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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Build Bold Futures
http://buildboldfutures.org/elementary/resources-for-parents/


SeeSaw
https://web.seesaw.me/

 
                 Welcome!

Communication is key to any class. Under this section, you may find current and archived news and newsletters, upcoming events and important dates. 

June 16 ,2021

*Reminder*

Beach Day is Friday! Please bring a beach towel and you may wear appropriate dress down. 

Below you will find this month's Heathy Literacy Newsletter:

Health Newsletter


June 11, 2021

*Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Monday, June 14th from 1-2:30pm
. There will be a noon dismissal. 

Next Friday, June 18th we are going to have a special "Beach Day!" at our school. Students are permitted to dress in appropriate beach attire and we ask each student to bring in a beach towel. We will be pretending we are at the beach with fun activities (laying out, coloring rocks, etc). Mrs. Fresca will also be surprising our class with ice-cream from an ice-cream truck! :) Any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you!
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Students are permitted to bring in additional cold water bottles due to the heat. 

June 4, 2021

*Reminders*
There will be a noon dismissal on Monday, June 14th due to parent/teacher conferences.

Please sign/submit in writing if your child will be dismissed to you after our End of the Year Celebration on Thursday, June 24th. 

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you!
 

May 30, 2021

We are celebrating all student birthdays on 2 days. All blue group students can dress down on Wednesday, 6/2. All burgundy group and in person students can dress down on Thursday, 6/3. Enjoy your weekend! 

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*Mask wearing is mandatory while on our school property for arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone healthy & safe. 

May 26, 2021

Important Dates in June: 

June 4th: 12pm dismissal for a teacher professional development day. 

June 14th: 12pm dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please return slip with your designated time slot.

June 24th: 3K Yellow's End of the Year Celebration & Last Day of School 
Students will arrive at 9:45am. The celebration will begin at 10:15am. Each student is allowed two guests. Remote families are welcome to join. More information to follow.  

May 24, 2021

*There will be a red, white, and blue dress down on Friday in honor of Memorial Day.

*Reminder*
No School on Monday

May 18, 2021

Dear Families,

This week in 3K we are learning about baby animals!
*Reminder*
Please bring in your NYC School Survey. Thank you!

May 12, 2021

Dear Families, 

The NYC School Survey will be distributed and sent home with your child.
(Remote families, it will be scanned and emailed to you.)
Each survey must be completed by a parent/guardian of the student whose name appears on the form. Please return the survey in the envelope supplied, as soon as they are completed. The due date is no later than *June 11th.*

*Reminders*
To ensure that surveys can be scanned properly:
Use black or blue ink or pencil for bubbling in responses.
Fill in the selected answer bubbles completely.
Do not include any stray marks on the page.
Do not write over the QR code.
Do not tear the paper or attempt to remove the stable.

Thank you for your cooperation and support  on this matter. 

Ms. Rodriguez 

May 8, 2021

Families,
I hope you all have a Happy Mother's Day this weekend!

This week in 3K we will learning about the human life cycle.

April 25, 2021

*REMINDER*

School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, April 27th (In-person students)
& Wednesday, April 28th (Remote students).
*Students must be in full uniform.*
Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you!
 

April 18, 2021

*Reminder*
There will be noon dismissal on Friday, April 23rd due to a Teacher PD.

April 11, 2021

Hi Families,

I hope everyone had a nice spring break.
This week in 3K, we will be learning about dressing appropriately for the weather, healthy eating, proper dental care, and exercise.

 I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

 *For Our Remote Families*
As a reminder, we will be having two sessions daily going forward.
The first session will be at 8:45am. We will conduct our morning meeting with the entire class
(our remote students will have the opportunity to interact with our in-person students).
The second session will be at 10:15am, which is when we will conduct our small group with our remote students only.
You are welcome to join both sessions, but it is not mandatory. The link can be found on Seesaw.
 Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you!
 

March 31, 2021

*Remote Families*
I would like to share some exciting news.rd
Upon returning from break, we will offer two sessions daily for your child.

Our first session (morning meeting) will take place from 8:45am-9:00am.
This morning meeting with be conducted with our entire class. 
Our next session will take place at our current scheduled time from 10:15am-10:30am. This will be a small group activity with those participating remotely.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you! Have a wonderful spring break!
School resumes: Monday, April 12th.

March 23, 2021

*School Pictures will be on Tueday 4/27 & Wednesday, 4/28 for ALL GRADES.
Additional details will be shared closer to the dates. *

*Reminder*
There is NO SCHOOL from 4/1-4/12 due to spring break. Enjoy!
 

