TEACHING AND LEARNING
MONTHLY THEME
Welcome back parents and students! This month, students will participate in various art projects and activities that promote strong bonds with friends, building a positive self-esteem and self-reflection—children will get to know each other a bit better! The children will also discuss and model school guidelines, conflict resolution and self-help skills. Students will reflect on their summer break through writing and art assignments. Students will also learn about dental hygiene and will participate in their monthly field trip. Lastly, students will learn to incorporate various art techniques, using different art mediums and tools, as well as to learn about visual artists of the world.
LESSON PLAN
Week of August 3---My best friend jewelry making, make-up projects, review school guidelines (language vs. hitting, spitting, biting, etc.), self-help skills (potty, hand washing, clean-up, etc.) and conflict resolution (instead of hitting my friend, what can I do when I’m angry?), Abel’s birthday party and cards, Isela begins care (2.8 years old)
*Cc, #8, Sky Blue, Crescent
Week of August 10---, Introduction to visual artists and painting techniques/mediums, student school back pack project with potatoes, straws and rollers, etc.
*Dd, #9, Navy Blue, Semicircle
Week of August 17---SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY!, continue introduction to visual artists, emotions and classroom pictures wall mosaic (name tags and self-reflection), Mathilda (Bronwyn’s younger sister) begins care,
MONTHLY THEME
Welcome back parents and students! This month, students will participate in various art projects and activities that promote strong bonds with friends, building a positive self-esteem and self-reflection—children will get to know each other a bit better! The children will also discuss and model school guidelines, conflict resolution and self-help skills. Students will reflect on their summer break through writing and art assignments. Students will also learn about dental hygiene and will participate in their monthly field trip. Lastly, students will learn to incorporate various art techniques, using different art mediums and tools, as well as to learn about visual artists of the world.
LESSON PLAN
Week of August 3---My best friend jewelry making, make-up projects, review school guidelines (language vs. hitting, spitting, biting, etc.), self-help skills (potty, hand washing, clean-up, etc.) and conflict resolution (instead of hitting my friend, what can I do when I’m angry?), Abel’s birthday party and cards, Isela begins care (2.8 years old)
*Cc, #8, Sky Blue, Crescent
Week of August 10---, Introduction to visual artists and painting techniques/mediums, student school back pack project with potatoes, straws and rollers, etc.
*Dd, #9, Navy Blue, Semicircle
Week of August 17---SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY!, continue introduction to visual artists, emotions and classroom pictures wall mosaic (name tags and self-reflection), Mathilda (Bronwyn’s younger sister) begins care,
*Ee, #10, Midnight Blue, Oval
Week of August 24—Lu’s going away party and card making, framing historical artists (wall of fame and frame decor), PARENT PARTICIPATION FIELD TRIP TO LITTLE FARM, 8:30AM-1:30PM,
Week of August 24—Lu’s going away party and card making, framing historical artists (wall of fame and frame decor), PARENT PARTICIPATION FIELD TRIP TO LITTLE FARM, 8:30AM-1:30PM,
*Ff, #11, Royal Blue, Rhombus
Week of August 31---GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION (TBA)
ACADEMIC STUDENT STANDARDS
The following standards have been incorporated in the development of student activities and in daily interaction with school children, parents and staff.
*for a detailed description of each standard, please refer to the booklet on California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, 2008. You may download the booklet at no charge by visiting http://www.cde.ca.gov/. The booklet was also sent to your email account as an attachment in the fall of 2008.
Language and Literacy Development
Listening and Speaking
-Language Use and Conventions, 1.0
-Vocabulary, 2.0
-Grammar, 3.0
Reading
-Concepts about Print, 1.0
-Alphabetic and Word/Print Recognition, 3.0
-Comprehension and Analysis of Age-Appropriate Text, 4.0
-Literacy Interest and Response, 5.0
Writing
-Writing Strategies, 1.1-1.3
English Language Development
-Listening, 1.0-3.0
-Speaking, 1.0-3.0
-Reading, 1.0-6.0
Social- Emotional Development
-Self, 1.0-5.1
-Social Interaction, 1.0-4.1
-Relationships, 1.0-3.0
Mathematics
-Number Sense, 1.0-2.4
-Algebra and Functions, 1.0-2.2
-Measurement, 1.0-1.3
-Geometry, 1.0-2.1
-Mathematical Reasoning, 1.0-1.1
Science
(See California Child Development standards)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The next parent participation field trip is scheduled for August 28, 2009. The students will
be attending the Little Farm at Tilden Park from 8:30am-1:30pm.
