BFA Preschool Newsletter
August 29th, 2024
We are looking forward to seeing Grandparents tomorrow for our “Goodies for Grandparents.” Grandparents can drop them off at their teacher’s door on Friday. You need to make sure that you have checked your child in at home. This is very important to remember to do, each time your child is in preschool. Set a phone alarm to remind yourself, if that is helpful.
DO NOT DROP YOUR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN OFF WITHOUT A TEACHER PRESENT OUTSIDE. THEIR SIBLINGS CAN WALK THEM IN ONCE THE PRESCHOOL TEACHER HAS ARRIVED OUTSIDE.
Here are the times for you to reference:
Please note: 8:10 is when the first bell rings so the hallways are less crowded for our littlest preschoolers.
MWF and T/TH Preschool 3's class- Mrs. Eframo will come out at 8:10.... students will begin walking into their classroom. I will be inside to guide them, and Mrs. Lucky will be in their classroom to help them get settled.
MWF Busy Bee's - Mrs. Olson will come out at 8:10.... students walk into their classroom and Ms. Amy will be there to get them ready to begin their day.
T/TH Busy Bee's- Mrs. Olson will come out at 7:55… students walk into their classroom and Ms. Amy will be there to get them ready to begin their day.
Happy Campers M-F- Gate to playground will open at 12:15...will go in at 12:45 **** Please make sure that your child has used the bathroom before coming to school, it makes it hard to take them in to use the restroom when we are dismissing and having other children arriving. Thank you!
*** If you come after 8:20 or 12:45, please go to the front office to check in.
School end times:
MWF and T/TH Preschool 3's class- Dismissed at 12:15
MWF Busy Bee's - Dismissed at 3:15...and siblings will be dismissed at 3:20
T/TH Busy Bee's- Dismissed at 3:30 and siblings will be dismissed at 3:20. *** Please note: siblings are dismissed earlier than preschoolers on these days.
Happy Campers M-F Dismissed at 3:15 and siblings will be dismissed at 3:20.
Questions about menu choices for pizza and hamburger day that you will find on PikMyKid app:
Choice A will be Cheese pizza or plain hamburger
Choice B will be Pepperoni Pizza or cheeseburger
Choice C is the Bistro box on pizza or burger day
** We didn’t give an option for Impossible Burger
Even though it was a short week, it was a busy and productive time in the classroom
Our Pre-K students have started their CKLA curriculum with the first unit titled “All About Me.” They’ve been exploring their bodies and learning to share about themselves through their “All About Me” posters. It has been a fantastic way for the children to connect and learn about each other’s families and interests.
In math, the Pre-K children have been sorting numbers from 1 to 5. This week we began learning about engineers and how they are curious people and how they like to invent and build. The children began working together to design and build bridges out of blocks, and Mrs. Olson’s class took it a step further by creating back scratchers this week. We can already see some creative engineers in the making, ready to solve those problems! The children also discovered the many different kinds of engineers and how they work together to solve problems for all of us.
In the Preschool 3's, the children have been discussing what makes them special and studying the letter A. They have also begun exploring the five senses, and to enhance that experience, we filled our sensory tub with oats and other exciting materials to create “apple pie.” This hands-on activity has been a delightful way for the children to use their senses.
During social-emotional learning, we’ve been practicing four essential skills that help make good listeners – and good listeners, of course, make great learners!
Basil, our Honorary Librarian
Basil is our beloved honorary librarian. She comes to school almost everyday and helps the students during reading time. She started coming this week and all the students can't get enough of this fluffy fixture in our library.
We are so lucky to have Basil at our school.
September's Virtues are...
Silence – There is a time and place to speak up and a time to listen. You learn more by listening than speaking.
Justice – Be respectful. Give everyone a chance to work or play. Give others a chance to express themselves. Share. Remember that others are counting on you, so live up to your duty.
