Welcome to 3K Green 
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 
[email protected] 

3K's School Day is 8:30am-2:50pm
Please arrive on time! Before and After Care are available. (Please sign up prior.)
 

Absent:
PLEASE CALL OFFICE BY 9:00am when your child is absent and the reason for the absence (or you can email [email protected] & cc [email protected])

Absent Note: Please send in this form upon return to school.  Thank you! click here



As a reminder, please park safely in our school parking lot in designated spots only. Parking along barricades is not permitted. It creates unsafe conditions for our entire school community. Share this information with designated adults that pick up your child. Thank you!


***The flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and PKFA by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, see handout. Any medical exemption requests need to be in by Thursday, December 1st. Contact the school nurse for additional information.
Schools are mandated to exclude children who do not have proof of the flu vaccine when school reopens after the Christmas break. We return Tuesday, January 3rd.

 

 

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3/17
 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “How We Move Our Body”. We will be focusing on the letter H/h for hop. 

 

Monday, 3/20: What is Spring? 

Tuesday, 3/21: Can you roll your body like how this egg rolls? 

Wednesday, 3/22: Can you pretend your arms are wings and flap them like a chick? 

Thursday, 3/23:Can you hop like a bunny? 

Friday, 3/24:Can you gallop like a horse? 

 

Reminders:

 

*Please complete the 2023 NYC School Survey. Your participation in this survey is important for our school. Please complete the survey online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org using your personal access code by March 31st.

 

-March 22nd, Spring Photo Day (Dress for a special occasion) & Send in forms if you wish to purchase 

 

-March 27th, NO SCHOOL

 

-Spring Parade is on Friday, March 31st at 1:00pm.

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3/10

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Investigating How We Move Through The City” We will be focusing on the letter J/j for jig.

 

Monday, 3/13: Have you ever been on the Staten Island Ferry?

Tuesday, 3/14: : Have you ever been on a bus?

Wednesday, 3/15: Have you ever been on a train or subway?

Thursday, 3/16: Have you ever been in a taxi?

Friday, 3/17: Did you ever ridden a bike? / St .Patrick’s Day

 

Reminders:

 

*Please complete the 2023 NYC School Survey. Your participation in this survey is important for our school. Please complete the survey online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org using your personal access code by March 31st.

 

-Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, March, 3/13 there will be a 12pm dismissal & send in Spring bonnet/hat art material.

 

-(Optional $2) Dress in Green for St.Patrick’s Day on Friday, 3/17.

 

-March 27th, NO SCHOOL

 

-Spring Parade is on Friday, March 31st at 1:00pm.

3/3

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Noticing Things that Move”. We will be focusing on the letter K/k for kite. 

Monday, 3/6: Have you ever flown a kite? 

Tuesday, 3/7: Have you ever seen a windsock? 

Wednesday, 3/8:How can we make a ball move?

Thursday, 3/9:What is this? (magnet) 

Friday, 3/10:  What is this? (wheels)

 

Reminders: 

-Please return Parent Teacher Conference time slip by Monday, 3/6

 

-Scholastic School Book Fair: Thursday, 3/9 please come shop with us at 8:45-9:15 am. Students should arrive at regular time at 8:30am.

* Please send in money in an envelope with your child’s name or sign up for an ewallet if unable to attend. 

 

-Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, March, 3/13 there will be a 12pm dismissal & send in Spring bonnet/hat art material.  

-March 27th, NO SCHOOL 

 

-Spring Parade is on Friday, March 31st at 1:00pm. 

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2/24

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Investigating Vehicles” .We will be focusing on the letter V/v vehicles. 

 

Monday, 2/27:What are vehicles? Do you know what vehicle this is? (Dump Truck) Construction Vehicles 

Tuesday, 2/28:What types of vehicles drive on land/street? (Cars) 

Wednesday, 3/1: What types of vehicles are in the water? (boats)  

Thursday, 3/2: Do you know what an author does? (Dr. Seuss's Birthday)

Friday, 3/3: What types of vehicles are in the air? (airplanes)

 

*Please send in or email a picture of your child “moving” in one of their favorite ways. Examples: running, hopping, rolling, riding a scooter, driving in a car, on a boat, on an airplane, etc. We will be displaying these photos in our classroom for our monthly study “Moving”. 

 

Reminders: 

 

-Scholastic School Book Fair: Thursday, 3/9 (Schedule will be shared closer to the 

date)

 

-Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, March, 3/13 there will be a 12pm dismissal & send in Spring bonnet/hat art material.  

