WEEK OF MAY 1, 2023

 Reminders:

                       

 .         Prek-6 Moving up Ceremony will be on May 24th at 10:00 AM.

·   Please make sure your child has two extra changes of clothes, including underwear, tops, bottoms and socks.

·   Please always make sure that your child walks into the school building with a mask

·   Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am.  Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.

·   Please remember to bring back the sleeping mats to school

·   No Summer Programs will be offered this Summer.

.           Friday 5, 2023–Cinco de Mayo. Early dismissal Day 11:45 am for all students in all grades–Faculty meeting.

.          June 15, 2023, The last day of the After school Program.

.         June 23, 2023–Last day of school, Dismissal 11:45 am.

·   Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

 

  

Exploration Topic: Our Impact

 

Essential Question: How do my actions impact growth and change?

 

Focus Area: Care

 

Weekly Focus:  World

 

Focused Learning Activity for The Week:

Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art area.  The teacher will prompt the students to draw an answer to the question, "How do you take care of things in the classroom? What things can you do to take care of them? How can you take care of things around you? 

 

Students that need extra support: Will be given prompting answers and asked children What they can notice about things that they can do to take care of things in the classroom? For example, "The teacher will invite children to sit in the art area, and she will show children some pictures of toys all over the place in the classroom, then the teacher will ask what we can do to keep the classroom organized and neat? What can you do to help other children to do the same? The teacher will write whatever they express.

 

Students that are ready for a challenge: Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "How can you take care of things around them?" What things can you teach others to help them to take care of things around them? Tell me more about it? What do you notice about it? Children will have the opportunity to explain what they know in long sentences; the teacher will extend the conversation and will write whatever they say.

 

ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish.  Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.

Foundational Text for the Week:

   

Standard Addressed: P-SE 7. Child expresses care and concern toward others.

Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev.

How do you think the boy and his elephant felt when they were not able to go to the pet club?

Why did the boy with the pet elephant and the girl with the pet skunk start their own pet club in the park?

Who was invited to the pet club in the park?

Why was it a good idea to start a pet club in the park?

The link for the Foundational text HERE!

 

Learning Centers Available for the Theme: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up.

 

Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen.  Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away.

Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush, and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting.

 

Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished.

 

Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away.

 

Library- Students can explore books from the classroom library.

 

Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards.

 

Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom.  Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at marthacolon@olqmnyc.org

 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175

WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2023

 Reminders:

                       

 .         Prek-6 Moving up Ceremony will be on May 24th at 10:00 AM.

·   Please make sure your child has two extra changes of clothes, including underwear, tops, bottoms and socks.

·   Please always make sure that your child walks into the school building with a mask

·   Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am.  Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.

·   Please remember to bring back the sleeping mats to school

·   No Summer Programs will be offered this Summer.

·   Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

 

 

 

 

Exploration Topic: Our Impact

 

Essential Question: How do my actions impact growth and change?

 

Focus Area: Care

 

Weekly Focus:  others

 

Focused Learning Activity for The Week:

Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the art area.  The teacher will prompt the students to draw an answer to the question, "How do you take care of your friends in the classroom? What things can you do to care for them? What happens if your friend gets hurt or feels sad, what can you do for them to help them feel better? 

 

Students that need extra support: Will be given prompting answers and asked children What they can notice about things that they can do to take care of friends? For example, "The teacher will invite children to sit in the art area, and she will show children some pictures of children crying, then the teacher will ask children? What do they notice about it? What can they do to help the child feel better? The teacher will write whatever they express.

 

Students that are ready for a challenge: Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "How can you take care of others?" What things can they do to help them feel better when they feel sad? Tell me more about it? What do you notice about it? Children will have the opportunity to explain what they know in long sentences; the teacher will extend the conversation and will write whatever they say.

 

ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish.  Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.

Foundational Text for the Week:

   

Standard Addressed: P-LIT 5. Child asks and answers questions about a book that is read aloud.

Please, Baby Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee. This book is about how adults care for a baby or young child. What are some of the things the adults do to care for the baby?

Do your grown-ups ever ask you to do some of the things we saw in this book? Which ones? What are some of the other things your grown-ups ask you to do?

