Sunday, September 27, 2020

Week of September 28th!!

Zoom Meetings for this Week

Monday 09/28 to Friday 10/02

 

 

 

8:30 a.m. Meeting 

       Meeting ID: 795 3792 4857

Password: prek3

 
 
 

2:30 p.m. Meeting

Meeting ID: 731 7189 9567

Password: prek3

 

 

Lessons and Activities for the Week for

At Home Learners:

 

Monday- What things do you really like, find especially interesting, or really enjoy? Write about or draw your favorite things to do to represent these interests.

 

Tuesday- Have children use blocks, recyclable materials, or any household items to build themselves (what blocks would work best for arms, how could you make your head? etc.).

 

Wednesday- Observe and reflect on these pieces of art. 

 





   

 


 

Have your child consider how the art makes them feel, if there is anything they especially like or dislike about the art, and have them share their thoughts. After children observe and reflect, invite them to create their own artwork. 

 

Thursday- Have your child "read" stories to a doll or stuffed animal

 

Friday-Have your child tell you their favorite book.  Read it together at bed time!

 

 

Weekly Activity

Have your child listen to the story, I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont is located HERE

 

Have your child draw a picture of what they like about themselves. 

 

Please email the picture (with a description or dictation if possible) to me at MrsGonzalez@olqmnyc.com

 

 

Information for In-Person Learners

Unit Topic:

• Welcome to Pre-K

 

Essential Question for the Unit:

• What is Pre-K?

 

Focus Question for the Week:

• Who else is in my Pre-K program?

 

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

 

• Mrs. Gonzalez and Mrs. Tavares will work with students in the writing center.  Students will be encouraged to draw their favorite school activity and become an illustrator of the classroom book.

 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

• PK.ELAL.10:Describes the role of an author and illustrator.

 

The link for the read aloud of this week's foundational text, 

I Like Myselfby Karen Beaumont is located HERE

 

Foundational Text for the Week:

• I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont 

 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

• PK.ELAL.5: Participates in discussions about a text.

 

Questions That Will Be Asked Throughout The Week:

 

Level 1: Recall

  • What things does the girl in this story like about herself?
  • The girl said she would like herself even if some things about her changed. What things did she say could change?

 

Level 2: Skill/Concept

  • Why do you think the girl likes herself? What do you like about yourself?
  • How are you the same as the girl in the story? How are you different?

 

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

  • How do we know the girl in this story likes herself? Why is it important to like yourself?

 

Level 4: Extended Thinking

  • What might you want to learn about the other people in our classroom?
  • What do you want your classmates to know about you?

 

 

Lessons and Activities for the Theme for In-School Learners:

 

Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

 

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to draw a picture of their families at home and their school family. 

 

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well. 

 

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library related to the theme, "Welcome to Pre-K".

 

Writing-  Students are encouraged to write the letters in their name.  

 

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.

 

 

For more information on the Lesson Plan, Click HERE!

 

 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that can not be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the

Help Line at 888-227-8175

 

For additional school information, please read the school blog, located HERE.

Friday, September 18, 2020

Week of September 21st!!

 ZOOM Links for This Week:

Monday 09/21 to Friday 09/25 

 

8:30 a.m. Meeting 

Meeting ID: 755 3404 0607

Password: prek3


 

 

2:30 p.m. Meeting

Meeting ID: 777 8513 1646

Password: prek3



Lessons and Activities for the Week for At Home Learners:

 

Monday- Who are the people who help us at home? Discuss who is important to you and why (e.g., friends, relatives, mail carrier, building super, neighbors). Draw pictures of these people.

 

Tuesday- Have your child use blocks, recyclable materials, or any household items to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often.

 

Wednesday- Look at a cookbook, read the recipes, and pretend to make them. Children might like to look for recipes you know your family likes or things you think your family might like to try. 


Thursday- Have your child create pictures of your family, or someone they love. 


Friday- Let children explore their features in a mirror. Have them discuss what they see. Encourage your child to look carefully at themselves and draw what they see.

 

Weekly Activity to be emailed to Mrs. Gonzalez   

  • Have your child listen to the story, On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister, Located HERE.
  • Have your child draw a picture of a time that they felt one of the feelings in the book (disappointed, embarrassed, proud, scared, angry, excited, or lonely).


**Please email the picture (with a description or dictation if possible) to me at Mrsgonzalez@olqmnyc.com


 

Information for In-Person Learners


Unit Theme:

·               Welcome to Pre-K

 

Essential Question for the Unit:

·               What is Pre-K?

 

Focus Question for the Week:

·               Who are the people in my classroom community?

