Discovery Isle Preschool

A Note From Our Principal

As I reflect on October, I’m filled with gratitude for our amazing community! We had such a wonderful time at our Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. We hope your children enjoyed their fall-themed lessons, pumpkin activities, and classroom celebrations. Seeing our students dressed in their Halloween costumes and festive fall attire is always one of the highlights of our year. Thank you for joining us and allowing us to be part of these special moments!

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich traditions, stories, and wisdom of the first peoples of our land. In our classrooms, children will explore themes of gratitude, storytelling, and nature through simple, meaningful activities.

This month, we are focusing on gratitude and connection. Our classrooms have many exciting activities planned, and we can’t wait to share photos with you on Links 2 Home.

Please note the following important dates:

Upcoming School Closures and Early Dismissal

Veterans Day – Monday, November 11
Discovery Isle will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Teachers will participate in a professional development day.

Thanksgiving Holiday – Wednesday, November 26–Friday, November 28

Wednesday, November 26: Early dismissal at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday, November 27–28: Discovery Isle will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thank you for planning accordingly, and we hope you enjoy the holiday celebrations with your family!

National STEAM Day – November 8

National STEAM Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore Scientific Exploration, one of our Links to Learning components. Children will engage in hands-on activities in science, nature exploration, engineering, and technology, all while developing important life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, communication, perseverance, analytical reasoning, and investigative thinking.

Be sure to ask your child’s teacher about the upcoming STEAM activities happening in their classroom!

Holiday Giving- Food Drive

November 12–December 19

Our annual Holiday Giving initiative is a way for students to spread cheer this holiday season while developing an appreciation for what they have, showing gratitude towards others, and seeing the positive impact of their actions. This year, we are collecting non-perishable food donations for families in need. We are proud to partner with the San Diego Food Bank this season. Collection bins will be available in the lobby to gather non-perishable food donations. Thank you for helping us support families in need and teach our students the importance of giving back!

Friendship Feast –

Thursday, November 13 (World Kindness Day)

To celebrate World Kindness Day, classrooms will enjoy a potluck-style feast together. We will provide the turkey, and families are invited to join us starting at 11:00 a.m. during lunch. Potluck sign-up sheets will be posted on classroom windows soon—thank you for contributing to this special tradition!

Scholastic Book Fair – November 3–14

Get ready to build your home library and support our school! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open from November 3–14. Students will have the chance to browse and shop during the week, and families are encouraged to join in the fun.

Lifetouch Picture Days

November 18 & 19

Say cheese! Lifetouch will be on campus for individual and class photos on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19. Dates and sign up sheet below.

Rooms 1, 2, and 3 will take pictures on Tuesday.

Rooms 5 and 8 will take pictures on Wednesday.

November Events Calendar

As always, please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make our school such a joyful place to learn and grow!

7 Books to Celebrate Native American History

October 28, 2025

Reading can open a window into new worlds. This November, we celebrate Native American History Month with books that teach children about family, community, and our connection to nature. Each story shares lessons in gratitude, kindness, and the traditions of Native peoples. Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard Fry bread is more than beloved food. […]