March 16, 2021

The Early Childhood Family Toolkit

The DOE, in collaboration with Growing Up NYC, has launched the Early Childhood Family Toolkit. In uncertain times, the Early Childhood Family Toolkit can help answer families’ common question, “Where do I start?” The easy-to-use page features a collection of resources for families with young kids, and can be translated into all 10 DOE languages.

Discover learn-at-home tips and activities, health support, and more on the topics families care about. Plus, you can come back every two weeks to find a new featured resource. Pass along this Early Childhood Family Toolkit to your families today.

Health Literacy Newsletter: Food Allergies and Safety
In this month’s Health Literacy Newsletter, we highlight the importance of food allergies.  It is very important that programs continue to ensure allergy safety and emergency requirements are in place during COVID-19, especially for children who are attending in-person learning. This newsletter will provide programs with information about food allergies, types of allergic reactions, prevention measures, treatment, emergency requirements, helpful resources, and professional development on food allergies.

Free Information Sessions for Families (in English and Spanish): Moving from Early Intervention to Preschool and an Overview of Inclusive Preschool Options
DECE is excited to announce that we are launching two free virtual information sessions in partnership with the Special Education Office through the Beyond Access Series. We are offering two workshops in English and Spanish, with both AM and PM sessions, open to families citywide.

·       An Overview for Families: Moving from Early Intervention to Preschool - Please share the flyer linked here with families at your program.

o   Description: Families in Early Intervention (EI) can learn more about their child’s preschool options after Early Intervention, which will include information on applying for 3-K for All programs, as well as how to make a referral to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for special education services. 

o   English: Thursday, March 18th, 2021 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM or 5:00 - 6:30 PM

o   Spanish: Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM or 5:00 - 6:30 PM

·       An Overview for Families: Inclusive Preschool Options - Please share the flyer linked here with families at your program!

o   Description: This session for all families (EI and non-EI) can learn more about inclusive preschool options at the DOE, including 3-K and Pre-K for All, as well as information on referring to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for special education services.

o   English: Wednesday, March 24th , 2021 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM or 5:00 - 6:30 PM

o   Spanish: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM or 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Please note AM and PM sessions will have the same information, so no need to attend both. Please email eitopreschool@schools.nyc.gov or call 646-389-7171 with questions
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Upcoming Family Workshops with INCLUDEnyc 

INCLUDEnyc is the New York State Early Childhood and School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center for the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. INCLUDEnyc provides information and training about available service options and delivery systems for children from birth to age 21. Some upcoming workshops for families that are focused on early childhood include: 

·       Promoting Positive Behavior in Young Children

o   Wed, March 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

·       Understanding the IEP for Families (Preschool)

o   Thu, March 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

·       Transition from Early Intervention (EI) to the Preschool Committee on Special Education (CPSE)

o   Wed, March 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

·       Advocacy Skills for Families of Young Children

o   Thu, April 8, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Register using the links above. You can also check out their calendar for additional events linked here. To contact INCLUDEnyc, you can reach out and request support or ask questions by emailing them at info@INCLUDEnyc.org. 

March 10, 2021

3K is really enjoying learning about vehicles this week and how they move!

*Reminder*
There will be a noon dismissal on Monday, March 15th due to parent/teacher conferences. 
If you have not done so already, please contact me and let me know what time slot you would like. Thank you! 

February 26, 2021

Next week in 3K, we will be investigating and learning about the concept of movement.

Monday: Construction
Tuesday:Investigating Vehicles
Wednesday:Noticing Things That Move
Thursday: Investigating How We Move Through the City
Friday:Investigating How Our Bodies Move

February 10, 2021

*Reminder*

Winter Break: No School
2/14/21-2/19/21

School Resumes: Monday, February 22nd. 

February 2, 2021

Hi Families, 

Lunch Menu Update: Tomorrow, we will be having french toast sticks, instead of a grilled cheese sandwich.

January 28, 2021

Hi Families, 

*Reminder*
Next week is Catholic School's Week. There are special events each day.

Monday: Dress as your favorite character from a book to celebrate READING.
Parent Appreciation Day: You will receive a special thank you.

Tuesday: Student Spirit Dress Down/Souper Bowl
Mrs. Fresca is reading to our class in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Faculty/Staff Appreciation 
Bingo in the afternoon.

Thursday: Dress as your favorite character from a book to celebrate READING. 
Faculty/Staff Appreciation 
Bingo in the afternoon.

Friday:Student Spirit Dress Down/Souper Bowl
Movie in the afternoon.