 

-March 27th, NO SCHOOL 

 

-Spring Parade is on Friday, March 31st at 1:00pm. 

2/17

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by learning about “Construction”. We will be focusing on the letter N/n for “nails”. 

 

Monday, 2/20: NO SCHOOL-Presidents’ Day

Tuesday, 2/21: What tools do we need to help us build?

Wednesday, 2/22: What material do we need to build? (cement, wood, bricks, etc.) 

Thursday, 2/23: What are the parts of a building? (roof, window, door, chimney, porch, stairs) 

Friday, 2/24: What is a waterspout? (Itsy Bitsy Spider)

 

Reminders: 

 

-Optional $2 RED, WHITE, and BLUE Dress Down Day: Tuesday, 2/21 Celebrating President's day since our school is closed on Monday, 2/20. 

 

-Scholastic School Book Fair: Thursday, 3/9 (Schedule will be shared closer to the 

date)

 

-Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, March, 3/13 there will be a 12pm dismissal

-March 27th, No School  

-Spring Parade is on Friday, March 31st at 1:00pm. Please send in supplies on March 13th.

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2/10

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Investigating Buildings”. We will be focusing on the letter V/v Valentine. 

 

Monday, 2/13: What day are we celebrating today? (100th Day of School)

Tuesday, 2/14:What holiday is today? (Valentine’s Day) 

Wednesday, 2/15:Which building is taller? (Taller/Shorter) 

Thursday, 2/16:How high can you stack? (Stacking with Cups) 

Friday, 2/17: Can you build a house with trees?( Log Cabin)

 

Reminders: 

 

- Valentine’s Day cards due by Monday, February 13th. 

 

-The 100th Day of School is on Monday, February 13th. Dress as a 100 year old or wear 100 of something. 

 

-Optional $2 Valentine’s Day Red/Pink Dress Down on Tuesday, February 14th. 

 

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 31st AT 1PM: SPRING PARADE 

Additional details will be shared closer to the date. 

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2/9
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 31st AT 1PM: SPRING PARADE 
Additional details will be shared closer to the date. 

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2/3

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by learning about “Types of Buildings”.  We will be focusing on the letter B/b for building. 

 

Monday, 2/6: What is a building that sells things? (Toy stores, department stores, ect.)

Tuesday, 2/7: Where do you buy food? (supermarkets) 

Wednesday, 2/8:  Where do you buy clothing and shoes? (Department stores)

Thursday, 2/9:Have you ever seen this building? (barn)

Friday, 2/10: Have you ever seen this building? (castle) 

 

Reminders: 

-Please send in a small cardboard box by Friday, February 10th.

 

- Valentine’s Day cards due by Monday, February 13th. 

 

-The 100th Day of School is on Monday, February 13th. 

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1/20

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “ Make & Share Conclusions'' about Arctic Animals. We will be focusing on the letter A/a for animals. 

 

Monday, 1/23:What are arctic animals?

Tuesday, 1/24:What is an animal home called? (habitats)

Wednesday, 1/25:What do bears do in the winter? (hibernation)

Thursday, 1/26:Where do birds go when it's winter? (migration)

Friday, 1/27: Which arctic animal is your favorite? 

 

Reminders:

-Scholastic book orders are due online by Jan. 27th

 

- Valentine’s Day cards due by Monday, February 13th. 

 

-The 100th Day of School is on Monday, February 13th. 

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1/13

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Expressing & Testing Ideas” about Winter. We will be focusing on the letter I/i for ice. 

 

Monday, 1/16: NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday, 1/17: What happens when we put marshmallows in hot chocolate?

Wednesday, 1/18: What happens to ice if you leave it out of the freezer? 

Thursday, 1/19: Can we paint ice? 

Friday, 1/20:  Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? 

 

Reminders:

-If absent, please send in an absent note upon return to school. Please keep your child home for a minimum of 24 hours after having a fever, diarrhea or vomiting to ensure the health of our students and staff. Your child must be symptom free without medication before returning to school. Thank you!

 

-Scholastic book orders are due online by Jan. 27th

 

-Please send in Valentine’s Day cards for your child’s classmates by February 13th. 

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1/6

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Looking Closely” at Winter. We will be working on the letter “M/m” for magnifying glasses. 

 

Monday, 1/9: What tool can I use to help make something bigger? (Magnifier glass) 

Tuesday, 1/10: How can you make a track in the snow? 

Wednesday, 1/11:What are snowflakes? Are these the same or different? 

Thursday, 1/12: What is a house made out of snow called? (igloo) 

Friday, 1/13: How do you make a snowman? 

