In this section you will find general class materials and any other information or links that pertain to Pre-K education.
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Welcome To 3K Yellow

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at:
[email protected] 

*REMINDER*

**If your child is going to be out sick, in addition to emailing me, please call the office**

Please check your child's folder everyday for important papers and forms 

Outdoor Play:
We play outdoors twice a day, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Please have your child wear a hat and mittens according to the weather. (No gloves unless your child can independently put them on.) Please work with your child on how to take off and put on their own coat. 

12/1

Today we welcomed our Elf on the Shelf to our classroom. We named our elf Sparkles.

*Please take a picture of your child exploring or discovering TREES around them. You can send in or email the pictures. We will be displaying these pictures in our classroom to create a strong home school connection. Children love to share about their home lives with the class.



Next week in 3K, we will be learning “parts of trees” & “growing trees”. Our weekly focus questions are “What are the parts of trees? & How do trees grow and change?”

Monday: Which tree has a bigger trunk? 

Tuesday: Where are the branches on this tree?

Wednesday: Can you name this part of a tree? (Display a leaf.)

Thursday: What type of tree would you like to make?

Friday: How tall were you when you were a baby?

Reminders: 

-Christmas Fair is on Friday, December 8 at 12:35-1:15 for 3K. Please join your child during our time slot. It is also a dress up day! Out Parent/Family Engagement will follow our shopping time slot.

-Parent/Family Engagement is on Friday, December 8 at 1:15pm. Please return the RSVP by December 1st. *Send in a small can/tube of vanilla icing and candy in a labeled ziplock bag on Monday, December 4th. (NO NUTS) 

-Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday, December 11. There is a 12pm dismissal for students. Please return the time slip request by 12/4, if unable to attend please reach out. 

-Please return Breakfast with Santa permission slip & $5 donation by December 15th. 

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st. 

11/21

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Next week in 3K, we will be “Exploring the topic-Trees”. Our focus questions are “ What do we know about trees? What do we want to find out?”&  “What are the parts of trees?”

Monday: Did you see a tree on the way to school today?

Tuesday: Are there trees next to our playground?

Wednesday: Can you count how many trees you see? 

Thursday: What do you want to learn about trees?

Friday: What parts are missing on this tree?

Reminders: 

-Wednesday, 11/29 Purple Dress Down $2 Donations for Pancreatic Cancer  

-Scholastic book orders are due on 11/29 (Sites-rco-us-Site (scholastic.com))

-Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday, December 11. There is a 12pm dismissal for students. A time slot sign up sheet will be sent home on 11/27. 

-Christmas Fair is on Friday, December 8 at 12:35-1:15 for 3K 

-Parent/Family Engagement is on Friday, December 8 at 1:15pm. Please return the RSVP by December 1st. *Send in a small can/tube of vanilla icing and candy in a labeled ziplock bag on Monday, December 4th. (NO NUTS) 

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st. 
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11/17
* Sheets & blankets will not be sent home today, we will keep them for the two day week. 

Next week in 3K, we will be learning about “sport balls”.  Our focus question is “How do people use balls?”

Monday: What sport do you like to play?

Tuesday: How do people use this ball? (yoga ball) 

Wednesday: NO SCHOOL 11/22

Thursday: NO SCHOOL 11/23 Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday: NO SCHOOL 11/24

Reminders: 

-Wednesday, 11/29 Purple Dress Down $2 Donations for Pancreatic Cancer  

-Scholastic book orders are due on 11/29 (Sites-rco-us-Site (scholastic.com))

-Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday, December 11. There is a 12pm dismissal for students. A time slot sign up sheet will be sent home on 11/27. 

-Parent/Family Engagement is on Friday, December 8 at 1:15pm. Please return the RSVP by December 1st. *Send in a small can/tube of vanilla icing and candy in a labeled ziplock bag on Monday, December 4th. (NO NUTS) 

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st. 

Next week in 3K, we will be learning about “balls rolling” & “sports”. Our focus questions are “How do balls roll?” and “How do people use balls?”

Monday: Does this ball roll?-playground ball

Tuesday: How can you roll a ball on this? -ramp

Wednesday: How far can this ball roll? -golf ball

Thursday: What happens when you blow on this ball?- table tennis ball

Friday: How can you use this ball? -playground ball 

Reminders: 

-Thanksgiving Food Drive is Monday, 11/13 to Thursday, 11/16 

-Tuesday, 11/14: $2 scratch off dress down day If families would like to donate more than $2 in scratch offs, it would be appreciated. These scratch offs will be used for our Christmas fair raffle baskets.

-Wednesday, 11/15 Picture make-up day 

-November Parent/Family Engagement is on November 17th at 1:15pm. 

-Optional Christmas Fair donations are due by November 17th, please refer to the flyer.

-NO SCHOOL November 22, 23 & 24- Happy Thanksgiving

-Wednesday, 11/29 Purple Dress Down $2 Donations for Pancreatic Cancer  

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st. 

