Week of November 7th!

Theme of the Month:All About Us 

Student Outcomes

Enduring understandings that the student should have by the end of the unit:

• I am unique; there is no one who looks, feels, thinks and acts exactly like I do.
• I feel different ways at different times for different reasons.
• I am part of a family and a classroom community.
• My family is important and unique.
• My classroom is a community. All of the people in my class are important and unique.
• I can help make my classroom a fun, safe and exciting place.

Learning Centers:

Blocks-The student’s name cards will be available in block center.  Students are invited to write their names using blocks, discussing the lines in each letter of their name (straight, curved, etc.).

Pretend Play- Children are invited to pretend to be a family. They are encouraged them to cook for each other, eat a meal together, or take care of daily household living.

Art- Various size shapes from construction paper will be cut out and students are invited to use the shapes to create their bodies. After gluing the shapes together, or to a piece of paper, children can use writing utensils to add additional details (hair, patterns on clothes, etc.).

Science- Students are invited to use magnifying glasses to explore fingerprints, skin, hair, etc.

Math- Small figures will be added to the math center.  Students can sort and then count the figures and then use them for imaginative play.

Library- Students are encouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together.

Writing/Technology-  Weekly learning games on iPads are provided.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Books of the week:

• I Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley
• Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato

Reminders: Please mark your calendars***

School will be closed on Friday, November 11^th, for Veteran’s Day.

Our Thanksgiving Day Show will be on Thursday, November 17^th at 9:00 am.

School is closed on Friday, November 18^th for teacher conference day.

Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 22^nd!  

Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd, from 1pm – 7pm.  

School will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th and Friday, November 25^th for Thanksgiving.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions or concerns about the UPK for All program that I, Mrs. Gonzalez or Mr. Woods are unable to answer ,please feel free to contact :

The Archdioceses 

help line 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org 

Lesson Plan of the Week: click here