May 30-31

Dear Parents:

Report cards will go home today. Tomorrow is the last day of school and it is also a free Colors Day. Once again thank you for all your hard work and cooperation. We hope you have a great summer!!!

Pre-Kinder Teachers

 



May 23-27

Dear Parents:                                                    

We made it!!!!! As the school year comes to an end we would like to thank you for all your hard work, support and cooperation.

It has been a pleasure to work with such a special group of students. We wish you the best next school year and we hope you have a great summer.

Please keep in mind the following information

* If you have overdue books from the Library please return them by Wednesday.

* Report Cards will go home on Monday, May 30th.

* Tuesday, May 31st is the last day of school and it is also a free Colors Day.

Once again thank you for your support.

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 16-20 EVALUATION WEEK

Dear Parents:

Evaluations will take place this week ans we will also continue with our theme The Ocean. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child at home.

Theme: The Ocean

Concepts and skills: Review letters Tt-Zz, sorting and patterns. Over/under and more/less.

Vocabulary: sea horse, octopus, jellyfish, crab, whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, sun, sand, lobster, shark, starfish, seal, seashell. Review The Farm, Bugs and Wild Animals vocabularies.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is:"I wait my turn in line."

Important information:

* Evaluations will take place this week, please review with your child 15-20 minutes on a daily basis at home.

* Sign and send Report Cards back to school if you have not done so.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 9-13

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: The Ocean

Concepts and skills: Letters A-Z, numbers 0-12, bar graphs. Over/under and more/less.

Vocabulary: sea horse, octopus, jellyfish, crab, whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, sun, sand, lobster, shark, starfish, seal, seashell.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is:"I wait my turn to speak, when I raise my hand."

Important information:

* This Friday is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Sign and send Report Cards back to school if you have not done so.

* Evaluations will take place next week, the content to be evaluated is listed below. Please review with your child at home 10-15 minutes a day.


* Reading Readiness:

• Your child should be able to name and recognize all colors and shapes.
• Your child should be able to name, recognize and produce sound for letters Tt-Zz.

*Language Development:


Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:

• Bugs
• The Farm
• Wild Animals
• The Ocean

* Math Readiness:


Your child should be able to name, recognize, sequence and make sets for numbers 0-12.


Your child should be able to sort objects by color or shape and to complete an AB pattern.


* Writing Readiness


Your child should be able to write his/her first name.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 2-6

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Wild Animals

Concepts and skills: Letter Zz and bar graphs. Over/under and more/less. Review numbers 0-12.

Vocabulary: monkey, gorilla, kangaroo, bear, penguin, alligator, flamingo, hippo, elephant, snake, lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, camel.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is: "I wait for my turn to speak, when I raise my hand."

Important information:

* The Lps. 100.00 contribution you have sent for the Mother's Day gift is a fund raiser destined to Operation Smile. We wish to thank you for your support if you have already sent the amount requested, and wish to ask those parents who still have not done so to please join the cause.

* Please sign and return report cards as soon as possible if you have not done so.


* We would like to wish to all the moms a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

April 26-29

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Wild Animals

Concepts and skills: Letter Yy and Patterns. Over/under and more/less.

Vocabulary: monkey, gorilla, kangaroo, bear, penguin, alligator, flamingo, hippo, elephant, snake, lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, camel.

Character Education: Honesty . Our goal is: "I tell the truth."

Important information:

* This Friday is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Please send the Lps.100 for the Mother's Day project by tomorrow, if you have not done so.

* Sign and return report cards.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

April 11-15 EARTH WEEK

Dear Parents:                                                           

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Easter

Concepts and skills: Letter Xx and patterns.

Character Education: Honesty Our goal is: "I respect other people's property."

Important Information:

* Please send Lps.100 inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it, by this Thursday, April 14th. This money will be invested in the Mother's Day gift.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so.

* Progress Reports will go home this Wednesday, April 13th. Please sign and return on Thursday.

* This Thursday, April 14th, we will be celebrating Earth Day. We will have a free Colors Day, please have your child wear earth colors on this day (brown, green, blue). We will be learning about how to take care of the Earth and we would like to ask for your cooperation in packing  "TRASH FREE" snacks in your child's lunchboxes on this day. This means avoid packing anything with wrappings, juice boxes, paper napkins, etc but do use reusable containers please.

* This Friday we will celebrate Easter and it is also a free Colors Day.

* Easter Break: April 18th- April 25th, classes will resume on Tuesday April 26th. Have a safe Easter Holiday.

Thank you,

Pre-kinder Teachers

April 4-8

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:                        

Theme: The Farm

Concepts and skills: Letter Ww and review numbers 0-12. More/less and over/under.

