2016-2017 K1 Dates & Supply List
K1A and K1B Important Dates and Supply List
Welcome K1 Families!
K1 School hours are 8:15 – 2:15
The first day of school for K1 is September 12, 2016
*The first day of school is an early dismissal day. All K1 children will be dismissed at 12:00 on September 12th. There will be no extended day for K1 on September 12th.
A Parent only informational meeting is planned for Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will begin in the school gym.
The following is a list of classroom supplies the children will need to have. You may bring the classroom supplies into school anytime during the first week of school. Please have all art supplies packed in the school box we are asking you to bring.
K1 School Supply List
Backpack-Large
1 marble composition notebook-wide ruled
1, 2 pocket folder
1 school box-5x8x2-plastic-Sterilite (packed with crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks and scissors). Please label the box with your child’s name.
Items for the school box.
Colored Pencils-8 ct.
Crayons-Crayola-large crayons 8 ct.
1 bottle of Elmer’s Washable School Glue-4 oz.
1 Pkg. Elmer’s Washable Glue Sticks-Purple- 8 Pack
Crayola Washable Markers-Classic 8 ct. - Thick
1 pair of Fiskar Kids 5 inch blunt scissors
Please label box, notebook and backpack with your child’s name. All clothing, coats, sweatshirts, sweaters etc. should be labeled with your child’s name.
Welcome K1 Families!
K1 School hours are 8:15 – 2:15
The first day of school for K1 is September 12, 2016
*The first day of school is an early dismissal day. All K1 children will be dismissed at 12:00 on September 12th. There will be no extended day for K1 on September 12th.
A Parent only informational meeting is planned for Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will begin in the school gym.
The following is a list of classroom supplies the children will need to have. You may bring the classroom supplies into school anytime during the first week of school. Please have all art supplies packed in the school box we are asking you to bring.
K1 School Supply List
Backpack-Large
1 marble composition notebook-wide ruled
1, 2 pocket folder
1 school box-5x8x2-plastic-Sterilite (packed with crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks and scissors). Please label the box with your child’s name.
Items for the school box.
Colored Pencils-8 ct.
Crayons-Crayola-large crayons 8 ct.
1 bottle of Elmer’s Washable School Glue-4 oz.
1 Pkg. Elmer’s Washable Glue Sticks-Purple- 8 Pack
Crayola Washable Markers-Classic 8 ct. - Thick
1 pair of Fiskar Kids 5 inch blunt scissors
Please label box, notebook and backpack with your child’s name. All clothing, coats, sweatshirts, sweaters etc. should be labeled with your child’s name.
Centers week of May 23rd- Week 2 Things that Grow
Dramatic Play- Flower Shop (continued)- Becomes aware of the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers. Uses language while participating in dramatic play.
Science- Planting Seeds: Observes the life cycle of plants. Participates in activities to explore the earth (soil).
Block Area- Approaches tasks with inventiveness. Writes with many purposes (labels, signs).
Sensory Table- Retelling Make Way for Ducklings- recalls events from story, uses language to communicate with peers, works collaboratively to retell the story.
OWL Story
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Dramatic Play- Flower Shop (continued)- Becomes aware of the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers. Uses language while participating in dramatic play.
Science- Planting Seeds: Observes the life cycle of plants. Participates in activities to explore the earth (soil).
Block Area- Approaches tasks with inventiveness. Writes with many purposes (labels, signs).
Sensory Table- Retelling Make Way for Ducklings- recalls events from story, uses language to communicate with peers, works collaboratively to retell the story.
OWL Story
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Centers week of May 16th- Week 1 Things That Grow
Dramatic Play- Flower Shop- Becomes aware of the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers. Uses language while participating in dramatic play.
Art area- Printing with Vegetables- Explores and experiments with wet media to create artwork. Explores and experiments with basic shapes and lines in artwork.
Science Area- Categorizing Seeds- Compares materials using appropriate language. Sorts objects into subgroups that vary by one or two attributes.
OWL Stories
The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Elisa Kleven
Dramatic Play- Flower Shop- Becomes aware of the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers. Uses language while participating in dramatic play.
Art area- Printing with Vegetables- Explores and experiments with wet media to create artwork. Explores and experiments with basic shapes and lines in artwork.
Science Area- Categorizing Seeds- Compares materials using appropriate language. Sorts objects into subgroups that vary by one or two attributes.
OWL Stories
The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Elisa Kleven
Spring Show this Wednesday, May 11th with performances at 1pm and 6:30pm. Remember to have your child back to school at 6pm to prepare for the evening performance. They have been working hard and we can't wait to see them on stage. It will be a busy with with dress rehearsal and the show. Let us know if you have any questions.
Centers week of May 9th- Shadows & Reflection Unit
Sensory Table- Play with Plastic Pond and Swamp Animals: Engages in socio-dramatic play. Observes and identifies the characteristics and basic requirements of animals.
Library/Dramatic Play- Shadow Puppet Theater and Stick Puppets: Retells a story by enacting roles with puppets. Uses and shares books and other print in play.