11/3

Next week in 3K, we will be learning about balls bouncing. Our weekly focus question is “How do balls bounce?” 

Monday: What can you do with this ball? -bouncy ball 

Tuesday: 11/7 NO SCHOOL -Teacher PD Day

Wednesday: Does this ball bounce? - basketball 

Thursday: Which ball is heavier? 

Friday: 11/10 NO SCHOOL -Veterans Day

Reminders: 

-Christmas Wreath Fundraiser is due November 8th 

-Tuesday, 11/14: $2 scratch off dress down day If families would like to donate more than $2 in scratch offs, it would be appreciated. These scratch offs will be used for our Christmas fair raffle baskets.

-November Parent/Family Engagement is on November 17th at 1pm. 

-Optional Christmas Fair donations are due by November 17th, please refer to the flyer.

-NO SCHOOL November 22, 23 & 24- Happy Thanksgiving

-Wednesday, 11/29 Purple Dress Down $2 Donations for Pancreatic Cancer  

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st. 


November Breakfast/Lunch Menu

10/27

Next week in 3K, we will be continuing to learn about “Exploring the Topic - Balls” and “Types of Balls”. Our weekly focus questions are “What do we know about balls? What do we want to find out?” and “What different types of balls are there? How are they the same and different?”

Monday: What do we want to find out about balls?

Tuesday: What is your favorite ball? 

Wednesday: Which ball is bigger? (sizing) 

Thursday: What is this ball made of? (ball material- rubber) 

Friday: What do you think is inside this ball? (tennis ball) 

*Please take a picture of your child exploring or discovering “balls” around them. You can send in or email the pictures. We will be displaying these pictures in our classroom to create a strong home school connection. Children love to share about their home lives with the class.

* If you haven’t already done so, we can still use your help in gathering a collection of balls to investigate. Please send in “balls” in a labeled bag with your child’s name. 

Reminders: 

-Trunk or Treat is on October 31st, students can wear costumes or Halloween colors. (no weapons and no masks) *Please be mindful that your child will need to be able to use the restroom throughout the day. 

-Optional Christmas Shirt order form is due by November 3rd

-Optional Turkey Cookie order are due by November 3rd

-November Parent/Family Engagement is on November 17th at 1pm. Please return the RSVP slip by November 9th.

-Scholastic Book orders are due by November 8th 

-Optional Thanksgiving Pie Orders are due by November 9th

-November 7th & November 10th there is NO SCHOOL 

-Optional Christmas Fair donations are due by November 17th, please refer to the flyer.

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st.  

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 As a reminder, our Family Engagement Activity will take place in the lunchroom at 1pm on Friday 10/27. Two adults (see invitation) can use our school's front entrance or Door #2 to be buzzed in and proceed to our lunchroom. Our school parking lot will be open and ensure you follow our school parking lot parking protocols for everyone's safety. As a reminder, if you will be signing out your child/children after the activity, a note or email is needed in advance. .

10/20

Yesterday in 3K we had two firefighters visit our class and discuss fire safety. We would like to thank Mr. Albano and Mr. Rice for volunteering and speaking to our students.

Next week in 3K, we will be continuing to learn about “sounds” at school and “exploring our topic-balls”. Our focus questions are “What sounds do we hear at school?” and “What do we know about balls?”

Monday: Identifying sounds-bells

Tuesday: Sound Walk

Wednesday: Do you know what this is? (Ball)

Thursday: What kind of ball is this? (Basketball) 

Friday: How do you play with this ball? (playground ball) 

Reminders: 

-Parent/Family Engagement is on Friday, October 27th at 1pm.

-Trunk or Treat is on October 31st, students can wear costumes or Halloween colors. (no weapons and no masks)

-Optional Christmas Shirt order form is due by November 3rd

-Optional Christmas Fair donations are due by November 17th, please refer to the flyer.

-The Flu vaccine is mandated for 3K and is due by December 31st.

10/13

* Paper Towel Rolls: Please send in any empty paper towel rolls. We will be using them for crafts throughout the year. Thank you!
 

Next week in 3K, we will be continuing to learn about “friends”  and “sounds at school”. Our focus questions are, “How can we make and keep friends?” and “What sounds do we hear at school?”. 

Monday: What do you like to do with your friends?

Tuesday: School Friends

Wednesday: Conflict Resolution 

Thursday: Sounds at School 

Friday: Loud/Quiet Sounds

Reminders: 

-Please return Communication Information form to the Class Parent, if you haven’t already done so. 

-ASQ-3 & ASQ-SE were due Friday, October 13th, please return if you haven’t already done so. 

-Parent/Family Engagement is on Friday, October 27th at 1pm, please return the slip by October 20th

-Trunk or Treat is on October 31st, please return permission slips by October 13th

-Optional Christmas Fair donations are due by November 17th, please refer to the flyer. 

10/6

Monday: NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day 10/9
Tuesday: School Workers: Does the Gingerbread Man go to our school?
Wednesday: School Workers: Where did the Gingerbread Man go?
Thursday: Taking Turns 
Friday: Friendship 

Reminders: 

-Scholastic Book orders are due online on October 11th. 

