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CLASSROOMS - Preschool Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Computer Art Choir / Band / Music P.E.
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3 Year Old Class
We wrapped up our Music Study this week with the focus question, "Who works with music for their job? What tools do they use?" Ms. Hannah Carey came to visit class on Tuesday. She brought along her french horn, trumpet, and a fife. She demonstrated how each of the instruments is played. As she played each of the instruments she talked about how the different sizes and shapes produce different sounds. The children each got to take a turn changing the sound by placing their hands inside the french horn to mute the sound. The children really enjoyed this experience! The rest of the week, we discussed how musicians and singers play music for their jobs. We also discussed the job of the conductor who leads the musicians.
Next week we will only meet at school on Tuesday. We will read some books that were purchased for the classroom by Sam and Max. The first book will be about pets, and the other is the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. The children will also be creating pictures of their favorite thing about preschool. The Race for Education is on Wednesday, and starts around 1:30. Preschoolers will be walking around the perimeter of the playground. Feel free to come and join us in the walk.
Highlights for the weeks of 5/21/019
Next week we will only meet at school on Tuesday. We will read some books that were purchased for the classroom by Sam and Max. The first book will be about pets, and the other is the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. The children will also be creating pictures of their favorite thing about preschool. The Race for Education is on Wednesday, and starts around 1:30. Preschoolers will be walking around the perimeter of the playground. Feel free to come and join us in the walk.
Highlights for the weeks of 5/21/019
- Virtue Focus: Virtue Review
- Books: Some Pets, Joseph
- Song: Slippery Fish
- Letters Have Names - Letter Song
- Paper Bag Animal Puppets
- My Favorite Thing About Preschool - children will draw and write about their favorite thing in preschool.
- A Coat of Many Colors - Children will color a coat with many colors like Joseph had.
4 Year Old Am Class
This week we began an investigation of some favorite Bible stories. Monday we looked at the story of "The Fishes and the Loaves" and "The Storm" from the "Jesus Calling Bible Storybook". We discussed the difference between magic (something anyone and learn to do)-- and a miracle. On Wednesday, we talked about prayer: how, when and why we pray. Friday was the May Crowning and so we read "An Angel Visits Mary" prior to taking our flowers to the prayer service at the Blessed Mother statue outside. The preschoolers were so excited to go outside and give their beautiful flowers to the Blessed Mother. They were so well behaved and respectful, I was so proud of them.
This week we will be continuing with our Bible story investigation beginning with Noah's Ark on Monday. We will be taking this opportunity to investigate things that sink and things that float and will play a game of Animal Sound BINGO.
Wednesday, we will be reading the story of Zacchaeus with Fr. Dave during his visit. The students will be measuring each other using blocks and throwing a bean bag at a turtle frame. They will then work on writing the number that their bean bag lands on. Friday and Monday we will be looking at the Creation Story. Their work will include a self-portrait and punching out the words God Made Me Special, using a tooth pick--such a great fine motor activity. The last message I hope to leave the students with this year is that God made each of them special and unique individuals and loves them dearly.
Our Week in a Glance:
Books: "Noah's Ark", "Zacchaeus, and Jesus", " God's Big Plan" from "Jesus Calling Bible Storybook" and "Only God Can Make A Kitten"
Songs: Noah's Ark, God Made Me, Be Careful Little Eyes, Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man & Wrap To The Letter Sounds
Rotations: Sink or Float, Letter G Practice Page, 1 More and 1 Less, How Many Blocks Tall am I, Turtle Number Writing, Where is Zacchaeus 10-20, Cloud Writing, God Made Me Special Punch Out, 2-D Shape Guess, Self-Portrait with Mirrors, Zoophonics Bingo, Journal Response--What I Love About Preschool
Games: ZooPhonics Signing Animal Words, Rhyming Flowers, Animal Match Musical Chairs
Specials: Monday: Religion with Ms. Chrystal, Wednesday: Visit with Fr. Dave, Friday: Muisc Class
This week we will be continuing with our Bible story investigation beginning with Noah's Ark on Monday. We will be taking this opportunity to investigate things that sink and things that float and will play a game of Animal Sound BINGO.
Wednesday, we will be reading the story of Zacchaeus with Fr. Dave during his visit. The students will be measuring each other using blocks and throwing a bean bag at a turtle frame. They will then work on writing the number that their bean bag lands on. Friday and Monday we will be looking at the Creation Story. Their work will include a self-portrait and punching out the words God Made Me Special, using a tooth pick--such a great fine motor activity. The last message I hope to leave the students with this year is that God made each of them special and unique individuals and loves them dearly.
Our Week in a Glance:
Books: "Noah's Ark", "Zacchaeus, and Jesus", " God's Big Plan" from "Jesus Calling Bible Storybook" and "Only God Can Make A Kitten"
Songs: Noah's Ark, God Made Me, Be Careful Little Eyes, Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man & Wrap To The Letter Sounds
Rotations: Sink or Float, Letter G Practice Page, 1 More and 1 Less, How Many Blocks Tall am I, Turtle Number Writing, Where is Zacchaeus 10-20, Cloud Writing, God Made Me Special Punch Out, 2-D Shape Guess, Self-Portrait with Mirrors, Zoophonics Bingo, Journal Response--What I Love About Preschool
Games: ZooPhonics Signing Animal Words, Rhyming Flowers, Animal Match Musical Chairs
Specials: Monday: Religion with Ms. Chrystal, Wednesday: Visit with Fr. Dave, Friday: Muisc Class
Kindergarten Prep PM class
We have finished our last full week of school! Our focus question for this study was, "How do people stay safe when they exercise?" In exploring this topic, we discussed safety equipment such as pads, mouth guards and helmets. We discussed safe places for exercising at school and at home. Finally, we talked about how to contact help if someone gets hurt. Sometimes you may need to just go tell an adult. Other times for big emergencies you may need to call 911. We discussed what you need to do if you call 911. Make sure you review with your child their full address in case of emergency.
