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March 15, 2012
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The girls are very excitedabout the potential for a visit fromCharlie the Leprechaun. Wow, what a mischievous fellow he is! He left a trail of green glitter on our table today. The girls are hoping this is a sign he will visit tomorrow and leave some treasure! The girls are welcome to wear green under their tunics tomorrow to honor Charlie.
The girls have now completed their Hh letter books and have started learning about the final vowel sound,Uu. We are continuing to focus on identifying vowel sounds at the beginning and middle of words. The girls are also working on word families and identifying hidden words inside of words. Have your daughter look for hidden words while reading to you! Ex. Hill, his, hat.
Inmaththe girls are working on odd and even numbers. We are learning to identify the pattern in numbers and to count by twos. It is fun for us to see the girls coming up with their own math challenges during free choice time! Our Pre-K girls are amazing!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Thursday, March 22ndwill be our final day of school before Spring break! We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing vacation! |
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April 5, 2012
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a relaxing and fun filled Spring Break. Let’s hope the warm, Spring weather is here to stay.
This week the girls completed the U letter book. We have now learned all the vowel sounds. We have reinforced the name, shape and sound of the letter U. We also are working on the concept of under and above and working to develop an awareness of details. The girls were excited to begin working on the letter B. The girls learned a trick with their hands to decipher the difference between lower case b and d. Ask your daughter to share it with you.
Some new sight word flash cards are being sent home today. Please continue to practice sight words and the letter book stories at home! Thank you.
In math the girls are working on odd/even numbers, counting by 2’s and 10’s and addition. We have some amazing problem solvers in this class!
Have a great weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. There is no school on Friday, April 6th. |
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March 8, 2012
It has been wonderful Spring weather and the girls have enjoyed every minute! Spending their free time outdoors on the playground is a favorite activity for sure. We will keep our fingers crossed the Spring weather will continue.
This week the girls had the privilege of two very special visitors. First was a visit from author Jen Fosberry . It was so much fun to have her read her new story, Isabela, Girl on the Goto us. On Thursday, the Academy of Natural Sciences did a second fabulous presentation for us. The girls got to see a chinchilla and a falcon. Wow!
The girls are now learning about theletter Hh. They are excited to read this letter book’s story to you. We are reminding the girls to put their fingers under the words as they read. The girls have been interested in discovering facts abouthippos, hedgehogs and harps. Ask your daughter to share with you what she knows about these special animals. In our journals the girls wrote about things that make themhappy. Many of the girls mentioned their wonderful families.
We have someamazing mathematiciansin Pre-K! The girls are adding, skip counting, counting by 2’s and 10’s and problem solving. They are very excited about a trick they learned to identify odd and even numbers. Get your daughter to show you this fun trick.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. There will be no swimming tomorrow Friday, March 9, 2012.
2. Please continue sending in boots for the playground.
3. Please continue to send in money in for doing chores and hands for10x10. |
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February 2, 2012
We hope you are enjoying the Spring like weather. The girls are very excited to get on the playground these days! During circle time we discussed with the girls Mr.PunxsutawneyPhil and his prediction about the remainder of Winter. The girls enjoyed watching the morning news clip of the actual event. Ask your daughter for the results.
We have now wrapped up theletter Tt. The girls learned abouttigersand enjoyed painting and creating cute tigers for our classroom bulletin board. Letter book Tt has our first story in it about two characters named Tig and Doll. Your daughters can’t wait to read it to you. Please practice reading it at home. Today we were quite excited to begin our new letter bookFf!
B.E.A.R. Daywas a huge success. The girls loved making teddy bears, wearing their pjs and doing teddy bear math. The girls continue to do well with their dailymathchallenges. We continue to work on proper number formation. The girls are very pleased with themselves as they are adding numbers and skip counting. Wow, such amazing girls!
We are so very proud of our Pre-K girls for all the hands and money coming in supporting the10x10 campaign. So far Pre-K has raised more money than any other grade! Keep up the good work girls!!!