 

Focused Learning Activity for the Week:

·               Students will be encouraged to use art materials to create a piece of art in response to the questions, "How did you feel on the first day of pre-K? What do you think about pre-K now?" 

 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

·               PK.SED.1: Recognizes himself/herself as a unique individual having his/her own abilities, characteristics, feelings and interests.   

 

Foundational Text for the Week:

·               Chu’s First Day At School by Neil Gaiman 

 

Pre-K Common Core Learning Standard Addressed:

·               PK.SED.2: Regulates his/her responses to needs, feelings and events.

 

Questions That Will Be Asked Throughout The Week:

 

Level 1: Recall

How did Chu feel about starting school? Why?
What are some of the things the animals in Chu’s class like to do? What does Chu do?


Level 2: Skill/Concept
Tell me about Chu’s sneeze. What happened when he sneezed?

What do you think the teacher might do the next time Chu is about to sneeze?

Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Why did Chu feel better about school after the first day?
How did you feel on the first day of pre-K? What do you think about pre-K now?

Level 4: Extended Thinking
Chu was the last one in the class to introduce himself. Why do you think Chu shared his name and his sneeze after everyone else shared?
What is one thing that you do well and how can you show it to your classmates?

 


Lessons and Activities for the Week for In-School Learners:


Blocks- Children are encouraged to use blocks to build buildings they are familiar with such as those they live in or visit often. 

 

Art- Children are invited to create art in the art area to draw a picture of their families at home and their school family. 

 

Science- Mirrors will be added to the science center for children to explore and discuss what they see. 

 

Math- A picture of each child will be cut apart, thus creating a puzzle. Students are invited to assemble their own puzzles and their peers’ puzzles as well. 

 

Library- Students are able to read books from the classroom library related to the theme, "Welcome to Pre-K".

 

Writing-  Students are encouraged to write the letters in their name.  

 

Sensory- Students will be able to play with their individual containers of play-doh.


For more information on the Lesson Plan, click HERE!

 

If there are any questions regarding the Pre-K for All program that can not be answered by the office or classroom teacher, please feel free to contact the

Help Line at 888-227-8175

 

For additional school information, please read the school blog, located HERE.



Saturday, September 12, 2020

Week of September 14th !

              Reminders / Recordatorios:


Please have your child's name listed on the zoom account as I will not be allowing names I do not recognize into the zoom session.

Thank you!

 

Padres cuando se ingresen a la sesión de Zoom por favor de tener el nombre su niño/ña en la cuenta. Si no reconozco el nombre de su niño/ña no podrán ser admitido a la sesión de Zoom. 

Gracias!

 

Monday 09/14 to Friday 09/18 - 8:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 76194517519

Password: prek3

Join URL:  Click  HERE!

 

 

Monday 09/14 to Friday 09/18 - 2:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 76788987256

Password: prek3

Join URL:  Click HERE!

 

 

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Zoom Info and Supply List

Hello Parents!

Welcome to the exciting world of Pre-k 3!

I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Rosandy Gonzalez. I am very excited to be your child’s teacher for the upcoming school year.  I worked as an early childhood educator for the past 10 years. This is my sixth-year teaching at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. I graduated from Lehman College with a Master’s Degree in Literacy in Early Childhood and Childhood Education.

 

My primary goal is to provide a challenging, educational and interactive learning atmosphere, while building self-esteem and confidence in students. I have high expectations for all my students and believe that all students can be successful learners. Parents keep in mind that your collaboration and dedication is essential for your child’s success this year. I am looking forward to meeting you and your child. Together we can make this year the best year possible for your precious little ones!

 

Below you will find a list of supplies your child will be needing throughout the year. Your help in donating these items is greatly appreciated.  Furthermore, your donations are not limited to just the beginning of the year. Feel free to send items in whenever possible.

 

Information for tomorrow's Parent Zoom Meeting

 

Friday, September 4th, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m.

 

Meeting ID: 354 597 9563

Password: Love 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71120287402?pwd=VUJNVW4rRVVYWXZGM1FINDE1a1o3Zz09

 

I am providing the supply list for the 2020-2021 school year.

***PLEASE LABEL CHILD'S CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES***

 

·               At least two (2) changes of clothes (including shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and shoes).

·               Two (2) extra face masks.

·               Three (3) packages of baby wipes.

·               Three (3) packages of flushable wipes.

·               Three (3) boxes of tissues.

·                Two (2) bottles of hand sanitizer.

·               Two (2) boxes of the large, 2.5-gallon size Hefty Ziploc 

bags – with the zipper.

·               Three (3) rolls of paper towels.

·               Two (2) bottles of disinfecting spray.

·               Two (2) containers of antibacterial wipes.

·               Child’s baby picture and family picture.