Homework and reminders
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Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org
January 13, 2020Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
No School next Monday, January 20, 2020 for Martin Luther King Day
Scholastic Book Club Order is due on Friday, the 17th. You can also order online.
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Please check folders each evening.
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Please be sure to do all the homework.
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Request: Thank you to those who sent in packages to use in our class supermarket, if you have not sent in any please do so by Thursday. If you have any extras they are welcome.
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Please remember to send back the Field Trip Survey by January 22nd. We need to order the bus. I also would like everyone to know that we all have to go on the bus, and no siblings are permitted. This should be a special day for you and your child.
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Also remember white socks, no juice pouches,
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The heat is our classroom can be unbalanced at times. If it is particularly cold or windy, a thermal undershirt under the regular gray shirt would be a good idea. Please use only white or gray. Thanks.
A few things we will be learning.
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Supermarkets: categories, farm to market, sorting
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Patterns
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Rhyming words
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Review creation
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Introduction to printing
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Martin Luther King.
Homework
Monday- Print the letter of the day three times according to the guide sent home
Remember to use a pointed crayon.
Tuesday- Print the letter of the day three times according to the guide sent home
Think of a television show you watch that is Fiction ( not factual) and one that is Non-Fiction ( factual, educational, not a story). Print the names in the copybook. Talk with your child about this together.
Wednesday- Print the letter of the day three times according to the guide sent home
Ask your child to dictate a list of things that your family needs each week at the supermarket. Don’t give them any help. It should be fun to see the results Write down anything they say.
Thursday- Read a story with your child and see if you can find any rhyming words.. Print the words you found in the copybook.
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School January 6, 2020
Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org
Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
Friday will be a half day schedule due to a Faculty Meeting. Dismissal will be at 12:40 A
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Please check folders each evening.
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Please be sure to check all newsletters sent home from the principal, and the school's Facebook page for pictures, activities, and offers for things such as financial aid.
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Please do not be surprised if your child is emotional or upset about leaving you in the next week or so. It has been a long break and it is extremely normal for this to happen. Just try to get back into the normal routine as quickly as possible, and make sure they get to bed on time, or even a little earlier.
A few things we will be learning:
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God cares for animals
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Rhyming words
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Shapes
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Introduction to printing
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Sequence
Homework: On Friday the children can bring a Christmas Show and Tell. They should be able to tell who gave it to them, explain why they like it and demonstrate what it does if possible.
Printing: each evening your child should print the sample letter 3 times only. Please follow sample guide that will be sent home this week. Please use a sharp crayon.
Monday: Print the letter of the day. Read a story to your child. Talk about what happens first, next, and last. Write answers in the copybook, along with the name of the story. Keep it simple.
Tuesday: Print the letter of the day. Bring in a favorite fiction book. The book would be made up by the author.
Wednesday: Print the letter of the day. Bring in a nonfiction book. A book that contains facts. It is not made up by the author.
Thursday: Print the letter of the day. Parent prints the words given and ask your child to tell you a word or two that rhymes with it. Print the rhyming words under the words given.
cat wig cake Example: pet
wet
get
Important: We are beginning our new theme concerning Supermarkets. Please begin to save a few boxes etc. that the food products come in. When finished tape them shut and send them into class. Thanks.
Review shapes each evening please.
**********************************************************************************************Christmas Information: Please keep for reference.
If you have any questions just ask.
December 18, 2019- Santa’s Secret Workshop - The children are invited to take part in this enjoyable activity. They are given the opportunity to shop for Christmas presents for their family members. . Please use the envelope sent home for this activity or any other envelope.. Fill out the names, gender, and age of each person you would like your child to shop for during the workshop, as well as the amount of money to be spent on the gift. It is best for the preschool children to keep the number of gifts to a minimum. They will be helped at the workshop by an older student. It is easier on everyone if you could send in small bills.
Ex: Sister: Susie- Female-Age 4 - $2.00
This is optional, but it is a little difficult when a child does not participate. If you could even send in $2.00 for your child to buy a present it would make your child feel part of the occasion. If you have any special circumstances please let me know.
December 19, 2019 - Christmas cards are due to exchange with the other children. Please sign the inside of the card and leave the outside of the envelope blank. We have 20 children. Please send them i in a bag with the child’s name printed on it.
December 20, 2019 -Small Christmas Presentation for Parents- Please arrive at the normal school entrance by 12:00. Children will be dismissed immediately following the show. Please do not go to the office to sign your older children out after our show. This would be a big disruption to the remainder of the school. Please remember to tell anyone who picks up your child of the show and change of time. And please do not park in the bus zone or school yard.
