WHAT DO WE DO IN 3’s PRESCHOOL?
MRS. LAURA ALLISON & MS. LORRAINE CUPETO AM 7:45-10:45 PM 11:55-2:55 A 3’S PRESCHOOL DAY LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS: DROP OFF ~OPEN/FREE PLAY ~CLEAN-UP CIRCLE TIME~PRAYER ~PLEDGE~ATTENDANCE COUNT~CALENDAR~WEATHER~WEATHER BEE~LETTER OF THE DAY~MOVEMENT LESSON TIME CENTER TIME WASH HANDS/SNACK TIME STORY TIME OUTDOOR PLAY (WEATHER PERMITTING) DISMISSAL **SPECIALS CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE DAY DEPENDING ON OUR SPECIALS’ SCHEDULE. ********************************************************************************************************* DROP OFF/FREE PLAY TIME ALLOWS THE CHILDREN TO INTERACT WITH PEERS, EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE GAMES, BOOKS AND MANIPULATIVES AVAILABLE THAT DAY. THIS MAY BE A TIME WHEN WE WILL BE CALLING CHILDREN TO WORK ON ANY NUMBER OF SKILLS THAT MAY REQUIRE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION. WE WILL ALSO SPEND TIME LEARNING HOW TO WORK TOGETHER TO CLEAN-UP AND PUT AWAY OUR GAMES. CIRCLE TIME IS A GROUP GATHERING DURING WHICH WE SHARE OUR IDEAS, HAVE MORNING PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ,CHOOSE JOBS, ATTENDANCE COUNT, CALENDAR, WEATHER, WEATHER BEE AND MOVEMENT FUN. LESSON TIME~ LESSONS MAY INCLUDE RELIGION, MATH, PHONICS SKILLS, LITERATURE, SCIENCE AND SPANISH. ** WE GIGGLE, WE SING AND EVEN DANCE A LOT HERE! CENTER TIME IS DESIGNED TO OFFER HANDS ON ACTIVITIES TO REINFORCE THE THEME OR LESSON FOR THE DAY/WEEK. THESE MIGHT INCLUDE SMALL OR LARGE GROUP INSTRUCTION, ART ACTIVITIES, CUTTING WITH SCISSORS, WRITING PRACTICE, DRAMATIC PLAY, COOKING, MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, COMPUTER, SAND/WATER/BLOCK PLAY...ETC....COOPERATIVE PLAY IS ENCOURAGED HERE! WASH HANDS/ SNACK TIME~ WE LEARN TO WASH UP BEFORE EATING, PRAYER BEFORE MEALS AND CLEANING UP AFTER ONE’S SELF. SOCIALIZATION IS ENCOURAGED AS WELL AS BUDDY BEAR, STORYTIME AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. OUTDOOR PLAY* ~WE TRY TO GO OUTSIDE EVERY DAY FOR SUPERVISED OUTDOOR GAMES AND CLIMBER FUN. IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, OUR PLAYTIME MAY TAKE PLACE IN THE GYM OR CLASSROOM. *PLEASE BE SURE TO DRESS APPRORIATELY FOR THE WEATHER AND MARK ALL BELONGINGS WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. +++WE ALSO PRACTICE FIRE/SAFETY DRILLS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. RELIGION RELIGION IS INCORPORATED INTO ALL OF OUR THEMES AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ie. GOD MADE ME, MY FAMILYAND FRIENDS, LEAVES, PUMPKINS, FLOWERS, FISHES, ETC. WE LEARN ABOUT MARY, JESUS, ST. JOSEPH AND THE SAINTS AS WELL AS OUR BASIC PRAYERS, BIBLE STORIES AND HOLYDAYS. MUSIC/GYM CLASSES THE CHILDREN WILL VISIT THESE CLASSES ON A BI-WEEKLYSCHEDULE. SPANISH/LIBRARY INSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. BASIC SPANISH-NUMBERS-COLORS- EVERYDAY OBJECTS WILL BE INTRODUCED. DURING LIBRARY TIME,THE CHILDREN WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BORROW A BOOK FROM OUR CLASSROOM COLLECTION TO READ AT HOME. COMPUTERS-IPAD AND SMART TABLE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CLASSROOM DURING FREE PLAY AND/OR CENTER TIME. WE WILL LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY USE OUR COMPUTERS AND ALSO ENJOY WORKING ON AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. FIELD TRIPS WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIPS AND IN-SCHOOL VISITS WHICH WE HAVE PLANNED TO ENHANCE OUR CURRICULUM. WE WILL SEND INFORMATION HOME WHEN WE GET CLOSER TO THE DATES. BUDDY BEAR BUDDY BEAR IS OUR STUFFED ANIMAL”CLASS PET” WHO WILL TRAVEL HOME WITH EACH CHILD ON A WEEKLY BASIS. HE COMES IN HIS OWN OVERNIGHT BAG WITH A JOURNAL FOR YOU TO WRITE ABOUT HIS EXCITING ADVENTURES. HE WILL BE SENT HOME WITH A DIFFERENT LUCKY CHILD EACH CLASS DAY AND