Week of 5/24/10 - 5/28/10

THEME: THE BEST OF PRESCHOOL

This week we will be playing with some of our favorite toys, manipulatives, center items, etc. that we have enjoyed throughout the year. We will review many things we have learned this year, finish our keepsake books, and just have fun being together!

Wed. May 26 - Super Kids Day! - Spirit Dress - We will have our own fun on the playground while the big kids play games on the field.

Fri. May 28 - Last Day of School! - Report Cards sent home

Thanks you so much for an awesome year with your wonderful children. They have learned and grown so much and I have loved getting to know each of them. I hope you have a enjoyable and relaxing summer.

Week of 5/17/10 - 5/21/10

THEME: BIRTHDAYS

This week in Preschool we will have a pretend birthday party in Dramatic Play, play with confetti in the Sensory Table, play with the train set and doll house in the Block Center, learn about how letters are put together to form words, and in Art we will begin working on keepsake books that will be sent home next week. In Religion we will learn about Moses, Joseph, and Elijah from the Old Testament. We will also work on learning our birth dates and will share stories about our favorite birthdays.

Thursday, May 20 - Jupiter Jump Party! 9:00 - 12:00 Please pray for good weather! Also, please send $1.50 for the party if you have not already done so. ***YOUR CHILD MAY WEAR SPIRIT DRESS THAT DAY!

We will be sending home your child's Handwriting Without Tears Workbook this week.

Week of 5/10/10 - 5/14/10


THEME: INSECTS AND SPIDERS

This week in Preschool we will make Honey Bees in Art and do Honey Pot Math. We will learn about the differences between insects and spiders and will have a Buggy Songfest. We will play with Rescue Heroes in Blocks and search for bugs in the Sensory Table. We will learn our last letter, Z! In Religion we will hear Bible stories about obeying God's word.

Friday, May 14 - CAFETERIA CLOSED - Please send or bring a lunch for your child. We will NOT be attending Shakespeare in the Park as a class but you are welcome to pick up your child and attend any of the performances.

Thursday, May 20 - JUPITER JUMP PARTY! All preschoolers and parents are welcome to attend. (No siblings please.) Please send $1.50 to help with the cost. Party is from 9:00 - 12:00 and we will be eating our lunch outside.

We have finished our Religion book so your child will be receiving a "diploma." For the next three weeks we will be doing Bible stories and review.

Week of 5/3/10 - 5/7/10

THEME: OCEAN LIFE

This week in Preschool we will be making Rainbow Fish in Art, going to the beach in Dramatic Play, examining seashells, making ocean habitats in Blocks, learning about the letter Y, and learning about Our Blessed Mother, Mary, in Religion. We will also be making a special Mother's Day picture which will be sent home at the end of the week.

Wednesday, May 5 - Picture packets due back

Friday, May 7 - We are going to the May Crowning Mass with our 6-R Buddies

Your child may bring a rosary from home to show to the class this week.

We had a great time clowning around last week! Our 8th Grade Teacher-for-a Day, Adam, was awesome. They all had a wonderful time.