Also, we will be competing in the decorating the door contest. The winning classroom will be announced on Friday 2/5/21.

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Next week in 3K, we will be investigating and learning about buildings.

Monday: Noticing Buildings
Tuesday:Groundhog Day 
Wednesday:3 Little Pigs: Explore Straw
Thursday: Explore Sticks
Friday:Explore Bricks

In addition, we will be learning about the heart shape and the letter Pp (for the word pigs (3 little pigs))

January 24, 2021

Hi Families, 

This week in 3K, we will be making and sharing conclusions.

Monday: Arctic Animals
Tuesday:Winter Habitats
Wednesday:Hibernation
Thursday:Migration
Friday: Review

In addition, we will be learning about the rectangle shape and the letter Aa (for the words arctic animals). 

January 22, 2021

Hi Families, 

Below you will find the necessary steps to take in order to apply for our PreK For All program for next year. Any questions, please contact the school office. 

Steps on applying for PreK For All

Also, click the link below to receive information on a NYC literacy workshop beind held on 1/26/21.

NYC Literacy Workshop

January 18, 2021

Hi Families, I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.
In-person learning resumes tomorrow. Can't wait to see everyone!

This week in 3K, we will be expressing and testing ideas.
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Concept of disolving
Wednesday:Concept of melting
Thursday: Ice (painting ice)
Friday: Ice/snow- melting continued.

In addition, we will be learning about the rectangle shape and the letter Ii (for the word ice). 

 

January 11, 2021

Hi Families,

Below is a link to a virtual family fun night! Click for details!

Virtual Family Fun Night

January 10, 2021

We will be 100% remote from 1/11/21- 1/14/21.
The teacher and assistant PD scheduled for Friday, 1/22 has been changed to Friday, 1/15.
This day will now be a non-instructional day for students. Students do not have school on this day.
In person learning will resume on Tuesday, 1/19. Monday, 1/18 is a holiday.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me. 

January 10, 2021

This week in 3K, we will be Looking Closely at objects.
Monday: Using Magnifying Glasses/Microscopes
Tuesday: Snow- Tracks
Wednesday:Snowflakes (similar/different)
Thursday: Igloos/rectangles
Friday: Snowmen

In addition, we will be learning about the rectangle shape and the letter Mm (for the word magnifying glass). 

January 3, 2021

Happy New Year Families!

I hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday break. 

School resumes tomorrow, January 4th. 
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This week in 3K, we will be discussing What to Investigate.
Monday: New Year 2021 
Tuesday: Weather/Temperature
Wednesday:Winter Clothing
Thursday: Winter Scenes/Locations
Friday: Hot/Cold

In addition, we will be learning about the rectangle shape and the letter Ww (for the word winter). 

December 20, 2020

This week in 3K we will be discussing three different holidays,
people celebrate in the month of December. 

Monday: Kwanzaa
Tuesday: Hanukkah
Wednesday: Christmas

*Reminders*
Red & Green dress down: If your child/children are in the blended group they can dress down in red and green on their designated day of either Tuesday, 12/22 or Wednesday, 12/23. If they attend 5 days in person, they can dress down in red and green on Wednesday, 12/23.

No School: Thursday, December 24th - Monday, January 4, 2021.
 

December 13, 2020

*Reminder*
There will be a noon dismissal tomorrow Monday, December 14th
due to parent/teacher conferences via zoom. 
The zoom link will be sent via Seesaw tomorrow morning. Please click at your designated time.
Thank you!
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This week in 3K we will be discussing our physical characteristics in regardings to seeing.

Monday: Our eyes
Tuesday: What helps can help people see (glasses)
Wednesday: Being Blind
Thursday: Other tools that help us see (binoculars, microscopes)
Friday: Mirrors

In addition, we will be reviewing the triangle shape and the letter Gg (for the word glasses). 

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 
Thank you!

December 11, 2020

*Reminder*

There will be a noon dismissal on Monday, December 14th
due to parent/teacher conferences via zoom.

The zoom link will be sent via Seesaw on Monday morning. Please log in at your designated time. 

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 
 

December 8, 2020

In-Person learning resumes tomorrow Wednesday, December 9th.

*Remote Families*: Our zoom session will return to 10:15am. 

Thank you for your continued understanding and support.

December 6, 2020

*Remote learning will take place from 11/30-12/8*

This week in 3K we will be discussing light.

Monday: Eyes/Seeing
Tuesday: Sun/Daytime
Wednesday: Clouds
Thursday: Shadows
Friday: Safety: Moon/Nighttime

In addition, we will be reviewing the triangle shape and the letter Ll (for the word light). 