Number and Numeral Matching Tens Format: Counts up to ten objects in a set using one-to-one correspondence.
OWL Stories:
Kitten for a Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats
The Puddle Pail by Elisa Kleven
Centers week of May 9th- Shadows & Reflection Unit
Sensory Table- Play with Plastic Pond and Swamp Animals: Engages in socio-dramatic play. Observes and identifies the characteristics and basic requirements of animals.
Library/Dramatic Play- Shadow Puppet Theater and Stick Puppets: Retells a story by enacting roles with puppets. Uses and shares books and other print in play.
Number and Numeral Matching Tens Format: Counts up to ten objects in a set using one-to-one correspondence.
OWL Stories:
Kitten for a Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats
The Puddle Pail by Elisa Kleven
Centers Week of May 2nd- Shadows & Reflection Unit
Art Area- Stars in the Night Sky Paintings: Creates two-dimensional artwork. Participates in activities to explore the earth and sky.
Writing Center- Metallic Pens for Writing: Writes and draws using a variety of writing and drawing tools and on a variety of surfaces.
Blocks- City Buildings and shadows: Observes and describes the effects of sunlight and shadows. Creates simple representations of communities.
Dramatic Play/Science- Making shadows with overhead projector: Understands that shadows need a light source, the size of the shadow changes the closer you are to that light source. Cooperatively plays to explore with friends.
OWL Stories:
Kitten for a Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Dreams by Ezra Jack Keats
The Puddle Pail by Elisa Kleven
Week of April 25
Centers week of April 11th Beginning our Shadows & Reflection Unit!
Have a great April vacation next week!
Reflective Paper Collages- Creates two-dimensional artwork. Builds finger dexterity and uses thumb/forefinger in pincer grasp. Explores and experiments with dry media to create artwork.
Basic Clay Dough- Uses a variety of age-appropriate materials and media to create two and three dimensional artwork. Uses Basic shapes and forms of different sizes to create artwork. Uses tools and materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility and coordination.
Looking for Reflections in Bubbles- Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter. Performs tasks that require fine-muscle control.
Block Area- Interacts with others appropriately by cooperating, helping, sharing. Uses language to develop and maintain relationships in play. Explores spatial relationships.
OWL Stories
Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky
Play with me by Marie Hall Ets
Have a great April vacation next week!
Reflective Paper Collages- Creates two-dimensional artwork. Builds finger dexterity and uses thumb/forefinger in pincer grasp. Explores and experiments with dry media to create artwork.
Basic Clay Dough- Uses a variety of age-appropriate materials and media to create two and three dimensional artwork. Uses Basic shapes and forms of different sizes to create artwork. Uses tools and materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility and coordination.
Looking for Reflections in Bubbles- Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter. Performs tasks that require fine-muscle control.
Block Area- Interacts with others appropriately by cooperating, helping, sharing. Uses language to develop and maintain relationships in play. Explores spatial relationships.
OWL Stories
Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky
Play with me by Marie Hall Ets
Centers week of April 4th
Dramatic Play- Connections to Post Office: Becomes aware of the roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers. Uses language while participating in dramatic play.
Writing Center- Letter and Postcards: Writes for many purposes. Uses writing in the context of dramatic play. Composes and dictates or writes messages.
Art Area- Still-Life Paintings: Creates two-dimensional artwork. Explores and experiments with wet media to create artwork. Asks and answers questions and gives direction.
Owl Stories:
Dear Juno by Soyung Pak
A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Reminder: Summer camp forms are due back Thursday, April 14! Be sure to get them in to save your spot!
Tide Pools Alive! Visit from The New England Aquarium
Happy Easter!
Week of March 14
Centers week of March 7th
Paper Collage Posters of Fruits, Vegetables & Flowers: Uses basic shapes and forms of different sizes to create artwork. Explores and experiments with color. Compares characteristics of a wide variety of plants.
Drawing and Labeling Pictures: Composes and dictates of writes messages. Uses speech to communicate needs, wants or thoughts.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice, uses tweezers to pick up small objects.
Making Dragon Shirts: Creates original artwork or imitates work from memory.
OWL Stories:
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Elisa Kleven
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Centers week of February 29th- Happy Leap Year!
The World of Color Unit
Finger Painting: Explores and experiments with wet media in a variety of colors. Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy.
Building with Colored Blocks: Identifies common features in the home. Begins to understand various family structures.
Soap Bubbles with Colored Water: Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice.
OWL Stories:
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Paper Collage Posters of Fruits, Vegetables & Flowers: Uses basic shapes and forms of different sizes to create artwork. Explores and experiments with color. Compares characteristics of a wide variety of plants.
Drawing and Labeling Pictures: Composes and dictates of writes messages. Uses speech to communicate needs, wants or thoughts.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice, uses tweezers to pick up small objects.
Making Dragon Shirts: Creates original artwork or imitates work from memory.
