What a fantastic first
couple of days we have had! We spent most of the time learning the
routines of Pre-K; finding the bathroom, where to line up after recess, how to
get to the cafeteria, where all the supplies belong and how to clean up the
room! Your little ones did a great job. Our cuties probably went home really
tired! It takes awhile to get used to
the day! Here are some of the things we did this first week. Take a few minutes and ask your child about
them. J We...
*drew first day self
portraits to add to our portfolios to compare with portraits drawn at the end
of the year.
*rolled dough and made
“kissing hand” cookies (They are coming home in your child’s bag)
*played outside on the
playground and learned where to line up
*learned the song There is
a Friend in our Class to help remember the names of our friends, as well as
Hello and Hello Neighbor (we danced to this one! J)
* went to Ma Lao Shi’s
Chinese Room and Mr. Geoff’s Fun Room.
*were officially introduced
to Mango and Jelly and took turns feeding them
*played in the dramatic
play center, playdoh, painting, blocks, magnatiles, dollhouse…the list is
endless J
*Read the books The
Kissing Hand, We Share Everything, The Hungry Caterpillar, Have You Filled
A Bucket Today? My Hands, Aaron’s Hair, and Mortimer
NEXT WEEK
Next week we will continue
establishing rules/routines to help us be more independent throughout the
school year (this takes a few weeks of reinforcement) and we will begin a unit
on All About My Friends and Me.
NAMES ON SHIRTS
Some parents did ask for alternatives, to permanent marker, for
writing names on the children’s uniform shirts. Here are some ideas sent by
parents.
Stuck on You lables: https://www.stuckonyou.biz/singapore/index.asp
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Wednesday 27 August
is ECC Back to School Night from 6:15 – 7:30. On this evening we will go
over a slideshow of our daily routine and discuss the curriculum. I will
also have a calendar for volunteer signups until Christmas. Please be
sure to bring your personal calendar so you can sign up!
REMINDERS
*We will begin going to the
Library on Wednesday. Look for a red bag to come home that day
*Next Wednesday is
alternate dress day. Your child is welcome to wear non-uniform clothing. J
* Check your child’s “zippy
pouch” daily as it may contain important information.
*Please leave bus tags
attached to backpacks at all times.
*Lunch menus should be
returned to school each week. Don’t forget to fill out both sections
(including a drink), add your child’s name to the portion that comes to
school, and keep the parent copy at home.
*Please have your child’s
snack and lunch coming to school in two separate bags/boxes. I know it is a little bit of a pain for you,
but it makes our day so much easier, because we are not in the lunch room
looking for lunch when it is back in the room in their snack box. J Please have them labeled
as well. J
Have a fantastic weekend with your little ones!
Lynsey and Aidah
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