Vocabulary: farmer, barn, tractor, hay, horse, cat, goose, rooster, cow, duck, chick, sheep, pig, dog, goat.

Character Education: Honesty. Our goal is:"I respect other people's property."

Important information:

* There will be a school wide presentation for Parents this Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 28- April 1 BOOK WEEK

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:                        

Theme: The Farm

Concepts and skills: Letter Vv and sorting. More/less and over/under.

Vocabulary: farmer, barn, tractor, hay, horse, cat, goose, rooster, cow, duck, chick, sheep, pig, dog, goat.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is:       "I am quiet when listening to instructions."

Important information:

* Several engaging activities have been planned this week to expose children to books and reading. We will be having guest readers, reading buddies from other grades, we will be working on writing a class book and many other fun activities.

* All parents are invited to join their child during their Library period this week. Please see the following schedule to know when each class goes to Library. Please wait for your child at the library at 7:30a.m.

Pre-K "A" Monday, March 28th


Pre-K "B" Wednesday, March 30th


Pre-K "C" Tuesday, March 29th

* There will be a school wide presentation for Parents next Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

* Save the date for FAMILY DAY #3, this Saturday, April 2.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 21-25

Dear Parents:                                          

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Bugs

Concepts and skills: Letter Uu and Sorting. Over/under and more/less.
This quarter students are expected to write their names without copying them.

Vocabulary: bee, grasshopper, fly, spider, beetle, ant, butterfly, grass, ladybug, dragonfly, tree, flower, leaf, mosquito, caterpillar.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the classroom rules."

Important information:

* This Friday, March 25th is Parent-Teacher conference, please stop by your child's classroom and sign up for the conference. Pre-school students are not coming to school on this day. Sign up sheets will be posted on Tues. March 22nd.


* On Saturday March 26th from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM everybody around the world will be voluntarily turning off the lights and unplugging electronic devices to SAVE THE EARTH. We invite you to do the same


* Book Week will be celebrated next week, March 28th-April1st. Different activities will take place. We are cordially inviting parents to join the children at the Library to come read a story to your child. Please go straight to the library. Please check the schedule below for information regarding day and time.

PK-A        MONDAY, MARCH 28              7:40A.M.
PK-B        WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30       7:40A.M.
PK-C        TUESDAY, MARCH 29               7:40A.M.


* There is a school-wide parent presentation scheduled Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 14-18

Dear Parents:                                                         

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Bugs

Concepts and skills: Letter Tt and numbers 0-12. Over/under and more/less.
This quarter students are expected to write their names without copying them.

Vocabulary: bee, grasshopper, fly, spider, beetle, ant, butterfly, grass, ladybug, dragonfly, tree, flower, leaf, mosquito, caterpillar.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the classroom rules."

Important information:

* This Thursday, March 17th, is St. Patrick's Day please have your child wear something green with the uniform on this day.

* This Friday, March 18th, is colors day. The cost is Lps.5.

* Don't forget to come to the Presentation for Pre-school Parents by Ana Maria Leon Gomez tomorrow at 11:30 in the Elementary Multipurpose Room. Refreshments will be served.

* Next Friday, March 25th is Parent-Teacher conference. There will be no school for Pre-school students on this day. Sign up sheets will be posted on Tuesday, March 22nd.* Please read the information below to order "FAMILY DAY T-SHIRTS". Orders should be placed by this Friday.


* Visit the Habitat for Humanity Campaign on the school web page.

* HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 7-10

Dear Parents:                      

This week is evaluation week. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child at home everyday.

Theme: Nursery Rhymes

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the line."

Important information:

* There will be no school this Friday. March 11th, due to our Spring Break holiday.

* There will be a presentation for Preschool Parents on Tuesday, March 15th from 11:30-1:00, the title of the presentation is "What can Parents do about Authority". Please read the information posted below and save the date.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers



PLEASE READ

February 28- March 4 Dr. Seuss Week

Dear Parents:                                             
This week we will be reviewing for our third quarter evaluation. Evaluations will take place next week. Please review with your child at home for 15-20 minutes a day. The content to be evaluated is listed below:

* Reading Readiness:

• Your child should be able to name and recognize all colors and shapes.
• Your child should be able to name, recognize and produce sound for letters Mm-Ss.

*Language Development:

Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:

• Transportation
• Careers
• Sports
• Feelings and Valentines

* Math Readiness:

Your child should be able to name, recognize, sequence and make sets for numbers 0-12.

* Writing Readiness

Your child should be able to copy his/her first name.

Please refer to older posts on this blog when reviewing with your child at home. Thank you for all your support and cooperation.\

Theme: Nursery Rhymes. We will continue learning the Nursery Rhymes.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I will follow the line."

Important Information:
* This week we will celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. We will learn about his life, books and characters.

