Pre-K

“….Hedgie, snug in his burrow, fell into a deep sleep.  He was dreaming about icicles and snowmen, snowflakes and pond ice.  It was a long snowy nap.”
 
from The Snowy Nap
by Jan Brett
 
HTCS Pre-K News of the Week
January 21, 2020
This week we will learn about:
Letter - Jj
Sound – Jar
Word - Jingle
Job – Janitor
Dinosaur - Jaxartosaurus
Song/Rhyme - "Jack and Jill"
Number - 1
Color - Blue
Shape – Rectangle
Opposites:  Big and Little
Special Helper:  Nicole

Books this week include: Lucille Gets Jealous, In the Snow:  Who’s Been Here?, Toys Meet Snow, SkippyJohn Jones, My Blue is Happy.
Wednesday's Fairy Tale:  Jack and the Beanstalk
Religion:  We will learn about John the Baptist.

Good Neighbor of the Week!
Each week I will choose a PreK student who has demonstrated good behavior and performed unsolicited acts of kindness to be the Good Neighbor of the Week.  This student will receive a certificate AND have his/her name announced by Mrs. Smith at the end of the day on Fridays.
Good Neighbor of the Week for January 17 – Ella Amaya-Cruz
 
Upcoming Events :
Saturday, January 5 – Kicks off Catholic Schools Week starting with Mass at York Catholic at 4:00 p.m. followed by Battle of the Buildings
Monday, January 27 – Celebrate Vocations
Tuesday, January 28 – Celebrate Teachers; Roller skating party at Roller Way Family Skating Center from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 29 – Celebrate Our Nation; students should dress in patriotic colors
Thursday, January 30 – Celebrate Students; Professional Storyteller entertains the students; Avalanche Express Night
Friday, January 31 – Celebrate Community; Mass 9:00 a.m.; students should wear a favorite team jersey/shirt or HTCS shirt; NOON DISMISSAL/NO EXTENDED DAY             
Friday, February 7 – Mass 9:00 a.m.
Friday, February 9 – Mass 9:00 a.m.; Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 17 – No  School
Friday, February 21 – Mass 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 25 – Fashnacht Day – let’s eat!
Wednesday, February 26 – Ash Wednesday
Friday, February 26 – Mass 9:00 a.m.
 
******Inclement Weather******
Please contact the school office at 717-854-8263 if you have not signed up for One Call alerts regarding school delays and closures.  
If school is delayed on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday:  students who dismiss at 11:00 a.m. are not required to attend school.
 
  BIRTHDAYS!
We LOVE birthdays in PreK!  We love special birthday snacks, too!  If you wish, you may send a special snack to school for your child's birthday. If you have questions about appropriate snacks please contact me.
Please do not send cupcakes of any kind or size - I have been teaching Pre-K long enough to tell you the children do NOT eat them at school.
We have a few children who share birthdays this year so please check the monthly calendar to see when we will sing to your child - that is the day you should send in the birthday treat.  
ILLNESSES/NOT FEELING WELL
  Please do not force your child to attend Pre-K if he/she is not feeling well.  Remember, it is only Pre-K; it is NOT a final exam in high school or college!  Those days will be here soon enough. 
As a rule, children must be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM TYLENOL, IBUPROFEN, ETC. before returning to school.  The 24 hour rule also applies to instances of vomiting and diarrhea.  
I will always contact you by email if I have a question or concern.
If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to kjavitt@htcsyork.org 
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.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Javitt
kjavitt@htcsyork.org