May 30th

Dear Parents:

Report cards will go home today. Today is the last day of school for Nursery students and it is also a free Colors Day. Once again thank you for all your hard work and cooperation. We hope you have a great summer!!!

Nursery Teachers

May 23-27

Dear Parents:                     

We made it!!!! As the school year comes to an end we would like to thank you for all your hard work, support and cooperation.

It has been a pleasure to work with such a special group of students. We wish you the best next school year and we hope you have a great summer.

Please keep in mind the following information:

* If you have overdue books from the Library please return them by this Wednesday.

* Report Cards will go home on Monday, May 30th.

* Last day of school for Nursery students is next Monday, May 30th and it is also a free Colors Day.

Once again thank you for your support.

Nursery Teachers

May 16-20 EVALUATION WEEK

Dear Parents:

Evaluations will be taking place this week and we will also continue with our theme The Ocean. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child at home.

Theme: The Ocean

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0-5. Cutting different types of lines.

Vocabulary: sea horse, octopus, jellyfish, crab, whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, sun, sand.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is :"I wait my turn in line."

Important information:

* Evaluations will take place this week. Please review with your child for 15-20 minutes a day at home.

* Sign and send Report Cards back to school if you have not done so.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

May 9-13

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: The Ocean

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0-5. Cutting different types of lines.

Vocabulary: sea horse, octopus, jellyfish, crab, whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, sun, sand.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is :"I wait for my turn to speak, when I raise my hand."

Important information:

* This Friday is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Sign and send Report Cards back to school if have not done so.

* Evaluations will take place next week, the content to be evaluated is listed below. Please review with your child at home 10-15 minutes a day.

* Reading Readiness:


Your child should be able to recognize his/her first name.


Your child should be able to name and recognize the colors and the shapes.


Colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, black, white, pink, purple, gray.


Shapes: square, circle, triangle, rectangle, diamond, heart, oval.


*Language Development:


Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:

• Bugs
• The Farm
• Wild Animals
• The Ocean

* Physical Development:


Your child should be able to color within the lines and to cut different types of lines on paper

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

May 2-6

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Wild Animals

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Vocabulary: monkey, bear, alligator, flamingo, hippo, elephant, lion, tiger, giraffe, snake.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is: "I wait for my turn to speak, when I raise my hand."

Important information:

* The Lps. 100.00 contribution you have sent for the Mother's Day gift is a fund raiser destined to Operation Smile. We wish to thank you for your support if you have already sent the amount requested, and wish to ask those parents who still have not done so to please join the cause.

* Please sign and return report cards as soon as possible if you have not done so.

* We would like to wish to all the moms a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

April 26-29

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Wild Animals

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Vocabulary: monkey, bear, alligator, flamingo, hippo, elephant, lion, tiger, giraffe, snake.

Character Education: Honesty. Our goal is: "I tell the truth."

Important information:

* This Friday is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Please send the Lps.100 for the Mother's Day project by tomorrow, if you have not done so.

* Sign and return report cards.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

April 11-15 EARTH WEEK

Dear Parents:                                                                     

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Easter

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0, 1, 2 and 3.


Character Education: Honesty Our goal is: "I respect other people's property."

Important Information:

* Please send Lps.100 inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it, by this Thursday, April 14th. This money will be invested in the Mother's Day gift.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so.

* Progress Reports will go home this Wednesday, April 13th. Please sign and return on Thursday.

* This Thursday, April 14, we will be celebrating Earth Day. We will have a free Colors Day, please have your child wear earth colors on this day (brown, green, blue). We will be learning about how to take care of the Earth and we would like to ask for your cooperation in packing "TRASH FREE" snacks in your child's lunchboxes on this day. This means avoid packing anything with wrappings, juice boxes, paper napkins, etc but do use reusable containers please.


* This Friday we will celebrate Easter and it is also a free Colors Day.


* Easter Break: April 18th- April 25th, classes will resume on Tuesday April 26th. Have a safe Easter Holiday.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

April 4-8

Parents:

This week we will cover the following:           

Theme: The Farm

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0, 1 and 2. Cutting straight lines.