OWL Stories:
The Lion and the Little Red Bird by Elisa Kleven
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Centers week of February 29th- Happy Leap Year!
The World of Color Unit
Finger Painting: Explores and experiments with wet media in a variety of colors. Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy.
Building with Colored Blocks: Identifies common features in the home. Begins to understand various family structures.
Soap Bubbles with Colored Water: Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice.
OWL Stories:
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Week of February 29, 2016
Centers week of February 29th- Happy Leap Year!
The World of Color Unit
Finger Painting: Explores and experiments with wet media in a variety of colors. Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy.
Building with Colored Blocks: Identifies common features in the home. Begins to understand various family structures.
Soap Bubbles with Colored Water: Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice.
OWL Stories:
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
The World of Color Unit
Finger Painting: Explores and experiments with wet media in a variety of colors. Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy.
Building with Colored Blocks: Identifies common features in the home. Begins to understand various family structures.
Soap Bubbles with Colored Water: Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice.
OWL Stories:
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Week of February 22, 2016
Centers week of February 22nd
Wind and Water Unit
Paper Snow People: Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Explores and experiments with how color can convey mood and emotion. Performs fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control.
Spray Painting: Performs fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control. Explores wet media. Contributes to the classroom community.
Sensory Table: Dying rice for color unit (next week).
Exploring Books: Independently chooses to read or pretend to read books. Understands that pictures, print, and other symbols carry meaning.
OWL Stories:
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Centers week of February 29th- Happy Leap Year!
The World of Color Unit
Finger Painting: Explores and experiments with wet media in a variety of colors. Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy.
Building with Colored Blocks: Identifies common features in the home. Begins to understand various family structures.
Soap Bubbles with Colored Water: Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice.
OWL Stories:
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Wind and Water Unit
Paper Snow People: Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Explores and experiments with how color can convey mood and emotion. Performs fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control.
Spray Painting: Performs fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control. Explores wet media. Contributes to the classroom community.
Sensory Table: Dying rice for color unit (next week).
Exploring Books: Independently chooses to read or pretend to read books. Understands that pictures, print, and other symbols carry meaning.
OWL Stories:
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Centers week of February 29th- Happy Leap Year!
The World of Color Unit
Finger Painting: Explores and experiments with wet media in a variety of colors. Creates original artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy.
Building with Colored Blocks: Identifies common features in the home. Begins to understand various family structures.
Soap Bubbles with Colored Water: Observes and explores materials in the environment. Investigates and describes states of matter.
Sensory Table: Exploring colored rice.
OWL Stories:
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Max’s Dragon Shirt by Rosemary Wells
Week of 2/8/16
Happy Valentine's Day from PreK! Have a great February break!
Week of 1/25/16
We finished our third week of OWL Unit 3 – Wind & Water this week in preschool. Here is a look at what we did.
Water Table: Treasures from Blocks of Ice: Children use warm water to melt down ice blocks to reveal treasures. Use language to discuss observations and basic physical phenomena. Develops beginning understanding of states of matter.
Art: Sculpting Artist’s Clay: Children investigate and describe various materials. Explore wet media and create original three-dimensional artwork.
Art Easel: Painting with Colors from Rabbits & Raindrops: Children create two-dimensional artwork. Build finger dexterity and use thumb/forefinger pincer grasp.
Dramatic Play: Taking Care of Babies: Children engage in socio-dramatic play and initiate interactions with other children. Use play to explore and practice social roles.
Puzzles & Manipulatives: Clothespin Number Matching: Children use simple tools. Performs small motor tasks that require small muscle strength and control. Say numbers 1-12.
‘OWL’ Stories:
“Rabbits & Raindrops” by Jim Arnosky
“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
“A Hat for Minerva Louise” by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Reminders:
Next week is Catholic Schools Week. The complete schedule of events can be found on the back of the February calendar.
Monday: 9:00 School Mass at Saint Brigid Church
Wednesday: Book Fair for PreK
Thursday: Tag Day (out of uniform)
Friday: Noon Dismissal
Water Table: Treasures from Blocks of Ice: Children use warm water to melt down ice blocks to reveal treasures. Use language to discuss observations and basic physical phenomena. Develops beginning understanding of states of matter.
Art: Sculpting Artist’s Clay: Children investigate and describe various materials. Explore wet media and create original three-dimensional artwork.
Art Easel: Painting with Colors from Rabbits & Raindrops: Children create two-dimensional artwork. Build finger dexterity and use thumb/forefinger pincer grasp.
Dramatic Play: Taking Care of Babies: Children engage in socio-dramatic play and initiate interactions with other children. Use play to explore and practice social roles.
Puzzles & Manipulatives: Clothespin Number Matching: Children use simple tools. Performs small motor tasks that require small muscle strength and control. Say numbers 1-12.
‘OWL’ Stories:
“Rabbits & Raindrops” by Jim Arnosky
“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
“A Hat for Minerva Louise” by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Reminders:
Next week is Catholic Schools Week. The complete schedule of events can be found on the back of the February calendar.
