Mrs. Barabara Graham

PreK-2
stbrendanschoolbronx@gmail.com
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                                        December 9th through December 13th

Hi Everyone,

The weather outside is getting colder and it is time to switch the spare clothing you sent into school at the beginning of the year to warmer gear.  December 2nd we return to school after the Thanksgiving break, this would be a good time to switch them out.  When we receive the warmer clothes we will give you the other clothes so we are not left with nothing, just in case.  Thank you.

During the pre-K year, chidren develop a concept and awareness of themselves as unique individuals.  A strong sense of self supports children's success in pre-K and their future experiences.  Our class will explore the topic Where We Live for the month of December.  This a fun topic and it will not only include where the children live but a number of different animals and where they live.  In addition, we will increase the childrens vocabulary by naming different rooms and objects, such as, bedrooms, staircase, apartment, house, backyard, roof, elevator, and nest to name a few.  This week we will focus on where animals live?   

We have started working on writing the numbers 1 thru 10 and also writing their first names.  Please practice at home as well, it makes their development and control more beneficial. 

We will send home your sheets usually on Fridays and if you could return them on Mondays, that would work best.

Our class now has two differnt types of plants that Martin's family donated and a Pom Pom Fantail Goldfish named Sarah that Aliyah's family donated.  The children will have fun taking care of all three living things.  We may name the plants, we'll see what the children want.  Thank you, to both families.  .

Important Dates:

December 13th - Holiday Concert in the gym, promptly at 1pm.  All are invited.  The songs Pre-K 2 will sing for you are, Little Snowflake and Reindeer Pokey.  If they could wear chistmas colors that day of silver, gold, red, or green, that would be great.  They are so adorable and lovely when they are singing.  Please let us know if you plan on taking your child home after the shows completion, so they can be prepared.

December 22nd through January 5th - No School - Christmas Recess.  School resumes on Monday January 6th.

Request:

Please try to send water into school with your child.  We are outside both in the morning and in the afternoon.  We do not go outside if the feel temperature is below 32 degrees, however, expect us to continue going outside until then.  In addition, if the snow is too much in the backyard, we will stay inside as well. 

Please go through your child's folder every day to make sure you are not missing any information you need to fill out and return or keep at home.                  

    
                                                                           Thank you,
                                                                           Mrs. Graham, Miss Melissa and Miss Kristina