Pre-K
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December 1 - December 5, 2025
Note from the teacher
Nota de la maestra
Hello Pre-K Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving Break. I want to thank the team and you for the wonderful work that you have done with the students these past months. A big thank you to Ms. Flores who stepped in when my baby girl, Camila decided to come earlier than expected. After more than two months in the NICU, she came home and I was able to enjoy time with my growing family. I came back Wednesday before the break to meet the wonderful students. This is my 8th year at Orozco, and I am very excited to be back! Please feel free to reach out by email if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank You,
Mrs. Anita Guaman
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Hola familias de Pre-K,
Espero que todos hayan disfrutado de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. Quiero agradecer al equipo y a ustedes por el maravilloso trabajo que han hecho con los estudiantes estos últimos meses. Un gran agradecimiento a Ms.Flores que intervino cuando mi niña, Camila decidió venir antes de lo esperado. Después de más de dos meses en la UCIN, ella llegó a casa y pude disfrutar del tiempo con mi familia. Volví el miércoles antes del descanso para conocer a los maravillosos estudiantes. Este es mi octavo año en Orozco, y estoy muy emocionada de estar de vuelta! Pueden comunicarse por correo electrónico si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud.
Gracias,
Mrs. Anita Guaman
Weekly Announcements
Anuncios semanales
If you have paper bags from the grocery store, we are working on a project and will take any donations. Please send them in by Wednesday.
This week Pre-K students will be give the option to dress up one or all of the theme days as we end and celebrate the Clothes Study. Please remember to wear uniform if you are not participating. See dates below.
You may begin to send your child with ONE TOY on Fridays for show and tell, and they will have a little bit of time towards the end of their free play time to play with their toys from home.
As the weather begins getting colder, please remember to send your child in appropriate attire, and sending them with a jacket or sweater. We do go outside to play on the playground or participate in a structured gross motor activity for our gross motor portion of the day, whenever weather permits. We are also actively teaching students how to put on their cold weather attire by themselves to promote independence.
If your child is showing any symptoms of illness, please keep them home. This helps protects other students and staff, as well as their families.
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Si tienen bolsas de papel del supermercado, por favor donar porque estamos trabajando en un proyecto. Por favor entregar hasta el miércoles.
Esta semana los estudiantes de prekinder tienen la opción de disfrazares con los diferente temas por día para terminar y celebrar el estudio de Ropa. Si no esta participando por favor recuerde usar uniforme. Vea los dias/fechas abajo.
Pueden comenzar a enviar UN JUGUETE los viernes para “show and tell.” Al final del tiempo de juego libre, tendrán un ratito para jugar con los juguetes que trajeron de casa.
A medida que el clima comienza a ponerse más frío, por favor recuerden enviar a sus hijos con ropa adecuada y una chaqueta o suéter. Salimos al patio o realizamos actividades de motricidad gruesa al aire libre siempre que el clima lo permita. También estamos enseñándoles activamente a ponerse su ropa de invierno ellos mismos para promover la independencia.
Si su hijo/a presenta algún síntoma de enfermedad, por favor manténgalo/a en casa. Esto ayuda a proteger a otros estudiantes, al personal y a sus familias.
Events
Eventos
Tuesday, December 2: Hospital Worker Day (Wear clothes of Hospital Workers) 🏥
Wednesday, December 3: The Arts Worker Day (Wear clothes that express professions in the arts) 🎭🎨
Thursday, December 4: Hospitality Worker Day (Wear clothes of the community members that help us) 👨🏽🍳
Friday, December 5: Fashion Show Students will have a fashion show to celebrate the end of the Clothes Study. Students wear uniform.
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Martes 2 de diciembre: Dia de los trabajadores quien trabajan en los hospitales (Ponerse ropa de estas profesiones) 🏥
Miércoles 3 de diciembre: Dia de los trabajadores en las artes (Ponerse ropa de estas profesiones) 🎭🎨
Jueves 4 de diciembre: Día de los Trabajadores de la Hostelería (Lleva ropa de los miembros de la comunidad que nos ayudan) 👨🏽🍳
Viernes 5 de diciembre: Los estudiantes tendrán un desfile de moda para celebrar el fin del estudio de ropa. Los estudiantes usan uniforme.
Land Acknowledgement: I recognize that our school community in Pilsen stands on the traditional homelands of the Three Fires Confederacy—the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations—as well as the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, and other Indigenous peoples who have lived, learned, and cared for this land for generations.
We honor their ongoing connection to this place and express gratitude for the opportunity to learn and grow on this land together. We also acknowledge the vibrant Indigenous communities who continue to call Chicago home today.