Monday: 9:00 School Mass at Saint Brigid Church
Wednesday: Book Fair for PreK
Thursday: Tag Day (out of uniform)
Friday: Noon Dismissal
Week of 1/18/16
We are wrapping up the second week of OWL Unit 3 – Wind & Water. Here is a look at what we did in centers this week.
Water Table: Playing with Water Wheels – Children explore simple machines and basic physical phenomena.
Science: Playing with Goop (cornstarch & water) – Children use a variety of materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility and coordination. Explore basic states of matter.
Art: Marker Paintings – Children ask questions about materials and events in the environment. Perform fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control. Show interest and curiosity in new concepts.
Puzzles & Manipulatives: Making Clothespin Fences – Children engage in socio-dramatic play. Use language to sustain play with peers. Strengthen fine motor control and strength.
OWL Stories:
‘One Dark Night’ by Hazel Hutchins
‘Gilberto and the Wind’ by Marie Hall Ets
‘Rabbits and Raindrops’ by Jim Arnosky
Reminders:
Catholic Schools Week begins January 31st. Stay tuned for schedule of events!
Water Table: Playing with Water Wheels – Children explore simple machines and basic physical phenomena.
Science: Playing with Goop (cornstarch & water) – Children use a variety of materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility and coordination. Explore basic states of matter.
Art: Marker Paintings – Children ask questions about materials and events in the environment. Perform fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control. Show interest and curiosity in new concepts.
Puzzles & Manipulatives: Making Clothespin Fences – Children engage in socio-dramatic play. Use language to sustain play with peers. Strengthen fine motor control and strength.
OWL Stories:
‘One Dark Night’ by Hazel Hutchins
‘Gilberto and the Wind’ by Marie Hall Ets
‘Rabbits and Raindrops’ by Jim Arnosky
Reminders:
Catholic Schools Week begins January 31st. Stay tuned for schedule of events!
Week of 1/11/16
We are wrapping up another busy week in preK! This week, we started OWL unit three, wind and water. Here is a look at what our centers were.
Water Table: Sailboats – Children explore what air is and what air does. Use language to discuss or describe observations. Interact appropriately with other children by cooperating, helping, and sharing.
Play Doh: Children use a variety of materials (cookie cutters and rolling pins) to create two-dimensional artwork. Use tools and materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility, and coordination.
Art: Painting with Straws – Children observe and explore materials and events in the environment. Explore and discuss what air is and what air does. Explore with various media to create artwork. Show interest in new concepts.
Blocks: Interact with others appropriately by cooperating, helping, sharing, and expressing interest. Explore spatial relationships.
OWL Stories:
‘Gilberto and the Wind’ by Maries Hall Ets
‘One Dark Night’ by Hazel Hutchins
Reminders:
- Monday, January 18th: MLK Day No School
Water Table: Sailboats – Children explore what air is and what air does. Use language to discuss or describe observations. Interact appropriately with other children by cooperating, helping, and sharing.
Play Doh: Children use a variety of materials (cookie cutters and rolling pins) to create two-dimensional artwork. Use tools and materials to strengthen hand grasp, flexibility, and coordination.
Art: Painting with Straws – Children observe and explore materials and events in the environment. Explore and discuss what air is and what air does. Explore with various media to create artwork. Show interest in new concepts.
Blocks: Interact with others appropriately by cooperating, helping, sharing, and expressing interest. Explore spatial relationships.
OWL Stories:
‘Gilberto and the Wind’ by Maries Hall Ets
‘One Dark Night’ by Hazel Hutchins
Reminders:
- Monday, January 18th: MLK Day No School
Week of 1/4/16
We hope that everyone had a happy and restful Christmas break. We have been busy getting back into our OWL centers and off to a great start to 2016! Below is a look at our centers for this week.
A special thank you to Ms. Molly for all of her hardwork!
Art: Students create two-dimensional artwork using watercolors and crayons. Explore and experiment with wet and dry media.
Writing: Students practiced writing their names using shadow writing.
Drawing: Students practice fine motor skills and awareness of self through creation of self-portraits.
OWL Stories:
‘Hooray, A Piñata!’ by Elisa Kleven
‘Matthew and Tilly’ by Rebecca C. Jones
‘Dandelion’ by Don Freeman
Be sure to pick up a copy of this week’s South Boston Online! We are featured in an article!
Reminders:
-Monday, January 18th: MLK Day- No School
A special thank you to Ms. Molly for all of her hardwork!
Art: Students create two-dimensional artwork using watercolors and crayons. Explore and experiment with wet and dry media.
Writing: Students practiced writing their names using shadow writing.
Drawing: Students practice fine motor skills and awareness of self through creation of self-portraits.
OWL Stories:
‘Hooray, A Piñata!’ by Elisa Kleven
‘Matthew and Tilly’ by Rebecca C. Jones
‘Dandelion’ by Don Freeman
Be sure to pick up a copy of this week’s South Boston Online! We are featured in an article!