SHOULD BE RETURNED BY THE FOLLOWING CLASS DAY SO THE NEXT CHILD MAY HAVE HIS TURN. WE WILL READ ALL ABOUT YOUR VISIT DURING CLASS TIME. SHOW AND TELL WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN A “SHOW AND TELL” ON DESIGNATED DAYS TO HELP REINFORCE OUR LESSONS. PLEASE REFER TO EACH MONTH’S NEWSLETTER FOR DATES. SNACK PLEASE SEND A SIMPLE, PREPARED SNACKAND A NAPKIN IN A MARKED BAG OR TOTE. WE ARE SORRY THAT WE CANNOT REFRIGERATE OR PREPARE SNACKS FOR THE CHILDREN. SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE A CHOICE OF WHITE/CHOCOLATE MILK OR WATER BOTTLE FOR SNACK TIME.THE CHILDREN WILL NOT NEED TO BRING A SNACK ON PARTY DAYS. (PLEASE REFER TO OUR MONTHLY CLASSROOM CALENDAR FOR THIS INFO.) HAPPY BIRTHDAYS WE WILL CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS ONE DAY EACH MONTH. EACH BIRTHDAY CHILD MAY CHOOSE AN ICECREAM SNACK AND PRIZE DURING OUR CLASS SNACK TIME! THE DATES WILL BE LISTED ON OUR PRESCHOOL MONTHLY CALENDAR. Wow! We sure do a lot of fun things at preschool!! If we forgot to mention something that you were wondering about, please let us know! Welcome to the 4’s Preschool!!
Here are just a few reminders to our returning families, and some new information for our brand new families to preschool. We hope that you find this helpful as we begin this new year of learning together. Preschool and Kindergarten Back to School Night- August 20-7pm. 4’s Teddy&Me Day –(Child Only) Aug. 28- AM class- 8-9 PM 12-1 Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend today. No snack needed. 4’s First FULL Day of Preschool – Aug.31- AM class 7:45-10:45 PM 11:55-2:55 (Bring your snack today) You must walk your child into the preschool foyer,…… but PLEASE DO NOT walk your child into the classroom. Your children are now 4’s and should be comfortable with this transition. For our new preschoolers, we have found this to be the easiest way to learn successful separation. Say your goodbyes and let us handle the rest. WE will call you if we need to. We promise. BOOKBAGS- Your child should be using the bookbag he/she received last year in the 3’s Preschool. ** If you are new to our preschool, you should have received a CTT Preschool bookbag for your child at Back to School Night. Please write your child’s name and help him/her decorate the bag with patches, fabric paint, sequins,…have fun!!! Please have your child bring his/her book bag to school every day beginning on the first day of school. DROP OFF/ PICK UP TIMES Preschool TIMES ARE: AM @ 7:45 - 10:45 PM@ 11:55-2:55. Please note that when you drop off your child inside the preschool foyer, your child should hang up his/her jacket and book bag on the assigned coat hook, place his/her snack bag in the SNACK WAGON located near the door and place his/her TAKE HOME FOLDER in the folder bin. We will dismiss out of the same Preschool Door. The CHRIST THE TEACHER HANDBOOK is available online @ www.christtheteacher.org Please take the time to read through this, especially the section on volunteering. **YOU MUST FILL OUT AND SEND IN THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK FORM IF YOU ARE NEW TO OUR SCHOOL AND ARE PLANNING TO HELP IN THE CLASSROOM OR ATTEND FIELD TRIPS WITH THE CHILDREN. PLEASE SEND THIS FORM OUT ASAP. SOME HELPFUL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION Always remember that if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. I can be reached by dropping a note into your child’s take home folder, you can talk with me at dismissal time, you can e-mail me @ [email protected]. If you need to get in touch with me right away, you can call the school office @ 838-8850. ** Please continue to notify the school office if your child will be absent from school. You must also send an absence note when your child returns to school. If you want to know what we are doing in our preschool classes….. Check out our