🎄 McKay the Christmas Elf Is Back at AOMM! 🎄

 It’s the most magical time of the year — and we’re thrilled to announce that McKay the Christmas Elf has officially returned to AOMM! ✨

Each December, McKay brings an extra sprinkle of joy, wonder, and holiday cheer to our center. He loves watching our students play, learn, and show kindness to one another. But most of all… he loves to move around!

To keep the magic alive, McKay will be moving and getting creative with his shenanigans every single night. That means each morning is a brand-new adventure!

👉 Parents, please remind your children to look for McKay before they head into their classrooms. You never know where he might be or what he may be doing! He could be chilling on a shelf, making new socks, bringing a little extra joy, peeking from behind a book, or tucked somewhere silly!

We hope your little ones enjoy starting each day with a bit of Christmas magic.
Happy searching and keep your eyes peeled! 👀✨

Tom the Turkey Visit

 

Tom the Turkey’s Dance Party at AOMM!

Our center was shaking its tail feathers this week thanks to a very special visitor—Tom the Turkey, who surprised us with a full-on Turkey Dance Party!

The Grand Entrance

Tom strutted into the Enrichment Room like a superstar, his colorful feathers bouncing with every step. The children gasped, giggled, and cheered as Tom gave a big, booming gobble—his way of saying, “Let’s get this party started!”

Music filled the room, and soon the children were showing Tom their best moves. Tom bobbed his head, fluffed his feathers, and circled around the room as the kids followed along, turning the classroom into a swirl of laughter, jumping feet, and wiggling wings.

Learning Through Movement

Even during the dance party, the children made discoveries:

• How turkeys puff up their feathers

• How they strut and wobble when they walk

• What their gobbles sound like up close

The kids practiced listening skills during freeze moments and showed amazing creativity coming up with their own turkey-inspired dance moves. 

Thanksgiving Lunch

 Today our preschool was filled with warm smiles, full hearts, and the sweet sounds of laughter as we celebrated our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! The children enjoyed sharing a special meal with their classmates, learning about gratitude, community, and the joy of giving thanks.

At this time of year, we are reminded of the many blessings that surround us every day—especially the wonderful families who make our community so special. From our table to yours, we are thankful for all of our families. Your support, involvement, and partnership mean the world to us, and we cherish the chance to watch your children grow, learn, and shine.

🥧 A Special Treat: Pie Grab-and-Go!

To show our appreciation even more, we are hosted a Pie Grab-and-Go! Families were invited to stop by and pick up a slice of pie to take home and enjoy. It’s our small way of saying thank you for being such an important part of our preschool family.

Wishing you all a warm, joyful, and delicious Thanksgiving season! 🍂🧡

World Kindness Day and Charter Senior Visit

 At AOMM, we believe kindness is something children learn best by doing. This week, our preschoolers took part in a heartwarming project that blended creativity, gratitude, and community connection—all in celebration of World Kindness Day.

We welcomed our friends from the Charter Senior Center for a cozy morning of shared stories. They read some of our favorite Thanksgiving books, filling our enrichment room with laughter, warmth, and so much gratitude. The children listened with wide eyes and open hearts, soaking in every moment of the special visit.

Before our guests headed out, the children surprised them with our beautiful Fingerprint Kindness Tree—a handmade gift to show just how much we appreciated their time and kindness.

                                                   

Fall Fest 2025

We had an amazing time at our annual Fall Fest! Families enjoyed a fun-filled day of Trunk or Treat, dancing, face painting, a train ride, and delicious food.

The parking lot was full of creative trunks, colorful costumes, and lots of candy! Kids loved taking a ride on the festive train and showing off their best dance moves while parents joined in on the fun. Our face painting station was a big hit — with pumpkins, superheroes, and sparkly designs everywhere.

Thank you to all our families and staff who helped make this event such a success. We love celebrating the season together and can’t wait for next year! 

October Winners!!

 

🎃 Preschool Halloween Fun — Congratulations to Our Winners! 👻

Our preschool has been buzzing with Halloween excitement this month, and our little learners have had a spook-tacular time joining in on our festive activities! From candy counting to creative crafts, everyone is showing enthusiasm and Halloween spirit.

🍬 “Guess How Many Candy Corns Are in the Ghost” Contest
We had so many great guesses, but one clever student came the closest! Congratulations to Declan and his family, who guessed closest to the number of candy corns in our ghost jar. Declan took home our festive Boo Basket, filled with Halloween treats and surprises. Great job, Declan!

👻 “Disguise a Ghost” Competition
Our preschoolers also got creative for our “Disguise a Ghost” competition, turning plain ghosts into pop stars, dragons, dinosaurs, and more! Every entry was wonderfully imaginative, but Palmer and her Boo-Boo ghost design took the top spot! Palmer’s family will be enjoying a special prize — a trip to Boo at the Zoo! We can’t wait to hear all about the fun.

We’re so proud of all our little artists and guessers who participated. Thank you to everyone who is helping to make our Halloween celebrations such a success — your creativity, laughter, and school spirit make our preschool the magical place it is!

Kicking off Halloween Fun!

 Spooky season is here, and our preschool is buzzing with excitement! From pumpkins to pretend potions, we’re diving into all things fall and fun. 🍂

We're have kicked off our Halloween activities with festive crafts, decorating our center, fine motor activities and a crowd favorite, Halloween fidget toys! We're also reading friendly (not-too-scary!) Halloween stories and singing silly spooky songs that get everyone giggling.

It is the perfect time to spark creativity, build social skills, and make magical memories. We love to celebrate together!

As we wrap up our fun this week, don’t forget to join in on our special Buzz Activities before the end of the day Friday:

🍬 Candy Corn Guessing Game – Take a guess at how many candy corns are in the jar! The closest guess wins a fun fall prize!

👻 Disguise a Ghost Activity – Help your child give their ghost a creative disguise! Costumes can be silly, spooky, or sweet—let your imaginations run wild!

We can’t wait to see your creativity and guesses. Thank you for helping make this season extra fun for everyone!

 At AOMM, we love bringing the seasons to life through hands-on creativity—and what better way to welcome fall than with these adorable Handprint Pumpkins? 

This adorable craft combines sensory play, color exploration, and a keepsake element that families will treasure. Plus, it’s the perfect way for little ones to celebrate the autumn season while practicing fine motor skills. 

Our littles enjoyed making these and we are sure you will love receiving them! 

 🍁 Kicking Off Fall at AOMM! 🍂

Last week, our classroom was filled with the rich, warm colors of fall! The children showed off their favorite autumn outfits in shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown. Grab and Go got a delicious fall twist with our Fall Trail Mix Grab-and-Go Bags! The highlight of the week had to be our Fall Trail Sensory Bins!!! Sensory bins are a great way to engage little hands and minds. The textures, scents, and colors all invite exploration and imaginative play. The kids loved pretending to "cook fall soup," burying objects, and just letting the materials flow through their fingers.

 

    

Senior Visit and Coloring Contest Winner!

Friday our center was full of such joy! We welcomed a group of senior citizens for a morning filled with fun and friendship. The children enjoyed stories, hugs, and delivering our share your care rocks to our   special guests. It was heartwarming to see the joy and laughter shared between generations — from high-fives to hugs, the room was filled with love.

To celebrate the start of the school year, we held a Back-to-School Coloring Contest, and we’re thrilled to announce our winner! 🖍️🌟

Her colorful and imaginative artwork stood out with its bright hues and creative flair. She showed great attention to detail and a wonderful sense of design — her work truly brightened up our center wall!

Congratulations! We’re so proud of you and all of our amazing little artists who participated. Every single entry was full of heart and creativity.