Reminders:
-Monday, January 18th: MLK Day- No School
Merry Christmas From Ms. Kristen & Ms. Colleen's PREK Classroom!
Merry Christmas From Ms. Molly & Ms. Janice's PREK Classroom!
Week of 12/7/15
Hello PREK Families!
We wrapped up another busy week! We completed our last week of centers for 2015!
We will finish up OWL Unit 2 (Friends) after the New Year. This week we incorporated some Christmas projects into our OWL centers.
Here’s a look at what we did:
Science- Road Construction Vehicles (rocks were used in water table): (Based on the OWL book ‘Road Builders’) Children explore simple machines, become aware of roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers.
Art- Easel painting with a set of basic colors: Children create two-dimensional artwork. Explore and experiment with wet media to create artwork. Children use dark/light blue, white paint and Epsom salt to create winter paintings.
Dramatic play- Grocery store play: Children locate objects in a familiar environment. Create simple representations of home, school, or community.
Holiday wreaths- Children use dish brushes and green paint to create holiday wreaths, now on display in our classroom.
*Some important dates and reminders-
Christmas Concert- Wednesday, December 16th: (Two Shows) 1 PM and 6:30 PM.
Notices and emails have been sent out with more information.
*Extended day closes at 4 PM.
PREK Christmas Pajama Day- Thursday, December 17th
PREK Christmas Party- Wednesday, December 23rd @ snack time (children do not need a snack or lunch).
This is also a half-day of school (NOON dismissal) for Christmas Break.
We are looking forward to celebrating the holiday season in PREK! Check our classroom website frequently for the latest updates and photos from this fun and exciting time of year!
Till next time,
Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
We wrapped up another busy week! We completed our last week of centers for 2015!
We will finish up OWL Unit 2 (Friends) after the New Year. This week we incorporated some Christmas projects into our OWL centers.
Here’s a look at what we did:
Science- Road Construction Vehicles (rocks were used in water table): (Based on the OWL book ‘Road Builders’) Children explore simple machines, become aware of roles, responsibilities, and services provided by community workers.
Art- Easel painting with a set of basic colors: Children create two-dimensional artwork. Explore and experiment with wet media to create artwork. Children use dark/light blue, white paint and Epsom salt to create winter paintings.
Dramatic play- Grocery store play: Children locate objects in a familiar environment. Create simple representations of home, school, or community.
Holiday wreaths- Children use dish brushes and green paint to create holiday wreaths, now on display in our classroom.
*Some important dates and reminders-
Christmas Concert- Wednesday, December 16th: (Two Shows) 1 PM and 6:30 PM.
Notices and emails have been sent out with more information.
*Extended day closes at 4 PM.
PREK Christmas Pajama Day- Thursday, December 17th
PREK Christmas Party- Wednesday, December 23rd @ snack time (children do not need a snack or lunch).
This is also a half-day of school (NOON dismissal) for Christmas Break.
We are looking forward to celebrating the holiday season in PREK! Check our classroom website frequently for the latest updates and photos from this fun and exciting time of year!
Till next time,
Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Week of 11/30/15
This week, we started our second unit of the OWL literacy program. This unit focuses on friends. Our centers were:
Water Table: Students observe and explore materials and objects, in the environment. Practice strategies for promoting cleanliness by washing dishes and utensils with soap and water.
Art: Students create two-dimensional art work in the form of pizzas. Explore and experiment with basic shapes and lines in artwork.
Science: Students experiment with and explore pizza dough. Students use language to describe observations. Describe the physical properties of objects.
Writing: Students create friendship pictures. Create artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Students talk about understandings of relationships among people.
OWL Stories:
‘The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)’ by Philemon Sturges
‘A Letter to Amy’ by Ezra Jack Keats
Save the Dates:
-Wednesday 12/16: Christmas Show at 1:00 & 6:30
-Thursday 12/17: Christmas Movie Pajama Party
-Wednesday 12/23: Christmas Party. Noon Dismissal. Christmas Break
Water Table: Students observe and explore materials and objects, in the environment. Practice strategies for promoting cleanliness by washing dishes and utensils with soap and water.
Art: Students create two-dimensional art work in the form of pizzas. Explore and experiment with basic shapes and lines in artwork.
Science: Students experiment with and explore pizza dough. Students use language to describe observations. Describe the physical properties of objects.
Writing: Students create friendship pictures. Create artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Students talk about understandings of relationships among people.
OWL Stories:
‘The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)’ by Philemon Sturges
‘A Letter to Amy’ by Ezra Jack Keats
Save the Dates:
-Wednesday 12/16: Christmas Show at 1:00 & 6:30
-Thursday 12/17: Christmas Movie Pajama Party
-Wednesday 12/23: Christmas Party. Noon Dismissal. Christmas Break
Week of 11/16/15
This week we finished up our first OWL unit on Family.
After the holiday, we will begin our second unit on Friends.
Our centers this week were:
Writing Center: Children tell and write their own personal stories through pictures and words. Make up stories that follow basic story structure.