December 20 2019 -Christmas Sing-a-Long. (Dec. 20st)- The children will take part in this event. However, due to space limitations, parents are not allowed to attend. Children will need a plain Dollar Store Santa Hat. (not the fancy kind). They should wear a pair of pants, and a top in Christmas colors and sneakers. Please no big bows in hair etc. since the hats need to stay on during the show. Santa hats with your child’s name on the inside are due in school on December 19th for practice.
Blessed Trinity Catholic School December 16, 2019
Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org
Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders :
Please see reverse for Very Important Christmas Information
A few things we will be learning:
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Following Directions
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Continuation of the Christmas Story
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Public presentations and manners
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Setting of the story
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Teamwork and classroom pride
Homework:
Monday- Please do the worksheet sent home with your child tonight.
Tuesday-Allow your child to help with a Christmas preparation, and write down what he did.
Wednesday- Wrap a present or even an empty box with your child. Let them help with each part of the process. Write down in the copybook how your child did with this task.
Thursday- Draw your favorite part of Christmas in the copybook and label it. Go to sleep early for our big day tomorrow.
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Dear Parents,
Mrs. Driscoll, and I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and New Year filled with love, good health, and much happiness.
Sincerely,
Mrs. O’Brien & Mrs. Driscoll
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School December 9, 2019Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders
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No School this Friday due to Progress Report Conferences
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Reports- The children will be receiving their first report card this week. The report cards will not be sent home, you will receive the report when you attend a scheduled conference. This report is more detailed than the Progress Report you received earlier.
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Picture retake on December 12th. Please bring back the original picture unless your child was absent on the first picture day.
A few things we will be learning:
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Following Directions
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Continuation of the Christmas Story
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What is patience?
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Animals and their homes
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Teamwork
Homework:
Monday- Bring in a piece of wrapping paper that shows a pattern. Please make sure your child can explain the pattern. Ex: candy cane, Santa, snowman, candy cane, Santa, snowman
Tuesday- Ask your child to tell you three things they remember about the story of Jesus’s birth and print it in the copybook.
Wednesday-Work on the Advent Angel Calendar by doing a good deed, and list what your child did in the copybook. Name something you think Baby Jesus would want for His birthday, and tell why in the copybook.
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Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
Advent Calendar: Today the children will receive an Advent Angel Paper. The paper will be taped in the copybook. Each day the children are supposed to do something kind or helpful. After they complete each kind act they should color in a star. It could be considered a gift for Baby Jesue on Christmas. We will check and discuss the good deeds completed as we go along the road to Christmas.
Early Dismissals. Please send in a note if you are planning to pick up your child early. If it is an emergency please call the office. Please do not to pick up your child after 2:00 PM. Please wait until dismissal. The children are sleeping, or waking up right before dismissal and it gets hectic.
School Christmas Show- The children will participate in our annual Christmas Sing Along on the last day of school before the holiday break. They will need a simple Dollar Store Santa Hat for this show. I just want to give you a heads up!
Arrival:- The children should be at school by 7:40 and no later than 7:50. If you arrive any later than that please take your child to the office to get a late slip. After 7:50 the children are not allowed to come down to the classroom on their own. On certain days we have specials first thing in the morning. It is possible that the class may be empty and the child could be left on their own. This could be very upsetting to the child.
A few things we will be learning:
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Patterns
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Advent and The Christmas Story
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Setting of the story
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Positional words, color words
Homework
Pattern Project: due on or before Friday.
On the paper sent home create a pattern with your child. You can use any type of materials such as stickers, pasta, cereal etc. Your child should be able to explain the pattern to classmates.
Ex: penny, penny, dime, penny, penny, dime
Monday: Pick a nursery rhyme that your child is familiar with, print the name of it and tell the setting (where the rhyme is happening). Print in copybook.
Ex: Old Mother Hubbard is set in a kitchen.
Tuesday: Work on your project
Wednesday: Place an object somewhere around the house. Have your child tell you where the object is placed. Next, let your child place the object and you respond.. Ex: The teddy bear is on the table. The teddy bear is beside the sofa. Words to use: under, over, in, out, between, on, beside, up, down
Bring in pattern project tomorrow. Comment on this activity in the copybook.
Thursday- Ask your child to tell you what happened when the Angel came to see Mary. Write what is said in the copybook.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Blessed Trinity Catholic School November 18, 2019
Pre KB Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
Turkey in Disguise was due today. Please send in by tomorrow if you forgot.
