4K Newsletter - October 2025

Our September Family Night at the School Forest was so much FUN! We had hotdogs on the grill, read stories around the campfire, found leaves, acorns and pine needles to make special creations with, went on a scavenger hunt through the woods and enjoyed making s'mores!

Here are some photos from that event! We hope to see you at Bryant Elementary in October for the next family night!

Your kiddos are learning so many new things & doing such a fantastic job! It's been a busy month in preschool! We've been working on establishing relationships, creating rules & routines and consistent structures so your child knows what to expect when attending school. In 4K we focus on helping kids learn through play and hands-on engaging activities.

Families can help at home by

1. Encouraging independence - "first you try, then I'll help", letting your kiddos walk into preschool on their own (please don't carry them into school), letting them carry their own backpacks, etc.
2. Creating consistent morning and evening routines - try to create a morning routine that is not rushed; it'll be easier in the long run for everyone.
3. Limiting the amount of screen time your child is engaging in - read books with them, carve out time for them to explore books/puzzles on their own as well, have them help you set the table for dinner, etc.

The weather has been so beautiful - I hope you're enjoying the outdoors as much as possible! ;)

Welcome to 4K at Great Lakes Elementary! It has been so much fun learning and playing at school so far this fall. We have been very busy learning the rules and routines of our classroom and are getting really good at making friends all while exploring our environment through play! We are working on managing our feelings & trying to figure out ways to solve problems using our problem solving strategies. We have been moving our bodies by dancing our wiggles out with GoNoodle.com. We have been ​learning to identify parts of our bodies, noticing the difference between big and little things and learning how to take turns with new games! Our sensory table has been filled with hay, beans and rice. We just started learning all about the farm and all of the animals that live there!. We love getting outside for fresh air and have enjoyed being able to have fun on our playground and draw with sidewalk chalk! We can’t wait to see what awesome things we get to do next!

Attendance in preschool matters. 4K is the year for teaching young children what school is and what the expectations are. Even though attendance is not mandatory in 4K, it is in Kindergarten, so it's never too early to begin teaching kids and creating healthy habits for school. Please send them to school EVERY day that 4K is in session.

If your child is sick, please keep them home, however, PLEASE notify your child's teacher.

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

Date/Time Information:

Saturday, October 25, 2025
12:30 pm

Come join us for the 11th annual Spooktacular Parade! The parade will begin at 12:30, heading west on 21st Street, turning north on Cumming Avenue, and concluding at Hammond Park.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Join us for a FREE community Trunk or Treat, held at 4 Corners Store, 6383 S County Road A, Superior, WI. Everyone Welcome

Bring Donations of pet supplies for Local Pet Rescues to be entered into prize drawings.

Join us for a free, family-friendly Halloween event at Fairlawn Mansion! Enjoy games, crafts, a costume contest (with prizes!), candy, and an opportunity to wander around the first floor of Fairlawn Mansion. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event, open to all ages. Superior Public Museums will also be collecting donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries around Superior.

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding your child's 4K preschool experience.

Email: jennifer.willoughby@superior.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.superior.k12.wi.us/schools/earlychildhood
Phone: 715-394-8790 (10184)