Art: Children experiment with and explore chalk and chalk drawings. Engage in a variety of fine motor activities. Create original artwork to express thoughts and feelings.
Art: Lego Stamping: Children experiment with painting and stamping with objects. Use Lego pieces to create stamp artwork.
Practice with Scissors: The children learn about scissor safety and the proper way to hold scissors in order to cut. Children practice holding and cutting with scissors.
Reminders:
-Everyone should be signed up for a conference. Conferences will take place on Thursday, December 3rd from 12:30-7 at ten minute intervals. A reminder for your time will be sent home next week.
-Tuesday, November 24th Picture Retakes
-Wednesday, November 25th Noon Dismissal: No Extended Day
-Thursday, December 3rd & Friday, December 4th are both noon dismissal days
-Wednesday, December 16th: Christmas Show
See below for a few pictures from this past week.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
After the holiday, we will begin our second unit on Friends.
Our centers this week were:
Writing Center: Children tell and write their own personal stories through pictures and words. Make up stories that follow basic story structure.
Art: Children experiment with and explore chalk and chalk drawings. Engage in a variety of fine motor activities. Create original artwork to express thoughts and feelings.
Art: Lego Stamping: Children experiment with painting and stamping with objects. Use Lego pieces to create stamp artwork.
Practice with Scissors: The children learn about scissor safety and the proper way to hold scissors in order to cut. Children practice holding and cutting with scissors.
Reminders:
-Everyone should be signed up for a conference. Conferences will take place on Thursday, December 3rd from 12:30-7 at ten minute intervals. A reminder for your time will be sent home next week.
-Tuesday, November 24th Picture Retakes
-Wednesday, November 25th Noon Dismissal: No Extended Day
-Thursday, December 3rd & Friday, December 4th are both noon dismissal days
-Wednesday, December 16th: Christmas Show
See below for a few pictures from this past week.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Week of 11/9/15
Hello!
We took advantage of this short week to play “catch up”, if you will. We are finishing up some projects, reviewing what we have learned so far this year and also having some time to play, as we have been so busy the past few weeks the children deserve it!
Speaking of busy, the days to come will only become more eventful! Here’s a look at some important dates in the near future. Be sure to mark them on your calendar, they will come up fast!
Till next time!
Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly :)
at Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen’s doors for both drop off and dismissal. (Sign up times are in 10-minute intervals)
*Please take a look at the notice from our school nurse, Mrs. Canto, that is posted below and was also sent home.
We took advantage of this short week to play “catch up”, if you will. We are finishing up some projects, reviewing what we have learned so far this year and also having some time to play, as we have been so busy the past few weeks the children deserve it!
Speaking of busy, the days to come will only become more eventful! Here’s a look at some important dates in the near future. Be sure to mark them on your calendar, they will come up fast!
Till next time!
Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly :)
- 11/24 (Tuesday)- Picture Retakes
- 11/25 (Wednesday)- Noon Dismissal, Thanksgiving Break (No Extended Day)
- 12/3 (Thursday)- Noon Dismissal, Parent Conferences 12:30-7 PM
at Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen’s doors for both drop off and dismissal. (Sign up times are in 10-minute intervals)
- 12/4 (Friday)-Noon Dismissal (Teacher Professional Development)
- 12/16 (Wednesday)- Christmas Show (More info to follow)
- 12/17 (Thursday)- Polar Express Day (More info to follow)
- 12/23 (Wednesday)- PREK Christmas Party @ Snack. Noon Dismissal-Christmas Break
*Please take a look at the notice from our school nurse, Mrs. Canto, that is posted below and was also sent home.
Week of 11/2/15
Another busy week in PreK!
Here’s a look at what we did in centers:
Marble Box Play: Children explore simple machines and participate as members of a group.
Baking Cookies with Playdough: Children explore materials, simple tools, and machines. Understand that print carries meaning.
Painting with Marbles: Children explore and experiment with paint. Coordinates body movements to complete simple tasks. Experiment with lines and angles.
Reading Aloud to Dolls: Children use books read in large groups to retell to dolls. Children use play to practice and explore social roles.
Drawing and Labeling Family Pictures: Children create artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Talk about their understanding of relationships among people and animals.
Water Table: Children explore water’s movement with simple tools.
OWL Stories-
‘Noisy Nora’ by Rosemary Wells
‘Whistle for Willie’ by Ezra Jack Keats
Some Reminders and Save the Dates:
· Wednesday, November 11th: Veteran’s Day No School
· Tuesday, November 24th: Picture Retakes
· Wednesday, November 25th: Noon Dismissal, Thanksgiving Break (No Extended Day)
· December 3rd: 12-7 PM Parents Conferences. More info to follow.
Check out the pictures below! (Includes pictures from last week’s Halloween party and this week’s centers)
Until next time!
Ms. Molly and Ms. Kristen
Here’s a look at what we did in centers:
Marble Box Play: Children explore simple machines and participate as members of a group.