*Reminders*
Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on Monday, December 14th via zoom.
Please contact me with a designated time slot.
I will make every effort to do my best to accomodate you.

November 30, 2020

Hi Families,

I hope everyone is doing well. Since we are currently 100% remote, starting tomorrow there will be more opportunities for your child to join additional zoom sessions. Each session will be approximately 10-15 minutes. Your child will now have the opportunity to join a morning meeting, a small group, a music/movement, and a read aloud session daily. Please join your small group session and as many whole group sessions that you can. If you are unable to attend at least one zoom session, please send me a message. There will also be Seesaw activities posted daily, that your child can complete to enhance their learning. The zoom links will be posted every morning on Seesaw as an announcement for your child to join. Please click the link at your designated times. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
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Our Class Zoom Schedule from 12/1-12/8 is as follows:
(For our small group session, please attend only the session your child was assigned.)
Click the link at your designated times.

8:30am: Morning Meeting (Whole Group)
9:30am: Small Group (Group A)
10:15am: Music/Movement (Whole Group)
1:00pm: Small Group (Group B)
2:00pm: Read Aloud (Whole Group)

November 29, 2020

*Remote learning will take place from 11/30-12/8*

Tomorrow, our zoom sessions will be conducted at 10am and 1pm. 
Please check your Seesaw announcements. 
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This week in 3K we will be discussing the objects all around us. 
In addition, we will be reviewing the triangle shape and the letter Oo (for the word objects). 

*Reminders*
Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on Monday, December 14th via zoom.
Please contact me with a designated time slot.
I will make every effort to do my best to accomodate you.

November 22, 2020

This week in 3K we will be discussing the act of caring.
We will discuss Thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful.
In addition, we will be reviewing the square shape and the letter Tt (for the word Thanksgiving).

*Thanksgiving Break*
 NO SCHOOL: November 25th-27th
 

November 15, 2020

*** We will resuming in-person learning tomorrow.***
***Remote Families our daily zoom sessions will return to 10:15am.***

This week in 3K we will discussing and learning about safety.

Monday: Safety Rules: Outdoors
Tuesday: Fire Safety
Wednesday: Safety Rules: (Clean-up, safety while playing, etc)
Thursday: Safety Rules: in the bathrooms
Friday: Safety: Stranger Danger

In addition, we will be reviewing the square shape and the letter Ss (for the word safety).

November 12, 2020

 If you have not submitted your ASQ-3 screenings, it can be dropped off tomorrow, 11/13 when you pick up your child/children's belongings.

Tomorrow, there will be two zoom sessions for all students to join: 10:00am & 1:00pm.
Zoom links will be posted tomorrow morning on Seesaw. 
Any questions, please contact me at mrodriguez@stsrstreamacademy.com Thank you!

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November 12, 2020

*There will a zoom for students & families at 1:00pm to discuss how our class will transition to 100% remote.*
Students should attend this meeting. 

Daily activities will be posted on Seesaw for student learning. 

November 8, 2020

*Reminder*
1. Please return your child's completed ASQ-3 screening. Be mindful of due dates.
2. Wednesday, November 11th : NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day

This week in 3K we will discussing and learning about our class.

Monday: Identifying our own names and our classmates' names.
Tuesday: How to take care of our classmates (by not spreading germs).
Wednesday: No School- Veteran's Day
Thursday: Working together (with our classmates)
Friday:- Our class' safety school rules (indoors)

In addition, we will be reviewing the square shape and the letter Cc (for the word class).

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***Family Engagement Opportunity: Virtual Family Fun Night! *** 

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November 1, 2020

Happy November!
This week in 3K we will discussing and learning about our school helpers.

Monday: Teacher/Assistant Teacher- Ms. Rodriguez & Ms. Culotta
Tuesday: Principal/Assistant Principal- Mrs. Fresca & Mrs. Azzopardi
Wednesday: Nurse- Nurse Marguerite
Thursday: Custodians- Mr. Keith & Mr. Max
Friday:- Security- Mr. Chris

In addition, we will be learning about the square shape and the letter Hh (for the word helpers).

*Reminders*
The ASQ-3 Screenings were sent home Friday for the full in-person/burgundy families.
Tomorrow, the families following the blue schedule will receive them. 
Remote families, if you have not done so already please email me in regards to how you would like to receive this information (email or pick-up). 
*Please be mindful of due dates.*


***Wednesday, November 4th***
I will be conducting a zoom session  at 10:15am to answer any related questions regarding this screening.
The zoom link will be posted on Seesaw Wednesday morning if you would like to join.
If you cannot make it but have questions, please feel free to contact me via email. 
Thank you!

