SJA-PreSchool

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Trains, and all kinds of Transportation. Last Tuesday and Wednesday many of the kids traveled on a bus, airplane, motor boat and train. We want to thank our friendly flight attendants for all their help keeping the passengers happy. We talked about transportation safety and the things that we all should be practicing and wearing, for example, life jackets, car/booster seats, seat belts and bike helmets.

We talked about our teeth and how we need to take care of them by brushing and flossing. The Caterpillars made a mouth full of teeth and talked about keeping our teeth healthy.

We had our own Winter Olympics in the gym last week. Ask your child about the ice skating competition. We tried ice hockey, ice dancing, and speed skating. We also had an obstacle course, snow ball fight (using socks), and other fun activities including a snowball (marshmallow) race. I bet your child won a gold medal! Congratulations!!!

LITERACY:
How could we forget our friend Franklin? He is the nicest turtle and his books teach great lessons about our daily life.

MATH: Count the (red, etc. ) cars at a stoplight. Count the trucks at the gas station, etc. Count the teeth in your mouth;)

MUSIC: On Tuesday, both groups we able to see and hear the 5th graders perform songs on the guitar. Thank you Ms. Hatfield. They also had the opportunity to strum the guitar alongside the students.

We have been singing “I’ve been working on the railroad” and talking about all the different jobs on the train.

Another all time favorite song about Transportation is “The Wheels on the Bus…” and “She’ll be coming round the Mountain in a camper, car, train, bus, taxi, plane, boat, motorcycle,

RELIGION: Prayer of the Month: Morning “Thank You” PrayerLast week we sent home a copy of the prayer, if you need another copy please let us know. The children are doing a great job with their prayers, and love praying for their friends and families. Extras….We are so happy to have the 4th graders come on Fridays to read to all of the students. We are able to pair up kids and off they go with their SJOA “reading giant.”

BUTTERFLIES FIELD TRIP to the Circus – Friday, March 5th – we still need some permission slips.


DATES TO REMEMBER THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR………
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Thursday, March 18thALL SCHOOL PARENT BREAKFAST,details to come. (Sponsored by:Preschool)
SPRING BREAK – MARCH 22-26
1. GOOD FRIDAY all Preschool students dismiss at 12:30 AND EASTER MONDAY NO PRESCHOOL APRIL 5TH. PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES!!
2. APRIL 30TH ALL SCHOOL DISMISSAL AT 1:00 – PRESCHOOL DISMISSAL AT 12:30.
3. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH SPRING PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – 6;30 P.M. BRING YOUR CAMERAS!
4. LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL MONDAY, MAY 17TH FOR MONDAY, WEDNESDAY FRIDAY STUDENTS.
5. LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL FOR TUESDAY-THURSDAY STUDENTS TUESDAY, MAY 18TH.
6. PRESCHOOL FAMILY PICNIC AT BROAD RIPPLE PARK. FAMILIES WILL MEET THE TEACHERS AT THE PARK FOR AN END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION!

REMEMBER:
Label all items. We have mixed up boots and mittens.

No toys from home. We have so many toys, games and equipment to share with the children. The toys have become a distraction and a source for hard feelings. We will have opportunities for show and tell. Please read your newsletter and check your March/April/May calendars for the dates.

Caterpillars: If your child is in the Caterpillars class we are requiring that you send a change of clothing in zip lock bag w/child’s name. We will return these at end of school year.

Your child should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. They should also stay home with diarrhea and excessive coughing. We want to keep all the children healthy especially your child that may have compromised immune systems.***NOTE: If your child has been given medicine that makes him/her sleepy or may alter his/her behavior in any way PLEASE send a note or email.

We will go outside as soon as the weather breaks. We take winter walks too. Please label all the mittens, hats, coats, etc.