Baking Cookies with Playdough: Children explore materials, simple tools, and machines. Understand that print carries meaning.
Painting with Marbles: Children explore and experiment with paint. Coordinates body movements to complete simple tasks. Experiment with lines and angles.
Reading Aloud to Dolls: Children use books read in large groups to retell to dolls. Children use play to practice and explore social roles.
Drawing and Labeling Family Pictures: Children create artwork to express thoughts, feelings, and energy. Talk about their understanding of relationships among people and animals.
Water Table: Children explore water’s movement with simple tools.
OWL Stories-
‘Noisy Nora’ by Rosemary Wells
‘Whistle for Willie’ by Ezra Jack Keats
Some Reminders and Save the Dates:
· Wednesday, November 11th: Veteran’s Day No School
· Tuesday, November 24th: Picture Retakes
· Wednesday, November 25th: Noon Dismissal, Thanksgiving Break (No Extended Day)
· December 3rd: 12-7 PM Parents Conferences. More info to follow.
Check out the pictures below! (Includes pictures from last week’s Halloween party and this week’s centers)
Until next time!
Ms. Molly and Ms. Kristen
Happy Halloween From PREK!
Check back soon for more pictures from our fun Halloween celebration!
Week of 10/19/15
Thank you for checking in and staying up to date with the most recent happenings in PREK!
Both classes had an excellent week working hard in their OWL centers.
Here is a look at what the children did over the past week:
Painting with primary colors- Children learn about the 3 primary colors. Create original artwork to express ideas. Explores and experiments with paint.
Shape collage- Uses a variety of tools and materials to create artwork. Uses basic shapes/shape identification.
Water table- Children use simple tools to explore water and water's movement. Develops fine motor skills.
Playing house/taking care of babies- Interacts with others by cooperating, sharing and expressing interest. Uses language to develop and maintain relationships in play.
Letter stamping- Uses/develops letter recognition. Develops and understanding of 3-D objects and their surfaces.
Building with blocks- Develops representational skills using 3-D objects interacts appropriately with others by cooperating, helping, sharing, and expressing interest. Explores special relationships, explores concept of balance.
OWL Stories-
‘Oonga Boonga’ By Frieda Wishinsky
‘Peter’s Chair’ By Ezra Jack Keats
Please make note of the dates listed below and remember to check back at the end of each week for new updates!
Some Reminders and Save the Dates:
Below you will find new pictures of Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly's children in action! We hope you enjoy.
Have a great weekend!
Until next time,
Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Both classes had an excellent week working hard in their OWL centers.
Here is a look at what the children did over the past week:
Painting with primary colors- Children learn about the 3 primary colors. Create original artwork to express ideas. Explores and experiments with paint.
Shape collage- Uses a variety of tools and materials to create artwork. Uses basic shapes/shape identification.
Water table- Children use simple tools to explore water and water's movement. Develops fine motor skills.
Playing house/taking care of babies- Interacts with others by cooperating, sharing and expressing interest. Uses language to develop and maintain relationships in play.
Letter stamping- Uses/develops letter recognition. Develops and understanding of 3-D objects and their surfaces.
Building with blocks- Develops representational skills using 3-D objects interacts appropriately with others by cooperating, helping, sharing, and expressing interest. Explores special relationships, explores concept of balance.
OWL Stories-
‘Oonga Boonga’ By Frieda Wishinsky
‘Peter’s Chair’ By Ezra Jack Keats
Please make note of the dates listed below and remember to check back at the end of each week for new updates!
Some Reminders and Save the Dates:
- Thursday, October 29th: Preschool Halloween parade at 8:30 am (O street/Ms. Kristen’s door)- Halloween party at snack time
- Wednesday, November 4th 6:30- 7:30 PM: Parent Information Night: Please join us and learn more about The Lynch Foundation's Early Childhood Project here at South Boston Catholic Academy. Experts from the Project will be here to share how it has supported our teachers in providing an environment that nurtures the social and emotional well-being of all our students in order for effective learning to take place.
- Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day – No School!
- Parent Conferences will be held on December 3rd from 12- 7PM. We will provide more information as the date approaches.
Below you will find new pictures of Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly's children in action! We hope you enjoy.
Have a great weekend!
Until next time,
Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Week of 10/12/15
Another great week in PREK!
The children did excellent with OWL centers this week.
Next week, we will continue to work on OWL Unit 1-Families, we will also have all new OWL centers!
A few reminders:
-Saturday, October 17th:
Halloween Dance Preschool through Grade 2
-Thursday, October 29th:
Preschool Halloween parade at 8:30 am (O street door)- Halloween party at snack time
Below you will find picture slideshows from this week in Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen's classrooms. Enjoy!
Check back next Friday for new updates from SBCA's PREK classrooms!
Until next time!
Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
The children did excellent with OWL centers this week.
Next week, we will continue to work on OWL Unit 1-Families, we will also have all new OWL centers!