Have a wonderful weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. On Tuesday,February 14th,we will share valentines. Please have your daughter bring in her cards on that day. Your daughter should label each card with her friends name on the front.
2. Please practice zipping at home.
3. No School Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20
4. We look forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher conferences on February 23rd. If you have not already scheduled your time, please do so. Thanks
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January 26, 2012
The girls were very excited to share their snowy weekend adventures with us. We keep our fingers crossed for some more snow soon. Despite the rainy Monday, we were quite busy. Everyone is still talking about the wonderful time shared with you last week in our classroom. The girls had a great time singing for you and said their favorite part of the morning was showing you how hard they work in the classroom.Thank youfor taking the time from your busy day to share the morning with us.
We finished up withthe letter Iiand are excited to explore the world ofTt. We practiced making the uppercase and lowercase T and found objects in our letter books that started with the T sound. We also are learning about tigers. Ask your daughter to share with you one or two interesting facts she has learned about these amazing animals.
In Math, the girls are practicing two number concepts that start with Tt,counting by tensandtally marks. We have been introducing the girls to simple addition and continue to work on proper number formation. Practicing writing the numbers 1-10 at home would be very beneficial for all.
The girls enjoyed a very special treat this week whenThe Academy Of Natural Sciencecame and did a presentation called Fur, Feathers and Scales. It was amazing to see a real opossum, barn owl and lizard. Check our web page for pictures!
We are very excited to announce the start of Mandarin. The girls enjoyed their first lesson this week. This will continue throughout the remainder of the year! Ask your daughter the meaning ofNí hǎo .
We are so pleased to announce the girls in Pre-K alone have already raised over $50 dollars in support of10x10. The girls just beam each morning as they share with the class the chores they have completed to help another girls future. If you have not already watched the link below, please take the time to see what this amazing cause is all about. Our Baldwin girls really are strong and are making a difference for girls everywhere. Please keep those hands coming!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKfUIZo2xwg
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ54RWMjS3U
Have a wonderful weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1.Friday, January 27, is BEAR Day. All the girls can bring their favorite book and a much loved bear to school. They may also wear cozy, “appropriate” pajamas for the day if they wish. Otherwise they should wear their uniforms. For safety reasons, footwear should be uniform sneakers or shoes. No slippers, please.
2. No School Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20
3. It would be helpful for the girls to keep boots here all the time for outdoor recess. If you have an extra pair, please consider leaving them at school. Remember to label them. Thanks.
4. Conference Dayis scheduled forWednesday, February 23rd. We will be sending you a reminder when we get closer to the date. |
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January 12, 2012
The girls have eagerly settled back in to our classroom routine after their holiday adventures. Their teachers are very proud of their excitement and enthusiasm for learning. The dreary, winter weather will not slow us down.
We are continuing to learn about theletter Ii. The girls are learning how to identify, properly form and the sounds this letter makes. We also have addedlidandillto our sight word flashcards. We were so pleased to hear how many of the girls were practicing their flashcards at home. Keep up the good work!
In keeping with the letter Ii, the girls learned about whatinitialsare. The girls each identified their initials from a group of letters and then enjoyed decorating them. They are very proud of their initials which now are on display in our classroom.
Inmathin correspondence with the letter Ii, we are continuing to reviewmeasurementandinches. The girls had to measureinsects in their letter books using a small inchworm ruler. This required a lot of focus and concentration. Have your daughter measure objects around your home for a fun way to reinforce this skill.
The girls enjoyed hearing several stories this week aboutDr. Martin Luther King. Using his words as a guide, we discussed ways we can make the world a better place. We then made portraits of Dr. King which the girls can’t wait for you to see on our bulletin board!
We are so very proud of your girls! Have a wonderful weekend!
Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Please practice zipping at home. We go on the playground almost every day, so please make sure your daughter has gloves, hats, etc. You are welcome to leave an extra pair of snow boots here so the girls don’t have to carry them back and forth.
2. Please refer to the Baldwin handbook if you have any questions about our dress code. Mrs. Stoviak has asked me to remind everyone to wear only blue, white or black shoes. Thank you.