-$2 Pink Dress Down Donations for Breast Cancer Awareness on October 11th

-ASQ-3 & ASQ-SE are due Friday, October 13th

-Cutest Cookie Forms are due Friday, October 13th

-Parent/Family Engagement is on October 27th at 1pm, please return the slip by October 20th

-Trunk or Treat is on October 31st, please return permission slips by October 13th

Lunch Menu: Oct. Lunch Menu

10/5
Friday, 10/6- Picture Day! Students are to wear their full winter uniform. Please send in the money tomorrow or you can order online.
Wednesday, 10/11- $2.00 Pink Dress Down for breast cancer awareness.
Friday, 10/13- Optional Halloween cookie money is due.
Friday, 10/13- Permission slip for trunk or treat is due. Students must return the permission slip in order to attend Trunk or Treat. If you do not want your child to attend please send in the form and we will make arrangements for your child.

9/29
Next week in 3K, we will be learning about our “schedule” and our “workers”. Our focus questions are, “When do things happen at school?” and “Who works at our school?”.

Monday: Daily Schedule

Tuesday: Home and School Schedule 

Wednesday: Cues for Times of the Day

Thursday: Who works in our school?

Friday: School Workers-Principal/Assistant Principal 

Reminders:

-No School October 9th -Columbus Day 

-Picture Day- October 6th (Gym uniform) & please return order forms

-Scholastic Book orders are due online on October 11th. 

-Parent/Family Engagement is on October 27th at 1pm 

-Trunk or Treat is on October 31st more information to follow. 

9/22 
Next week in 3K, we will be learning about Rules. Our weekly focus is “What are our rules?”

Tuesday: Creating Rules

Wednesday: Classroom Rules

Thursday: Hands Rules-Hands on your own body

Friday: Review all Rules

Reminders: 

-Please send in a 4x6 family photo, if you haven’t already done so. (You can email it to me, if you are unable to print it.) 

- Your child may bring in a SMALL Stuffed Animal for rest time (No other toys). Please do not send in your child’s favorite, since it may not be sent home each day. 

Lunch Reminders: The lunch menu can be found under the news tab, please send in a healthy alternative if your child does not like what is being served. Please cut all choking hazard foods for your child, example grapes, hot dogs, etc. Keep snacks separate from the “bento box” to encourage your child to eat their lunch first. Please do not send in candy!

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9/21

Reminder:There is a dress down tomorrow, September 22, 2023. There is a $2 donation if you’d like to contribute. This month’s dress down is an autumn dress down. Your child may dress in Fall colors.
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9/19 
If you didn't attend Back to School Night, please complete all forms in your child's folder and return by tomorrow 9/20. Thank you!
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9/18
Please check your child's folder for the Family Engagement Save The Date
Please label all supplies including jackets. Thank you
***Friday Sept. 22- optional $2 dress down Fall colors***

9/15
Next week in 3K, we will be learning about Emotions, our weekly focus is “What should we do if we feel sad or scared in school?”.

Monday: Sad
Tuesday: Scared
Wednesday: Happy
Thursday: Mad
Friday: Introduction to our next focus “Rules”

Reminders:
-Back to School Night is on Monday 9/18 at 7pm

-Please send in your child’s supplies. Please send in a 4x6 family photo, if you haven’t already done so. 
-If your child uses pull-ups, please send in an adequate amount.

9/13 Our new Back to School Night date is Monday, September 18th.
Reminders: Please review the lunch menu under the "News" tab. You may send in a healthy alternative or additional lunch, if your child does not like what is provided. Please send in a filled reusable water bottle daily. Please make sure their water bottle is labeled.

*No products with peanuts- “NUT FREE ZONE” 

Please complete "Getting to Know Your Child" form and return to school as soon as possible. The form was sent home yesterday.

3K's school day is 8:30am-2:50pm

Monday 9/11- Back to School Night at 7:00 pm in St.Teresa Church
Parents will have the opportunity to meet the teacher in their classroom.

Supplies- Please label all supplies with your child's name
1. Folder
2. Backpack (large enough to fit the folder and lunchbox)
3. Marble Notebook
4. Fitted crib sheet (no sleeping bags)
5. Flat crib sheet or small blanket
6. 4x6 Family Photo
7. Change of clothes (shirt, socks, 2 pairs of underwear and pull on pants or shorts)

 

3K Yellow Classroom Wishlist
Please help to make our wishes come true by donating any of these items to our classroom:
Tissues
Paper Towels
Clorox Wipes
Baby Wipes
Disinfecting Spray
 

Looking forward to a great school year!
This week in we will be starting the Creative Curriculum & our weekly focus will be "What names do we need to know at school?"

Monday: Learning Names at School
Tuesday:Finding Our Names in the Classroom
Wednesday: Names in Families
Thursday: Names of Classroom Items
Friday: Names of Places in the School