | The night concluded with group photos, a jolly conga line that snaked through the festivities, and an abundance of heartfelt hugs. | World Cup's holiday celebration truly embodied the magic of the season. Happy Holidays from our World Cup family to yours! | |
Our students joyfully decorated their christmas cookies, gingerbread men, and a gingerbread house! | |
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Inside a cozy classroom, with laughter and cheer, children gathered together, their holiday spirit sincere. With icing on their fingers and candies in hand, they set out to create the perfect gingerbread man!
With buttons of peppermint, a gumdrop smile so sweet, this gingerbread man was the perfect holiday treat! But as the class left for a minute or two, he sprang to life, and an adventure ensued.
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He darted through the hallways, in the corridors he ran, so when the children returned, "Where's our gingerbread man?"
The students, they searched, until he was found, then they snatched him back up, their laughter profound.
Back in the classroom, they held him with care, a sweet, jolly memory for the whole class to share!
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Fowl Play - Class F's Avian Adventures! | | |
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Class F has been busy with birds. They designed their own bird ornaments, and practiced identifying patterns & sequences with different types of birds. They even set up a bird feeder and then counted how many birds they could spot! | | | |
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Timeless Trees - Students explore the Evergreens!
In a classroom bright with eager young minds, a lesson unfolds of a different kind. Trees that stay green, all winter long? How could it be? Did we have it all wrong?
Surely enough, those stubborn pines stayed, green all year, in a magical way. "Now, let's capture this magic," the teacher suggests, with a project that promised an artistic quest.
Pine needles became brushes that were dipped into paint, swept over white paper, and the students create!
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Ringing in Resolutions
Our students have been learning about the concepts of reflection and renewal that occur at the end and beginning of the year. They have been discussing what a New Years' resolution is, and are even writing their own! Students crafted a New Year paper bell where they could document their intentions for the new year.
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Check out these Caroling Cuties! | |
Keep calm, and Menorah on. | |
We hope you had a 'latke' joy this holiday season! | |
Happy New Year!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our diligent administrators and exceptionally creative teachers, whose dedication continues to cultivate a profound love of learning in our students. To our cherished World Cup families, your unwavering support and the gift of your remarkable children enrich our shared experience. We feel incredibly grateful to step into 2024 with you.
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