March 7, 2019

How nice it was for us to finally be able to spend some time outside! The children (and Mrs. DePasquale and I!) were so happy that the weather was finally nice enough that we could spend some time on the playground. As the weather starts to get warmer, we will be going outside on a more regular basis. Please continue working with your child on how to put on and zip their coat. In addition, please make sure you are sending your child to school with appropriate clothes and shoes. Oftentimes, the children are running outside and if they don't have proper shoes on, they can fall and hurt themselves.

The children enjoyed celebrating "Read Across America Day" on Tuesday and sharing their favorite Dr. Seuss book. Thank you for bringing the books in to share with the class! We continued talking about Lent and started talking about St. Patrick. On Thursday, the children started working on a rainbow project by identifying objects that are the same color as each color in the rainbow. This was a great way to review the colors we have been focusing on and identifying real world objects that are each color. 

Our weekly focuses for this week will be the letter Rr, number six (6) and the shamrock for our shape. We will also finish our rainbow project, start a St. Patrick's project and continue our discussion on Lent and how we can prepare ourselves for Jesus' resurrection. Please send in a family photo (no bigger than 4x6) by Thursday, March 12th to use for a St. Patrick's Day project. Also, please be sure to check your child's folder on Tuesday for a letter regarding our St. Patrick's Day party next Tuesday, March 17th.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. I hope you all have a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather!

God Bless,
Mrs. Botts

LOOKING AHEAD...
*   Scholastic book orders are due Thursday, March 12th. If you would like to order online, our class 
     code is W6V2B
*   Our last class session before Easter break is Tuesday, April 7th. School will be closed for Easter 
     break starting on Thursday, April 9th. School reopens on Monday, April 20th.

March 2, 2020

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and stayed warm! Last week, we talked about Ash Wednesday and how it is the beginning of Lent. We also starting talking about Lent and how it is a time of preparation in getting ourselves ready for Easter Sunday. On Thursday, we talked about dental health by reading a book about going to the dentist and completing a dental health craft. We also talked about the letter Pp, number four (4) and the oval shape. The children all get so excited when they identity objects that are related to the letter, number and shape we are focusing on that week. 

This week, we will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on Tuesday. The children may wear red and/or white as well as bring in their favorite Dr. Seuss book to share with their classmates. We will also continue talking about Lent and ways we can prepare ourselves for Easter Sunday. In addition, we will start discussing St. Patrick's Day by learning about who St. Patrick was and how he used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. Our focuses this week will be the letter Qq, number five (5) and the crescent shape.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

God Bless,
Mrs. Botts

LOOKING AHEAD...
*   We will have a St. Patrick's Day party on Tuesday, March 17th. A letter will be going home with 
     more information regarding the party.
*   Scholastic book order forms will be going home this week. The books make great Easter basket 
     fillers and will arrive prior to Easter break.
*   As the weather starts to get a little nicer, we will (hopefully!) be getting outside more. Please 
     continue working with your child putting their coat on by themself and zipping their coat.

February 25, 2020

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and were able to enjoy the beautiful weather! We actually were able to get outside for a few minutes before the rain started. The children were very excited to be out on the playground and to have a chance to run around! Today, we talked about Ash Wednesday and how it is the beginning of Lent. The children started working on booklets about Ash Wednesday that we will finish up on Thursday and send home. They all are doing so well writing and tracing their names as well as holding pencils and crayons correctly! Please continue to work with your child at home on how to correctly hold a crayon. On Thursday we will continue to talk about Ash Wednesday and Lent as well as dental health. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will get to spend a little more time out on the playground!

I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

God Bless,
Mrs. Botts

February 23, 2020

Happy Birthday, Julian!

What a busy week we had! On Tuesday, the children celebrated President's Day by reading a book about George Washington and making an Abraham Lincoln craft. They also made stars by crumbling up pieces of red and blue tissue paper. On Thursday, the children worked on their alphabet books and listened to a story called "No Two Alike". 

Looking ahead, this week we will be focusing on the letter Pp, number four (4), oval shape and dental health. We will also start talking about Lent as Ash Wednesday is this week. It's hard to believe how quickly the year is going by! Read Across America Day is next Monday, March 2nd. We will celebrate the day next Tuesday, March 3rd. A note will be sent home this week with more information.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather!

God Bless,
Mrs. Botts

February 13, 2020

We had a wonderful week in Pre-K 3! We focused on the letter N, number 2 and the heart shape, just in time for Valentine's Day! We were busy getting ready for Valentine's Day by finishing our hot air balloons and making "Tweet-Hearts" and Lion Valentine cards, which I hope you all enjoyed! The children also decorated their Valentine bags. The children had a wonderful time at our Valentine's Day party today. Thank you to all who sent items in for our party! 

On Tuesday, we will change our weekly focus to the letter (Oo), number three (3) and the star shape. We will also talk about President's Day, read a book about George Washington and make a President's Day craft. 

I hope you all have a happy Valentine's day and great weekend. Thank you, Fiorella, for taking Dilly home this weekend. We're looking forward to reading about your fun weekend together on Tuesday.

God bless,
Mrs. Botts

LOOKING AHEAD...
*   Scholastic book orders are dur by Thursday, February 20th. Please return the order form to school,      or submit your order online. Our class code is W6V2B. 

February 6, 2020

It was a fun and busy week in Pre-K 3! On Tuesday, we started our new letter of the week (Mm) and shape (rectangle). We have finished all the colors and started our first number of the week, one (1). The children also decorated Valentine's wreaths using foam stickers. They really enjoyed making them and were very excited to bring them home! On Thursday, we talked about Valentine's Day and started working on a Valentine's craft that we will hang up in the classroom. 

On Tuesday, we will change our letter (Nn), shape (heart) and number (two, 2) of the week. Thank you, Alex, for taking Dilly home for the weekend. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

God bless,
Mrs. Botts

LOOKING AHEAD...
*   Scholastic book orders went home today. Please return the order form to school, or submit your 
     order online, by Thursday, February 20th. Our class code is W6V2B.
*   Please return all registration forms to school by Tuesday, February 11th. You can send them in your
     child's folder.
*   Gertrude Hawk order forms are due by Friday, February 14th. 
*   We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 13th. You may send in any non-perishable
     items for the class party on Tuesday. Please send in Valentine's Day cards and/or treats for the              children on Thursday.
*   There is a Summer Camp Information meeting on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm in the 
     cafeteria. Children entering Pre-K 4 are eligible to attend. Summer camp is a wonderful way for 
     the children to meet some of their classmates before school starts while enjoying lots of good, 
     old-fashioned summer fun! 
*   The "State of the School" general HSA meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12th at 7pm in
     the cafeteria. Please plan to attend if you can.