February 28, 2024

Dear PreK Families, 

Before the school break, we had a great Valentine's Day Party. All of the students showed kindness in making cards for their classmates. Everyone was also very patient and used good manners to pass out cards during our card exchange. The students enjoyed it very much. 

Now that it is getting warmer and most of the snow has melted, it can be your choice if you send your child in snowpants for playground time. If it is very cold out or if it snows again, please dress your child in snowgear, otherwise jackets, boots, hats and mittens should be fine. 

Before the school break we learned about animals in winter. We read many books by Jan Brett including The Mitten, Annie and the Wild Animals, and The Snowy Nap. We also read The Mitten by Alvin Tresselt and compared it to Jan Brett’s version. In addition, we read Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, and Ten on the Sled by Kim Norman. We did projects and had discussions about how animals survive in the winter. Some stay active, some hibernate or become dormant and some migrate. 

Currently, we are starting a unit on space. Next month, we will do a unit about St. Patrick’s Day and fairy tales. 

In Math, this month we have been using teddy bear counters to compare sets, write numbers, add numbers together, sort, pattern, and graph. Next week, we will have a Teddy Bear Celebration on Wednesday, 3/6. Your child may bring in a teddy bear for the day. We will do several math activities with our bears and sleep with them during rest time. They will come home at the end of the day. Help your child choose a small or medium sized bear from home that can be used at school. Please let me know if your child needs a bear, because we have some at school. 

Next month, students who will be returning to PreK next year will receive re-enrollment forms. Please fill them out and send them back to school to register for PreK next year. Students who are moving up to Kindergarten are already registered for K because they have attended PreK here at WRS. Those students will get some paperwork from the office for Kindergarten. Mrs. Cooney will reach out to anyone who is missing any forms. 

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up at the end of the month. You will receive a link to a sign up sheet to choose your appointment times. 

Thanks, 

Amy 

IMPORTANT DATES

3/6 - Teddy Bear Share Day 

3/15 - ECP In Service- NO PreK 

3/19 - Early Release Day at 12:30 

3/28 - Early Release Day at 12:30 - PTC

3/29 - NO SCHOOL - PTC