Pre-K Newsletter
April 11 - April 15, 2022, Week #31
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Reptiles everywhere!
Continuing our unit of "animals", children will learn that reptiles are a special kind of animal that breathes air, has a backbone, has scales or a shell, or both, and is cold-blooded. Reptile babies emerge from eggs. Children will consider these characteristics to determine if an animal is a reptile or not. Ask your child what they have learned about reptiles this week.
Literacy
This week we will focus on:
Syllables in words can be segmented and blended.
Each uppercase letter has a matching lowercase letter.
Each letter of the alphabet has a unique shape, name, and sound.
REcognizing common, frequently-used words builds foundational reading skills.
Words can be categorized by type and meaning.
Math
This week we will focus on:
A ten-frame shows how a quantity 6 to 9 is related to benchmark numbers 5 and 10.
Numbers 6-10 can be broken apart into smaller groups (5+3) so that they are easier to identify.
Social/Emotional
This week we will focus on:
I follow rules and directions the first time.
I can work together with others in a peaceful manner.
I can wait my turn without complaining.
Closed Campus-STAAR Testing
Please know that our campus will not be able to accept volunteers or any visitors on the dates of May 9-18, 2022. Thank you for your support and understanding!
Looking forward to...
Important Dates:
April 21-Campus Egg Drop
April 28-6:30 pm 2nd Grade Program in the Gym
May 2-6-Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 9-18-Campus Closed to visitors due to testing
May 20-Field Day
May 24-Career Day
May 25-End of Year Celebrations
Kindergarten Writing Readiness
All through Pre-K we work hard on perfecting our "fine motor" skills. A big part of being ready to write is strengthening our hands, increasing our fine motor skills. Try this fun activity at home to help your child gain hand strength and increase their writing abilities.
Using a small spray bottle, fill it with water and encourage your child to spritz and spray at an ice block filled with plastic letters or numbers. As your child is able to melt away the ice, ask them to say the name or sound of the letter they reveal. If they discover numbers, have them place them in order or count aloud. *This is a fun activity to practice outside as the days are becoming warmer! ;-)
Glue Sticks and Crayons
If you have the ability to send in glue sticks or coloring crayons we could use some for the end of the school year. Thanks so much for all the support! We greatly appreciate your kindness!
Repeated Information...
Pre-K Support Needed
Our classrooms are extra blessed when items on our wish lists appear. We have had some parents ask if we had an Amazon Wish List for our classrooms. We have linked our wish lists below for your consideration.
Thank you to those who have helped supply classroom needs. If you are able to help any teacher, we greatly appreciate your kindness.
Your child needs the following items sent in their backpack, every day:
*a change of weather appropriate clothes in a ziploc bag
*a water bottle that they can manage without spilling
*2-3 healthy snack items (no items that require utensils, please)
*Daily Folder, signed each night
Daily Folders
Each school day, your child brings home their Daily Folder. Please make sure you are signing the GREAT Chart nightly and returning it to school on the following day. Your support and communication is very much appreciated. Thank you!
Dismissal Reminder:
If you find your child must go home a different way than planned, please notify the office by a phone call by at least 2:00 p.m. Teachers and our front office staff do not always have access to email or are busy teaching or helping others. A phone call is required. Sometimes we have only one person in the front office, so we want to provide ample time to be able to meet your needs.