Dear Parents,
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up and I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you for choosing St. Clare School. At St. Clare, we recognize that every child is a unique gift from God, our Creator. Therefore, we realize the importance of choosing the right educational setting for your child.
Additionally, we are aware of the fact that for many children, attending 3K may be the first extended period of time in which your child is:
- Without parents/grandparents present
- With unfamiliar adults
- In an unfamiliar setting
- In a school setting
- Playing/learning among multiple peers
- Asked to follow directions in a large group setting
- Etc.
Therefore, for our fall conference, we will focus on how your child is adjusting to his/her new setting primarily in terms of social and emotional interactions. Topics will include contentment/comfort level within our 3K environment, self-control, cooperation and attentiveness. We are also beginning to learn new skill sets such as cutting, coloring, painting, gluing, etc. We will briefly discuss these as well. It is fun and exciting for Miss Mary and I to watch your children engage in these new activities! :) Also, please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Again, thank you for choosing St. Clare school. We are happy to have you and your children as a part of our St. Clare family!
For your reference, I am including the following charts. As you can see, the preschool years play a vital role in terms of social and emotional interactions.