Please put names on snack bags
Thanksgiving Project - On Friday, November 22nd please send in a nice size apple for your child. The Red Delicious type works very nicely. The children will not be eating them! Please place the apple in a bag with the child’s name printed clearly on the front.
A few things we will be learning:
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God’s gift of creation
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Colors
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Shapes
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The Thanksgiving Story
Homework
Monday- First, look outside at the trees. Next, draw a picture of what the trees look like now, compared to the beginning of fall. What is the difference?
If you forgot your item of clothing to donate, you may send it in by tomorrow to share,
Tuesday- Please talk to your child about spending Thanksgiving with family. Write down any traditions you have on Thanksgiving Day, and how your family usually spends your day together. We have had a few great traditions in the past! Ex: Every Thanksgiving morning they wake up and eat pie in their pajamas while they watch the parade.
Wednesday- We will send home a Pilgrim’s worksheet. Point to each picture and ask your child what is happening in the picture. Please comment in the copybook.
Thursday- Have a vote of family members. Print the family members names and list the type of Thanksgiving pie each likes the best. We will compare and make a graph on Friday.
Don’t forget to bring in an apple tomorrow.
Dear Parents,
We will not have a newsletter next week. Therefore, We would like to send heartfelt wishes to you and your families for a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Lau and Miss Lisa
Homework for next Monday.
Monday (November 25th) - If possible have your child call up a family member or friend and tell the person Thank You for being special to them. Ex: Call a grandmother and say thank you for coming to visit me, or for babysitting . Call a neighbor and say thank you for letting me play at your house etc. Write down what you did.
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Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
Please support our Night at the Races this Saturday Night!
Please remember to put names on snacks .
Absence notes are required when your child returns to school.
A few things we will be learning:
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Introduction to Thanksgiving, and being thankful
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Begin to identify letters with sounds
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Community Helpers
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Taking pride in the jobs you do.
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The idea of history and life in the past
Homework:
Monday- Bring in a small picture of a community helper. Please put your child’s name on it, and place it in the ziplock bag in the folder.
Tuesday-Please cut out a picture of water. It can be from any source. If you decide to use a computer for this, you do not have to print out a big picture. We use them for collages .
Wednesday- Please have your child draw and color something he is thankful for on the quilt square. It would be nice to color the picture.
Thursday- We learned about St. Vincent de Paul in the past week or so. He was known for helping the poor. If at all possible, please send in one item of child’s clothing that does not fit your child anymore by Monday.. We are going to discuss growing and changing, and then donate the clothes to charity. .
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Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
* Please make every effort to be on time in the morning. If you are later than 7:50 please go to the office to receive a late slip.
*All children should wear the entire winter uniform each day to class. T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants, and sneakers with white socks. Please put names on them.
* Please put names on all envelopes with the purpose noted on the front.
* Don’t forget napkins each day.
* Pretzel money is due on Wednesday for Friday.
* Taffy money is due on or before Thursday
* Saint Project is due on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Please practice with your child.
A few things we will be learning:
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The purpose of elections
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Working together as a family
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What a saint is, and we will learn about a few named saints in the Church
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Community helpers and being part of different types of communities
Homework:
Monday: practice your three facts about your Family Saint, and bring it in on the 9th..
Tuesday: Ask your child who won the election in class today for President of Preschool.
Ask your child to name one or two things that the President of the class wants to do in our class. Print the answer in the copybook.
Wednesday: Have your child draw a picture of someone they think could be a saint one day.
Thursday: Using the numerals below, practice identifying the numerals quickly with your child. Next, put out a set of ten objects and ask your child to count out the quantity of objects that go with each numeral. Please comment on how well your child did on this activity in the copybook.
0 9 3 5 7 2 1 6 4 8
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Little Angels Newsletter October 28, 2019Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org
Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Remind App: To sign up text 81010@newbta
Reminders:
Dear Parents,
Halloween is quickly approaching. and I would like to let you know what are plans are this year.
On Thursday, October 31st the children will be allowed to wear Halloween or fall colored attire. They are are permitted to wear Halloween shirts, hair accessories, silly socks etc. Please no makeup and sneakers are required..
During the day we will have fun Halloween activities for the children to enjoy. At the end of the day you may return at 2 o’clock to share a few songs with the children. We understand that it is difficult for parents to get off from work for everything. For this reason, it would be fine if you just send a relative, a babysitter etc. If you cannot send someone, simply let me know and we will work something out for your child.
