Ms. Mikki’s News

2-24-17

***Dr. Seuss Week is THIS week!!***

Monday - Wear green

Tuesday - Wear pajamas

Wednesday - Wear wacky clothes and hair

Thursday - Wear a favorite hat

Friday - Wear crazy socks and shoes

I apologize for getting this out a little late!  We have finished up our author study.  We read If you Give a Moose a Muffin and If You Give A Pig a Pancake.  I am so  proud of my class.  It is amazing to see how far they have come.  During center time, we are learning to sit for longer  periods of time, raising our hand to have a turn to talk, and listening when it’s not our turn to talk.  During this author study, these books provided us with several new vocabulary words, and we also used prediction skills as they had to finish the sentences, “If you give a moose a muffin, he’ll want some____ to go with it”.  They were great about recalling events in the story to finish the sentence.  

Math:  We finished up our unit on shapes.  We made a graph of shapes.  In the graph we identified each shape, counted how many of each shape were on our graph, and determined which one had more and which one had less.  All of my students were able to identify all 5 shapes receptively (pointing to them when I named them), and almost everyone could identify expressively (naming) at least 3 out of the 5 shapes.  Way to go!!

Science:  We enjoyed some science cooking experiences throughout the unit as well.  During these experiences we had to mix and measure ingredients.  We noticed how the properties of the ingredients changed when we mixed and baked.  They enjoyed creating their own Moose Munch for snack.  

THANK YOU THANK  YOU!  PAT night at Murfin’s was a HUGE success!  You all brought in over $600 for our program.  A...MA...ZING!!!  We will be purchasing books to support our early literacy program as well as more diapers for our diaper bank.  I am so blessed to live and work in this small community with so much support.  You guys ROCK!!!

Upcoming Dates:

As always this becomes a very busy time of year and the year just gets away from us.  Please make sure you are following my Facebook page or my blog for updates and reminders.  Also make sure you are following the Parents As Teachers FB page and blog as well.  

*Parent Teacher Conferences:  I will be available for a parent/teacher conference on March 28th from 3:00-6:30.  If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please email me and I will give you some options on times.  

March 2nd:  Cox Care Mobile

March 2nd:  PTA Skate night at Skateland

March 3rd:  Story Time from 10:00-11:00

March 13-17th:  Spring Break (tuition is not due for this week).

March 23rd:  Preschool enrollment forms are due

March 23rd:  PAT group connection:  ALL STAR NIGHT.  We hope to see lots of dads and kids there!  This will be right up your alley!  Stay tuned!  (Of course mom’s can come too).

March 28th:  Parent Teacher Conferences

April 13th:  Field trip to Itty Bitty City-  more details to follow

Don’t forget to keep sending in those Box Tops!  Every little bit counts!

I will be available on March 28th from 3:00-6:30 for Parent/Teacher conferences.  If you would like to schedule a conference with me, please email me and I will give you some options on time.  Each conference should only last about 15 minutes.

I have a parent looking for some T-ball players this summer. Please contact Regina Gohr by email at reginagohr@gmail.com if your child is interested. This can be a co-ed team.

I have a parent looking for some T-ball players this summer. Please contact Regina Gohr by email at reginagohr@gmail.com if your child is interested. This can be a co-ed team.

Ms. Mikki’s Classroom News

February 10th

This week:  This week we started our author study on Laura Numeroff by reading If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.  We made a list of all of the different types of cookies and then we made a class graph of our favorite cookies.  Chocolate chip cookies won by a landslide!  If you read a book about cookies to preschoolers, they are going to ask to make cookies.  That’s exactly what we did.  We mixed all of the ingredients together in a big bowl, rolled out our dough, cut out a heart shape, baked them, decorated them, and of course ATE THEM!  

Literacy:  We practiced listening for a purpose, and recalling events in a story.

Vocabulary:   We continued to work on our shapes words and matching them with the correct shape.

Math:  We counted cookies and made a graph of our favorite cookies.  We talked about “most” and “least”.

Science:  We mixed ingredients, talked about each ingredients properties (egg was slimy, flour was soft, etc), and noted how the property of the dough changed when we mixed it.

Next week:  We will be reading Laura Numeroff’s story If you Give A Moose A Muffin.  

Other News:

Class Valentines:  We will be exchanging valentines during our party next week.  You do not need to send in a Valentine’s Day box, but you do need to send in Valentines for each child in class.

