Mrs. Darlene Dolan

PreK-4
stbrendanschoolbronx@gmail.com
(when sending emails please include child's name and grade in subject line)

******NOW THAT THE COLD WEATHER IS HERE WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN TO PUT ON HIS/HER OWN COAT, JACKET, HAT, SCARF, GLOVES, ETC.  THIS WILL GIVE YOUR CHILD A FEELING OF INDEPENDENCE.  THEY FEEL PROUD AND EXCITED WHEN THEY CAN ACHIEVE SOMETHING ON THEIR OWN.  IT ALSO HELPS US OUT AT SCHOOL :)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

(1) Thursday November 28th - Friday November 29th - School is Closed for Thanksgiving

(2) Friday December 6th - Parent/TeacherConferences - Please sign up for a conference time.  The appointment sheet will be available during arrival / dismissal.  Please note that dismissal will be at 12 noon on the day of conferences.  Each appointment is approximately 10 minutes.  If a longer conference is needed we can make an appointment for another day/time.  If you are unable to attend the conferences on Dec. 6th, we can do a phone conference.

NEW UNIT/STUDY

ALL ABOUT US

In this unit we will learn about our similarities and differences, our feelings, being part of a class and being part of a family.  This week we will focus on families and what makes our families unique and important.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

PLEASE SEND IN A FAMILY PHOTO FOR OUR FAMILY WALL!!!!!!!
THIS IS IMPORTANT SINCE IT GOES ALONG WITH OUR TOPIC FOR THIS WEEK!!!!
(IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A RECENT PHOTO)

Go through a family photo album with your child.  Talk about the people in the photos.  Explain who they are.

Please be sure to check your child's folder.   Make some time to work on the Family Math Page.  The purpose of this page is to provide suggestions and ideas for you to work on with your child at home.  Use it to reinforce what we are learning about in class.

Have your child practice writing and identifying their first name.  We will be practicing this in school. 

We will continue to practice numbers and counting 1 - 10.  Please practice these skills at home as well.

Try to make time daily to read with your child.  It only takes a few minutes to read a story.  Reading to your children will help them become better readers!

MISCELLANEOUS

(1) Be sure to label all of your child's belongings.

(2) Please wash and return your child's crib sheet/blanket every Monday.

(3) Try your very best to be on time for arrival and pick up :)  Arrival is 8:15, dismissal is 2:35.

(4)  Furry Friends Friday:   If your child is chosen to take home "George", our "furry friend", please take good care of him, read with him and send in photos of your child with George.  We will display the photos in the classroom.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Thank you for your cooperation,
Mrs. Dolan,  Ms. Doreen and Ms. Junelle