Mrs. Diana Poli

PreK-6
stbrendanschoolbronx@gmail.com
(when sending emails please include child's name and grade in subject line)

Hello Families!!  

This week our class will be learning all about where pets live.  This includes learning about the types of homes that we provide for different types of pets (fish-aquarium, dog-dog bed/crate/dog house, cat-cat condo, hamster-hamster cage, etc.)  So far, the kids are really enjoying the Pets unit!  If you have a pet at home, send in a picture of your pet for your child to show the class.  Also, I am asking that each child brings in a small stuffed animal (labeled on the tag with your child's name) for our dramatic play center.  It should be an animal that would be considered a pet (dog, cat, bunny, turtle, fish, etc.) and not too big.  At the end of our unit, we will send the pet home.  Note:  the stuffed animal should be one that your child would be willing to share with his/her peers.  Please do not send in your child's absolute favortie stuffed animal (the one that they can't live without!).   

Also--Please send in a water bottle daily for your child labled with their name.  It can be a reusable one or a regular plastic water bottle.  It's getting warmer and the children are getting thirsty since we are going outside and playing.  Having a water bottle handy makes it easier for them to get a drink when they need it and keep it in their cubby.    Thanks!!

Family Engagement

• Continue to practice writing names at home.    
• Practice counting from 1 through 20.  Your child can count random objects from home or on their way to school.  
• Read to your child every night.  This is important for encouraging and fostering a love of reading.  

March 18th- UPK is in session even though St. Brendan K-8th is closed.

**Our class is in need of some items if you would like to donate.**  
Items needed:  Tissues, Lysol Wipes/Spray, Paper Towels, Baby Wipes, and Cups. 

Reminders

*****If your child is sick, please keep them home.  We want to prevent the spread of colds and viruses within our class.  If your child has any of the following: fever, vomitting, diarrhea--Please keep them home so they can make a full recovery.  They have to be a full 24 hours free of these symptoms in order to return to school.**********   


Thank you for all of your support!

Mrs. Poli and Ms. Laverne

 

"IMPORTANT"

Department of Education Parent Surveys
We want to know what YOU think about your child’s Pre-K Program.

Your voice matters!

Take the online survey now!

1. Go to NYCSchoolSurvey.org
2. Under “Parent/Guardian Survey”, click on “Take the 2019
NYC School Survey online”.
3. Call the survey hotline at 1-877-819-2362 to get your
personalized 8 digit access code.
4. Enter your 8 digit access code and complete the survey.

or…

Take the paper survey at one of our upcoming school events:
o During our Multicultural Celebrations

 Pre-K 1, 2, 3: Wednesday, February 27
 Pre-K 4, 5, 6, 7: Thursday, February 28

o During our Parent Teacher Conferences
 All Pre-K classes: Friday, March 8

We strive to provide the best education for our youngest learners. Our
goal is to have 100% parent participation in completing the survey.
Every class to return 100% of their completed parent surveys will have
a “Breakfast with Mom and Dad” event in their classroom!

Thank you for your continued involvement,
Miss Avery
Pre-K Program Director