Preschool enrollment packets:  Everyone should have picked up or received their preschool packet for next year’s enrollment.

** Please note: You DO NOT need to turn in another physical, lead screening, or a copy of their birth certificate.  You DO need to fill out both enrollment forms, provide a copy of your most recent immunizations, the transportation form, and the $60.00 enrollment fee.  

Got Groceries?:  Well if you don’t, save your weekly shopping trip until next Thursday, February 16th!  Murfins Market is donating 10% of sales next Thursday between 4 and 7 to Parents As Teachers.  We hope to see a huge turnout!  Your parent educators will be there bagging groceries.  Come out and see us!

Parent Survey:  If you have not returned the parent surveys we sent home last week, please take a few moments to fill that out (front and back) and send them back to school next week. We value your feedback.  

Book Orders:  Scholastic Book orders are due on Monday.

Upcoming Dates:

February 13th:  M/W Class Valentine’s Day Party:  10:00

February 14th:  T/TH Class Valentine’s Day  Party:  10:00

February 16th:  PAT night at Murfins.  Tell a friend!

February 20th:  No School-  President’s Day

Have a GREAT weekend!  Get out and enjoy this weather.

Ms. Mikki’s Classroom News

January 30th

ITTY BITTY CITY was AWESOME!  Thank you to everyone who was able to share in the fun.  We plan to have our Spring preschool field trip there on April 13th.   Stay tuned for more information.

Sweetheart Dance:  Don’t forget next Tuesday, February 7th is our Sweetheart Dance.  It will be held in the FEMA shelter (where Santa Bash was) from 6-7.  Door will not open until 6:00.  We have lots of fun activities planned including a photo booth so don’t forget to bring your camera!  We will also be hosting an UsBorne Book Fair.  They will have lots of great cash and carry books to choose from!  

IMPORTANT PRESCHOOL INFO FOR NEXT YEAR:  Please be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Paula early next week.  This email will include very important information regarding preschool enrollment for next year.  Preschool enrollment packets will be passed out at the Sweetheart Dance for those who are granted a spot in our program next year.  

This week:  This week we continued our Author study (Jan Brett), and read The Hat.  We continued to work on shape recognition and identification and read The Shape of Things, and Shapes, Shapes, Shapes.  We are learning that everyday objects are shapes (ex: pizza is a circle, a slice of pizza is a triangle). We have had fun looking for shapes all around us.  Please keep working on shapes at home.  Rectangle and square seem to be the ones they get confused.   

Next week:  Next week we will begin a new author study on Laura Numeroff. We’ll be starting off with, If You GIve A Mouse A Cookie.  You better believe we’ll be making some cookies in class!

Valentine’s Day Bags:  We will be making bags to collect valentines in during class next week.  We are in need of plain white gift bags with handles, stickers of any kind or theme (Valentine’s day, TMNT, Batman, Shopkins, etc), and other crafty things to decorate them with.  If you are able to send any of the items in that would be wonderful! You do not need to send in a decorated valentine’s box, however you do need to send in valentines for each student in class.  You should have received a letter from your homeroom mom.  

Parent Surveys-  We are sending home parent surveys.   We value your input and feedback and would appreciate you taking a few moments to fill out the survey and return it to school next week.  Thank you!

Scholastic Book Orders:  Book orders are due next Thursday, February 9th.  

Other News:

The Ronald McDonald Tooth Truck is planning to be at Clever Schools on March 8th-10th, 2017.  The scheduled dates for service is dependent on the number of returned eligible applications.  The requirements for being seen and treated on the Tooth Truck are:

-Qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at school

-Cannot be an established patient of a local dentist

-Cannot have a private dental insurance

-Must complete a Tooth Truck application form.

The Tooth Truck treats Medicaid-eligible and uninsured children at no charge for qualifying families.  Children seen last year are not eligible for a routine check-up but should apply if there is a new dental concern.  Please complete an application form and return to the school nurse as soon as possible.  An application is available upon request.

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on February 16, 2017.  The Care Mobile is a medical office on wheels that provides FREE services, whether you have insurance or not, for children birth to 18 years.  You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment, and to receive the necessary paperwork.  Thank you!

Upcoming Dates:

February 6th:  PAT Sweetheart Dance  6:00-7:00

February 13th:  M/W Class Valentine’s Day Party:  10:00

February 14th:  T/TH Class Valentine’s Day  Party:  10:00

February 16th:  Cox Care Mobile

February 20th:  No School-  President’s Day