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

3/17/23

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 (More details to follow)

-March 27th, NO SCHOOL

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

3/7/23
 

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: Have 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. 

3/3/23

 

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)

2/24/23

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.

2/16/23

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:
*$2 RED, WHITE, and BLUE Dress Down Day: Tuesday, 2/21 ALL GRADES 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

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

. -If you plan on keeping your child home during President’s week, please email [email protected] and cc myself with the dates you will be keeping your child home.

2/14/23

Hi! Just a few reminders:

NO BUS SERVICE: Tuesday, 2/2 & Wednesday, 2/22 (K-8)

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

SAVE THE DATE: Scholastic School Book Fair: Thursday, 3/9 Schedule will be shared closer to the date

2/10/23

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. 

2/3/23

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.

1/27/23

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Noticing Buildings”.
We will be focusing on the letter P/p for pig.

Monday, 1/27: What types of buildings did you see today on your way to school?
Tuesday, 1/28: Do you know the story of the Three Little Pigs?
Wednesday, 2/1: What types of homes did the 3 Little Pigs have?
Thursday, 2/2: Do you think the groundhog will see his shadow?
Friday, 2/3 What material would you use to build a house?

*Please send in or email a picture of your child’s home. If possible, have your child in the picture with their home.We will be using this for our Home School Connection Buildings display. The children love sharing with the class and looking at their pictures displayed.

Reminders:
-Catholic Schools Week is 1/29-2/3 ,please refer to Iris Alert for the daily events and dress up days.
- Valentine’s Day cards due by Monday, February 13th.
-The 100th Day of School is on Monday, February 13th.

1/20/23

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “ Making & Sharing 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.

-See attachment on Seesaw regarding the annual chocolate fundraiser. 

1/12/23

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!

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

1/6/23

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of belonging by “Looking Closely” at Winter. We will also be learning about the letter Mm for magnifying glass.

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

12/23/22

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.

**Your child must receive the flu vaccine by the morning we come back to school.**

12/15/22

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

-Flu Vaccine is mandated by return of the holiday break. See alerts, flyers, announcements, etc.

12/9/22

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 out 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.

-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.

12/2/22

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.

11/22/22

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.

11/18/22

 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 1^{st . 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 on Tuesday, January 3rd. 

Flu Vaccine Mandate

11/15/22

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

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

11/10/22
 

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?

11/4/22

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

11/1/22

There is an additional dress down tomorrow. If you'd like to donate to the school we are asking for a $2 scratch off ticket. The school will use these scratch offs for prizes/baskets for our holiday fair. 

10/28/22

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. 

10/21/22

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!

10/14/22

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 due to a staff religious conference.

Friday, 10/21: What can we do if you’re angry?/What makes you scared?

*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***

10/13/22

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

10/7/22

Next week in 3K, students will have the opportunity to explore their emerging sense of self, by sharing and discussing things they like.

Monday, 10/10: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 10/11:Favorite Food
Wednesday, 10/12: Favorite Animal
Thursday, 10/13: Favorite Toy
Friday, 10/14: Favorite Book

*Reminder* There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 10th.
For next week, your child may bring in one of their favorite books from home (please label). We will be sharing and reading them throughout the week.

9/30/22

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. 

9/23/22

Next week we'll be learning about “Our Teachers & Our Space”.  

Monday 9/26: Johnny Appleseed Day 

Tuesday 9/27: Who are your teachers? 

Wednesday 9/28: Where do you put your belongings? (cubbies) 

Thursday 9/29: How do you put your belongings away? 

Friday 9/30: How do you clean up our space during center time? 

Children love to share about their home lives. Please send in or email pictures of your child cleaning up or putting their belongings away at home.

9/22/22

Thank you for all the donations for the $2 Autumn Dress Down. Going forward, for the next dress down please send in your child's money in an envelope with your child's name labeled on it.
Thank you!
Happy first day of Fall!

9/20/22

*Reminder*
There is a $2 Autumn Dress Down on Thursday, September 22nd. Your child may dress in Autumn colors. 

9/16/22

Hi families,

Next week we will be learning about "Our Families." An All About My Family sheet is being sent home today to complete together. It is due by Friday, September 23rd. Thank you for all your support and cooperation!

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?

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

9/15/22

I just wanted to say thank you for those that sent in supplies.
Please check your child's folders for notices. Thank you!

9/13/22

Hi, Families

Thank you for those that donated supplies and for those that came to our Back to School Night.
It was great meeting you!
*Please return packet of forms by Friday, September 16th.*
 

9/11/22

Hi Families, 

Tomorrow is our first full day for 3K!  (8:30am-2:50pm). 
Your child may bring their own lunch (peanut free), however they will receive breakfast and lunch from Red Rabbit lunch service. The menu for the week is posted under the news tab, which can be found on the school's main page. 

Also, our Back to School Night will be tomorrow at 7:00 pm. *Parents Only* 
You have an opportunity to meet the staff and see our classroom. 

We look forward to a great school year!

Our first day of school is on Thursday, September 8th.
*Students with last names beginning with A-K will attend from 8:30am-10:00am.*
*Students with last names beginning with L-Z will attend from 10:30am-Noon.*

3K Yellow uses arrival/dismissal door #1.

We will discuss more on our Back to School Night (Monday, September 12th), but below you can find our supply list. 

Supply List 
 Please label all supplies with your child’s name.

• Backpack (*large enough to fit the folder & lunchbox*) 
• 2- two pocket folders (1 for parent/teacher communication, 1 for homework)
• 2 marble notebooks (1 for parent/teacher communication, 1 for writing journal)
• Smock or adult sized t-shirt to be used for painting (Label with name)
• Change of clothes (Include: shirt, socks, two pairs of underwear, and pull on pants) placed in a gallon sized zip lock bag ( CLEARLY LABEL the bag with your child's name) (Extra clothes do not need to be the school uniform) Be mindful of the current season.
• Fitted Crib Sheet & small blanket (for rest time) (No sleeping bags)
• 4x6 Family Photo

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

***Please remember we have a "Nut Free Policy" in our classroom***