"Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you." 
H. Jackson Browne Jr.

PreK News of the We ek
January 22, 2019 
Class color:  Yellow

Our letter of the week is Nn as in nest, word is nocturnal and job is nurse.  We practice touch counting through 20.  Color of the month is blue and shape of the month is a rectangle.  During January we will learn about hibernation, snow, penguins and polar bears.
 

Books for this week include:  Winter is Here, In the Snow:  Who's Been Here?, Not Just a Dot, A Number Slumber, Nellie Belle, Good Night Sleep Tight, Oh No Little Dragon, Nothing, Nanny Paws, First Snow, Blue.

Thank you to those who have sent in plastic gallon jugs for our winter sowing project.  Please try to have jugs by the end of this week if you have not sent one in to school.  My plan is to begin the project next week.  We do need snow for planting success so.....fingers crossed!!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK EVENTS:
1.  Saturday, January 26 - 4 p.m. Mass at York Catholic followed by Battle of the Buildings at 6:00 p.m.
2.  Sunday, January 27 - Mass 10:45
3.  Monday, January 28 - Spirit Day!  Wear St. Patrick School attire and show your school spirit!  Cost:  $1.00
Religion Bee:  9:00 a.m. in classroom
4.  Tuesday, January 29 - Pastries with Parents  7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in cafeteria; Open Houses 9 to 11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.
5.  Wednesday, January 30 - Wear yellow; PreK participates in service project for Catholic Harves Food Pantry
6.  Thursday, January 31 - 8:30 Prayer Service for Volunteers in church; Storyteller 9:30 a.m. in Brenner Hall; Avalanche Express snow tubing and ice skating from 4-10 p.m.
7.  Friday, February 1 - Fun Day:  wear favorite team jersey with school uniform sweatpants - cost $1.00; Mass 9:00 a.m.; Student/Teacher Challenge Games 10:00 - 11:15 in Brenner Hall; early dismissal - NOON - no extended day

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

Reminders:

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:

Friday, January 25 - Mass 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 26 - Mass at York Catholic 4:00 p.m. (fulfills Sunday obligation); Battle of the Buildings at York Catholic 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 27 - CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK begins! 
 Mass 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, January 29 - Open Houses: 9 a.m. -11 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 31 - Avalanche Express Catholic Schools Community Night (dine at Knicker's Pub from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
Friday, February 1 - Mass 9:00 a.m.; Noon Dismissal and No Extended Day

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@stpatrickyork.org

"Children are mirrors; they reflect back to us all we say and do."
Pam Leo