Miss Mary and I have really enjoyed our first two days of school. It has been our pleasure getting to know your little ones. While older students have been in school several days already, Tuesday marks just the 3rd day for our little 3K friends. If you feel anxious about a few things, not to worry...we are just getting started. For many 3K children coming to school is the first time a he/she is in a social setting away from parents and grandparents. Much of what we do in 3K (besides painting and singing and so much more!) is learning to adapt to our new environment. Practicing age-appropriate social skills such as learning to say please and thank you, understanding that we need to "take turns" with favorite toys, etc. is a large part of our curriculum. The early stages of these teachings can be a bit challenging for some. Again, not to worry...we will get there! :)
While I would love to jump into teaching our letters of the alphabet, it is very important that we talk about fire safety. While this is traditionally taught in October (Fire Prevention Week), our school building is brand new to your children. Therefore, we will address fire safety both on Tuesday as well as Thursday. We will practice going to our safe spot outside. We will repeat this practice a few times. Now would be a good time to talk to your children about your own fire safety plans at home. Do you have a safe spot? Does your child know two ways out? Does your child know what your smoke alarms sound like? Is it time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarm? Since we will be addressing fire safety at school, it would be great if you could also talk about these things at home.
On most Thursdays we are going to get together with Miss Bohman's 6th graders. They are our "Reading Buddies." I will read a story aloud to the group and then our buddies will assist with a related art activity. We will meet our buddies this Thursday! This should be an enjoyable experience for everyone. The older kids just love being around young children.
Finally, the office asks that you return your blue Family Folders each week. They will be refilled and sent back home on a weekly basis.
Looking Ahead:
- September 3K Day: You will receive information about an upcoming field trip. Be sure to check you child's folder after school on Tuesday.
- Photo: If you haven't sent in a 4x6 photo of your family, please do so.
- Mass: 3K students traditionally attend Mass twice during the school year. Once during Catholic Schools Week (end of January/beginning of February) and again at the end of the year.
- Picture Day: September 18 is picture day. This is a Monday. If it works out for you to come in and have photos taken you are welcome to do so. Please come between 9:00 & 11:00am. If this is not convenient, the picture retake day will be on a Tuesday or Thursday so your child will be here for that anyway. As soon as I know that date I will pass it along to you.
- Pizza Pick Up: If you ordered Little Caesars Pizza, the pick up for that is also on Monday, September 18 from 3pm till 6pm.
- Open House: The Open House for 3K, 4K & K has been moved from Sun., Oct. 29 to Sun., Oct. 22. I will pass on more info. about that soon.
Many Blessings!
Mrs. V.