PRESCHOOL WEBPAGE AT christtheteacher.org . You should also see our Preschool bulletin board located in the preschool foyer. You will find important Preschool information, we will hang our calendar, and “Help Wanted” cards when we need your help with special projects. Please take a look at it frequently to check for important reminders, too! INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of inclement weather, please check the following for school closings/delays: Sr. La Verne will make an automated call out to your home phone for school closings or delays. Please be sure to keep the office updated on any contact info. changes. Or WSTW 93.7 FM or WDEL 1160AM or www.wdel.com and listen/look for ALL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO BRING TO SCHOOL: -A DAILY TAKE HOME FOLDER Your child will need to have a folder to use as a take home folder. You may purchase any kind of folder that your child likes. Please label your child’s name on the upper right corner in large letters. We will use this folder to send any important school information home to you each day. -A SNACK BAG (lunch tote) The students will need to bring a simple snack/napkin to school each day unless otherwise noted on the calendar. CTTCS provides a choice of milk, choc milk or water bottles for Preschool. We do not need to bring snack on party days. -PLEASE KEEP A CHANGE OF CLOTHING IN A ZIPLOCK BAGGIE IN YOUR CHILD’S BOOKBAG. (an outfit , and socks-does not need to be uniform clothing)If an bathroom accident or spill occurs, we will help your child change and will send soiled clothing home in the ziplock. LABELING Please remember to put your child’s name on EVERYTHING that he/she brings to school. -YOU DO NOT NEED TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL: IN DIAPERS, OR PULL UPS. All children should be coming to school wearing big kid underpants. -Children do not need to bring toys to school with them (except on designated days). We have LOTS of toys and games and do not want your toys to become misplaced in our classroom. WE ARE NEED OF A FEW ITEMS FOR OUR CLASSROOM: 1. YOU !!! We would LOVE to have a Homeroom Parent from each class to help us coordinate our parties. We will also have a SIGN UP SHEET in the Preschool foyer if you wish to be a Homeroom Parent Coordinator or would like to make playdoh for our class. We will post sign ups for help wanted for class parties as well. Please remember that you must have background checks completed prior to volunteering in the classroom or on field trips.. We also will be asking each family to help us with our parties by sending in food, supplies and prizes for our parties throughout the school year. We will have information and a sign up on our class bulletin board as we get closer to the party dates. Our first party will be our Halloween Party and Parade in October. 2. Large or small ziplock baggies, box of tissues, or a package of baby wipes. 3. 2 PHOTOS If you have not already done so, we need 2 photos of your child to use for labeling classroom items. 4. JUNK-“Your trash is our treasure” We need clean, microwave trays (ie. Lean Cuisine), yogurt cups, paper-any kind for art projects, old buttons, beads, etc… PLEASE RETURN TO SCHOOL: 1. Release Authorization Form-You have been emailed Student Release Form which you must print and return to us. This form indicates those persons who have permission to pick up your child from school. Please also jot us a note to let us know of any changes in your child’s regular pick up routine. 2. 2 photos of your child 3. All school health forms 4. CTTCS Family Questionnaire Thank you so very much in advance for all of your help in making this a spectacular school year for the children!! Sincerely, Laura Allison and Lorraine Cupeto ….and lastly,……… Smile! This is going to be a fantastic year!! Revised:8/9/15 WHAT DO WE DO IN 4’s PRESCHOOL?