Reconocimiento de Tierras: Reconozco que nuestra comunidad escolar en Pilsen se encuentra en las tierras ancestrales de la Confederación de las Tres Tribus: las naciones Ojibwe, Odawa y Potawatomi, así como los pueblos Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee y otros pueblos indígenas que han vivido, aprendido y cuidado esta tierra por generaciones.
Social Emotional Learning
Aprendizaje Social y Emocional
This week in preschool, we are learning all about our community members and their jobs. Students will explore their own interests, to explore possible careers and how they work together in our community.
Modeling language as well as talking about their daily interactions with people in the community will help them make connections at school.
Here are some vocabulary words that you can model and talk about:
Jobs at school: Principal, Teacher, Subjects like Science, Gym, Art, and Music. Grade levels, such as elementary or middle school, Crossing Guard, Security, Cafeteria Workers.
Hospital Jobs: Doctors (be Specific such as pediatrician, dentist, surgeon), nurse, security, receptionist, custodial staff
The Arts: Clown, Trapeze Artist, Singer, Actor, Director, Producer, Dancer, Writer, Editor, Author, Illustrator
Hospitality Jobs: Waiters, Hosts, Chef, Grocery Workers, Museum Curator, Tour Guide
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Esta semana en prekínder estamos aprendiendo sobre los miembros de nuestra comunidad y sus trabajos. Estudiantes exploraran sus interes y careras y como trabajan en conjunto en nuestra comunidad
Modelando lenguaje y también hablando con sus hij@ sobre las interacciones con los miembros de su comunidad, ayudara hacer conexiones en la escuela.
Trabajos en la escuela: Director, Maestro, Materias como Ciencia, Gimnasio, Arte y Música. Niveles de grado, como primaria o secundaria, guardia de cruce, seguridad, trabajadores de cafetería.
Trabajos en el hospital: Médicos (ser específicos como pediatra, dentista, cirujano), enfermera, seguridad, recepcionista, personal de custodia
Las artes: Payaso, Trapecista, Cantante, Actor, Director, Productor, Bailarín, Escritor, Editor, Autor, Ilustrador
Trabajos en hostelería: Camareros, anfitriones, chef, trabajadores de supermercado, conservador de museos, guía turístico
Literacy
Lectura
Monday/Lunes: Career Day by Anne Rockwell
Tuesday/Martes: Who wears what? a TSG Book
Wednesday/Miércoles: Who wears What? by Judith Bauer Stamper
Thursday/Jueves: Whose hat is this by Sharon Katz Cooper
Friday/Viernes: Clothesline clues to jobs people do by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook
This week our letter of the week in the morning, we follow the Estrellita Preschool Spanish Curriculum and will be focusing on the letter C- soft sound, and in the afternoon, we follow Jolly Phonics and will be focusing on the letter G. We encourage you to practice at home by finding objects that start with these letters to reinforce what we are learning in class.
Objective 18a. Students will interact during read aloud and book conversations.
Objective 17a. Uses and appreciates text.
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Esta semana, nuestra letra de la semana es: Por la mañana, seguimos el currículo de Estrellita Preschool en español y nos enfocaremos en la letra C-sonido suave. Por la tarde, usamos el programa Jolly Phonics en inglés y trabajaremos con la letra G. Les animamos a practicar en casa buscando objetos que empiecen con estas letras para reforzar lo que estamos aprendiendo en clase.
Objetivo 18a. Estudiantes participaran durante tiempo de lectura y conversaciones sobre los cuentos
Objetivo 17a. Usa y aprecia texto
Math
Matematicas
This week in math, we will be learning all about patterns. Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre los patrones.
Our Pilsen neighborhood has many wonderful organizations that support families in different ways — from wellness programs and family events to free food and benefit assistance. Please feel free to save or share these with friends, neighbors, or anyone who may find them helpful.
Pilsen Food Pantry – 2124 S Ashland Ave. Free groceries, household items, and help connecting to community programs.
(If you are able and interested in donating to Pilsen Food Pantry, they have wishlists on their website that you directly buy goods off of and have shipped to them. If able and interested in donating to any food pantry or non-profit that is providing care and resources, I encourage you to call them directly and ask what goods they may need the most).
Pilsen Wellness Center – 2319 S Damen Ave. Wellness pantry, counseling, and family support services.
St. Pius V Parish Pantry – 1919 S Ashland Ave. Weekly food distribution for local families.
Greater Chicago Food Depository – Help applying for or renewing SNAP (Link) benefits.
Call 2-1-1 – Free 24-hour helpline that connects families to food, housing, and community supports.
The Diaper Bank of Chicago - This is the only non-profit in the city dedicated to diaper need and can be contacted via their website.
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