Vocabulary: cat, rooster, cow, horse, pig, dog, duck, chick, sheep, goat.

Character Education: Honesty. Our goal is:"I resprct other people's property."

Important information:

* There will be a school wide presentation for Parents this Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

March 28- April 1

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: The Farm

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0, 1 and 2. Cutting straight lines.

Vocabulary: cat, rooster, cow, horse, pig, dog, duck, chick, sheep, goat.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is:"I am quiet when listening to instructions."

Important information:

* There will be a school wide Presentation for Parents Next Thursday, April 7, at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Read below for more information.

* Save the date for FAMILY DAY #3, this Saturday April 2.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

March 21-25

Dear Parents:                                                            

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Bugs

Concepts and skills: Numbers 0 and 1. Cutting lines on paper.

Vocabulary: bee, butterfly, fly, ladybug, ant, grass, tree, mosquito, flower, leaf.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is:"I follow the classroom rules."

Important information:

* This Friday, March 25th is Parent-Teacher conference, please stop by your child's classroom and sign up for the conference. Pre-school students are not coming to school on this day. sign up sheets will posted on Tuesday, March 22nd.

* On Saturday March 26th from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM everybody around the world will be voluntarily turning off the lights and unplugging electronic devices to SAVE THE EARTH. We invite you to do the same


* A school-wide presentation for parents is scheduled for Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click to see the corresponding information.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

March 14-18

Dear Parents:                                                    

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Bugs

Concepts and skills: Number 0. Cutting straight lines.

Vocabulary: bee, butterfly, fly, ladybug, ant, grass, tree, mosquito, flower,leaf.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is:"I follow the classroom rules."

Important information:

* This Thursday, March 17th, is St. Patrick's Day please have your child wear something green with the uniform.

* This Friday, March 18th, is colors day. The cost is Lps.5.

* Don't forget to come to the presentation for Pre-school Parents by Ana Maria Leon Gomez, tomorrow Tuesday, March 15th at 11:30 in the Elementary Multipurpose Room. Refreshments will be served.

* Next Friday, March 25th is Parent-Teacher Conference. There will be no school for pre-school students on this day. Sign up sheets will be posted on Tuesday, March 22nd.

* Please read the information below to order "FAMILY DAY T-SHIRTS". Orders should be placed by this Friday.

* Visit the Habitat for Humanity Campaign on the school web page.

* HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

March 7-10

Dear Parents:                                            

This week is evaluation week. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child everyday.

Theme: Nursery Rhymes

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the line."

Important information:

* Please send a picture of your child's father or father figure to be used in a project, by this Wednesday.


* There will be no school this Friday. March 11th, due to our Spring Break holiday.

* There will be a presentation for Pre-school Parents on Tuesday, March 15th from 11:30-1:00, the title of the presentation is "What can Parents do about Authority". Please read the information below and save the date.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

PLEASE READ

February 28- March 4 Dr. Seuss Week

Dear Parents:
  This week we will reviewing for our third quarter evaluation. Evaluations will take place next week, the content to be evaluated is listed below. Please review with your child at home 15-20 minutes a day.

* Reading Readiness:

Your child should be able to name and recognize colors and shapes. Your child should also be able to recognize his/her first name.

Colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, black, white, pink, purple, gray.

Shapes: square, circle, triangle, rectangle, diamond, heart and oval.

* Language Development:

Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:

• Transportation
• Careers
• Sports
• Feelings and Valentines

* Physical Development:
Your child should be able to color within the lines and cut paper (snipping).

Please refer to older posts on this blog when reviewing with your child at home. Thank you for all your support and cooperation.

Theme: Nursery Rhymes. We will continue learning the Nursery Rhymes.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I will follow the line."


Important Information
* This week we will celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. We will learn about his life, books and characters.

* When sending money to school with your child, remember to always send it inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it and what the money is for.

