PreK-2: Gina Stabile

Week of June 1st
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 We have been closing watching our ladybugs and caterpillars grow! Our caterpillars are in their chrysalis! Our butterflies were almost all out of their chrysalis when we came into the classroom this morning. Our Ladybugs have transformed into adult ladybugs! They are orange, some have spots and some do not. We enjoyed learning about all the different types of ladybugs there are.
 
We will continue to explore different life cycles. This week we will focus on the life cycle of a frog, 

We will discuss what is the life cycle of a frog, how are the same and different then a ladybug, butterfly and a chick. 

 
Some vocabulary for this week: frog, froglet, tadpole, egg, 
 
Family Engagement: Visit a park on the way home or look at trees in the neighborhood. What has changed about the trees since winter? If possible, draw a picture of what the tree looked like in the winter and what it looks like now that it is spring and compare the two.

                                             Book We Will Read This week
 

Reminders

Please bring the items listed below as soon as possible: 

Change of clothes: Please send in two sets of clothing, including socks, and an extra mask. Please send the clothing in a large Ziploc bag, with their name on the outside of the bag. Please make sure your child's name on all extra clothes they bring to school.

Regular-sized backpack: We will send home nap time sheets and blankets at the end of the week to be washed and returned. A two-pocket folder is also suggested for us to send home letters. 
I'm Arrivals/ Dismissal: If your child is being picked up from another person please make sure you write me a note or send me an email so we are aware. If we do not receive the note your child will not be released to that person. This person must also have ID. 

Due to covid-19 there will be no early drop off or afterschool at this time. School starts at 7:45 and pick up is at 2:20

Additional at home learning resources 

Please use the link below to work with your child during this time at home with them. 
http://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/early-childhood

Throuhout the year we will practice writing our names as well as identifying the letters in our name. 
Please practice this at home with your children. 
Some resources to help your children at home are: 
http://handsonaswegrow.com/practice-name-writing-preschoolers
http://www.writingsa-z.com/main/ViewPage/ 


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