Week of November 27th!

 Theme for the month: All About Us!

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 and Activities:

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- Pretend Play will be transformed into "circle time".  Students can take turns being the teacher and leading their friends in circle time activities.

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-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that students name.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•  I Love Saturdays y Domingos by Alma Flor Ada
• How Are You Peeling? by Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann

Lesson Plan Link

Reminders / Notices:

• Christmas Break is from December 22nd to January 3rd.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions 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 at 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org

Week of November 20th!

Theme for the month:

All About Us!

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. 

Lessons and activities for the week:

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- Pretend Play will be transformed into "circle time".  Students can take turns being the teacher and leading their friends in circle time activities.

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 incouraged to read a book with a friend. One child could read to the other or they could look at a book together. 

Writing-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that students name.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

•      Friendshape by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

•      It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr

Lesson Plan Link

•Our Thanksgiving music Performance will be on Tuesday, November 21st, 

at 9:00 a.m. 

•Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 21st.

•Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November  21st, from 

2pm – 8pm.

•School will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 

24^th for Thanksgiving.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions 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 at 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org

Week of November 13!

Theme for the month: All About Us!

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 and Activities:

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- Pretend Play will be transformed into "circle time".  Students can take turns being the teacher and leading their friends in circle time activities.

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-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that students name.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

The Feelings Book by  Todd Parr

The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins 

Feelings by Aliki 

Lesson Plan Link

  Reminders / Notices:

•OLQM is having our annual canned food drive. Please consider donating any   

           canned      

            food for those in need.  

•Mickey and Minnie Dress up Day and costume contest will be on Friday, 

November 17^th.

•Our Thanksgiving music Performance will be on Tuesday, November 21st, 

at 9:00 a.m. 

•Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 21st.

•Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November  21st, from 

2pm – 8pm.

•School will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 

24^th for 

Thanksgiving.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions 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 at 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org

Week of November 6th!

 Theme for the month: All About Us!

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 and Activities:

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- Pretend Play will be transformed into "circle time".  Students can take turns being the teacher and leading their friends in circle time activities.

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-  Students will be able to play a matching game where they match pictures of the students in the class with that students name.  

Sensory- Sand and water, or play-doh.

Some of the books we will read this week are:

• I Love My Hair by Natasha Tarpley
•  Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curat
• I like myself by Karen Beaumont

Lesson Plan Link

Reminders / Notices:

• Picture Day is on Tuesday, November 7th. Students may wear regular clothes to school. 
• School will be closed on Friday, November 10^th, for Veteran’s Day. 
• OLQM is having our annual canned food drive.  Please consider donating any canned food for those in need.  
• Mickey and Minnie Dress up Day and costume contest will be on Friday, November 17^th.
• Our Thanksgiving music Performance will be on Tuesday, November 21st, at 9:00 a.m. 
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 21st.
• Parent – Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, November  21st, from 2pm – 8pm.
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24^th for Thanksgiving.

Dear parents, 

If you have any questions 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 at 888-227-8175 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by Email at catholicschool.upk.arch.ny.org