We had the last of our special visitors this week. Our 4th grade buddies came for the last time, and read us a story. We gave them the thank you card that we had created for them. Fr. Dave came for his last visit and read the story of Joseph and the coat of many colors. The children all shared their plans for summer with him.
Next week, we will only meet for class at school Monday - Wednesday. We will read some summer fun stories about fishing and water slides. We use the concept of water slides to explore friction and how objects move. Tuesday is the Spring Program at 6:30 in the St. Mary's Church. Children should arrive at 6:15 in the gym and wear their "Sunday Best" clothes. Wednesday is the Race for Education. Children should wear their Love One Another Shirts on that day. The walk begins at 1:30, and we will be walking around the inside of our playground. You are welcome to come and join us. Thursday we will meet directly at Spring Lake Central Park for our Family Potluck Celebration at 1:00. The whole family is welcome to come. The weather looks good so far, but if there is rain we will meet in the ABC room at St. Mary's.
Highlights for the weeks of 5/20/2019
We had the last of our special visitors this week. Our 4th grade buddies came for the last time, and read us a story. We gave them the thank you card that we had created for them. Fr. Dave came for his last visit and read the story of Joseph and the coat of many colors. The children all shared their plans for summer with him.
Next week, we will only meet for class at school Monday - Wednesday. We will read some summer fun stories about fishing and water slides. We use the concept of water slides to explore friction and how objects move. Tuesday is the Spring Program at 6:30 in the St. Mary's Church. Children should arrive at 6:15 in the gym and wear their "Sunday Best" clothes. Wednesday is the Race for Education. Children should wear their Love One Another Shirts on that day. The walk begins at 1:30, and we will be walking around the inside of our playground. You are welcome to come and join us. Thursday we will meet directly at Spring Lake Central Park for our Family Potluck Celebration at 1:00. The whole family is welcome to come. The weather looks good so far, but if there is rain we will meet in the ABC room at St. Mary's.
Highlights for the weeks of 5/20/2019
- Virtue - Virtue Review
- Books - H is for Hook; Water Parks; What I Saw in the Teacher's Lounge
- Journal Writing - Topic 1 - Write about a time you went fishing or make up a story about fishing.
- Sight Word Review
- Song: I'm a Little Fishy
- What's Missing - Have a collection of classroom items on a tray. Teacher will remove an item and children will identify which item is missing.
- Literacy Groups - Children will either be working on Chutes and Ladders Letter and Sound Game; or Decodable Reader - Umber and Pup or Inny and Same
- Stepping Stones - Children will jump following the pattern of feet. At each jump, they will identify the letter and name a word that begins with that letter.
- Number Writing Review - Children will roll a 20 sided die. They will practice writing that number on a white board.
- My Favorite Thing About Preschool - Children will write what they like most about class this year.
- Friction Experiment - Children will experiment with pushing a block on a regular table top, table top with foil, and on sand paper.
- Race for Education
Science Club
Science Club is an optional activity for students who are enrolled in either the AM-4 or Kindergarten Prep classes. The club meets on the second Thursday of the month from 9:30-11 am at Hemlock Crossing, September through May. Meetings are lead by Hemlock Crossing naturalists and the membership cost is $7.00 per meeting.
Parents are an important part of the program--you will be actively involved in exploring the topic of the month with your child as well as providing transportation to and from the meetings. Some exceptions can be made for working parents, provided you are able to find a member parent who is willing to transport your child and fill in as your designated adult explorer. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Carey at ccarey@stmarysl.org
Snow days: if St. Mary's does not have school on a meeting date, the meeting for that day will be canceled. We will not try to reschedule--just too many schedules to try to accomodate. You will not be billed for that month's meeting.
2018-2019 Meeting Topics
February 14th --Snow Fun/ Snowshoeing (This meeting to be held at Pigeon Creek Park)
March 14th--Wiggly Worms
April 11th--Wonderful Wetlands
May 9th--V.I.P.’s—Very Important Pollinators—Bees, Butterflies
(Picnic Lunch to Follow)
*All meetings (except January Meeting) are held at the Education Center at Hemlock Crossing Park. Meetings start promptly at 9:30 and end at 11 am.
Parents are an important part of the program--you will be actively involved in exploring the topic of the month with your child as well as providing transportation to and from the meetings. Some exceptions can be made for working parents, provided you are able to find a member parent who is willing to transport your child and fill in as your designated adult explorer. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Carey at ccarey@stmarysl.org
Snow days: if St. Mary's does not have school on a meeting date, the meeting for that day will be canceled. We will not try to reschedule--just too many schedules to try to accomodate. You will not be billed for that month's meeting.
2018-2019 Meeting Topics
February 14th --Snow Fun/ Snowshoeing (This meeting to be held at Pigeon Creek Park)
March 14th--Wiggly Worms
April 11th--Wonderful Wetlands
May 9th--V.I.P.’s—Very Important Pollinators—Bees, Butterflies
(Picnic Lunch to Follow)
*All meetings (except January Meeting) are held at the Education Center at Hemlock Crossing Park. Meetings start promptly at 9:30 and end at 11 am.
Science Club
Inspired by Saint Mary and rooted in our Catholic faith, St. Mary's School fosters spiritual development, academic excellence,
responsibility to self, and service to others in order that the Gospel of Christ may be known in the world.
responsibility to self, and service to others in order that the Gospel of Christ may be known in the world.
