NOVEMBER NEWS

Get those jackets out and the long pants on…cold weather is finally here! This time of the year it is cool in the morning and warmer in the afternoon. The children need a change of clothing for temperature changes. You need to look at your child’s extra clothes to see if the clothes are weather appropriate.

The Fall Festival is November 8^th. The staff has worked hard to prepare a Fall Festival for the children of Brentwood. There is no charge for the activities for the children. We will have hot dogs, chips, and drinks for sale at the clubhouse. There will be a “moon-walk” activity, face paint, ring toss, cup cake walk, and much more. Come and enjoy the day from 10 to 1pm Saturday. Parents are invited to come and help while your child has fun playing. Contact your teacher if you are able to help some at the festival.

ALABAMA / AUBURN gift basket. $2 donation for a chance to win either basket. Basket values equal about $40 each. Money will go toward the festival and the float for the Christmas Parade. Tickets will be sold everyday and the drawing will be at the festival, Saturday, November 8^th. You do not have to be present to win.

Vision Screening, Tuesday, November 11. Focus First Eye Screening Program. Undetected vision problems can lead to difficulty with learning to read, slow social development and in some cases even permanent blindness.  This screening is for ALL age children. Forms will be passed out to give more information as we get closer to the screening date.

Picture Day,Thursday, November 13. Life Touch portraits will be at to take the children’s pictures. Please dress in bright colors. We will start with the younger classes and then do the older children.

The Annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner will be, Thursday,  November 20^th.  This year the dinner will be held at Celebrations, which is located on Hwy 231 South. The daycare will supply the turkey, dressing, and rolls. The families will supply the side dishes, desserts, and drinks. All classes will be notified as to what items are needed for the dinner for your child’s class. The dinner will begin at 7:00pm. All families are encouraged to attend and take time to get to know other parents and the staff better. Don’t miss this fun evening. The “Magic Man” will be the special entertainment for the children. The sign up sheet for the dinner will posted at the teacher’s door. Please sign up for your food item and the number of people attending.

Food assignments:

Brentwood                 Turkey, Dressing, Rolls

Nursery                    2 –2 liter drinks or Tea

Toddler’s                   Side Dish

Young Two’s                Side Dish

Older  Two’s                Dessert

Three’s                     Dessert

Lisa’s  4’s                   Dessert

Cassandra’s 4’s          Side Dish

School Age           Dessert or Side Dish

Staff                        Side Dish & Drink

Dates to remember:

Nov.  8              Fall Festival

Nov 11              Focus First Vision Screening

Nov 13              Picture Day

Nov 20             Annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner “Magic Man”

Nov 27             Closed Thanksgiving

Nov 28             Closed day after Thanksgiving

Dec 25             Closed for Christmas

Dec 26             Closed day after Christmas

Jan 01              Closed “New Year’s Day”

Jan 02              Closed day after “New Year’s Day”