* Please read the information about Habitat for Humanity posted below.

Nursery Teachers

February 21-25

DearParents :

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Feelings and Valentines

Concepts and skills: Concept: Oval. Skills: Holding scissors correctly and snipping/cutting paper. We have also been practicing recognizing first names.

Vocabulary: happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, valentine, love, friends, sharing, candy.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is :"I accept my friends as they are."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards if you have not done so.

*This Friday is colors day, the cost is 5 Lps.

* Yearbook pictures will be taken this week. All students must wear their complete uniform and make sure that your child attends school on this day.

N-A Wednesday, February 23

N-B Tuesday, February 22

N-C Tuesday, February 22

* Please read the information below.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

February 14-18

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Feelings and Valentine's Day

Concepts and skills: Concept: Heart
Skill: Holding scissors correctly, and snipping/ cutting paper.

Vocabulary: happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, valentine, love, friends, sharing, candy

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is: I accept my friends as they are.
Important information:

*We will celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th, and it will be a free colors day. Please have your child wear Valentine's Day colors. Your child may also bring treats to share today, if one is brought for every student in the class.

* To raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, a T-Shirt Tie Dye activity will be held on February 17th. Each shirt will have a cost of Lps. 100.00. If your child will participate, please send the amount due in an envelope labeled with his/her name and grade.

* Yearbook pictures will be taken in February. Children must wear their complete school uniform on that day. Please take note of this important date to be sure your child attends school.
        N-A    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
        N-B    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
        N-C    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

February 7-11

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Sports

Concepts and skills: Rectangle and holding scissors correctly.

Vocabulary: tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, bowling, swimming, racket, bat, net, pool.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is "I play with all my friends."


Important information:

*We will celebrate Valentine's Day next Monday, February 14th this day will be a free colors day. Please have your child wear Valentine's Day colors. Your child may also bring treats to share with all his/her classmates on this day. Please read the information on the letter posted below.

* Progress Reports corresponding to this marking period will go home on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. 

*Yearbook pictures will be taken in February. Children must wear their complete school uniform on that day. Please take note of this important date to be sure your child attends school.  

             N-A      Wednesday, February 23

             N-B      Tuesday, February 22

             N-C      Tuesday, February 22

* To raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association,  a T-Shirt Tie Dye Activity will be held. Each shirt will have a cost of Lps. 100.00. If your child will participate, please send the amount due in an envelope labeled with his/her name and grade.

*Family Day will be held on March 19th. Please click the image below to find more information regarding this event.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

January 31- February 4

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Sports

Concepts and skills: Diamond and holding scissors correctly.

Vocabulary: tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, bowling, swimming, racket, bat, net, pool.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is: "I play with all my friends."

Important information:

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

*Family Day will be celebrated on March 19th. Please click the image below to find more information regarding this event.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

January 24-28

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:                            

Theme: Careers

Concepts and skills: Triangle. We are learning how to use scissors correctly and recognizing our first names.

Vocabulary: doctor, firefighter, police officer, baker, dentist, teacher, nurse, vet, pilot, builder.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I color within the lines."

Important Information:


* Please sign and return report cards.


* This Friday is colors day. The cost is Lps. 5.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers

January 17-21

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Careers

Concepts and skills: Square. This quarter we will learn how to use scissors correctly and we will cut striaght lines on paper.

Vocabulary: doctor, firefighter, police officer, baker, dentist, teacher, nurse, vet, pilot, builder.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I color within the lines."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards.

* There will be a Presentation for Parents this Thursday, January 20th. Read the information below and we hope you can all come.

Thank you,

 Nursery Teachers



January 10-14

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Transportation

Concepts and skills: circle

Vocabulary: car, bus, helicopter, airplane, boat, bicycle, train, motorcycle, stop, go.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I try hard, I can do it!"

Important Information:

* Report cards go home today. Please sign and return.

* There will be a Presentation for Parents next Thursday, January 20th. Read the information below and we hope you can all come.

Thank you,

Nursery Teachers