4’S PRESCHOOL CLASS MRS. LAURA ALLISON & MS. LORRAINE CUPETO AM 7:45-10:45 PM 11:55-2:55 A TYPICAL DAY OF A 4’S PRESCHOOLER… DROP OFF OPEN~FREE PLAY:SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES-WRITING--REVIEW CLEAN-UP: CIRCLE TIME: HELLO SONG- PRAYER –PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- ATTENDANCE COUNT-CALENDAR-WEATHER- WEATHER BEE-MOVEMENT FUN (SINGING/RHYMING/DANCING) LESSON TIME:(HOUGHTON-MIFFLIN SERIES) READING/LANGUAGE ARTS (LETTER OF THE DAY) RELIGION-MATH-SCIENCE/COOKING- CENTER TIME: SMALL OR LARGE GROUP TABLE ACTIVITIES-ART-SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS-WRITING-COOKING WASH HANDS/STAR OF WEEK/PRAYER/SNACK TIME STORY TIME/GAMES/PUZZLE TIME/ OUTDOOR PLAY: (WEATHER PERMITTING) DISMISSAL: ** LIBRARY-GYM-MUSIC SPECIALS CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE ON DESIGNATED DAYS. OPEN~FREE PLAY ALLOWS THE CHILDREN TO INTERACT WITH PEERS, EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE GAMES, BOOKS AND MANIPULATIVES AVAILABLE THAT DAY. THIS MAY BE A TIME WHEN WE WILL BE CALLING CHILDREN TO WORK ON ANY NUMBER OF SKILLS THAT MAY REQUIRE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION. WE WILL ALSO SPEND TIME LEARNING HOW TO WORK TOGETHER TO CLEAN-UP AND PUT AWAY OUR GAMES. CIRCLE TIME-LESSON TIME IS A GROUP GATHERING DURING WHICH WE SHARE OUR IDEAS, HAVE MORNING PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ATTENDANCE COUNT, DRINK COUNT, CALENDAR, WEATHER, WEATHER BEE, MOVEMENT. STORY TIME AND LESSON TIME. CENTER TIME (fine-motor activities) IS DESIGNED TO OFFER HANDS ON ACTIVITIES TO REINFORCE OUR DAILY/WEEKLY LESSON. THESE MIGHT INCLUDE SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION, ART ACTIVITIES, CUTTING WITH SCISSORS, WRITING PRACTICE, DRAMATIC PLAY, COOKING, MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, COMPUTER, SAND/WATER/BLOCK PLAY...ETC....COOPERATIVE PLAY IS ENCOURAGED HERE! WASH HANDS/ SNACK TIME WE LEARN TO WASH UP BEFORE EATING, PRAYER BEFORE MEALS AND CLEANING UP AFTER ONE’S SELF. SOCIALIZATION IS ENCOURAGED AS WELL AS STAR OF THE WEEK, STORY TIME, AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. OUTDOOR PLAY (gross-motor activities) WE TRY TO GO OUTSIDE EVERY DAY FOR SUPERVISED OUTDOOR GAMES AND CLIMBER FUN. IF INCLEMENT WEATHER, OUR PLAY TIME WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE GYM OR CLASSROOM. *PLEASE BE SURE TO DRESS APPRORIATELY FOR THE WEATHER AND MARK ALL BELONGINGS WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. RELIGION WE WILL BE USING THE RCL BENZIGER RELIGION SERIES TO COMPLIMENT OUR WEEKLY RELIGION LESSONS. RELIGION IS INCORPORATED INTO ALL OF OUR THEMES AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CHILDREN WILL LEARN AND CELEBRATE THE LOVE OF GOD, JESUS, AND THE HOLY FAMILY. WE WILL