Welcome Walley's Wiggles!

WALLEY WORLD NEWS

Make sure to check your child's folder everyday for important notes and papers.

Send a note in your child's folder if his/her afternoon transportation changes even for one day.

AUGUST - BROWN BEAR

SEPTEMBER - HEAD TO TOE

OCTOBER - BUSY SPIDER

NOVEMBER - HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

DECEMBER - GINGERBREAD MAN

JANUARY - THE MITTEN

FEBRUARY - THE KISSING TREE

MARCH - PETER RABBIT

APRIL - OVER IN THE MEADOW

MAY - A HOUSE FOR HERMIT CRAB

 

 

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Uppercase Letters We Will Be Learning 

 

                           

                                          

                          

                       

           

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Upcoming Events:

 CONFERENCE TIME!

It is that time of the year again.  We need to complete our round of conferences.  Please let me know which day or time is convenient.  I am available to meet on any school day. Please contact me about the best time for you! 

Did you know…?????

Why a child may respond inappropriately at school?

 

o       May lack self confidence

o       Is tired after staying up late

o       May not feel well

o       May suffer from poor nutrition

o       May have messy/disorganized habits

o       May have emotional problems

o       May have stress at home

o       Feels defiant

o       Cannot concentrate

o       Does not understand what is being explained

o       Is not in the habit of listening at home

o       Is indifferent to school

o       Does not do homework

o       Feels pressure at home to get good grades

Excerpts from “How to Make Your Child a Better Listener”

 

 

 

Illness:

If a student is ill, the teachers will contact you. You may be asked to pick up your child.

 

Allergies:  Please let us know of any allergies that your child may have, especially with food.  We may at times prepare special snacks and it would be helpful to know when we plan a treat. 

                                          

   Remember to read every night with your child!

 

Classroom Rules

•Follow directions

•Listen to the teachers

•Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

•Walk inside the classroom, don’t run

•Raise your hand when you want to speak

•No talking as we walk through the building

•Proper behavior in the cafeteria and bathroom 

 

 

Questions:

          If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask.  You can send a note, write me an email, or call the office so that we can arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting. 

 

 

Toys:

          Children are asked NOT to bring toys from home.  They will have enough to do here at school.  The toys become distracting and are not made for large group use.  We cannot be held responsible if a toy becomes broken or lost. 

Prek Benchmarks:

Language, Vocabulary, and Early Literacy

Listens to others with understanding (particularly in one-on-one situations)

Listens attentively to a short story and especially to stories about himself or herself

Shows an increase in vocabulary with the majority of words spoken being understood by the teacher/caregiver

Identifies common objects and pictures

Recognizes sound patterns and can repeat them

Sings short songs and repeats portions of simple rhymes

Turns pages of a book, looking at each page and picture

 Mathematical Concepts

Matches, one to one, pairs of objects that are alike and pairs of objects that are related but not alike

Rote count(e.g., counts to five or beyond from memory)

Copies, creates, and extends auditory, visual, verbal, and physical movement patterns

Recognizes and identifies shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles

Scientific Investigations

Begins to recognize characteristics of different seasons and describe weather

Begins to develop an understanding of time-related vocabulary

Recognizes basic colors (e.g., red, blue, green, yellow, etc.)

Demonstrates growing independence in hygiene, toileting, nutrition, and personal care

Begins to follow rules and respond appropriately during emergency drills

 Physical and Motor Development

Begins to develop sense of balance and body coordination

Begins to move in rhythm to songs and music

Begins to participate in group activities involving movement

Begins to develop small muscle coordination using manipulative materials that vary in size, shape, and skill requirements