November 12, 2020

It's hard to believe we're almost halfway through November already! The children have been very busy in Pre-K 3! We're moving along with our letters and are currently learning about the letters Ee and Ff. We continue talking about the color yellow and are adding to our list of things that are yellow. This week we learned about being grateful and made "thankful turkeys". The children listed things they are thankful for and we wrote them on the turkey's feathers. Tomorrow, November 13th, is World Kindness Day. To celebrate, we read a book about kindness and talked about ways we can be kind to each other. 

Looking ahead to next week... We will continue talking about the letters Ee and Ff and the color yellow. The children will also learn about the first Thanksgiving and why we celebrate Thanksgiving. 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday with their letter Ee treasures!

God bless,
Mrs. Botts

A FEW REMINDERS...
* Scholastic Book Fair ends this Sunday, November 15th.
* Please return letter E treasure bags on Tuesday. The children really enjoy showing the class what 
   they found.
* Please make sure you are set up in Google Classroom and can access our class. I will be posting on 
   Google Classroom during our virtual learning week.
* As the weather is getting colder, please continue practicing putting coats on and zipping them with       your child.  

October 29, 2020

Pre-K 3 had a great time celebrating Halloween! We read a Halloween story and listened to Halloween music during snack. The children made friendly ghosts and danced along with some Halloween GoNoodle videos!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a fun Halloween! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

 

October 20, 2020

Pre-K 3 is having a great October! We have been very busy learning about the letters Bb and Cc as well as the color orange. We also have been talking about fall and all the changes we see outside during fall. The children ripped pieces of orange construction paper to make pumpkins and used painted pumpkin seeds to make colorful fall trees. During centers, they have been making "fall stew" using acorns, pumpkins, leaves, scarecrows and harvest corn. We learned a fun song to sing while making our stews (the lyrics are posted on Google Classroom).

Next week, we will finish up the letter Cc and start the letter Dd. We will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 29th. You will be receiving a separate note regarding Halloween.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Have fun on your letter Cc scavenger hunt! Don't forget to return the letter bags on Tuesday. The children really enjoy showing the class what they found!

God bless,
Mrs. Botts

A Few Reminders...
* Please make sure your child has a few extra masks to keep in their backpack or in the classroom.
Also, please make sure their masks fits properly and aren't falling down.
* Our virtual Scholastic Book Fair starts November 2nd. More information to follow.


Our Pumpkin Seed Trees
 

October 6, 2020

Pre-K 3 had a wonderful and busy first month of school! The children have all gotten into the swing of school and are having lots of fun! We have been watching and dancing along with GoNoodle. The children are having lots of fun dancing and have already discovered a few favorites!

In September, we talked about: the letter Aa, the color red, apples and Johnny Appleseed. We also talked about ways to show kindness and how to be "Bucket Fillers". The children will soon be making their own kindness buckets that will be displayed in the classroom.

During the month of October, we will be talking about the letters Bb and Cc, the color orange, autumn, community helpers and Halloween. I have lots of fun activites and crafts planned for this month!

While different this year, Halloween will still be celebrated in school. Costumes may not be worn, but the children may wear a Halloween shirt/Halloween colors on Thursday, October 29th. We will also celebrate with Halloween themed crafts and activities.

A COUPLE OF FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
* Scholastic book orders are due Thursday, October 8th. You may send in the order slip and check to school or order online using our class code.
* With the weather starting to get cooler, please practice zipping and snapping their jackets. Please also continue working with your child on bathroom autonomy and wearing their face masks. 
* Please make sure you are signed into Google Classroom. Now that we are getting settled into our routine, I will be using Google Classroom more often. 

September 15, 2020

We are off to a great start to the school year! The children are all settling into a routine and really enjoying their time in school. We have spent the first two weeks of school talking about starting school and that it is okay to miss our families while we are at school. On the first day of school, we read The Kissing Hand and made a picture by tracing our hands. The children have had lots of fun playing with their mini erasers and individual sensory boxes. We will continue to use these and change the themes as the year goes on. 

Today, we started our first weekly focus with the letter Aa and color red. In a few weeks, I will add a number and then a shape to our weekly focus. On Thursday, the children will be coming home with a paper bag. Please help your child find a few items that start with the letter A to put in the bag. We will share what we found next Tuesday during circle time. In keeping with using our individual supplies, I will be the only one who will touch the items in the bag and I will sanitize my hands in between each child. 

Last week I sent home a September reading log. I will send home a new log at the beginning of each month. This is OPTIONAL. If you would like to participate, you can have your child color an apple for each book they read and send it back into school by the end of the month. 

If you have no logged into Google Classroom, please do so. I will post the Zoom link for virtual and absent students there as well as important annoucements and reminders. 

I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

God Bless,
Mrs. Botts

LOOKING AHEAD:
*  The deadline for Scholastic book orders has been extended. Book orders are now due Thursday,      September 24th. If you would like to order online, please be sure to use our code   
* We will celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day on Thursday, September 24th. More details to come. 
* The children have done very well with wearing their masks. I am very proud of them! Please continue practicing wearing the mask with them and also reviewing why we need to practice social distancing. 
 

Welcome to St. Francis Cathedral School Pre-K 3!
 

I am looking forward to a great school year! The return to school is an important and welcome step to all.

Below is a list of supplies needed for both in school and at home learning:

1 box large Crayola crayons (8 or 16 count)
1 pack large washable Crayola markers
1 large Elmer glue stick
1 Elmer liquid school glue
1 plastic pencil box (the size of a child's shoe box)

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. I will continue to post updates here. Please check back later this month.

Enjoy the final days of summer and I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Mrs. Botts