🌞Week of February 27, 2023🌞

REMINDERS

*Mark your calendars* 

·  School Dismissal for all students in all grades will be at 2:45 PM 

·  A new end of year calendar will be sent home next week so that June will be smooth month for your child's last days of school. 

· No Summer Programs will be offered this Summer.

· On Thursday, March 2nd -Students may dress up as their favorite 

Dr. Seuss 🎩character Costume Contests. 

Parents Invited 8:30 AM 

(all Pre-K Classes).

·      Please remember to send sleeping mats to school. 

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

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

·       No Summer Programs will be offered this Summer. 

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

    If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at MrsHernandez@olqmnyc.org I will do my best to answer at the end of the day.  

Unit Topic:

💡 Light 💡

 Essential Question for the Unit:  

     How and why do we use different kinds of light?  

Focus Question for this Week

       What kinds of lights are around us? 

Focused Learning Activity for this Week

      Exploring with The Light Table 

The teacher will work with students in the science center.  The teacher will model how to use and care for the light table. The teacher will observe each student as they use the light table and ask higher-order thinking questions about their experiences. The teacher and student will discuss what an X-ray is and its use. 

   Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

 PK.AL.1 Actively engages in play as a means of exploration and learning

Foundational text for the week:

All About Light by Lisa Trumbauer  The link to the foundational texts HERE!!

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

Level 1: Recall 

What are some of the different sources of light in this book? What happens when you turn on a lamp or a flashlight? What are some of the things light can do?  

Level 2: Skill/Concept 

How can the moon help us see? 

Why do we turn on lights when it is dark? 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking 

There are many different kinds of light in this book. What kinds of lights are around us? How does light help us?

Level 4: Extended Thinking 

What would happen if we did not have any light in our classroom? What would happen if you did not have any light where you live? What would you do? Sometimes we want the light around us. Sometimes we do not. When might you want it to be dark? How can you make a space dark when it is light outside? 

Lessons and Activities for the Week:

 Blocks- Students are invited to explore how they might use blocks and a flashlight to create shadow letters.  

Pretend Play- Students will be able to use flashlights for shadow play inside a tent.  

Art-Black and White Art: After reading the book Round Trip by Ann Jonas, the teacher will provide black and white paper for children to use to create a picture. They can cut or rip the paper and use glue to assemble the art. the teacher will use vocabulary words such as straight and wavy to describe the lines that they make. 

Science- Students will be able to use the light table to look at x-rays and an assortment of translucent objects.   

Math- The teacher will supply translucent plastic drinking cups in a variety of colors and Invite children to create patterns with the cups.

Library- Students are invited to read books about our theme, light.  

Writing-Letters with Holes: The children are going to use a hole punch to create letters on pieces of paper. The teacher will allow children to place the papers over the light table and explore the letters and light. 

Sensory-Foil: the teacher will line the bottom of the sensory table with tin foil and add water as well as glass beads, containers, scoops, etc. The teacher will invite children to explore, sort, and enjoy.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click  HERE

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 HelpLine at 888-227-8175

 

 

💕Week of February 20, 2023💕

REMINDERS

*Mark your calendars* 

·      School Dismissal for all students in all grades will be at 2:45 PM 

·      A new end of year calendar will be sent home next week so that June will be smooth month for your child's last days of school. 

·      No Summer Programs will be offered this Summer.

·      On Thursday, March 2nd -Students may dress up as their favorite 

Dr. Seuss 🎩character Costume Contests. Parents Invited 8:30 AM 

(all Pre-K Classes).

·      Please remember to send sleeping mats to school. 

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

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

Unit Topic:

Transportation🚚

Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

Focus Questions for this Week:

Who operates the vehicles in my community?

Focused Learning Activity for the Week: 

Make a Vehicle

Children will be provided with recycled materials (e.g., boxes, empty and clean food containers) as well as tape and/or glue/tinkering materials to encourage children to build vehicles. The teacher will provide pictures of vehicles for the children to reference and encourage them to develop a plan for building before they begin. Have them consider what they will make and what materials they will need.

Differentiation: Multiple entry points will be considered for all children to be successful.  For example, repeat directions, extend time, adapt materials, preview questions, and provide 1:1 support.