*In-person families will be receiving a tote bag of classroom essentials tomorrow. These supplies are being distributed in a means to assist your child in continuing the school to home connection.*
(Remote/Blended Families have already received these supplies).
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Tuesday, October 27th - The Blue Group (Blended Learning) may dress up in their Halloween costumes (no masks or weapons).

*As a reminder, students cannot bring in items to distribute to classmates for Halloween.*

*Reminder*

Friday, October 30th- The Burgundy Group (Blended Learning)/ All In-Person Students may dress up in their Halloween costumes (no masks or weapons).

October 24, 2020

Dear Families, 

This week in 3K, we will be discussing and learning about body parts. 

Monday: Overall introduction of body parts: How many of each?
Tuesday: Face (parts of the face)
Wednesday: Arms, Hands, Fingers
Thursday: Legs, Toes, Feet
Friday: Review of body parts

In addition, we will continue reviewing the circle shape and the letter Bb (for the word body).
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October 18, 2020

Dear Families, 

This week in 3K, we will be discussing and learning about emotions.

Monday: How we feel / variety of emotions & feelings
Tuesday: Happy
Wednesday: Sad
Thursday: Angry
Friday: Scared/Afraid

In addition, we will continue reviewing the circle shape and the letter Ee (for the word emotion)

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October 13, 2020

Dear Families, 

This week in 3K we will be learning about things we like.
Tuesday: Our favorite food
Wenesday: Our favorite animal
Thursday: Our favorite toy
Friday: Our favorite book 

In addition, we will be reviewing the circle shape and the letter Ff (for the word favorite)

*Our Remote Families only*
We will be starting our zoom sessions on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
These sessions will be held from 10:15-10:30am. The zoom links will be attached is an announcement each morning on Seesaw.

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you!

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October 9, 2020

Dear Families, 

There is no school on Monday, October 12th. I hope you have a great three day weekend!

*Please check Seesaw for other announcements.*

October 4, 2020

Dear Families, 

This week in 3k we will be discussing our families. Each family is unique and I can't wait to learn about yours! 

*Reminders*
Please sign and return all school forms, which can be found on our school website (under current families) if you have not done so already.

Students should be in full uniform too.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mrodriguez@stsrstreamacademy.com.
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September 27, 2020

Dear Families, 

This week in Pre-K we will be learning about Johnny Appleseed, Fall, Colors, and we will completing our own Self-Portraits by the end of the week. We will be learning many things, while exploring the art center. 

*In-person Families*: Please bring in your child's supplies at your earliest convenience. (Crib sheet, folder, etc.) Also, it is important that you are wearing our school uniform daily. (Flynn O' Hara -navy blue gym uniform with school logo & white velcro sneakers).

*Remote Families*: We are still working on setting up and accessing the DOE zoom platform, once that is finalized I will notify you so we can participate in daily zoom meetings. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mrodriguez@stsrstreamacademy.com

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September 20, 2020

Dear Families, 

Our welcome letter was sent home on Friday. It can also be found under our newsletter tab (September).
A list of supplies, as well as, our classroom routines/procedures can be found in our welcome letter. 
In addition, a parent survery was sent home please fill out and return as soon as you can.
Thank you!

This week in Pre-K we will be exploring our Kitchen/Dramatic Play area!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mrodriguez@stsrstreamacademy.com
 

September 14, 2020

Dear Families, 

Please check your emails. An email went out on Friday in regards to setting up your child's Seesaw accounts. Please check your spam. If you did not receive the information, please let me know.
Thank you!
Any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mrodriguez@stsrstreamacademy.com

September 12, 2020

Dear Families,

Welcome to 3-K Yellow!
 We are going to have a great school year!

This week I will be posting our classroom guidelines and routines.

This Monday, September 14th is our first full day of in-person learning.
Our full day is from 8:30am-2:50pm.

For Monday, please send in an extra set of clothes (socks, shirt, pants, underwear/pull-ups) in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child's name. 

Also, our monthly lunch calendar can be found on our school website. If your child is a picky eater or has allergies (please notify me) you may send in lunch. (We are a nut-free classroom.)

For our remote learners, please check your emails for instructions on how to access the Seesaw platform.  Activities will be posted daily. Once we are able to set up and facilitate Zoom through the DOE platform you will be notified. 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at mrodriguez@stsrstreamacademy.com

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