Non-food treats may be sent in on Thursday, but this is optional.
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Saint Project:
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Please see Saint Paper Project sent home today. The children should be an active part of this project. They should be able to tell three simple things about this saint. Talk about the saint with your child. Pick 3 simple facts and print them on the paper. Practice the facts with your child in order that they can share them with the class independently.
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Ex: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was a Mommy. She became a Catholic. She was one of the first saints from the United States. Project is due on November 7, 2019
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Adequate Sleep- We have noticed that the children seem to be very sleepy and a little cranky on Thursdays and Fridays. I believe it is due to lack of sleep after three or four very busy days. Children of this age should have from 10 to 13 hours of sleep per night. I know this can be difficult at times, but please take this into consideration. I am sure you know how it is when your child is tired, imagine if you had 21.
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All Saints Day - we are on half day schedule on Nov. 1, 2019. Dismissal is 12:40 A few things we will be learning:
A few things we will be learning:- role playing
- fine motor skills ripping
- continue to review fire safety rules
- discriminate between same and different
- compare and contrast authors
- discuss being your own person
- the concept of saints
Homework:
Monday- Ask your child what to do if there is smoke in a room. Ask your child what they have to do when I say, LOCK DOWN. Note the answers in the copybook. It is so sad that we have to do this, but they must be prepared. I just told the children that sometimes we have to hide from bad guys.
Tuesday -Draw something you like to do, when you are inside with your family in the fall.
Wednesday- No homework. Rest up for Halloween, but don’t forget the Saint Project.
Thursday- Enjoy Halloween and follow the rules we talked about to have a great Halloween. Be safe.
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Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Remind App: To sign up text 81010@newbta
Reminders:
Chances: please do not forget to return chances sent home.
Please make sure all pieces of clothing are marked with the child’s name.and practice putting coats on and off independently. We will help, but the children must try first.
Please do not double park anytime around the school area.
Don’t forget to check out our school Facebook Page for info and pictures.
A few things we will be learning:
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Children will be introduced to typical Catholic prayers.
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Children will understand the idea of “one more”
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Children will continue safety lessons.
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The Rosary
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Children will understand how it feels to be left out.
Begin work on the Saint Project..
Monday:
Name something you are afraid of and print it in copybook. We will share our feelings and discuss how we might be able to calm our fears.
Tuesday: Explain to your child how to use the phones in the house to call 911 in case of an emergency. We have talked about this in class. It is very important that the children really know how to use the landlines and cells for calling 911. Comment on how they are doing.
Wednesday: In the copybook have your child draw their favorite part of Halloween. Print what is happening in the picture on the same page. If Mom or Dad would like to draw their own picture it would be fun.
Thursday: Fill out the phone paper sent home with the most important phone number you would want your child to know. Practice this number with your child in the coming weeks. Return it to school on Friday.
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Halloween Information;
Dear Parents,
Halloween is quickly approaching and I would like to let you know what are plans are this year.
On Thursday, October 31st the children will be allowed to wear Halloween or fall colored attire. They are are permitted to wear Halloween shirts, hair accessories, silly socks etc. Please no makeup and sneakers are required..
During the day we will have fun Halloween activities for the children to enjoy. At the end of the day you may return at 2 o’clock to share a few songs with the children. We understand that it is difficult for parents to get off from work for everything. For this reason, it would be fine if you just send a relative, a babysitter etc. If you cannot send someone, simply let me know and we will work something out for your child.
We are not Trick or Treating this year, so please do not send in any treats.
Blessed Trinity Catholic School October 14, 2019
Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Remind App: To sign up text 81010@newbta
Reminders:
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It would be wonderful if you could practice putting on coats, hats and gloves. We will help any child who needs the help, but we are aiming for independence. Around November we will have STICKER ZIPPER MONDAYS! If the children zip their jackets they will get a sticker to put on the front of their copybook.
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Snacks-please send in only one snack, a napkin and names on bags!
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It is important to read the my newsletter each week, the Principal’s Newsletter online, and check out our school’s Facebook Page.
A few things we will be learning:
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Environmental Print
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Families members and their roles
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Continue work with Fire and Personal Safety
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The Fall Season and Halloween
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Numerals to ten
Homework:
Monday- Children learn from their environment. Have your child pick three items from their bedroom that they use each day. Print the names of the items in the copybook. Place a post it or index card as a label on, or near the object in their room. Keep the labels there. Every once in awhile call attention to the words. This will be our first intro to environmental print.
