WEEK OF: SEPTEMBER 9 – 13, 2024
THEME: WELCOME TO SCHOOL!

Welcome to Perry Park Preschool and the first Weekly Update of the school year.

Each week you will receive an email containing the weekly update which lists activities and events for the upcoming week(s).

The first weeks of school will focus on introducing the children to the routines and rules of the classroom and the playground. The children will be learning new songs to sing for greeting hello, clean-up time and good-bye. They will have the opportunity to explore many interest centers in the classroom including blocks, dramatic play, play dough, puzzles, and the science area.

Art exploration will include painting at the easel, using scissors and glue sticks, painting with water colors and decorating a place card for snack time.

WEEK OF: SEPTEMBER 16 – 20, 2024
NEW FRIENDS

This week at Perry Park the children will continue to explore new centers in the classroom. Circle time activities will include singing songs and playing games to help learn the names of our teachers and new friends. Other friendship activities will include creating a handprint mural for the classroom, finger painting with friends and painting Bag Buddies (which the children will take home at the Open House).

Also, this week we will begin our letter of the week activities with A is for Apple.

A favorite song we sing at circle time:
“I AM SPECIAL”
I am special, I am special.
So are you, so are you.
We can work together; we can play together.
At preschool, at preschool.

There are many reminders and requests……any questions please call or see a teacher anytime

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:
*Wear nametags for the first week of school.

*Clearly label backpacks and be sure to keep a complete change of clothes inside.

* Lunch Bunch begins on Wednesday 9/18. There is space available to sign up.
Please see the notice in your orientation packet for more information.

*The book order should be placed by Friday 9/20. This can be done online using our classroom code: H8LPK

*PPP will provide snacks for the first few weeks. Daily snacks are listed on the snack calendar found in the orientation packet. Each child will use their own water bottle for snack time. Please clearly label and provide water only.

*September birthdays will be celebrated at snack time. Please see a teacher if you would like to contribute snack for a birthday celebration.

*The October snack calendar will be available to sign-up next week.

SNACKS:

September:

Monday (9) – graham crackers
Tuesday (10) – Goldfish
Wednesday (11) – pretzels
Thursday (12) – cheese & crackers
Friday (13) – carrots & dip

Monday (16) – animal crackers
Tuesday (17) – Cheerios & raisins
Wednesday (18) – Goldfish
Thursday (19) – pretzels
Friday (20) – birthday celebration – Lincoln, Julian, James

THEME: POND LIFE

We’ll read, In the Small, Small Pond, by Denise Fleming this week and learn what can be found in a pond. The learning experiences will include painting dragonflies and ducks, learning about the life cycle of a frog, and completing the alphabet with the activities Y is for Yoga and Z is for Zebra.

THEME: OCCUPATIONS

WEEK OF: APRIL 29 – MAY 3, 2024

This is SHARING WEEK! The children are asked to bring in an item related to
any occupation on their scheduled sharing day. Each child will also complete a “When I Grow Up” writing activity this week.

*The Art Show will be held on Saturday, May 4th!

Families and friends are welcome to come any time from 10:30 -12:00 to view our artistic creations. An Open House for new families will be held from 10-10:30.

*Calling all bakers! We will hold a bake sale during the art show. The proceeds will go towards the Curious Creature visit in May. A sign-up sheet will be posted at arrival time for those interested in baking something for the sale. Small items should come in baggies and will be sold for $1.00 per bag.

*Lunch Bunch will not be held on Friday, May 3rd, due to Art Show set-up.

*Mark Your Calendars! The class photo will be taken on Tuesday morning (May 7th) at 9:30. Weather permitting, we will gather on the church steps for the picture, otherwise it will be taken indoors in Fellowship Hall.

More information will come home in the next update.

SNACKS:
Monday (22) – applesauce -Eliza
Tuesday (23) – chips & salsa -Oliver
Wednesday (24) – yogurt -Jack S.
Thursday (25) -graham crackers -Liam
Friday (26) -Pirate’s Booty -Nolan

Monday (29) -Goldfish -Jenna
Tuesday (30) -mini bagels & cream cheese -James
Wednesday (May 1) chips & salsa –
Thursday (2) pretzels – Austin
Friday (3) yogurt –