4/28 Classroom Update

This week, we learned about the letter A and plants. We planted sunflowers, examined different types of seeds, played in our new classroom garden, created seed art, learned about the life cycle of a plant and are currently conducting an experiment with bean seeds to see what they need to grow (soil, space, water, and sun). We also discussed what makes something living vs. non-living. Living things need water, food, air, and they grow. Here are some picture highlights from this week: 

Painting alligators for our letter books

Creating seed art

Playing in our garden sensory table

Trying new instruments with Ms. Janet

Labeling the parts of a flower

Next week, we will be learning about insects and the letter I. Ms. Anne Murkowski will also be starting in our classroom this coming Wednesday, May 3. She will be shadowing our class so that she can learn about our classroom and get to know our preschoolers before I go on maternity leave. I will be working right up until Baby B decides to make his appearance. We're looking forward to having Ms. Anne join us!

Upcoming Important Dates/Reminders:

Hearing and Vision Screening Results: Hearing and vision screening results came home in your child's folder this week. Results are on a blue piece of paper on the Kent County Health Department letterhead. Please keep this paper in a safe place as it is required by schools to enter Kindergarten.

Letter Spirit Week: Woodcliff will be having a Letter Spirit Week the week of May 1-5. Each day will have a different theme. Below are the themes for each day:

• Monday 5/1 - Pajama Day
• Tuesday 5/2 - Mismatch/Crazy Hair Day
• Wednesday 5/3 - Super Hero/Princess Day
• Thursday 5/4 - Wear a shirt with Letters Day
• Friday 5/5 - Hat Day

Mother's Day Celebration: We invite our moms to our classroom for a special Mother's Day Celebration on Thursday, May 11th. Our morning class will celebrate from 10:45-11:15, and our afternoon class will celebrate from 2:45-3:15. We are so grateful for all that our moms do for us!

Drivers Needed!: We are looking for drivers for our Dairy Discovery Field trip on 5/16. Our class will be visiting Swisslane Farms on Tuesday, May 16th. The morning class will be leaving school promptly at 8:40 am, and the afternoon class will be leaving promptly at 12:40 pm. We will be returning back to school by our usual dismissal times. If you are able to join us on the field trip, please sign up on our class bulletin board in the hallway or send me an email along with the number of children you can drive (including your own). There is also a fee of $5 per adult which can be paid directly in cash to Ms. Katie or Ms. Anne (long term substitute) prior to or on the day of the field trip.

End of the Year Preschool Picnic: Please join us for the last 45 minutes of class on Thursday, June 15th (PM class) or Friday, June 16th (AM class) to reminisce, share summer plans, and say goodbye to friends. All you need to bring is a picnic blanket and a smile!

Have a great weekend!