Preschool at St. Ann - October Monthly Newsletter

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Dear Parents,

September flew by and it is hard to believe that October is already here!

Your children have adjusted well to their new friends, and routine during September. They appear to feel secure and free to explore their new classroom, make new friends and develop new skills.

Thank you so much for all of your help and support. You are the best! We are looking forward to a blessed and wonderful school year with your children.

Highlights this month: Theme: My Community and My Community Helpers

October: The Month of the Holy Rosary

Fire Prevention Month

Lesson Plan (Pre-K - 4 years old):

*Writing: Identifying and tracing Alphabets D-G. Associated Words and sentences

*Math: Revision of Number Concepts 1-5. Introduction to shapes

*Science: Fall. Signs of Fall. Why do leaves change color, How Animals prepare for Fall- Hoarding, Hibernating, Migrating. How families work together. Colors- Exploring the world of colors…Pumpkin, seeds- basic concepts.

*Religion: The concept that God made my helpers. People help us in many ways. Significance of Guardian angels day. The Bible is God’s love letter to us. The Bible tells us about God’s Love. Saints, Bible stories, phrases and songs.

Lesson Plan: (Preschool - 3 years old):

Overview

Identify specific tasks performed by different community helpers
Identify and name parts of a fire truck
Re-tell stories or events

- Demonstrate good hygiene techniques
- Identify healthy and unhealthy foods

Vocabulary

Community, community helper, safety, dentist, toothbrush, police officer, veterinarian, fire fighter, doctor, 911, water hose, siren, tooth paste, medicine, fire

"My Big World with Clifford", a magazine for your child. It features engaging nonfiction articles that help build knowledge and vocabulary. It also has many early-learning activities on its website. You can visit the My Big World website at home. You and your child will be able to:

* Listen to articles being read aloud

* Watch short videos that build knowledge

* Play simple education games

* Print activity pages

Go to www.scholastic.com/mybigworld

Click on the "Student Sign in" button and enter the classroom password: songworm821

October 31: Halloween Party! We will begin with the Costume Parade around the school at 9:30am, followed by a fun day of events with crafts, games and treats! Children may come to school in their costumes, however no weapons or masks will be allowed.

Thank you for allowing us be a small part of your child’s life.

Love and prayers,

Sr. Trinh Nguyen (LHC)

Sr. Huong Vu (LHC)