3. There is no school on January, 16thin honor of Martin Luther King.
4. Please join us on Wednesday, January 18thfrom 8:00- 9:30 for our Pre-K breakfast. |
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January 5, 2012
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a happy and restful Winter break! We enjoyed hearing about everyone’s adventures and holiday fun! The girls eagerly settled back in to our classroom routine.
We are very excited to welcome our new student,Riya Rao. The girls have eagerly embraced her into our classroom. If you see Riya and her parents, Sunny and Kavita, please be sure to introduce yourself. We are so glad you are here!
We are now learning about theletter Ii. The girls are learning how to identify, properly form and the soundsIimakes. We continue to phonetically sound out words using our arm as a guide. The girls made 12 sight word flashcards which you can find in today’s folder. Please have your daughter practice sounding them out using her arm.
We continue to practice proper number formation. The girls enjoyed reviewing number recognition while playing Bingo. In correspondence with the letter Ii, we also are learning aboutmeasurementandinches. We have a fun measurement activity planned for when you visit on the 18thfor the PK Breakfast!
We are so very proud of your girls! Have a wonderful weekend!
Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Please practice zipping at home. We go on the playground almost every day, so please make sure your daughter has gloves, hats, etc. You are welcome to leave an extra pair of snow boots here so the girls don’t have to carry them back and forth.
2. There is no school on January, 16thin honor of Martin Luther King.
3. Please join us on Wednesday, January 18thfrom 8:00- 9:30 for our Pre-K breakfast. |
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December 8, 2011
Time is quickly passing in Pre-K. The girls have enjoyed hearing about holiday customs around the world. On December 6ththe girls loved learning about howSt. Nicholas Dayis celebrated throughout Europe. We left one shoe by their cubbies during rest time in hopes of him leaving us a special treat. The girls couldn’t wait to rush out and see the surprises he left behind. We then made beautiful wreaths that now adorn our classroom.
This week we started the newletter book Ll. The girls are learning the L sound and the proper letter formation. We also are learning to identify the difference and similarities between two objects. For example, an apple and lemon both are edible, grow on trees and smell good. Have your daughter find different relationships between items around your home. For an added bonus, we are learning all about lions. Ask your daughter for details.
We continue to be amazed by the girl’s strong number sense. We have continued listening to the number song to practice writing ours numbers. We learnmathall throughout our day. We offer activities and problem solving situations that build and enhance their knowledge of mathematics. It is great to see such a love for learning.
Today we had a very special treat. We joined the Cambridge Nursery School for a sing-a-long. We sang holiday songs and enjoyed a snack with some new friends.
Have a wonderful weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Our dismissal on Friday, December 16this at 11:30 am.
2. Tomorrow is the last day for mitten, sock and book donations for children in need. Thank you.
3. We will be going outdoors as often as the weather permits. Please make sure that your daughter has a winter coat, hat and gloves/mittens. Practicing zipping and buttoning is helpful!
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December 2, 2010
We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. It is hard to believe theholiday seasonis upon us. There is an excitement in the air that goes along with this magical time of year. To correspond with the letter Ss, we madestarswhich now decorate our classroom. During the next couple weeks we will be learning about holidays around the world. If you would like to share any of your holiday customs with us, please let us know.
In keeping with the holiday season, we are asking anyone who is interested to donate socks, mittens or a book to a child in need. These items will be collected next week and on Friday, December, 9th, distributed to children in the Philadelphia area. Thank you for your support!
This week the girls will be continuing to work on theletter Ss. When this letter book comes home, please have the girls sound out for you the new words we learned (dad, gas, sad, sag, dog and dogs). We are learning to identify the Ss sound at the end of words and whatsingular and pluralmean. The girls loved makingseals during computer and playing in thesand tables to reinforce the Ss sound. The girls can’t wait to find out what the next letter will be!
