Pre-K News for the week of December 9, 2024

Dear Families, 

Our letter study for this week is the letter “Mm” for Mimi Mouse

Along with this newsletter, you will receive tonight’s home activity and a few blank reading logs for December. You will not receive a parent involvement sheet until January in your new homework folder.

This week our class will continue the theme titled

“Construction Zone.”  This week we will learn about solving problems.  Our topic this week is “Build with me.”  Our read-aloud this week is a tale from Japan titled “The Builder and the Oni.”  Ask your child to tell you the Oni’s name.

You can help your child learn more by talking to them about what they are doing in school, and the letters, words, and numbers they have learned.

ASK? What did you read today? What was the story about? What can we build today?  What tools and materials do we need for that?

                               Home Activities:

Home activities for the week of December 9, 2024

Monday Night Activity: Letter Mm search and Practice

Tuesday night Activity: Measuring activity

Wednesday night Activity: Choose 1 letter Mm activity

Thursday Night Activity: LFO: Hippety-Hoppety Hare / After completing the magazine watch the video and do online activities.

Friday Night Activity: None: Enjoy a safe weekend    

 Please ask your child to tell you about their new classroom job. (jobs change weekly) You can see your child’s job posted in the classroom helping hands or on this website’s “Kids Corner” section. 

                               Looking Ahead:   

December 20, 2024– 2nd Parent event 9:00 am (dismissal to follow) More info to follow on December 2, Newsletter

December 23-Jan 3, 2025– Campus closed/Winter Break

January 6, 2025-Return to Pre-K

 **Thank You! **Muchas Gracias!!!              

Thank you to all who very generously donated extra items to our class. This week we want to thank: 

The Christmas Committee (Families of Caliann, Lucianna, Ezariah, Baiya and Moment)  for helping to support our class activities this month.

  1. Your kindness and generosity are very much appreciated.

                         Reminders:

  • If your child is absent, a written or electronic excuse must be provided to the school upon their arrival.
  •  If you arrive later than 8:30 a.m. you will be considered tardy and be required to obtain a tardy slip from Ms. Eufemia at the McCurdy Ministry Office.

  • Please remember to send your Green homework folders back daily. I will keep them on Thursdays to get them ready for Monday. 

     Please remember to have your child write their name on their homework, many papers have been tossed and children are not receiving credit, because we cannot identify the owner. Thank you. 

  • On inclement weather days, if a 2 hr. delay is called for McCurdy Charter School, then there will be a 2-hour delay for Pre-K as well unless it is a Friday, then Pre-K is canceled.
  • Furthermore, if school is canceled at the Charter for weather reasons, we will cancel as well.  Inclement weather days will be announced on your local TV stations KOB 4, KOAT 7, and KRQE 13

  • As the colder months approach, we want to ensure the comfort and safety of all our students during outdoor activities. To streamline our preparations and smooth the transition to colder weather, we kindly request your assistance in helping your children with jacket-related tasks.

    Putting on Jackets: Help your child to put on their jacket independently. This skill not only fosters self-sufficiency but also saves valuable classroom time. Practice

    Inside-Out Sleeves: Please teach your child how to identify and correct inside-out sleeves. This small skill can prevent unnecessary frustration during jacket time.

    Zipping Up: If your child’s jacket has a zipper, help them practice zipping it up and down smoothly. This will contribute to their independence and confidence.

    Hoodies: For those with hoodies, show your child how to put on and secure the hood properly. It’s crucial for keeping them warm during chilly weather.

    We understand that mastering these tasks may take time, but with your support and guidance, we believe your child can become proficient in these essential skills.

    By working together on these preparations, we can ensure a more efficient and enjoyable outdoor experience for your child and their classmates. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a warm and safe environment as the temperature drops.

    Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education.                                 

  “The home is the child’s first school, the parent is the child’s first teacher.”  

Former First Lady of The United states Barbara Bush