April 29, 2019
Dear PreK Families,
Right before the school vacation, we finished a science unit on magnets, rocks, and force and motion. The students
really enjoyed this hands on study. Each day, we did active projects. When learning about magnets, we tested
things around the room for magnetism, we compared how magnets are attracted to each other, and we tested
the strength of different magnets. When studying rocks, we did a rock hunt outside, shared special rocks from
home, painted rocks, and learned about how rocks are formed. For force and motion, we build towers, bridges,
and ramps with blocks. When making ramps, we rolled different objects down and up the ramps. It was the most
fun to try out all of the ramps on the playground.
really enjoyed this hands on study. Each day, we did active projects. When learning about magnets, we tested
things around the room for magnetism, we compared how magnets are attracted to each other, and we tested
the strength of different magnets. When studying rocks, we did a rock hunt outside, shared special rocks from
home, painted rocks, and learned about how rocks are formed. For force and motion, we build towers, bridges,
and ramps with blocks. When making ramps, we rolled different objects down and up the ramps. It was the most
fun to try out all of the ramps on the playground.
Currently, we are learning about our world and our community. We have talked about kids around the world,
neighborhoods, maps, community helpers, and jobs. Next, we will learn about the butterfly life cycle.
neighborhoods, maps, community helpers, and jobs. Next, we will learn about the butterfly life cycle.
As we near the end of the school year, there are many special activities coming up. Next week, we are starting
off with a visit from the VINS Small Wonders Program. Both classes will be at the visit and the class times will
overlap. It is great way for students who are going to Kindergarten together next year to meet each other. Our
lesson is from 11-12 on Thursday, May 9th. The AM class will attend from 9-12am, and the PM class will
attend from 11-2pm that day. PM students can bring a lunch with them and we will give extra time to eat
at noon when the program is over.
off with a visit from the VINS Small Wonders Program. Both classes will be at the visit and the class times will
overlap. It is great way for students who are going to Kindergarten together next year to meet each other. Our
lesson is from 11-12 on Thursday, May 9th. The AM class will attend from 9-12am, and the PM class will
attend from 11-2pm that day. PM students can bring a lunch with them and we will give extra time to eat
at noon when the program is over.
Also, on Friday, May 24th there will be no PreK. The rest of the school, grades K to 5 will take a trip to the Boston
Aquarium for the whole day.
Aquarium for the whole day.
On May 31st, we will have a Special Person visit and Art Show. The am class will have visitors from 8:15 to 8:45
and the pm class will have visitors from 12:15 to 12:45. At the Art Show, the visitors will come to the class, see
the art work, and do an activity with their student.
and the pm class will have visitors from 12:15 to 12:45. At the Art Show, the visitors will come to the class, see
the art work, and do an activity with their student.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 9th: VINS visit: AM 9-12 and PM 11-2
May 17th: No PreK , Teacher In-Service
May 24th: No PreK, K-5 Field Trip to the Boston Aquarium
May 31st: PreK Visit and Art Show
June 7th: Last Day of School
Thank you,
Mrs. Zayas and Mrs. Paronto
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