Dear Prek 5 Parents,
We are excited to introduce the new unit of study "Plants and life cycles".
We are discussing parts of a plant: such as the seed, roots, stem, leaves , flower and its functions. We will also plant different type of seeds in the classroom. Please discuss this with your child each day. We will study butterfly life cycle, bugs, bees and all the changes that will take place in the spring season. Your child is very excited and eager to learn about these topics.
Please practice the two songs with your child everyday. "The world is a rainbow", and "Getting ready to go". The Pre- k moving up ceremony is Friday June 2, @ 1pm. More details will follow about the dress code. If you have any questions please free to ask me.
Thank you for all your support.
Ms Rattray
Dear Parents
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is providing vision screening for your child on Thursday, April 6, 2017.
If your child wears glasses, please make sure that they have their glasses with them on the screening day.
Thank you.
Dear parents
Most of us don't spend time thinking about trash and garbage. We might give the problem some thought when our community needs a new landfill.We the think studying how to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash and garbage will engage children because they are familiar with and curious about the topic.
We need your help gathering items to investigate. We' ll need many different objects and pictures related to trash and garbage. We will begin our study by collecting them. Items such as
trash cans, bottles, juice boxes, small boxes ( please wash these before sending them to school), tissue and paper towel roll, old magazine, newspapers, popscicle sticks etc.
As we study Recycling we learn, literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts and technology.
We will look at topics such as ; What do people throw away, Where does trash go? what do workers do there?, How do trash and garbage affect our community, How can we reuse junk?, How can we create less trash.
What you can do at home
Talk to your child about trash and garbage. Help raise your child awareness of the kinds of trash and garbage your family creates each day.If you recycle at home, help your child take responsibility for sorting items into your family's recycling boxes.
Thank you
Ms Rattray
Dear Parents
We are hosting our annual Multicultural Day on Friday , February 24, @1pm. Children are encouraged to dress in traditional clothing and customs for the celebration.
Parents and children are encouraged to create a poster representing your heritage and culture.
Please bring in the poster days before or the morning of the celebration.
Suggestions for the poster are; your country flag, picture of your country, a picture of your child or their family in traditional clothing, a poem or song from your country.
You are encouraged to bring in some traditional food for everyone to taste. Multicultural day will be an exciting day and a great way to end our clothing study.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
Let me know what you would bring or donate for the celebration.
Prepare a traditional food or drink for the children and parents to taste.
Provide table cloth, spoons, forks, cups or napkins.
Thank you
Ms Rattray
Dear Prek 5 Parents,
We are kindly asking for donations for our class. Such as
Clorox wipes
paper towels
hand sanitizer
tissue (for nose)
ziploc bags (large)
napkins.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Ms. Rattray