This week in FLK-3

We decided we are absolutely NOT too small for

School!
We spent time getting to know each other, and the routines and
expectations of the class.
Thank you to all who sent little notes to us this week. The
feedback was extremely positive-for which we are grateful! It is
nice to hear what the children share with you at the end of the
day!
In Language: We begin with Nursery Rhymes to explore rhyming. We discuss
rhyming words as those that sound the same at the end of the word. So far, we
have learned: 1,2 Buckle My Shoe, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Humpty Dumpty.
We began, with the Second Years, assessing letter recognition for upper case and
lower case letters and letter sounds. We were impressed at what they
remembered!
Gym: We will hopefully begin our formal Gym program next week. For now, we got
into the routine of lining up to go in and out for recess.
In Religion: We explicitly practiced The Sign of the Cross and learned some
engaging prayers.
Science: We learned that a humid lunch hour outside on the yard makes for a
LONG afternoon!!!!
In Fine Motor Development: Mrs. Hennessey began her work with select children
to increase fine motor strength and dexterity as well as gross motor strength.
In Art: We finished off the week with a collaborative art project. Using a big
piece of paper and paint, all the children worked together to create a new
masterpiece! It was a great way to build up our classroom community!


In Music, Drama and Dance: We ended most days in celebration with a rockin
Dance Party!
In Mathematics: We used color recognition to practice using the SmartBoard and
to take turns. We began assessing colors, number recognition, and rote counting.

In Personal and Social Development: We worked on listening to the teacher,
raising our hand, waiting our turn and not shouting out, using walking feet in the
class and hallways, using nice words, using manners ( to make Mommys and Daddys
heart swell with pride! ) and playing nicely.
In Inquiry/Directed Play: We worked on not dumping bins of toys, not taking a
toy out of a friends hand, keeping our hands off, etiquette involved in lining up, and
putting our toys away before we take out any more. We also worked on the concept
of working together as a team during clean-up time.

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday Sept 9 we will begin our Star Student Days the second year students
will go first to show the first year students the ropes Sammy will lead us off!
Each child will have 3 Star Days during the year. Please refer to the monthly
calendar. The day with a star beside your childs name will be THEIR Star Day.
They lead the class for the day and, for this first round, we ask that they bring a
toy to Show and Share with their new friends.
Wednesday Sept 17 Meet the Teachers BBQ and Corn Roast- more info to
follow as available
Friday Sept 12 Fairy Houses we (Mrs. Hickey, Miss Evans, Mrs. Hennessy) will
walk the children to the green space behind the school and build Fairy Houses. The
children need only bring their imaginations! Pray for sun!
Tuesday Sept 23- Opening School Mass all are welcome!
Friday Sept 26 PA Day no school for students.