Mrs. Barabara Graham

PreK-2
stbrendanschoolbronx@gmail.com
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September 28th through October 2nd

Hi Everyone,

In our classroom, we have created a check-in to the classroom, established how many children are allowed in an area at one time, learned how to line up single file, learned a couple of new songs and created a clean-up routine.  They seem to understand all of the above. 

Songs we have sung: 5 Little Speckled Frogs, 5 Little Ducks went out one Day, and the Days of the Week song.  In addition, we are saying the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.   

During the month of October, we will expore The Five Senses and how we use them on a daily basis.  We will start with the sense of "Sight".  In this unit, we will encourage the children to observe things in their immediate environment and begin to describe them in detail.  The focus question is "How do we use our sense of sight?

September 21st through September 25th

Hello Everyone,

We will start our unit of study this week and the first unit is Welcome to Pre-K.  The Focus Question this coming week is "What will I learn and do in Pre-K?"  The answer is : Begin to understand and follow the classroom rules and routines, the daily schedule and the flow of the classroom.  These were all introduced to the children last week.  They are all doing very well.

Literacy
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Spot Goes to School by Eric Hill
Shapes by Better Than Broccoli Books

Vocabulary
centers, classroom, blocks, schedule, rules, routines, library, movement, welcome 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- school hours are from 8:20am to 2:55pm.
- all regular size backpacks, folders, jackets, clothes, sheets, lunch boxes, blankets and other personal items should have your child's name on them.
- each child should wear a mask every day.
- each child should have 2 folders for their work and any letters we send home.
 

September 14th through September 18th

Hello Everyone,

This first week of school has gone well!  We are still working out the little details to have things run smoothly while the children are adjusting to their new environment.  During this first week, we guided your children around the room and helped them recognize our classroom routine.  For most of you, this is the first experience your child has with school.  It is our plan to have them love and enjoy school while learning basic skills, and even more, to succeded in their future schooling. 

During their time with us, we will encorporate: science, math, literacy, music and movement, art and social and behavioral skills all in a fun setting. 

Books:
Mouses's first day of school by Lauren Thompson

September 9th and 10th

Welcome to Pre-K 2!  I will be your child's teacher for the school year 2020 through 2021.  I look forward to meeting all of you, along with your children.


Sincerely,
Mrs. Graham