Early Excellence Express
November 18, 2019
Week of Thanks
From all of us at EEA, we wish you and your family a wonderful and very relaxing Thanksgiving. We are grateful to get the chance to call each of you family.
A few things to remember during the holiday:
- Talk about why we celebrate Thanksgiving. Connect your family celebration to the original story of the fall harvest celebration that brought together Native Americans and Pilgrims for a feast.
- Turn the television off during family time. Yes, there are the parades, football games, and specials, but try to keep most of Thanksgiving about the conversation and time spent with loved ones.
- Talk about family traditions and tell stories. If your celebration involves multiple generations or multiple families, talk about traditions, "the good old days," and your own childhood. Stories teach children about life and history.
- Talk about your Thanksgiving feast. Talk to children about where food comes from and how it was prepared. Everyone can share what their favorite food is and why.
- Be thankful. Focus on the things you are thankful for; ask everyone at the table to say what they are thankful for or make a list of what your family is thankful for.
- Share and donate. Thanksgiving is a celebration of sharing and abundance. Develop a tradition of sharing with those who have less and involve children in contributing. Help children learn to help others.
- Create something for Thanksgiving together. Whether you're cooking or creating a craft, involving kids in the preparation or an activity is a great way to celebrate and enjoy family time. Don’t worry if those potatoes have a lump or two—the memory-making experience is worth it.
Friendship Feast
Parents are welcome to attend!
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019, 02:30 PM
30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Veteran's Day
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. Thank you to those of you who sent in pictures of our Veterans. We celebrate and honor our Veterans for your patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
We love you and thank you for your service!
Playground Update
Purple Out
But more importantly, we wore purple to support a very special student in our Bear classroom whose PaPaw was undergoing his 18th round of chemo for Pancreatic Cancer.
To the Aaron family, our hearts remain with you on this journey. Sending hugs and sunshine your way!
UPCOMING EVENTS: YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT
November 18-22: Week of Thanks
- Students will be creating cards of thanks for our local heroes and those who help make EEA great!
November 21: Friendship Feast
- Students will bring snacks to share with their class to celebrate Thanksgiving!
November 22: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
- Students can wear PJs to school!
November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
EEA Happenings
FALL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
Storybook Pumpkins
EEA's storybook pumpkin patch was a HUGE success!
Our winner will be announced Thursday, November 21. Please remember to bring pumpkins home Thursday and Friday.
REMINDERS
SNACKS
At EEA, we are growing minds and bodies!
Please remember that each child needs to bring two nutritious, ready to serve snacks from home each day. One for the morning and one in the afternoon. Snacks should not require cutlery, cutting or reheating.
Balanced snacks help to keep our kiddos full longer as they spend a lot of energy exploring their environment. Great snack choices include one item of produce (veggie or fruit) and one item of either a fat, protein, or whole grain cereals or breads. (American Association of Pediatrics).
Some excellent snack ideas are:
- sandwich cubes
- cheese and crackers with Applesauce squeeze pouch
- Plain low-sugar cereal (Mini Wheats, Cheerios, Kix) and fruit
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
-Two complete changes of clothes, including socks, pants, shirts, and underwear
-Morning and afternoon snacks
-Nap time materials
-Reusable water cup
For actively potty training students:
-Wipes
-Pull Ups or training underwear
These items should be restocked on a weekly basis.
Conferences
Parents may request a conference with a teacher if they would like to discuss their child’s progress. Parents must call the Academy to schedule a time that does not restrict the learning of other students.
Teachers will reach out to parents to schedule a conference at any time they feel there is a need.
LUNCH COUNTS
The staff at THS needs our lunch count by 9:15, so parents please let your teacher know whether or not a lunch will be needed if your child is coming in late.
Coffee in the Cafe
Coffee in the Cafe is held each Friday from 3:30 pm to 4:45 in our center's cafeteria. If you are unable to enjoy a cup of coffee with us, please leave us an "EspressNote." EspressNotes can be completed at any time and reviewed by staff on Fridays.
We will keep the coffee pot full for you!
Have you Filled a Bucket Today?
Contact Us
When dialing into EEA from an out of district line, please dial the main number to our district, 281-357-3100, then dial our EEA extension, 2620. If you are phoning from an in district line, please dial the extension only, 2620.
Email: meganparker@tomballisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/tomballschools.net/earlyexcellenceacademy/home
Location: 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, TX, USA
Phone: 281-357-3100 2620
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