The baby looks really mad when the adult says it is time to go home. Sometimes we have different ideas than the people who take care of us. Can you think of a time when someone who was taking care of you wanted you to do something you didn’t want to do? How did that make you feel?

The link for the Foundational text HERE!

 

Learning Centers Available for the Theme: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up.

 

Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen.  Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away.

Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush, and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting.

 

Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished.

 

Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away.

 

Library- Students can explore books from the classroom library.

 

Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards.

 

Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom.  Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at marthacolon@olqmnyc.org

 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175

WEEK OF APRIL 17, 2023

 Reminders:

                        WELCOME BACK!

 

·   Please make sure your child has two extra changes of clothes, including underwear, tops, bottoms and socks.

·   Please always make sure that your child walks into the school building with a mask

·   Drop off in the morning is between 7:45 and 8:00 am.  Dismissal is at 2:45 pm.

·   Please remember to bring back the sleeping mats to school

                         

·   No Summer Programs will be offered this Summer.

.           Friday, April 21,2023 Parent-teacher conference 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM- in person. 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM via zoom please sign up for an appointment.

.           Friday, April 21, 2023, Early Dismissal at 11:45 am.

.           Friday, April 21, 2023, No After-School Program. 

·   Always make sure to read the OLQM School Blog for additional information, located HERE!

 

 

 

 

Exploration Topic: Our Impact

 

Essential Question: How do my actions impact growth and change?

 

Focus Area: Care

 

Weekly Focus:  Self

 

Focused Learning Activity for The Week:

Students will be encouraged to join the teacher in the science area.  The teacher will prompt the students to draw an answer to the question, "How do you take care of you and your friends in the classroom? What things can you do to care for you and for them? What habits can you practice daily to care for yourself?

 

Students that need extra support: Will be given prompting answers and asked children What they can notice about things that they can do to take care of them and friends as well? For example, "The teacher will invite children to sit in the science center, and she will show children some pictures of children with dirty hands, then the teacher will ask children? What do they notice about it? The teacher will write whatever they express.

 

Students that are ready for a challenge: Will be prompted to use multiple sentences when responding to the question "What habits can you practice daily to take care of yourself?" What can their hands do? Tell me more about it? What do you notice about it? Children will have the opportunity to explain what they know in long sentences; the teacher will extend the conversation and will write whatever they say.

 

ELL Students: Will be given the directions / questions in Spanish.  Dictation will be written in whichever language they answer.

Foundational Text for the Week:

   

Standard Addressed: P-LC 4. Child understands, follows, and uses appropriate social and conversational rules. 

Hands Say Love by George Shannon. This book talks about the things people can do with their hands to show they care. 

What are some of the things the people in this book do to care for each other?

Remember when the big child was helping the little child? Have you ever helped someone smaller than you? What did you do to help?

An adult in this book gives a hug to a child who was feeling sad. What else can we do to help people when they feel sad?

The link for the Foundational text HERE!

 

Learning Centers Available for the Theme: 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to explore the block center. They will be shown a few unit blocks, shown where they can be found in the classroom, and shown how to match them to their outline in order to clean up.

 

Dramatic Play- Children are invited to explore the dramatic play area and use the props and clothing provided. Dramatic Play will be set up as a kitchen.  Teacher will introduce basic materials, how to use them, and how to put them away.

Art- Children are invited to explore the art area. They will be shown a paint container, brush, and paper. Teacher will model how to dip brush in paint and paint a few brushstrokes on paper. Students will be shown where materials can be found in the classroom and what they should do when they finish painting.

 

Science- Children will be shown a few items from a collection of natural objects. Teacher will model how students can begin to explore some of the materials. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom and how to put them away when finished.

 

Math- Children will be shown a couple of puzzles. Teacher will model how to take apart and how to put a few pieces together. Students will be shown where puzzles can be found and how to put them away.

 

Library- Students can explore books from the classroom library.

 

Writing- Students are invited to explore the materials provided in the writing center. They are encouraged to explore their name cards.

 

Sensory- Students will be shown a small amount of sand and a few toys. They will be shown where these materials can be found in the classroom.  Students will be prompted to wash their hands before and after using the sand table.

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at marthacolon@olqmnyc.org

 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that cannot be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the Help Line at 888-227-8175