April 5. 2018

We have started another study from the Creative Curriculum, The Tree study. This will be our last study of the school year. This unit will cover trees, nature, insects and more. Also, we will have a few mini studies; including butterflies and a beach study.  Construction has started on the new building, we can see it from our classroom! It’s pretty neat!

If your child is attending St. Malachy kindergarten, don't forget that tomorrow is Kindergarten round up! 


The last day of preschool will be Thursday May 24, 2018. This was the original date and the snow days did not effect the end date of preschool. 


Upcoming field trips:   Permission slips will be sent home next week. 

April 26, 2018- Mt. Ayr Nature Center 8:30-2:00
(THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL)
  On Thursday April 26, 2018 will be a day of all day preschool from 8:10-3:10. Three and four year old preschool students are encouraged to attend. There is no cost for this field trip. Students will need a sack lunch.  Students must be at school by 8:10, the bus will leave promptly at 8:30.  
  *Your child does not have to attend the field trip however there will be NO school if your child does not attend.

May 10, 2018- Blank Park Zoo- 8:30-2:30
(FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL ONLY)

 On Thursday May 10, there will be no three year old preschool. Four year old preschool students have the opportunity to take a field trip to the Blank Park Zoo. Attendance is not required but encouraged. There is no cost for this field trip. Students will need a sack lunch. Students must be at school by 8:10, the bus will leave promptly at 8:30, we have a special activity planned at the zoo at 10 am. 
  *Your child does not have to attend the field trip however there will be NO school if your child does not attend

Easter and Future News

This week has gone by quickly! We have been learning about the meaning of Easter, Jesus and other Easter traditions. The four year old preschool participated in the Cross Walk. We walked through town and made various stops to signify the stations of the cross. Three year old preschool made their own empty tomb biscuits. Four year old preschool and kindergarten also made their own. The empty tomb biscuit classroom snack. The marshmallow represents the pure body of Jesus. As a teaching tool, children can dip a marshmallow in the butter and the cinnamon-sugar mixture to represent the burial oil and spices that were used on Jesus’ body. 


The last day of preschool will be Thursday May 24, 2018. This was the original date and the snow days did not effect the end date of preschool. 


Upcoming field trips:

April 26, 2018- Mt. Ayr Nature Center 8:30-2:00
(THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL)
  On Thursday April 26, 2018 will be a day of all day preschool from 8:10-3:10. Three and four year old preschool students are encouraged to attend. There is no cost for this field trip. Students will need a sack lunch.  Students must be at school by 8:10, the bus will leave promptly at 8:30.  
  *Your child does not have to attend the field trip however there will be NO school if your child does not attend.

May 10, 2018- Blank Park Zoo- 8:30-2:30
(FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL ONLY)

 On Thursday May 10, there will be no three year old preschool. Four year old preschool students have the opportunity to take a field trip to the Blank Park Zoo. Attendance is not required but encouraged. There is no cost for this field trip. Students will need a sack lunch. Students must be at school by 8:10, the bus will leave promptly at 8:30, we have a special activity planned at the zoo at 10 am. 
  *Your child does not have to attend the field trip however there will be NO school if your child does not attend

Conferences and Future Field Trips

Conferences are next Thursday March 15. If you have not yet  signed up for a conference, please do!  We will have two all day field trips;

April 26 (Mt. Ayr Nature Center)- Three and four year old preschool

May 10 (Blank Park Zoo) Four year old preschool only, there will be no three year old preschool. 

These days will be similar to the roller skating field trip day. More information to follow! We’ve been very busy this week! We finally finished our first time through the alphabet! Now calendar helper chooses the letter of the day! Dash, the robot has been in the room. We are able to control it using the iPads! It has a variety of engaging apps to use with it.

Conferences and other news

We had so much fun celebrating Dr. Seuss week! Each student made a variety of Seuss themed crafts and most tried green eggs and ham! Thank you for participating in the theme days! It was fun to see students dressed up!


Conferences will be held on Thursday March 15 from 1-9, if you have a student in three year old or four year old preschool you will need to schedule a conference time. If these times do not work for you, please let me know and we can make arrangements. There will be NO four year old preschool on March 15.

Use this link to sign up for a time slot------>  Spring Conference Sign Up

Dr. Seuss Week!

Due to weather this information was not able to go home in take home folders.

In honor of National Read Across America Week, we will be doing some fun activities based on Dr. Seuss throughout the week. We are excited to celebrate reading with our fabulous kids!

Below is the schedule that shows some of the books of the day that we will be reading, how to dress, and what to bring on each day.  

Monday	Fox in Socks Hurray for Diffendoofer Day	Wear your craziest socks & bring your favorite book to read!
Tuesday	Green Eggs and Ham Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!	Wear Green! We will try green eggs and ham.
Wednesday	My Many Colored Days The Lorax	Wear your favorite color from head to toe!
Thursday Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration	The Cat in the Hat Oh, The Places You`ll Go! I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!	Wear wacky/mismatched clothes and/or have crazy hair!  Or Wear red and white, stripes, or dress like a cat

Valentine's Day

We had a great week! Valentine's parties were a hit with both classes! Thank you to everyone for participating! The creative boxes, snack, valentines and kiddos were great! Don't forget to check folders! Star of the week students will continue for a few more weeks.

*Check out our preschool wishlist in the hallway! If you're willing, just grab a post it note and take it with you!

Preschool and Kindergarten information night is Tuesday February 20th, if you are or know someone looking for three year old, four year old preschool or kindergarten check out this event!


Don't forget about the St. Malachy School Gala and Auction on March 3, 2018. This is a super fun event! Information is going home in folders today!

February

This week we read a few variations of the story, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” Students used wooden blocks to help tell the story. They “clip-clopped” over the bridge! Also we have been able to spend some time playing in the gym! It was nice to get some exercise and stay warm and toasty!

Both classes will be celebrating Valentine’s day next Tuesday Feb 13. Please help your child create a box or bag for their Valentines.  

Three year old preschool- We have quite a few birthdays in February (we will all be four by the end of the month!)