 

Reminder: 

-Activities are posted under the student SeeSaw account, please complete at your own pace. These activities help to increase your child’s learning and understanding of various topics. 

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12/23

When we return from the holiday break, 3K will be investigating the season of winter. 

 

Monday, 1/2/23: NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday, 1/3/23: What did you do over winter break? (New Year)

Wednesday, 1/4/23: What is the weather like during the winter? How does it feel?

Thursday, 1/5/23: What can we use to keep our hands warm during the winter?

Friday, 1/6/23: What do we notice about the trees in the winter? What do you notice outside?

 

**Have a wonderful holiday and break!**

-Winter Recess is 12/26- 1/2 & school resumes on Tuesday, 1/3/23

Please check SeeSaw for Winter/Holiday Picture Assignment. We would love to see how you spent your Winter Recess. 

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12/16
Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to notice and discuss objects in our class and multicultural holidays. 

 

Monday, 12/19: What winter holiday do you celebrate?

Tuesday, 12/20: Do you do any holiday baking with your family?   *Gingerbread Activity

Wednesday, 12/21: What is a holiday tradition? -Hanukkah 

Thursday, 12/22: What is a holiday tradition? -Christmas 

Friday, 12/23:  What are your plans over the winter break?   *Breakfast with Santa- Red & Green Dress Down 

 

Reminders: 

-Please return Breakfast with Santa Permission Slip. 

-Please send in one tube of squeezable vanilla icing & candy for the gingerbread cookie by Monday 12/19. 

-Please send in Holiday Cards labeled with student names by 12/21. 

-Winter Recess is 12/26- 1/2 & school resumes on Tuesday, 1/3

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Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to notice and discuss the environment around them. (Our Physical Characteristics)

 

Monday, 12/12:  What color eyes do you have? 

Tuesday, 12/13: Why do some people need glasses? 

Wednesday, 12/14: What is a seeing eye dog's job? 

Thursday, 12/15: What would you like to look at with a pair of binoculars? 

Friday, 12/16: Who is the shortest? Who is the tallest? 

 

Reminders:

-Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday 12/12. There is a 12pm dismissal for students. Please refer to your time slip for your conference time. 

-Please send in one tube of squeezable vanilla icing & candy for the gingerbread cookie by Monday 12/19. 

-Please send in Holiday Cards labeled with student names by 12/21. 

 

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12/2

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to notice and discuss the environment around them. (sense of sight)

 

Monday, 12/5: What do we use our eyes for?

Tuesday, 12/6: What are things we can see during the day?

Wednesday, 12/7: What can we see in the sky that is white? (Clouds)

Thursday, 12/8: What happens when we block the light? (Shadows)

Friday, 12/9: What are the things we can see during the night?

 

Reminders: 

-Please return the Parent Teacher Conference slip by 12/5. 

-The Christmas Fair is on Friday 12/9- Dress Up Day. A shopping time slot will be provided by Mrs. Fresca, you are invited to come shop with your child. If you are unable to attend, please send money in a labeled envelope. (A note indicating who you would like your child to purchase a gift for would be helpful.)

-Please send in one tube of squeezable vanilla icing & candy for the gingerbread cookie by Monday 12/19. 

-Please send in Holiday Cards labeled with student names by 12/21. 

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11/22

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to notice and discuss the environment around them. 

Monday, 11/28: What shape has three sides? Can you find any triangles around us?

Tuesday, 11/29: Can you tell the difference between triangles and circles?

Wednesday, 11/30:  Can you tell the difference between triangles and squares?

Thursday, 12/1:  What objects around us do you see that are_______ (red, blue, yellow)?

Friday, 12/2: What objects around us do you see that are_______ (green, purple, orange)?

 

*Reminder*

We play outdoors twice a day (if the real feel is 25+ or if the temperature is 32+). Please have your child wear their winter jacket, hat, mittens, etc. 

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Monday, 11/21: Who do you care about? Who are you thankful for?

Tuesday, 11/22: What do you do on Thanksgiving?

Wednesday, 11/23: NO SCHOOL

Thursday, 11/24: NO SCHOOL / Happy Thanksgiving

Friday, 11/25: NO SCHOOL

 

Hi families, 

 

*Reminder* There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow. There is a purple dress down to support pancreatic cancer awareness on Thursday, 11/17. 

 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, by learning about safety and our building. We will also be learning about shapes. 

 

Monday, 11/14: How can we stay safe inside and outside the classroom? (practice lining up, etc)

Tuesday, 11/15: What do we do on a fire drill? 

