Happy New Year! I hope the Christmas season has been joyous for you and your families. May the turning of the calendar be a time of renewal and wellness for all of us. Peace and blessings to you all.
Heading back to school in January can be feel daunting after a long break. Not to worry...when working with young children we learn to expect the unexpected. In some ways, coming back in January has some similarities to the first days of school. :)
There will be a book order coming home with your child. The information for ordering is on the back of the book order. Simply place your order online. I receive a notification when an order has been placed. Also coming home will be the January snack volunteer list. (The volunteer for January 2 is also listed on the December sheet.)
If you think of it, please send the water bottles back to school. If you forget please do not worry. We always have paper cups handy.
This week we are moving on to the letter K. Here are some activities that we often do pertaining to the letter of the week:
There will be a book order coming home with your child. The information for ordering is on the back of the book order. Simply place your order online. I receive a notification when an order has been placed. Also coming home will be the January snack volunteer list. (The volunteer for January 2 is also listed on the December sheet.)
If you think of it, please send the water bottles back to school. If you forget please do not worry. We always have paper cups handy.
This week we are moving on to the letter K. Here are some activities that we often do pertaining to the letter of the week:
- We practice recognizing the letter
- We look at pictures that begin with the letter and practice saying the sound.
- We read books that incorporate the letter. For example this week we will read a story about a kangaroo.
- We do various art projects both related to the letter of the week as well as the current season/theme.
- Sometimes we go into the cafeteria for large motor activities. This week we will play a game called "Kangaroo Kickball."
- During our religion minilessons we incorporate virtues and social skills that are good for 3K students to practice. This week we will talk about kindness.
Looking Ahead:
- Tuesday, January 9 - Home & School meeting at 6:30.
- Your attendance is welcome.
- Thursday, January 11 - All School Photo
- This includes 3K
- Week of January 28 - Catholic Schools Week
- Sunday, January 28 - Kickoff
- 10am Mass
- Open House following Mass
- Scholastic Book Fair will be going on during the Open House
- Wednesday, January 31 - Grandparent Bingo
- Since this is a Wednesday, 3K does not participate as a group. However, 3K children and grandparents (or special person) are welcome to come if you'd like. If this is something your family will participate in, please call the office to let them know.
- Friday, February 2 - "Family Day" (during the school day)
- There will be a Mass followed by bowling at Ashwaubenon Lanes. A pizza lunch is served while bowling.
- Again, since this is a Friday, 3K does not participate as a group. However, if this is something your family wishes to participate in it is important that you contact the office to sign up.