2. Ms. Magdalena has left our school to focus on school. Thank you for your hard work!
3. Lucas will be leaving us at the end of the month—he will be missed!
4. Rasim and Naila will not be joining PPLA at this time, due to a family emergency.
5. In trying to maintain open communication with parents, we will begin a student
2. Ms. Magdalena has left our school to focus on school. Thank you for your hard work!
3. Lucas will be leaving us at the end of the month—he will be missed!
4. Rasim and Naila will not be joining PPLA at this time, due to a family emergency.
5. In trying to maintain open communication with parents, we will begin a student
observation logs (located below art pockets). Parents are encouraged to read
and write inside the notebook daily. Parents may write down comments about their child’s
sleeping pattern and diet the night before and the morning of care.
Parents will also have the opportunity to check the white board, located in the school
hallway for parent announcements/reminders. However, parents are responsible in
keeping informed about school functions, changes in student activities, parent reminders,
etc. by reading the monthly parent newsletter posted on our school blog. Thank you.
6. We are currently enrolling P-T and F-T students for the upcoming school year and need
6. We are currently enrolling P-T and F-T students for the upcoming school year and need
your help. Please assist us in spreading the word about our school success by sharing your
school experience with friends, coworkers and neighbors. PPLA is offering stipends of $100
per family for every referred child who enrolls in our school. Thank you for your time and
support.
REMINDERS
1. Starting on Monday, July 6, we encourage parents to read a short book to their child during drop-off each morning (if not doing so already). Not only will this important activity support a smoother morning transition for your child, but you will also experience additional bonding time, while all in the same, promoting literacy development. Thank you.
2. *PPLA caters to working families who are in need of care until 5:30pm, M-F and therefore our official closing time is 5:30pm, M-F. However, not all parents are in need of full day care and must pick-up their student by their individualized sign-up time (please see enrollment contract for details). As a reminder, we encourage parents to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time, in order to check-in with teachers, child and clear student cubby, and art pocket. Thank you and we hope this clarifies any pending questions and/or concerns that you may have.
3. In order to keep up with school activities, events and field trips please read the parent newsletter monthly and submit your comments on our school blog. Thank you.
REMINDERS
1. Starting on Monday, July 6, we encourage parents to read a short book to their child during drop-off each morning (if not doing so already). Not only will this important activity support a smoother morning transition for your child, but you will also experience additional bonding time, while all in the same, promoting literacy development. Thank you.
2. *PPLA caters to working families who are in need of care until 5:30pm, M-F and therefore our official closing time is 5:30pm, M-F. However, not all parents are in need of full day care and must pick-up their student by their individualized sign-up time (please see enrollment contract for details). As a reminder, we encourage parents to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time, in order to check-in with teachers, child and clear student cubby, and art pocket. Thank you and we hope this clarifies any pending questions and/or concerns that you may have.
3. In order to keep up with school activities, events and field trips please read the parent newsletter monthly and submit your comments on our school blog. Thank you.
4. Parent surveys are now past due. Place surveys inside the tuition pocket. In order to utilize your important constructive criticism and positive feedback about the school and Spanish Immersion program, please sign your survey and submit by Friday, August 7, 2009. Thank you.
5. We are asking for your assistance in maintaining a stimulating school experience for our children. Due to our limited funds, we are asking parents to donate what they can from the list of items below. We appreciate your commitment to the program and value your support and understanding in these harsh economic times. Thank you!
1. 1 used crib mattresses
2. Outdoor large sea animals
3. Outdoor storage shed
4. Indoor costumes
5. *Imaginative play furniture—multicultural dolls, washer and dryer, etc. (to add to mini
refrigerator, sink and microwave)
6. 3 Classroom storage baskets (i.e. baskets used to store small blocks, etc.)
7. Building blocks (large wooden, bristle, etc.)
8. *Planters and soil
9. *Outdoor play house
10. * Tricycles
11. *Light table
12. 2 tires for student swings
13. Outdoor floor mats
*An asterisk has been placed next to the item (s) in the most need.
5. We are asking for your assistance in maintaining a stimulating school experience for our children. Due to our limited funds, we are asking parents to donate what they can from the list of items below. We appreciate your commitment to the program and value your support and understanding in these harsh economic times. Thank you!
1. 1 used crib mattresses
2. Outdoor large sea animals
3. Outdoor storage shed
4. Indoor costumes
5. *Imaginative play furniture—multicultural dolls, washer and dryer, etc. (to add to mini
refrigerator, sink and microwave)
6. 3 Classroom storage baskets (i.e. baskets used to store small blocks, etc.)
7. Building blocks (large wooden, bristle, etc.)
8. *Planters and soil
9. *Outdoor play house
10. * Tricycles
11. *Light table
12. 2 tires for student swings
13. Outdoor floor mats
*An asterisk has been placed next to the item (s) in the most need.
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