Wednesday, 11/16: How can we keep our school clean? (using smocks, etc.)

Thursday, 11/17: How do we use the school bathroom? (washing hands, lining up etc)

Friday, 11/18: How can we stay safe from strangers?

 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, by learning about our friends in the class. 

 

Monday, 11/7: Can you name a friend?

Tuesday, 11/8: NO SCHOOL: Teacher/Assistant Teacher PD

Wednesday, 11/9: Can you find your name? (identifying & spelling their name)

Thursday, 11/10: How can you help a friend?

Friday, 11/4: NO SCHOOL: Veteran’s Day

 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, by learning about the people in our school community. 

 

Monday, 10/31: Halloween

Tuesday, 11/1: Who are your teachers?

Wednesday, 11/2: Who are your principals?

Thursday, 11/3: Who is our school nurse?

Friday, 11/4: Who is our custodian?

 

*Monday, 10/31 is our in-school Halloween event. It is an event for students only, unless parents volunteered. Students are permitted to dress in their Halloween costumes. (If your child does not want to wear a costume they are permitted to wear orange/black Halloween dress down.)  No masks or weapons allowed. Many of our students are still working on being potty-trained, so please be mindful of their attire. 

 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, by learning about “our bodies.” 

 

Monday, 10/24: Can you name a body part?

Tuesday, 10/25: How many eyes do you have? (Discuss parts of the face)

Wednesday, 10/26: How many fingers do you have? (Discuss fingers, arms, & hands.)

Thursday, 10/27: How many toes do you have? (Discuss toes, feet, & legs)

Friday, 10/28: What activities can we do with our bodies?

 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, by learning about emotions. 

 

Monday, 10/17: What are feelings?

Tuesday, 10/18: What makes you happy?

Wednesday, 10/19: What makes you sad?

Thursday, 10/20: NO SCHOOL!

Friday, 10/21: What makes you scared and angry?

 

*Reminder* If your child is going to be out sick in addition to emailing me, please call the office. Thank you! 

 

***ASQ3 & ASQ-SE Questionnaires are due back on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th***

 

10/7
9/30

 

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, while going more in depth about our families.

Monday, 10/3: Who is in your family? 

Tuesday, 10/4: Do you have a family pet?

Wednesday, 10/5: How many family members do you have?

Thursday, 10/6: What is your favorite family activity?

Friday, 10/7: What is your favorite family movie?

*Reminder* There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 10th. 

 

9/16

Next week we will be learning about “Our Families”.  Please complete the “All About My Family” sheet and return to school by 9/23. 

Monday 9/19: Who is in your family?

Tuesday 9/20: Who is someone you love? 

Wednesday 9/21:  Family Finger Song

Thursday 9/22: First Day of Fall 

Friday 9/23: Is every family the same or different? 

 

Reminders: 

-School forms are past due to the office. Please return, if you haven't done so already. Thank you!

-Scholastic Book orders are due online by 9/26. Thank you for your support. 

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9/15 
Please check your child's folder for important school forms, complete and return to school. Thank you! 


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9/14
Please click to view:
Potty Training Guidelines
 

Scholastic Book Letter: 

Dear Family,
With a $25 order, you can pick a FREE $5 Book (use code: READS).
Class Order Due Date: 09/26/22

Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/XN826

Shop Digital Flyers for Our Grade with Your Child: https://clubs.scholastic.com/prek

Please share the Class Page link to extended family and friends. All orders also earn FREE Books for our class.

Please place all orders online! 

Thank you for your support!

Mrs. KONIG

Class Code: XN826

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9/13
-Please send in another change of clothes, underwear, and socks in a labeled ziplock bag tomorrow 9/14. (Refer to the Iris Alert for more informtion.) 

-Please return forms that were distributed at Back to School Night ASAP. Thank you. 
If you did not attend, please check your child's folder for the forms. 

Reminder: If using a "bento" style lunch box, please keep snack separate to help encourage your child to eat the lunch item. 

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9/9 

-Monday, 9/12 is Back to School Night at 7pm for parents only.

-Please send in supplies by Monday, 9/12. It is essential that your child's backpack is large enough to fit their folder, lunchbox, water bottle, etc. 

-Please label all of your child's belongings. 

-Please do not send in any toys. Student may bring in a small stuff animal or book for Rest Time. Please do not send in their favorite items, since it may not be sent home daily. Thank you for your cooperation. 

-If your child wears pull ups, please send in an adequate amount and replenish over a few days.

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Breakfast/Lunch/Snack: