Week of September 24, 2018

Welcome to pre-k 5 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

•My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun. 

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter. 

•The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning. 

•In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play. 

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

       Lessons and activities for each center: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area.

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing area.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

  Some of the books we will read this week are:

Ø  Chu’s First Day at School by Neil Gaiman 

Ø  It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw

Reminders:

Ø  OnTuesday, September 25th, School will be CLOSEDfor teacher conference day.

Ø  Please bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!

ØPlease remember to return sleeping bags every Monday.

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 September 17, 2018

Welcome to pre-k 5 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

•My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun. 

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter. 

•The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning. 

•In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play. 

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

       Lessons and activities for each center: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area.

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing area.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

  Some of the books we will read this week are:

vOn Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister 

vPete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes by Eric Litwin 

Reminders:

vPlease fill out and return all papers given out during parent orientation.

vOnTuesday, September 25th, School will be CLOSEDfor teacher conference day.

vPlease bring in a picture of your family for us to hang in our classroom!

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 September 10, 2018

Welcome to pre-k 5 

Goals for student understanding by the end of the unit: 

•My classroom and program are safe places where I learn, play and have fun. 

• I am an important member of my classroom community; my thoughts, needs, ideas and abilities matter. 

•The teachers and other adults at my program keep me safe, care about me and support my learning. 

•In my classroom I use materials carefully and make choices about where I work and play. 

• Classroom rules and routines help me learn and stay safe.

       Lessons and activities for the week: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

Pretend Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided.

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to decorate the dramatic play area, or home. Students can hang their art in the dramatic play area.

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well.

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library to the puppets that are provided.

Writing/Technology- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing area.

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

  Some of the books we will read this week are:

  • The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

• Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

Reminders:

• Please fill out and return all papers given out during parent orientation.

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

Welcome To pre-k 5!!!

My name is Xiomara Serbones; I can’t wait to meet each and everyone. My goal is to motivate children in ascertaining their inner strengths and abilities to discover what truly inspires them. I am to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to trust their own opinions, while fostering confidence to accomplish their fullest potential.

Below you will find a list of materials for this school year.

v 1 Family photo 

v A change of clothes in a Ziploc bag (please label all clothing items and Ziploc with child's name and last name)

v 2 Packs of white printing paper

v 3 Boxes of tissue paper

v 3 Packs of baby wipes

v 2 Boxes of Ziploc bags (1 Gallon)

v 1 Hand sanitizers

v 3 Container of Clorox wipes

v 1 Pre-k notebooks (from our school supply room)