We are hoping the girls mentioned to you thenew touch screeninteractive television we now have in our classroom. This is an amazing teaching tool! The girls are able to create pictures, touch, drag letters to make words, write letters and reinforce reading and math skills. The possibilities are endless!
Inmaththe girls are learning the concept ofaddition. Using teddy bear counters we solved a variety of equations. The girls love problem solving during circle when we calculate the question of the day answers. We are on our way to having some wonderful mathematicians. We are continuing to practice proper number formation as well.
Have a wonderful weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Starting next week, December 7th, the girls will be having science in the lower school with Mrs. Whittle and Mrs. Arslanian. We are very excited to have the girls experience this amazing science classroom. We will be leaving the classroom by 8:35.
2. We will be visiting thebook fairon Monday, December, 5that 11:00-11:30. If you would like to join us there at that time to help your daughter make her selections, you are welcome!
3. Enrichment classes begin next week. We hope to see your daughter there!
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November 10, 2011
The weeks continue to fly by in Pre-K. Everyone is enjoying the Fall season. This time of year helps us reflect on the true meaning ofgratitudeand beingthankful. We have been discussing with the girls the meaning of these words and we give thanks for the many joys in our lives, like our Pre-K girls.
The girls did a great job guessing what letter we are working on next. Based on the clues given, they figured outDdis our new letter of the week. This week the girlspracticed writingupper and lower case Dd. We are reviewing all letters and sounds taught to date in addition to the Dd sound. The girls learned how to use their arm as a guide for sounding out words. We tap our shoulder, elbow and then wrist for each sound heard in a three letter word. Then we blend it together. Have your daughter demonstrate how totapout the word dog. We madeDotDogs in computer class for a fun Dd reinforcement project. The girls continue to enjoy our classroom friend,Echo. Echo is an owl who guides us each morning during circle with letter recognition and phonemic skills. Echo points to a letter and we Echo back what she says. This really helps us strengthen those letter recognition skills. Ask your daughter to echo for you.
Inmathwe learned a new song which helps remind us how to correctly form numbers. You may have heard your daughter singing it. This is a fun way to learn a tricky skill. We also are reviewing the correct sequence of numbers, more/less and problem solving.
The girls are working on some fun and exciting Thanksgiving surprises for you. It has been fun discussing with them all the things they are thankful for. We look forward to presenting you with these goodies soon.
Have a wonderful weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. Wednesday, November 16this Group Picture Day. Please send your money in if interested.
2. Thursday, November 17this Lower School Conference Day. We look forward to seeing you then.
3. Wednesday, November 23rd, Thanksgiving Break begins.
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November, 3, 2011
What beautiful Fall weather! We hope you enjoy the enclosed photo of the girls singing during the Halloween parade. Everyone returned from their exciting Halloween adventures cheerful and ready to go.
The girls were very excited to start the letter bookAathis week. This letter bookhelps us identifying beginning, ending and medial sounds. We also continue to work on proper letter formation, auditory discrimination and following directions. We identified pictures that start with Aa, traced triangles and discussed the relationship between two pictures (ex. Ants and bees are insects). The girls loved a fingerplay aboutapples and listened to the story,Angelina and Alice. We also are learning about thegiant anteater. Did you know their tongue is two feet long? The girls loved seeing a video clip of these amazing animals in action.
In Pre-K we useEveryday Mathematicsas one of our teaching tools. This program is based on playful activities that are meaningful and productive and help children become independent and comfortable thinkers about mathematical ideas. Periodically I will be sending home math home links to give you some fun ideas to support the continued excitement your girls have for math. I hope you enjoy them.
WithThanksgivingright around the corner we took the opportunity to discuss what it means to give thanks and be thankful. After reading a short story about a little girl who donates her time in a soup kitchen, the girls talked about what they were thankful for. We are using their ideas for a surprise holiday project for your family. The girls can’t wait to share it with you.
Have a wonderful weekend! Emelie Wilkes and Sara Langsam
Reminders:
1. November, 16this group picture day. If interested, please send in your money for your photo.
2. November, 17this Lower School conference day. We look forward to seeing you then.
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