Pre-K News for the week of January 27, 2025

Dear Families, 

Can you believe we are already in the last week of January? Where has the month gone? Our letter study for this week is the letter “Jj” for Jumping Jill !

Along with this newsletter, you will receive my instructional plan for our new theme, vocabulary, theme song, and tonight’s home activity.

A reminder that this Friday, January 31, 2025, is the 2nd PTC so there will be no class. Schedules were sent out with last week’s newsletter.

This week our class will begin a new theme titled “Let’s Move” We will discuss different ways people, animals, and things move. Our topic this week is “Move with Me.”

Our read-aloud this week is a tale from England titled “The Gingerbread Man.”  Ask your child to tell you all the ways the Gingerbread man moved in the story. ASK? What did you read today? What are some ways that people, animals and things move?

                                           Home Activities:

Home activities for the week of January 27, 2025

Monday Night Activity: Pick one letter “Jj” activity

Tuesday night Activity: Letter Jj” search and practice

Wednesday night Activity Matching letter activity

Thursday Night Activity: None

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:              

January 31, 2025– 2nd Parent /Teacher Conferences

February 17, 2025– Presidents Day/No School

On inclement weather days, McCurdy Pre-K will follow the McCurdy Charter school schedule, meaning if a 2-hour delay is called for charter, then we also have a 2-hour delay, however, if this happens to fall on a Friday, then school is canceled as we only have a half day. In case Charter has an in-service, then look for an e-mail from me.

 **Thank You!

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

 

  1. Ms. Theresa for the delicious cookies she shared with our class.
  2. Dennis Salazar for sharing his birthday treats with the children on Friday.  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