Eastern School District is on a 2 hour delay- that means no AM Preschool today- we will see each other again soon... I hope!
Remember:
You are looking for T's, drawing T's, finding turtles. Check the next post below for more ideas!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
No preschool tomorrow and a CHALLENGE from Mrs. Copulos
Preschool has been canceled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 27th. I will see the 3 year olds next Tuesday.
Here is a little challenge for all of you while you are at home!
This week, we were supposed to be working on the letter T and Turtles for the 3 year olds and morning 4 year olds class. Here is your challenge from Mrs. Copulos:
Make something that has a T or a turtle- you can write a word with a T, practice your Ts, paint a T, take your picture with a T or a turtle, or draw something that starts with a T. Make sure your name is on whatever you bring (and make sure it is something that can be hung on the wall- no sculptures please :) ). Bring it in by next Thursday for a surprise!
Here is a little challenge for all of you while you are at home!
This week, we were supposed to be working on the letter T and Turtles for the 3 year olds and morning 4 year olds class. Here is your challenge from Mrs. Copulos:
Make something that has a T or a turtle- you can write a word with a T, practice your Ts, paint a T, take your picture with a T or a turtle, or draw something that starts with a T. Make sure your name is on whatever you bring (and make sure it is something that can be hung on the wall- no sculptures please :) ). Bring it in by next Thursday for a surprise!
No Preschool
There will be no AM or PM preschool today. I will update you about our 3 year old class when I have more information about tomorrow!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Kindergarten Registration
Some of you asked about an update about Kindergarten Registration. I talked to Mrs. Shields at Canadochaly Elem and this is the information she gave me to pass to you:
Pre-Registration begins in February. You have two choices: you can either call Mrs. Shields and give her your name/ address for a pre-registration form to be mailed to you, or you can fill out one of the pre-registration forms I have and return it to me. I will then return all the forms I have to Mrs. Shields. She will mail you out a packet of paperwork to fill out and return. They will begin assigning registration appointments in April (I believe the appointments are in May).
At registration, your child WILL be tested on what they know. Please don't be nervous about this- the kids in our preschool always do very well at these tests. This test DOES NOT decide if they are going into kindergarten. Your child will be going to kindergarten no matter how well they do. The testing is only for the K teachers and are a way for them to get to know your children.
What are some of the things they will test on?
Alphabet recognition and sounds
Number recognition
How high they can count
Can they write their first/ last name
Can they name body parts (this sometimes trips kids up because they use words like jaw, side, hip, etc)
Can they DRAW shapes (square, circle, diamond, rectangle, triangle, heart, oval etc)
When you have been assigned a registration appointment, please let me know. I will prepare a packet for the k teachers, letting them know about what we have been doing in preschool and testing I have done (in case they have stage fright the day of the test).
Let me know if there is anything I can do to make this process easier!
Mrs. C
Pre-Registration begins in February. You have two choices: you can either call Mrs. Shields and give her your name/ address for a pre-registration form to be mailed to you, or you can fill out one of the pre-registration forms I have and return it to me. I will then return all the forms I have to Mrs. Shields. She will mail you out a packet of paperwork to fill out and return. They will begin assigning registration appointments in April (I believe the appointments are in May).
At registration, your child WILL be tested on what they know. Please don't be nervous about this- the kids in our preschool always do very well at these tests. This test DOES NOT decide if they are going into kindergarten. Your child will be going to kindergarten no matter how well they do. The testing is only for the K teachers and are a way for them to get to know your children.
What are some of the things they will test on?
Alphabet recognition and sounds
Number recognition
How high they can count
Can they write their first/ last name
Can they name body parts (this sometimes trips kids up because they use words like jaw, side, hip, etc)
Can they DRAW shapes (square, circle, diamond, rectangle, triangle, heart, oval etc)
When you have been assigned a registration appointment, please let me know. I will prepare a packet for the k teachers, letting them know about what we have been doing in preschool and testing I have done (in case they have stage fright the day of the test).
Let me know if there is anything I can do to make this process easier!
Mrs. C
Great Conferences, upcoming snowstorm, and a few reminders.
Thank you for all of your help at our conferences this week! We had a great turn out this year. It takes a partnership between teachers and parents to make preschool a success. Thank you for all the hard work you do with your children- we appreciate it and we appreciate YOU!
I know many of you have heard that we are going to have a snowstorm in the next day or two. I am uncertain still of what the track of the storm is and how it is going to play out. Keep checking WGAL for updates, closings, delays, and early dismissals. If you are unsure- check back on this blog- I will list closing delays and early dismissals here.
Don't forget! We are collecting shoeboxes! Have any to spare?
I know many of you have heard that we are going to have a snowstorm in the next day or two. I am uncertain still of what the track of the storm is and how it is going to play out. Keep checking WGAL for updates, closings, delays, and early dismissals. If you are unsure- check back on this blog- I will list closing delays and early dismissals here.
Don't forget! We are collecting shoeboxes! Have any to spare?
Friday, January 21, 2011
2 websites you need to check out!
Have you been to Starfall.com yet? If not, you should head over there for great games and activities for your preschooler!
Have a very little one at home? Get them comfortable with the computer by going to Kneebouncers. My son LOVES this website. Bright colors, fun sounds, and the basics of shapes, numbers, and letters!
What websites do your kids love? Leave a comment below and I will add it to our sidebar!
Have a very little one at home? Get them comfortable with the computer by going to Kneebouncers. My son LOVES this website. Bright colors, fun sounds, and the basics of shapes, numbers, and letters!
What websites do your kids love? Leave a comment below and I will add it to our sidebar!
Collecting shoeboxes
Hey there!
We are collecting shoeboxes for our Valentine's Day parties. We would like as many adult sized shoe boxes as we can get by February 9th (we will be decorating them on the 10th and 11th). We will be using the shoe boxes to hold all of our Valentines.
Can you help us out? (Don't forget to take your shoes out of the boxes first!)
We are collecting shoeboxes for our Valentine's Day parties. We would like as many adult sized shoe boxes as we can get by February 9th (we will be decorating them on the 10th and 11th). We will be using the shoe boxes to hold all of our Valentines.
Can you help us out? (Don't forget to take your shoes out of the boxes first!)
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