Last Day of Preschool

Josie and Piper finished up their last day of preschool at the Winner School this week and we got to attend their end-of-year program.  They had such a great year and loved all their teachers there.  The saddest thing about moving to a new part of town is that we'll just be too far away to keep them at Winner, so they'll be going to another preschool next year.

Their program was very cute - they sang a few songs for us, then we went back to their classroom and the teachers had put together packets for us of all their work throughout the year.  Josie sang her little heart out during the program and Piper sat right next to her with her face in Josie's shoulder.  She has become pretty shy over the past couple of months and is having a hard time with people paying attention to her (she also won't look at the camera, as you can tell).  It was very sweet though.  I'm glad she has her sissy to sit next to.  One of the teachers told me that she separates them when they start fighting in class, then they cry because they want to play together again.

Our girls are growing up so fast.

Letters to Josie and Piper (from Ms. Jamie)

The girls absolutely love their preschool teacher this year.  Ms. Jamie can truly do no wrong.  They love their other teachers, but Ms. Jamie takes the cake.  Today she sent home a nice letter about each one of them.  When I read Josie's letter to her, she said "I want you to keep that and not sell it!".  Okay, noted!

Here is what she said.

Josie's letter from Ms. Jamie
Josie is such a sweetie.  Having her in preschool is always a joy.  I look forward to her bright smile in the morning.  Josie is a little team leader.  She is always reminding friends of the rules, and reminds the teachers not to forget things.  Josie has a great memory.

Josie has made great progress so far this year.  She knows all her basic colors and shapes.  Her counting skills are doing great and are improving each week.  Josie is great with puzzles.  I have been challenging her with more complex puzzles and she is doing well.  Some things we are working on with Josie are cutting skills, tracing and opposites.

Josie really enjoys being in class.  She loves being with her friends.  She is getting really good at taking turns and sharing.  Josie loves music time; she sings her little heart out every time.  She also enjoys instruments and experimenting with them.

Thank you for having Josie in preschool this year.  She is so much fun to have.  I look forward to a great rest of the year with her.

Sincerely
Jamie Shaw

Piper's letter from Ms. Jamie
Piper is so adorable.  I am so happy to have her in my preschool class this year.  I love to hear what she has to say to me in the morning about her baby.  Piper is the little mommy in our class; if there is another child crying she is the first to make sure they are okay and gives a hug if needed.

Piper has done a great job so far this year.  She knows all her basic colors and most of her basic shapes.  Her counting skills are doing great, she loves to find random objects and count them.  She has fun sorting and can sort by color and shape.  Some things we are working on with Piper are cutting and tracing skills, along with opposites.

Piper loves all her friends but always has to make sure Josie is in her sight.  Piper still has a hard time taking turns but is improving every day.  She loves to participate in group discussions, always eager to tell us what is on her mind.

Thank you for having Piper in preschool with us.  She is so much fun to have around.  I look forward to a great rest of the year with her.

Sincerely
Jamie Shaw