For children who need additional support: The teacher will provide1:1 support for children to create their vehicle. 

For children who are ready for a challenge: Children will be allowed to work independently while providing support if needed. 

Children whose home language is a language other than English: The teacher will provide the activity in the child’s native language.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.SCI.11. [K-2-ETS1-2.]Develops a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Foundational texts for the week: 

Go! Go! Go! Stop! By Cherise Mericle Harper 

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

Level 1: Recall

What was Little Green’s first word?

What did the trucks do when Little Green said, “Go? Why did this become a problem?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why was Little Red important?

Why was Little Yellow important?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Little Green, Red and Yellow made a traffic light. What are some other traffic signals or signs you see outside?

What do traffic lights do?

Why is it important to follow traffic lights and signals?

Level 4: Extended Thinking

Little Green and Little Red were opposites. Name some other things that are opposites.

Little Green, Little Yellow, and Little Red had to work together to help the construction vehicles. What are some things you can do with other children to help keep the classroom happy and safe?

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks-  Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why. 

Art-  The teacher will provide recycled materials (e.g., boxes, empty and clean food containers) as well as tape and/or glue and invite children to build vehicles. Provide pictures of vehicles for the children to reference and encourage them to develop a plan for the building before they begin. Have them consider what they will make and what materials they will need.

Science-  The teacher will provide simple directions for folding a paper airplane and invite children to try to fold their own. Encourage children to explore how they might make the airplanes fly.

Math-  Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds. 

Library-  Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board.

Writing-  Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot". 

Sensory-  Students will be able to play with their own individual containers of play-doh. 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information, located HERE!

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 February 13, 2023💕 

REMINDERS

*Mark your calendars*

·     💕Valentine's Day Show- Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30AM 

(Parents are Welcome).

SCHOOL CLOSED on Wednesday, February 15^th

SCHOOL CLOSED on Friday, February 17^th

·     For all students entering Kindergarten scholarships are available for Kindergarten Apply Now www.ApplyCatholicSchoolsNY.org for more information please see Alba in the school office.

·     Please remember to send sleeping mats to school.

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

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

Unit Topic:

🚜Transportation 🚚

Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

Focus Questions for this Week:

Who operates the vehicles in my community?

Focused Learning Activity for the Week: 

Make a Vehicle

Children will be provided with recycled materials (e.g., boxes, empty and clean food containers) as well as tape and/or glue/tinkering materials to encourage children to build vehicles. The teacher will provide pictures of vehicles for the children to reference and encourage them to develop a plan for building before they begin. Have them consider what they will make and what materials they will need.

 Differentiation:  Multiple entry points will be considered for all children to be successful.  For example, repeat directions, extend time, adapt materials, preview questions, and provide 1:1 support.

 For children who need additional support: The teacher will provide1:1 support for children to create their vehicle. 

 For children who are ready for a challenge: Children will be allowed to work independently on their while providing support if needed.  

Children whose home language is a language other than English: The teacher will provide the activity in the child’s native language.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

PK.SCI.11. [K-2-ETS1-2.]Develops a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Foundational texts for the week: 

Go! Go! Go! Stop! By Cherise Mericle Harper Link to story

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

Level 1: Recall

What was Little Green’s first word?

What did the trucks do when Little Green said, “Go? Why did this become a problem?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why was Little Red important?

Why was Little Yellow important?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Little Green, Red and Yellow made a traffic light. What are some other traffic signals or signs you see outside?

What do traffic lights do?

Why is it important to follow traffic lights and signals?

Level 4: Extended Thinking

Little Green and Little Red were opposites. Name some other things that are opposites.

Little Green, Little Yellow, and Little Red had to work together to help the construction vehicles. What are some things you can do with other children to help keep the classroom happy and safe? 

Lessons and activities for the week: 

Blocks- Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why.   

Pretend Play-Pretend Play will be transformed into a transportation museum. Students are invited to create a train using large pieces of cardboard. 

Art- The teacher will provide recycled materials (e.g., boxes, empty and clean food containers) as well as tape and/or glue and invite children to build vehicles. Provide pictures of vehicles for the children to reference and encourage them to develop a plan for the building before they begin. Have them consider what they will make and what materials they will need. 