A few reminders:
-Saturday, October 17th:
Halloween Dance Preschool through Grade 2
-Thursday, October 29th:
Preschool Halloween parade at 8:30 am (O street door)- Halloween party at snack time
Below you will find picture slideshows from this week in Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen's classrooms. Enjoy!
Check back next Friday for new updates from SBCA's PREK classrooms!
Until next time!
Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Week of 10/5
Thank you for referring to our Pre-k Weebly site!
Our updates will continue weekly. New posts will most likely be posted at the end of each week (usually Friday).
Make sure to check out our weekly posts with new information, updates and pictures of both Ms. Molly and Ms. Kristen's classes.
Below you will find slideshows featuring pictures of the children in action in their centers.
This was our first week trying out centers and the children did wonderful!
Next week our centers will be more OWL (Opening the World to Learning) based.
Check back next Friday for new updates from SBCA's Pre-k classrooms!
Have a nice long weekend, until next time!
-Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly
Our updates will continue weekly. New posts will most likely be posted at the end of each week (usually Friday).
Make sure to check out our weekly posts with new information, updates and pictures of both Ms. Molly and Ms. Kristen's classes.
Below you will find slideshows featuring pictures of the children in action in their centers.
This was our first week trying out centers and the children did wonderful!
Next week our centers will be more OWL (Opening the World to Learning) based.
Check back next Friday for new updates from SBCA's Pre-k classrooms!
Have a nice long weekend, until next time!
-Ms. Kristen & Ms. Molly
Week of 9/21 & 9/28
Over the past two weeks Ms. Kristen and Ms. Molly's preschool children have been working very hard!
Last week, Ms. Molly's class created apples using bingo daubers and paper plates.
This week the children used tissue paper and glue sticks to create colorful Fall acorns!
This week, Ms. Kristen's children explored and experimented with apples and green, yellow and red paint. The result, some amazing apple stamping works of art!
Both classes made beautiful apple trees using a cut out of their hand/arm, green tissue paper and red finger paint!
Both classes also participated in apple tasting. Each child got a chance to taste a green, yellow and red apples. After tasting, each child got to vote which apple was their favorite. In both Ms. Molly and Ms. Kristen's classes, the red delicious apple had the unanimous vote!
Featured below is a photo slideshow of both classes in action. Enjoy!
Until next time!
-Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Last week, Ms. Molly's class created apples using bingo daubers and paper plates.
This week the children used tissue paper and glue sticks to create colorful Fall acorns!
This week, Ms. Kristen's children explored and experimented with apples and green, yellow and red paint. The result, some amazing apple stamping works of art!
Both classes made beautiful apple trees using a cut out of their hand/arm, green tissue paper and red finger paint!
Both classes also participated in apple tasting. Each child got a chance to taste a green, yellow and red apples. After tasting, each child got to vote which apple was their favorite. In both Ms. Molly and Ms. Kristen's classes, the red delicious apple had the unanimous vote!
Featured below is a photo slideshow of both classes in action. Enjoy!
Until next time!
-Ms. Molly & Ms. Kristen
Week of 9/14
Hello Preschool Families!
The first couple of weeks of school have been very busy in preschool! The children in Ms. Kristen and Ms. Molly’s classroom are settling in nicely. The past two weeks we have been getting to know our new friends, classroom and daily routine. Throughout the school day, children have been learning new songs, stories, prayers as well as the Pledge of Allegiance. The children have participated in both library and music specials as well and enjoyed them very much. We are excited for the year ahead of us.
A few reminders:
If you have yet to return any forms that were sent home please return them by next week.
Please make sure everything your child brings to school is labeled with their name (coats, lunch boxes, backpacks, water bottles, etc.).
If you have not returned a CORI form, please do so. In order to visit our classroom you must be CORI checked.
Virtus training will be held on Wednesday, September 30th. 6:30-8:30 pm in Cushing Hall (below St. Bridget Church).
You must be Virtus trained to be a volunteer at a school event during school hours, or to be a field trip chaperone.
Remember to check out our Weebly site for any new or updated information and all the fun happenings in preschool!
preksbca.weebly.com
The first couple of weeks of school have been very busy in preschool! The children in Ms. Kristen and Ms. Molly’s classroom are settling in nicely. The past two weeks we have been getting to know our new friends, classroom and daily routine. Throughout the school day, children have been learning new songs, stories, prayers as well as the Pledge of Allegiance. The children have participated in both library and music specials as well and enjoyed them very much. We are excited for the year ahead of us.
A few reminders:
If you have yet to return any forms that were sent home please return them by next week.
Please make sure everything your child brings to school is labeled with their name (coats, lunch boxes, backpacks, water bottles, etc.).
If you have not returned a CORI form, please do so. In order to visit our classroom you must be CORI checked.
Virtus training will be held on Wednesday, September 30th. 6:30-8:30 pm in Cushing Hall (below St. Bridget Church).
You must be Virtus trained to be a volunteer at a school event during school hours, or to be a field trip chaperone.
Remember to check out our Weebly site for any new or updated information and all the fun happenings in preschool!
preksbca.weebly.com