Week of November 26, 2018

     All About Us 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit:

·     I am unique; there is no one who looks,

      feels, thinks and acts exactly like I do.

·     I feel different ways at different times for 

      different reasons.

·     I am part of a family and a classroom

      community.

·     My family is important and unique.

·     My classroom is a community. 

·     All of the people in my class are important

      and unique. 

·    I can help make my classroom a fun, safe 

      and exciting place.

Lessons and activities for each center:

Blocks-Block Letters

The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Pretend Play-Diner 

We are going to keep the diner set up from Unit Two, “My Five Senses.” Shift from focusing on what the children like and enjoy eating with family and friends. 

Art-3-D Me: 

Varies size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science-Who Am Eye? 

Take pictures of each child’s eyes. Print and invite children to try to identify each child in the class. This can also be done with mouths or both eyes and mouths and played as a matching game.

Math Name Numbers:

The children will be invited to refer to their name cards and count the number of letters in their names then place the appropriate number card next to the name card. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names.

Library-Reading Together

Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing Classmate Memory:

a memory game using photos of the children in the class. We will use the children’s pictures for one set of cards and their names for the other set. 

Sensory- Small plastic letters will be added to the water table. Children are invited to look for the letters in their names. Children’s name cards will be available for them to reference as they work.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•      Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

•  It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr

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                              Reminders

Christmas break begin on Thursday, December 20^that dismissal. School resumes on January 3^rd. 

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If you have any questions Mr. Woods or I cannot answer feel free to contact the Archdiocese at (888) 227-8175 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 

Email At Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org

            Week of November 19, 2018

              All About Us 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit:

·     I am unique; there is no one who looks,

      feels, thinks and acts exactly like I do.

·     I feel different ways at different times for 

      different reasons.

·     I am part of a family and a classroom

      community.

·     My family is important and unique.

·     My classroom is a community. 

·     All of the people in my class are important

      and unique. 

·    I can help make my classroom a fun, safe 

      and exciting place.

Lessons and activities for each center:

Blocks-Block Letters

The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Pretend Play-Diner 

We are going to keep the diner set up from Unit Two, “My Five Senses.” Shift from focusing on what the children like and enjoy eating with family and friends. 

Art-3-D Me: 

Varies size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science-Who Am Eye? 

Take pictures of each child’s eyes. Print and invite children to try to identify each child in the class. This can also be done with mouths or both eyes and mouths and played as a matching game.

Math Name Numbers:

The children will be invited to refer to their name cards and count the number of letters in their names then place the appropriate number card next to the name card. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names.

Library-Reading Together

Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing Classmate Memory:

a memory game using photos of the children in the class. We will use the children’s pictures for one set of cards and their names for the other set. 

Sensory- Small plastic letters will be added to the water table. Children are invited to look for the letters in their names. Children’s name cards will be available for them to reference as they work.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

·       The Feelings Book by Todd Parr

·       The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

                                   Reminders

O.L.Q.M is having our annual canned food drive.  Please consider donating any canned food for those in need.

Monday, November 19 will be Mickey and Minnie dress up day  

Tuesday, November 20 will be parent-teacher conference from 3pm -8pm Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon

Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 School will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Link to Weekly lesson Plan








If you have any questions Mr. Woods or I cannot answer feel free to contact the Archdiocese at (888) 227-8175 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 

Email At Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org

Week of November 13, 2018

     All About Us 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit:

     I am unique; there is no one who looks,

      feels, thinks and acts exactly like I do.

     I feel different ways at different times for 

      different reasons.

     I am part of a family and a classroom

      community.

     My family is important and unique.

     My classroom is a community. 

     All of the people in my class are important

      and unique. 

    I can help make my classroom a fun, safe 

      and exciting place.

Lessons and activities for each center:

Blocks-Block Letters

The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Pretend Play-Diner 

We are going to keep the diner set up from Unit Two, “My Five Senses.” Shift from focusing on what the children like and enjoy eating with family and friends. 

Art-3-D Me: 

Varies size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science-Who Am Eye? 

Take pictures of each child’s eyes. Print and invite children to try to identify each child in the class. This can also be done with mouths or both eyes and mouths and played as a matching game.

Math Name Numbers:

The children will be invited to refer to their name cards and count the number of letters in their names then place the appropriate number card next to the name card. Children can count the letters in their own names as well as their peers’ names.

Library-Reading Together

Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing Classmate Memory:

a memory game using photos of the children in the class. We will use the children’s pictures for one set of cards and their names for the other set. 

Sensory- Small plastic letters will be added to the water table. Children are invited to look for the letters in their names. Children’s name cards will be available for them to reference as they work.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

I Love My Hair!by Natasha  Tarpley

Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato 

                              Reminders:

O.L.Q.M is having our annual canned food drive.  Please consider donating any canned food for those in need.

Wednesday, November 14, at 9:00 a.m. is our Thanksgiving music Performance. 

Monday, November 19 will be Mickey and Minnie dress up day and costume contest 

Tuesday, November 20will be parent-teacher conference from 3pm -8pm Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon

Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 School will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Link to Weekly lesson Plan








If you have any questions Mr. Woods or I cannot answer feel free to contact the Archdiocese at (888) 227-8175 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 

Email At Cathlicschools.upk@archny.org

 Week of November 5, 2018

My Five senses 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

• There are five senses. They are smell, taste, touch, sight and hearing.

• We use our senses to understand our bodies, learn what they need, and keep us safe. 

• We use our senses to learn about the people, places, objects, and environment around us.

• We experience and interact with the world differently when our senses, such as vision or hearing, are impaired. 

       Lessons and activities for each center:

Blocks-Leaves: The teacher will cut out the leaf rubbings the children made in the art center and add, as well as tape. The teacher will encourage the children to build trees with blocks and tape on the leaves. She will include pictures of trees for the children to reference and study what they see. Natural materials children collect such as leaves; acorns, pinecones, etc. will be use in this activity as well.

Pretend Play-Apple Orchard: The Dramatic Play center will be transformed into an apple orchard. Students will be able to explore apples with their senses.    

Art-Leaf Rubbings: The teacher will provide various leaves from trees in the neighborhood.  The children will Place a piece of paper over a leaf and rub the side of a crayon over the paper. The teacher will invite children to consider why this happens.

Science-Feely Box: A feely will be added to the science center.  Students are invited to put their hands in the holes of the box and identify the object using only their sense of touch. 

Math-Sorting: Students will be able to sort objects by color, size, shape, and texture.

Library-Artists: The teacher will add books about art and artists and invite children to look at the books with another child and discuss what they see. The teacher will ask them to tell their partners what they see in the book and discuss what they like and dislike about the artwork.

Writing- Gel Writing: The teacher will be filled with hair gel and securely sealed. Students will be encouraged to use their finger to practice drawing and writing on the surface of the bags. 

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

       Some of the books we will read this week are:

             

               Press Here by Herve Tullet

         Building Shapes by Tracy Moncure

Reminders:

Please return the parent questionnaire as soon as possible.

Tuesday November 6 is Pictures Day. Picture envelopes are due to the tuition office by November 5

Monday November 12^thschool will be closed for Veteran's Day.

O.L.Q.M is having our annual canned food drive.  Please consider donating any canned food for those in need.

Link to Weekly lesson Plan








If you have any questions Mr. Woods or I cannot answer feel free to contact the Archdiocese at (888) 227-8175 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or Email Catholicschools.upk@archny.org