Science- The teacher will provide simple directions for folding a paper airplane and invite children to try to fold their own. Encourage children to explore how they might make the airplanes fly. 

Math- Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds.  

Library- Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board. 

Writing- Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot". 

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their own individual containers of play-doh.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information, located HERE!

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 February 6, 2023💕 

REMINDERS

*Mark your calendars*

·     Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 10th.

·     The doors will open at 11:45am

·     There is no after-school program on Friday, February 10th

·     Parent-teacher conferences will be on Friday, February 10th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 

·     In -person meetings 1pm-3pm.  Virtual meetings 3pm-6pm

·     💕Valentine's Day Show- Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30AM 

(Parents are Welcome).

·     For all students entering Kindergarten scholarships are available for Kindergarten Apply Now www.ApplyCatholicSchoolsNY.org for more information please see Alba in the school office.

·     Please remember to send sleeping mats to school.

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

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

Unit Topic:

Transportation 🛫🚚⛵

Essential Question for the Unit:

How does my community use various modes of transportation?

Focus Questions for this Week:

Who operates the vehicles in my community?

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

The teacher will read a Donald Crews book based on child’s choice. The teacher will share the title of the book, the author’s name as well as the illustrator. The teacher will ask the children what they think the book is about.  The teacher will pause throughout the book to ask the questions suggested in Section VI: Inquiry and Critical Thinking Questions for Foundational Texts.

Differentiation: Multiple entry points will be considered for all children to be successful.  For example, repeat directions, extend time, adapt materials, preview questions, and provide 1:1 support.

For children who need additional support: The teacher will read a small selection of pages rather than the entire book.

For children who are ready for a challenge: Children will be invited to create their own books in the writing center about vehicles and their drivers.

Children whose home language is a language other than English:  The teacher will provide the activity in the child’s native language.

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed

PK. AC.1.Demonstrates motivation to communicate

Foundational texts for the week:

Truck by Donald Crews  link to story

School Bus by Donald Crews link to story

Harbor by Donald Crews link to story

Flying by Donald Crews link to story

Questions that will be asked throughout the week related to the foundational text:

Truck by Donald Crews

Level 1: Recall

What was in the back of the truck?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the truck in this book doing? How do you know?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

There are many pictures in this book and only a few words. That means I used the pictures to tell this story and there are many different ways we could tell the story. Let’s take a look at some of the pages and tell a partner what we think could be happening

School Bus by Donald Crews

Level 1: Recall

What do school buses do?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why are school buses helpful?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Why are school buses yellow?

Harbor by Donald Crews 

Level 1: Recall

What were some of the boats that were in the harbor?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is the tugboat the busiest boat in the harbor?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Ferryboats do not need to turn around because the back becomes the front. What other vehicles don’t need to turn around? What are some vehicles that do need to turn around?

Flyingby Donald Crews

Level 1: Recall

What were some of the things the plane flew over?

Level 2: Skill/Concept

The airplane in this book flew through the clouds. What do you think it is like to fly through the clouds?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

There are many different types of transportation. When might it be helpful to take an airplane?

Lessons and activities for the week:

Blocks-  Students are invited to create a variety of ramps and use different vehicles to race, predicting which one will go down the fastest and why.

Art-  The teacher will provide recycled materials (e.g., boxes, empty and clean food containers) as well as tape and/or glue and invite children to build vehicles. Provide pictures of vehicles for the children to reference and encourage them to develop a plan for the building before they begin. Have them consider what they will make and what materials they will need.

Science-  The teacher will provide simple directions for folding a paper airplane and invite children to try to fold their own. Encourage children to explore how they might make the airplanes fly.

Math-  Students will be invited to match numbered cars to the corresponding amount of people each car holds.

Library- Students are invited to sequence the pictures and retell a familiar story, using a felt board.

Writing- Students will be invited to match lettered cars to their corresponding spots in a "parking lot".

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their own individual containers of play-doh.

For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE

As always, please make sure to read the OLQM school blog for additional updates and information, located HERE!