February 3, 2017
Dear PreK Families,
In the classroom we have been working on a study about winter and animals in winter. We have learned about snowflakes, and how animals survive in winter. Some animals stay active and some hibernate. We even saw many animal tracks on our playground. Searching for animal tracks is a fun activity to do outside with your child.
In language, we have begun writing the uppercase letters using the Fundation Phonics Program. In math, we have been working on estimation, surveys, counting, and number identification.
We have had a visit from Firefighter Dan, and Hartford Firefighter to teach the children about fire safety. They all enjoyed his visit very much. He will be back 3 more times to work with the children.
Recently, the school nurse, Mrs. Hutchins did vision screenings with the help of the Hartford Lion’s Club. If your child had any issues on his or her eye exam, you will receive a report from Mrs. Hutchins to give to your health care provider.
This month we will be having a Valentine’s Party at school. We will have some snacks and we will be making heart cookies in class. We will put out a sign-up sheet for party snacks next week. We will need things such as red colored fruit, cheese sticks, juice boxes, napkins and plates. The children will also be exchanging Valentine’s Day cards. You should send in enough cards for all of your child’s classmates. There are 12 children in the morning class and 14 children in the afternoon class. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN CANDY with the Valentine Cards. You do not need to label the cards, just label who the card is from.
Next month, we will be offering Parent Teacher Conferences. We will send more information when we get closer to that time.
Upcoming dates to remember:
Feb. 14th: Valentine’s Day
Feb. 17th: No School, Pre-K In-Service
Feb. 20-24: School Vacation
Thank you,
PreK Team
