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Mrs.Tina Mangiafridda
PreK-1
stbrendanschoolbronx@.com
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WELCOME
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PRE K 1
Mrs.Tina Mangiafridda
tmangiafridda@stbrendanschoolbronx.org -
SEPTEMBER 2022
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 in school, daily music and movement and so much more! It is a big adjusment for students and parents alike, but we will get through it together!
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 ASAP:
-2 sets of extra clothes labeled with your child's name in a clear zip lock bag, include underware, socks, shirt, and pull on pants.
-A labeled CRIB sheet for nap/resting mat.
-A labeled REGULAR size backpack, no mini or extra small 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 larger then 4x6.
-2 blue cards and any important papers from the office/teacher 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 play jewelry or jewelry of any kind!
-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!
-PLEASE INFORM US OF WHO IS PICKING UP YOUR CHILD AT DISMISSAL! THEY MUST HAVE ID ON THEM!
-DONATIONS NEEDED: Our classroom can use tissue boxes, plasic clear gallon ziplock bags, paper plates, Pampers baby wipes, plastic forks/spoons, paper towels and napkins. We also enjoy plants in our classroom as well!
-Please remind your children daily about the importance of washing their hands with soap and water and how to use hand sanitizer. Practice this at home.
-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.
* Some fun websites we use at school.....
*The Learning Station - we use this in class for indoor music and movement activities - the kids love it!
*Cosmic Kids Yoga - we use this in class too. Kid-friendly yoga with a story :)
The kids love this also!
*GoNoodle - this is a great website for kids!
*Jack Hartman Music and Movement Videos*Some great websites for math and language are:
(1)starfall.com
(2)ABCmouse.com
(3)PBSkids.org
(4)SCHOLASTIC.COM/LEARNATHOME (for daily activities, videos and read-alouds)
(5)preschoolinspirations.com
Family Engagement Activities
Here are some activities you can do at home to prepare your child for the first weeks of school....
*Watch videos or read some stories about starting school.
*Talk to your child about school if possible show your child a picture of when you went to school. Talk about what some of the rules might be and about staying safe.
*Practice bathroom hygiene, especially proper hand washing.
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Child Friendly Explanation of the Corona Virus (English PDF attached). It is available in multiple languages here: https://www.mindheart.co/descargabl
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