CELEBRATE THE SAINTS AND OUR MAJOR HOLY DAYS. GYM CLASS THE CHILDREN WILL VISIT THIS CLASS BI-WEEKLY. MUSIC CLASS THE CHILDREN WILL VISIT MUSIC CLASS BI-WEEKLY. SPANISH INSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. THE CHILDREN WILL BE INTRODUCED TO BASIC WORDS IN SPANISH. LIBRARY CLASS THE CHILDREN WILL VISIT THE SCHOOL LIBRARY FOR STORY TIME BI-WEEKLY. THEY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BORROW A BOOK FROM OUR CLASSROOM COLLECTION TO READ AT HOME. COMPUTERS-IPADS/SMART TABLE COMPUTER INSTRUCTION WILL TAKE IN THE CLASSROOM DURING FREE PLAY OR CENTER TIME. WE WILL LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY USE OUR IPADS AND SMART TABLE AND ALSO ENJOY WORKING ON AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. MARVELOUS MATH MONDAYS-NUMBER OF THE WEEK, EARLY MATH SKILLS WACKY SCIENCE WEDNESDAYS- WE WILL BE JR. SCIENTISTS AS WE EXPLORE A VARIETY OF SCIENCE OBSERVATIONS AND EXPERIMENTS! SILLY SONG FRIDAYS-MYSTERY BAG-LETTER OF THE WEEK-STAR OF THE WEEK OUR FORMAL RELIGION LESSONS WILL BE ON FRIDAYS. FIELD TRIPS WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIPS AND IN-SCHOOL VISITS WHICH WE HAVE PLANNED TO ENHANCE OUR CURRICULUM. WE WILL SEND INFORMATION HOME WHEN WE GET CLOSER TO THE DATES. STAR OF THE WEEK WHOOOOO….IS THE STAR OF THE WEEK? EACH WEEK ONE STUDENT WILL RANDOMLY BE CHOSEN TO BE THE SPECIAL STAR OF OUR CLASS! OUR SUPER ”STAR” WILL BRING HOME THE STAR TOTE CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS AND A “STAR” INTERVIEW SHEET. THIS IS A FAVORITE ACTIVITY AMONG OUR SUPER STAR FOURS! SHOW AND TELL WE WILL PARTICIPATE IN “SHOW AND TELL’S” ON DESIGNATED DAYS TO HELP REINFORCE OUR LESSONS. SNACK PLEASE SEND A SIMPLE SNACK AND A NAPKIN IN A MARKED BAG OR TOTE. WE ARE SORRY THAT WE CANNOT REFRIGERATE OR PREPARE SNACKS FOR THE CHILDREN. A CHOICE OF WHITE/CHOCOLATE OR A WATER BOTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR SNACK TIME. THE CHILDREN WILL NOT NEED TO BRING A SNACK ON PARTY DAYS. (PLEASE REFER TO OUR MONTHLY CLASSROOM CALENDAR FOR THIS INFO.) HAPPY BIRTHDAYS THE CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAYS WILL BE CELEBRATED ONCE PER MONTH. OUR CELEBRATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE DURING OUR SNACK TIME WITH A SPECIAL TREAT AND PRIZE FOR THE BIRTHDAY CHILDREN. FOR THOSE CHILDREN WHO CELEBRATE SUMMER BIRTHDAYS, WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL CELEBRATION IN JUNE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR MONTHLY PRESCHOOL CALENDAR FOR DATES OF OUR MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS! WOW! WE REALLY DO A LOT OF FUN THINGS IN PRESCHOOL!! IF WE FORGOT TO MENTION SOMETHING THAT YOU WERE WONDERING ABOUT, PLEASE BE SURE TO LET US KNOW!! |
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