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Parents please help your, to identying their first name , and the letters of fist name.
-Identying letter Ss and things that begins with the letter.
- Counting , writing identying numbers
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Please allow your child to zip and unzip jacket or sweaters
- we are working on zipping, buttoning, tying shoe laces etc.
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PREK 5
WELCOME TO PRE- K 5 FAMILIES
WEEK OF January 30, 2023
We are excited to start a New Unit of Study: LIGHTUnit Topic: What kinds of light are around us?
Essential Question: How and why do we use different kinds of light?.
In this unit, children have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of natural and manufactured sources of light. Activities throughout the unit prompt children to explore light, darkness and shadows with hands on materials as well as provide opportunities for children to make predictions and think about their world in increasingly abstract ways.
Children begin by considering the first question
- What kinds of light are around us? Children will observe, discuss and explore what they know about natural and manufactured light.
- In second week, children will have learning experiences and explore activities that encourage them to think about darkness.
- In third week, children focus on the question " How does light help us?
- In the final week, children explore shadows by using flashlights and other light sources in the classroom as well as experimenting with
Vocabulary Words
Candle, curve, electricity, fire, light, moon, rainbow, sun, traffic light, stars
Reading Books
All about lights by Lisa Trumbauer
Daylight and darkness by Mary Lindeen
What is light by Markette Sheppard.
Light finds colors by Jeong-hui kim
I took moon for a walk by Carolyn Curtis and Alison Jay
kitten and the night Watchman.
Family Engagement
MAKE ONE
Make a model of any "Light Sources ("for example the sun, the moon , flashing, traffic light light bulb etc)
Due date February 9th.
Reminder
Please have the Muticulture Art paintings/ culture board ready by January 30.
Our Multicultural Art Show : Friday February 3 @ 1:30pm in the school cafeteria ( Please see flyer that was sent home )
Please dress in your culture outfit.Next week is Catholic School Week
Monday, January 30th : Favorite character day: Students may come to school wearing clothing with favorite storybook/ movie ( No Costumes please)
Tuesday, January 31sr: Sports day; Students may dress in favorite sports team outfit.
Wednesday, February 1st: Wacky Wednesday: Students may dress in silly hats, silly shirt or sock.
Thursday February 2: Valentines Day Cards: Students will e creating Valentine's Day Card for community helpers.
Friday , February 3:MovieDay ,Students will enjoy a short movie in class.
Please check seesaw for activities posted weekly.
What does my child need to bring to school?● 1-2 labeled sets of clean clothes in a zip-lock bag (must include: underwear, pants/shorts, shirt, shoes and socks)
● A healthy snack or lunch (ONLY IF your child doesn’t want our school meals)
● A labeled crib sheet and blanket for naptime
● A labeled, regular sized school backpack (no mini backpacks, please)
● 2 labeled foldersWhen does the school day begin and end?
Arrival is between 8:20-8:25am. Health and safety aides will screen the children and the teaching aides will escort the children to the classroom. Dismissal is at 2:50pm. It is very important for students to arrive on time to school each day. You must send in a note ifi your child was absent, if your child will be absent, if your child went to the doctor, or if your child will be leaving school earlier than 2:50pm.
Is there a Donation list?
Our program purchases all art materials and classroom learning materials for the students. However, teachers do accept classroom donations. Examples of these donations could be:
● Paper towels
● Clorox wipes
● Baby wipes
● Tissue boxes
● Packages of Napkins
● Hand Sanitizer
● Gallon size zip-lock bags
● Paper plates
● Plastic utensils
Thank You.
Pre- k 5 Teachers
Ms Rattray
Ms Amanda.
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