Welcome to PreK!

 September 17, 2018  

Our week began with a visit from the Byrnes Health Education Center.  We learned about our 5 senses and their importance in keeping us safe.  We also learned that many products look alike:  a can of Comet bathroom cleaner and a container of grated parmesan cheese.  Both are the same size, have the same colors on the label yet are very different.  We learned the importance of asking an adult if we are not certain something is okay to eat.

 We were unable to complete everything I had planned for last week so we will continue this week learning about  Aa, the sound as in the word apple, the word of the week is astronomy, the job of the week is astronaut and number of the week is 1.  The color of the month is red and we are learning about fall and autumn.  

We are reciting the "Prayer to My Guardian Angel" and telling Jesus everyday that we will be good, we will be kind, we will use our good manners and we will shine.

We are singing lots of songs to help us learn new concepts.  Ask your child to sing "This Little of Mine," "Fall and Autumn," "Days of the Week," and "Alligator Pie."
 
 Fiction books we are reading this week include:  A Was Once an Apple Pie, Hey Little Ant, The Acrobat, The Ant and the Grasshopper, Monster Adventure, I am Josephine, Bears Adventure, Fiona's Little Accident.  Non-fiction books include:  What Do Astronauts Do,? The Planets, Sun Moon and Stars, Astronauts, Roaring Rockets.

Our "resource" schedule will generally be as follows:
Monday - Music
Tuesday - No resource
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Computer
Friday - Mass; Physical Education

Reminders:
I have not received a majority of the Family/School Agreement forms which were received by you on Back-to-School Night.  It is of utmost importance these forms be returned.  Please contact the office if you need a new copy sent home for completion.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Your child needs bedding for rest time. This can be a blanket and travel size pillow, a favorite stuffed animal, etc.  These items will remain at school for the week and be sent home on Fridays (or the last day of the week) to be laundered and returned on Mondays or the next school day.  Please make sure you provide a change of clothing for your child in the event of an accident or illness.  

Please make sure your child's name is clearly marked on all items.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD'S FOLDER DAILY FOR BEHAVIOR CALENDAR, PAPERS WHICH MAY NEED RETURNED, AND WORK COMPLETED BY YOUR CHILD.

Upcoming Events:

Monday, September 17 - visit from the Byrnes Health Education Center
Friday, September 21 - Mass 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 28 - Mass 9:00 a.m.


Finally, remember to read to your child and say prayers with him/her before tucking into bed!  Establishing good routines at home prepares your child to be successful in school and in life.

"I will keep a prayer in my heart and Jesus' name on my lips."

Sincerely,
Mrs. Javitt
kjavitt@stpatrickyork.org

“Children learn what they live."