Mrs. Christina Mangiafridda

PreK-1
stbrendanschoolbronx@.com
 

                                                      WELCOME TO PRE-K 1!
                                                          SEPTEMBER 2020

 

September 28, 2020

-Our second full week went very well! The children have adjusted nicely. We have been working on the rules and routines of the classroom along with social distancing.

-We are working on the Five Senses study for the next several weeks. The sense of Sight will be discussed this week in class. Please discuss with your child the importane of our sight/eyes. You can play Peek a Boo games or I Spy. 

-Letter of the week is Ss for sense,school,star etc..... Practice writing this letter as well as and drawing items that begin with Ss.

-As a class we recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily. Please practice this with your child.You can look on Youtube for some cute videos on this topic.

-The children have been taught a song/poem called Way Up High in the Apple Tree. Please ask them to sing it for you and your family You can even find it on Youtube.

-Please work with your child at home on the following: recognizing their first name, numbers 1 to 10, bathroom skills, trying to write first name, Letter Ff for Fall, season of Fall, and how to keep germs away.

-Very important! All items that come to school with your child must have their name on it. This includes jackets, hats, backpack, lunch bag, tupperware, waterbottles.

-Your childs backpack should have nothing in it.  We took everything out that we needed. If something is in it please leave it at home such as extra folders, crayons, sleeping bag etc...

- Family Engagement: Please send in family photo ASAP!

-If your child is working form home (remote) our daily ZOOM meetings are at 10:15 am and 2:15 pm SHARP!  Please check your email for the link. Several emails have been sent out.
Daily Seesaw activities will be posted daily as well.


       Pre-K is an exciting and busy time. It is a time to make new friends and learn new things such as literacy,science, math, art, social studies etc.. There will be lots of firsts, for example - leaving mommy and daddy all day, eating lunch at school and daily music and movement. It is a big adjusment for students and parents alike but we will get through it together, especially this unique year. By June we will be able to say we've worked, played, made new friends, and stayed safe along the way. 

I am looking forward to working with you and your child in a child- centered, safe and fun-filled enviroment.The students will be encouraged to learn and grow through play and various activities which will help them develop cognitively, emotionally and socially.

If at any time during the school year you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can be assured that we will work closely with you and your child to assure a good, positive and safe experiance at St. Brendan School. 

ITEMS YOUR CHILD NEEDS FOR SCHOOL:
-2 sets of extra clothes labeled in a zip lock bag include underware,socks,shirt, and pull on pants.
-A labeled crib sheet for naptime.
-A labeled regular size backpack, no mini backpacks.
-2 labeled folders.
-A healthy lunch in a soft labeled lunch box if your child will not eat the school lunch.
-A family photo no bigger then 4x6.
-Extra masks labeled in a ziploc bag.
-2 blue cards and any important papers from the office that must be filled out.

Please DO NOT send your child to school with any of the following:
-Overalls or pants with buckels, buttons, belts
-Costume jewelry 
-Dangle earrings/post only
-Sandals or open toed shoes/sneakers work the best!
-Toys of any kind from home
-Candy/gum
-Electronics

                                                             IMPORTANT!
PLEASE INFORM US ASAP IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY ALLERGIES OR ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS!


DONATIONS NEEDED: Our classroom can use some tissue boxes, plasic gallon ziplock bags,paper plates and napkins. We also enjoy plants in our classroom as well!

-Please remind your children daily about the importance of wearing their mask in school. Practice this with them at home, as well as washing their hands and using hand sanitizer frequently throughout the day.

-Remind your chlidren to always tell their teachers if they have to use the bathroom or if they do not feel so good during the school day.