* When sending money to school with your child, remember to always send it inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it and what the money is for.


* Please read the information about Habitat for Humanity posted below.

Pre-Kinder Teachers

February 21-25

DearParents :                                                                    

This week we will cover the following:
                           
Theme: Feelings and Valentines

Concepts and skills: Letter Ss and number 12. Day/night and long/short.

Vocabulary: happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, valentine, love, friends, sharing, candy, hug chocolate, kiss, cupid, cards.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is :"I accept my friends as they are."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards if you have not done so.

*This Friday is colors day, the cost is 5 Lps.

* Yearbook pictures will be taken this week. All students must wear their complete uniform and make sure that your child attends school on this day.

PK-A Tuesday, February 22
PK-B Wednesday, February 23
PK-C Wednesday, February 23

* Please read the informatio below.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

February 14-18

Dear Parents:


This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Feelings and Valentine's Day

Concepts and skills: Letter Rr and number 12. Day/night and long/short.

Vocabulary: happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, valentine, love, friends, sharing, candy, hug, chocolate, kiss, cupid, cards 

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is: I accept my friends as they are.

Important information:

*We will celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th and it will be a free colors day. Please have your child wear Valentine's Day colors. Your child may also bring treats to share today if one is brought for every student in the class.

*Yearbook pictures will be taken in February. Children must wear their complete uniform on that day. Please take note of this important date to be sure your child attends school.
PK-A TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
PK-B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
PK-C WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

*To raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, a T-Shirt Tie Dye Activity will be held on February 17. Each shirt will have a cost of Lps. 100.00. If your child will participate, please send the amount due in an envelope labeled with his/her name and grade.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

February 7-11

Dear Parents:                                              

This week we will cover the following:                  

Theme: Sports

Concepts and skills: Letter Qq and number 11. Day/night and long/ short.

Vocabulary: tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, bowling, swimming, racket, bat, net, pool karate, skating, ping-pong, gymnastics, volleyball.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is: "I play with all my friends."

Important information:

*We will celebrate Valentine's Day next Monday, February 14th. This day will be a free colors day. Please have your child wear Valentine's Day colors. Your child may also bring treats to share with all his/her classmates on this day. Please read the information on the letter posted below.

* Progress Reports corresponding to this marking period will be sent home on Wedneday, February 9, 2011.

*Yearbook pictures will be taken in February. Children must wear their complete uniform on that day. Please take note of this important date to be sure your child attends school.

             PK-A      TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

             PK-B      WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

             PK-C      WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

*To raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, a T-Shirt Tie Dye Activity  will be held. Each shirt will have a cost of Lps. 100.00. If your child will participate, please send the amount due in an envelope labeled with his/her name and grade.

*Family Day will be held on March 19. Please click the image below to find more information regarding this event.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

January 31- February 4

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:


Theme: Sports

Concepts and skills: Letter Pp and number 11. Day/night and long/short.

Vocabulary: tennis, soccer, basketball, bowling, baseball, swimming, racket, bat, net, pool, karate, gymnastics, skating, volleyball, ping pong.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is:"I play with all my friends."

Important information:

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

* Family Day willbe held on March 19th. Please click the image below to find more information regarding this event.

Thank you,

Pre-kinder Teachers

January 24-28

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:                        

Theme: Careers

Concepts and skills: Letter Oo and number10. Long/short and day/night. Continue practicing copying names at home.

Vocabulary: doctor, firefighter, police officer, baker, dentist, teacher, nurse, vet, pilot, builder, astronaut, photographer, hairdresser, principal, architect.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I copy my name on my own."

Important Information:


* Please sign and return report cards.


* This Friday is colors day. The cost is Lps.5.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers



January 17-21

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:             

Theme: Careers

Concepts and skills: Letter Nn and number10. Long/short and day/night. Continue practicing copying names at home.

Vocabulary: doctor, firefighter, police officer, baker, dentist, teacher, nurse, vet, pilot, builder, astronaut, photographer, hairdresser, principal, architect.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I copy my name on my own."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards.

* There will be a Presentation for Parents this Thursday, January 20th. Read the information below and we hope you can all come.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

January 10-14

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Transportation

Concepts and skills: Letter Mm and number 9. Long/short and day/night. Please continue practicing copying names at home.

Vocabulary: car, bus, helicopter, airplane, boat, bicycle, train, motorcycle, stop, go van, truck, jeep, rocket, taxi.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I try hard, I can do it!"

Important Information:

* Report cards go home today. Please sign and return.

* There will be no school for Pre-Kinder students this Friday, January 14th, due to a school wide late start.

* There will be a  Presentation for Parents next Thursday, January 20th. Read the information below and we hope you can all come.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers