Groggers- check. Masks- check. Crowns- check. Mishloach Manot baskets- check. Hamantaschen- check. It looks like all that is left to complete our Purim celebration is costumes and F-U-N!
The children in the Bears’ classroom were extremely busy all week preparing for our special celebration. Each child worked hard to complete each task in preparation for the big day. Everyone had a special role in the baking of the hamantaschen. Some friends did measuring and mixing, while others helped to fill the cookies with preserves or chocolate chips. The aroma was wonderful as they baked in the oven! Each time the story of how Queen Esther helped save the Jewish people was told with the assistance of our special holiday puppets, the excitement on the children’s faces was priceless. Some of the children can even tell the story with role playing.
On Friday, there was a costume parade throughout the synagogue, followed by our weekly Shabbat celebration. All of the Bears and Owls then ate lunch together to complete our in-school celebration. To help increase our anticipation, the children enjoyed our Spirit Week. Every child wore a crazy hat on Wednesday and they all enjoyed our backwards day on Thursday. When else is it OK to have dessert before lunch?
Next week, we will begin our unit on Spring. Perhaps it has finally arrived! With the fluctuating temperatures, we remind you to please dress your children in layers. Outside play is a very important component of our program and we want to keep the children as comfortable as possible while outside.
Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL next Thursday, March 24. The TCEE staff will be participating in a Professional Development Program at Smith College for the day.
All families are invited to join us on Sunday at 9:15am for a TCEE breakfast, prior to the TOS Purim carnival.
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Purim!
Morah Rhona and Morah Jessica
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