Where the SOARing Begins!

• March 3 - NO SCHOOL for current Pre-K students due to Pre-K Screening
• March 3 - 7 - Read Across America fun
• March 5 - Guidance with Ms. Minick
• March 5 - Real Men Read visitor
• March 7 - Tornado Drill
• March 11 - Kindergarten Fun Times (you will sign up for your child's Kindergarten Screening)
• March 14 - Spirit Day (wear your WES shirt or colors)

*** To make up for the missed school day on February 19th....March 21st is now a full day of school.

We are excited for Kindergarten FUN TIMES on March 11 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This is a great chance to meet the Kindergarten teachers and learn about Kindergarten, and you can drop by at your convenience. Our Spanish translator will be vailable at 6:00. Please note that even if your child is already enrolled in Pre-K, getting signed up for Kindergarten next year requires your action now. This is your opportunity to schedule your child's Kindergarten Screening for next year. We hope all of our Pre-K students will come to FUN TIMES!! If you live out of district, you will need to attend your school district's FUN TIMES event.

This week we will:

• discuss what we know about insects
• discuss what types of insects we have seen
• discuss how to observe and inspect insects safely
• discuss how to research the insects that we find

This week we will:

• discuss road safety
• discuss driving and pedestrian safety

Vocabulary:

gestures

direct

stalled

pedestrian

passenger

We are scheduling the 2nd Family Meetings during Rest Time so that Mrs. Miller will be in the meeting too. We will be going over your child's Winter Assessment and discuss what they need to be working on to get them ready for their Kindergarten Screening coming up soon.

Wednesday, Mar. 5 @ 1:00pm - Waylon's family

Friday, Mar. 7 @ 1:00pm - Westley's family

Tuesday, Mar. 11 @ 1:30pm - Mila's family

Drumming Sounds

Learning Outcomes: Phonological Awareness, Fine Motor, Executive Functioning

Play this game to help your child listen to the first, middle, and last sounds in a word. Imitate a drummer and use kitchen utensils to slowly tap each sound (s-u-n). Then try the drumroll as you blend the sounds together (SUN!). Let your child try a different word!

Why It's Important

Children who can blend and segment spoken sounds will have an easier time when it comes to reading and spelling words.

Not Ready Yet

Allow your child to say the sounds and words with you. You may hold the child's hand to provide support in drumming the sounds.

The best way to reach me is through the Remind app. You can call too. Please send me updated cell numbers to stay connected with all things Pre-K related. Thanks!

Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Class Phone: 336-651-4359

Email: laplanted@wilkes.k12.nc.us