Nursery B Newsletter

Dear Nursery B Parents,

This past week, we wrapped up the month of March with reflections on Women’s History Month. It was a joy to hear the students share their thoughts on the fifteen women we featured. What stood out most was that, on their own initiative, each child chose to talk about a different individual, highlighting the depth of their engagement and understanding.

We also visited the Women’s History Month display on the second floor, featuring notable women from history. It was wonderful to step back and observe the children as they excitedly recognized and identified individuals we had read about in class.

We had our final Family Share presentation this week!

Thank you, Elie, Amanda, and Marc, for your beautiful presentation. We learned so much about life on your family ranch in Mississippi, including Elie’s close-up interactions with many animals, fun times spent with family, and his favorite foods.

Many thanks to you for your participation in Family Share this year. Your diverse contributions have greatly enriched our curriculum and enhanced the children’s learning experiences in many ways. Through your time and effort, you have helped bring learning to life in meaningful and memorable ways. The children were not only engaged and curious, but were also inspired by the unique perspectives and experiences you brought into the classroom. The rich diversity of your families, reflected in your cultures, traditions, languages, and stories, added an especially meaningful layer to these experiences, helping the children develop a deeper appreciation for both our differences and our shared connections.

Thank you, Rami, Gina, and Omar, for your informative presentation about Eid and how it is celebrated in your family. Rami’s dad, Omar, also read Ibraheem’s Perfect Eid, as usual there were many thoughtful questions from the children.  

This week, we learned about the formation and initial sounds of the letter S (/s/ and /sh/). To emphasize its shape and support fine motor development, we used sand in various colors to decorate the printed letter. We continue to observe growing participation and enthusiasm from the children during this activity.

We have also begun our Birds unit, and each child has chosen a bird they would like to learn more about. This will be an in-depth project leading up to Open School Night, with research taking many forms, including books, video clips, laptops, a trip to the zoo, and guest speakers. Here is the Birds list.

Our first field trip will be to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesday, April 28. Chaperone names will be drawn from a bag by the children. If your name is selected and you are unable to attend, you may arrange to switch with another parent. We are also planning two additional trips, so all families will have an opportunity to participate. Please note that we can accommodate one parent or a caregiver per family.

Please return the blue folders.

Pre-K Preview (for current Nursery parents), Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Link 

Conference Sign-Ups

You may now sign up for parent-teacher conferences by using the light blue button on the homepage of the Parent Portal. For Nursery to Grade 3, Thursday conferences are in-person on April 16, and Friday conferences are virtual on April 17. Grade 4 conferences are in person and led by students. 

Thursday, April 16: No After School: Conferences

Friday, April 17: School Closed: Conferences

Monday, April 20: School Closed: Professional Day

Tuesday, April 21: Pre-K Parent Preview (for current Nursery families), 12:00 PM

Friday, April 24: Grandparents and Special Friends Day, 8:45–11:45 AM

Spring Enrichment Registration Open

We’re very excited to share our offerings for the spring 2026 trimester with you and your children! Visit the enrichment program page to check dates and times, and learn about new and returning classes. 

Registration opened on Monday, March 2.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Spring Break!

Warmly,

Shirley and Denise