Thursday, May 17, 2018

5/17 Classroom Update

This week, we learned all about life on the farm! We learned about jobs farmers do, animals that live on a farm, and crops that grow on the farm. During center time, we worked on writing numbers, building numbers with play dough, rhyming words, sorting farm vs. zoo animals, and blending together beginning, middle and end sounds to read simple words. We also worked together to write a class book that we read aloud today! Our caterpillars finally emerged from their chrysalides so we were able to observe our Painted Lady butterflies all week. We were very sad to see them go today!

Our caterpillars are now beautiful Painted Lady butterflies!

Preparing to let our butterflies go!

Goodbye butterflies!

Washing farm animals outside!

Washing farm animals outside!

Making numbers and feeding farm animals with playdough!

Playing in the corn sensory bin!

Important Dates/Reminders:

Hearing and Vision Screening Results: Hearing and vision screening results came home in your child's folder today. It is a blue paper from the Kent County Health Department. Please put this in a safe place as you will need it for Kindergarten registration. If you need another copy for any reason, Ms. Jackie has extra copies in the office!

Spring Field Trip: We will be visiting Frederick Meijer Gardens on Thursday, June 7th for a Singing with the Sculptures Tram ride! Students will have the opportunity to participate in rhythms, sounds, rhymes, and raps as they roll along learning about the sculptures through fun and familiar songs! After the tram ride, we will have time to explore the Children's Garden at Meijer Gardens. I posted a sign-up sheet for drivers in the hallway or you can email me with the number of children you can drive if you'd like to join in on the fun! The field trip costs $6 per student (will be charged to their WECC preschool account) and $4 per adult (please give $4 cash or a check made out to WECC prior to the field trip to Ms. Katie).

Water Day: On Monday June 11th, we will have a water day here at Woodcliff! We will spend the afternoon outside on the field playing lots of fun water games! Please send your child to school in their swimsuit with sunscreen already applied. They will also need a towel and shoes that can get wet. Hats and sunglasses are optional! In the event of rain, we will participate in fun activities instead. If your child stays after class for Child Care, please pack a set of dry clothes. 

Preschool Picnic for Families: Please join our class from a year end picnic to reminisce, create summer plans and say goodbye to friends on Wednesday, June 13th from 12:30-1:15. Bring a picnic lunch, and we will provide drinks and cake!

Last Day of PM Preschool: The last day of PM preschool will be Wednesday, June 13th. This differs from the EGRPS last day of school due to childcare being open for ages Preschool-5 in the afternoon on Thursday, June 14th. 

Have a great weekend!

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