Notes for the week of September 12th.
Pick Up/Drop Off
First of all, thank you so much for your patience while we’ve been working out the kinks in some of our new systems. Sometimes we just can’t know what quirks will pop up until we try it all out. Here are some changes we are making to address some of the problems.
If you are dropping off, please pull all the way up to Patti and let her and the teachers help your child from the car. It’s important that the teachers are very clear on which children they are responsible for and if you get out of the car and deliver, there may be confusion especially if you pass behind me (Patti) on your way.
If you are taking your child in, it’s very important that you use the computers in the facility to check them in. I would like to reserve the curbside check in for children that we have direct responsibility.
I will be blocking off the 1st 3 spaces as drop off overflow, I’ve noticed that the line of cars for drop off block them and make it difficult for parents to leave.
Starting Monday, September 19th, the gate currently used to access the overflow parking in the back of the school will be locked, the gate at the end of Rincon should be used from that date. The staff of WVCS is concerned about the traffic moving in that area being a safety hazard to their students and the original traffic plan for the City of Campbell plan requires the use of the gate at the west end of Rincon.
Improvements to the security and predestrian traffic from the rear of the building including access to a check in computer via the playground are being planned and will be implemented incrementally over the next few months, again we appreciate your understanding and patience through this time.
Backpack Decorations
We were inspired by the creative embellishment our friend My-Lan added to her backpack. Remember, these are yours to keep so have a blast and bring your decorated backpacks to school the week of September 19th and show them off!
Weekly Preschool Update for September 12-16, 2011
Weekly Update
Sept 12-16, 2011
PRESCHOOL
Theme:The themes for this week are based on the letter ‘Aa’. ‘Aa’ is for:
Árbol-tree Ardilla-squirrel Araña-spider Arroz-rice
Amarillo-yellow Arcoiris-rainbow Abrazo-hug Abeja-bee
Arriba-up Abajo-down Acuario-aquarium
Azul-blue Anaranjado-orange Adios-good-bye Alegre-joyful
Almohada-pillow Arañar-to scratch Alarma-alarm Agua-water
Adentro- in/inside Afuera-out/outside Agosto-August Abril-April
La abuela-grandmother El abuelo-grandfather
Reading Readiness Focus:
Students will be introduced to or review ‘las vocales’ (vowels), focusing on the letter ‘Aa’, which in Spanish sounds somewhat like the short sound of ‘a’ in English.
Ø Maestra Paty’s class: will introduce some of the vocabulary from above and briefly introduce the letter ‘a’.
Ø M. Dora’s class: Will introduce the letter ‘a’, match capital and lower case ‘Aa’ and introduce its sound.
Ø M. Bertha’s & Maestra Rocio’s class: Will identify that the vocabulary above begins with the same sound as well as identify other words that start with ‘Aa’ and will begin printing both capital and lower case ‘Aa’.
Math:
Students will use rice (‘arroz’) and measuring cups and spoons to ‘measure’ and ‘estimate’.
Science:
Students will cook rice with vegetables (‘Arroz con verduras’).
Students will observe squirrels and the change in color of leaves on trees.
Students will mix ‘azul con amarillo’ to make ‘verde’
Songs:
“La Araña Pequeñita”, “El Arbol”, “La Ardilla”, “Abrazame” “Aplaudiendo Fuerte”, “Adios Amigo”
Comments and Reminders:
Teachers are planning to take a structured walk with the students to the park on Wed and Thurs to observe trees (‘arboles’) and squirrels (ardillas). They will go in small groups. Please, talk to your teacher if your child does not have permission to go to the park or if you would like to accompany us.
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