Tuesday- Cut out a cute Halloween picture and a scary Halloween picture and place it in the ziplock in the folder. Please put names on the back of each picture.
Wednesday- Ask your child to share with you what is wrong with the Fire House Picture we did in school today.
Thursday- Pick up a book and talk to your child about it. Ask them where is the spine? Does it have a dust cover? What kind of book is it (hardback, board book, or paperback)? Is it fiction or non-fiction? Ask who writes the book, and who draws the pictures? Record your child’s answers in the copybook? Also comment on how you think your child did with these questions.
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School October 7, 2019Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:.
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Friday will be an early dismissal due to a faculty meeting. (12:40 PM)
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Class Book- We are beginning to send home our first class book. Please read it with your child and have fun. Make a small comment and return it to class the next day. Be careful of it, because we do not have another. It is our ORIGINAL!.
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Scholastic Book Club Orders are due on October 14,2019
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Please make sure your child goes to the bathroom before they come to school.
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Absence Note: Always send in an absent note when your child returns to class. On the note be sure to include a reason for the absence, since we have to code each absence for the official record.
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If your child orders a hot lunch, please do not send the lunch kit in as well.
Book Fair:If you would like to purchase books from the Book Fair, you are welcome to stop in at dismissal time. The display is located in the hall directly to the right as you walk into school. If you cannot do this, just send in an envelope with your child’s name and directions as to how you would like the money spent. A few of the books on the book fair paper might be sold out. There are a few non-book items. Please send in cash and place the envelope with the child’s name printed clearly in the folder. If you would prefer that your child not purchase books, that is fine. We only walk the children who are purchasing to the fair and simply put the books in their school bag.
* Add the word Cover (cover the eyes) after Drop.
A few things we will be learning:
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Fire Safety
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Seasons
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Harvest
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Numbers to ten
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Shapes
Homework:
Monday: Reread your child’s favorite book from home and bring it to school to share. Please print the name and author of the book in your child’s copybook.
Tuesday:Practice Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll (See Illustration Above)
Wednesday:Look around the house for smoke detectors. In the copybook please print where you found your detectors.
Thursday: Print the numerals 0 to 10 in the copybook. Take out ten pennies or any other small objects. Parent makes a set of pennies, child counts the set, and tries to point to the number that answers: How many? Do this for each number, or until the child tires of the activity. Comment on how your child does on this assignment.
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School September 30, 2019Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
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Please remember to put names on jackets etc. and practice putting on coats and jackets. We will help, but we are working on independence.
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Please clean out folders each evening.
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Classroom Book- If you have not sent in Our Classroom Book entry, please do so as ASAP. We would like to start sending it home to share.
A few things we will be learning:
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St. Francis and Our Guardian Angel
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Numerals one to ten and the concept of one more and one less
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The science of apples
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Fall changes
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Introduce Fire Prevention and Safety
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Speech balloons
Homework:
Monday- In the copybook make a list of things members of a family do for each other.
EX: children can pick up toys to keep the house neat, parents can work to pay for things the family needs, you can make your family laugh by being silly..
Tuesday- Play: One More with your child.
Ex: Parent says: I have one puppy.
Child answers: I have two puppies
Just keep changing the items and numbers. In the copybook explain how your child did.
Wednesday- Play: One Less with your child.
Ex: Parent says: I have two fish.
Child answers: I have one fish
Just keep changing the items and numbers. In the copybook explain how your child did.
Thursday: Have your child do something to help around the house. Write what your child did in the copybook.
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School September 23, 2019Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
Reminders:
DISMISSAL: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU PICK YOUR CHILD UP BY 2:30. The pre-k staff are responsible for CARES, and must be there to watch the CARES children. There are times when emergencies come up, and we understand that. If that is the case please call school. If this happens regularly your child will be sent to CARES, and you will be responsible for the ten dollar CARES fee.
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If you are sending in money please place it in an envelope, with the child’s complete name, Room # 4B, and what it is for.
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Homework is posted on the website. Click on Faculty, scroll down to Mrs. O’Brien, click on the green icon, on the side click on homework and you will find the homework. I also leave the prior weeks’ newsletters for reference.
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Please clean out folders each evening, keep the religion papers at home.
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I would like to sincerely thank you for all the cooperation in the past few weeks. The kids are on the right track. You would be surprised if you saw what they can do already! We had 100% homework!!!!
A few things we will be learning:
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The science of apples and the fall harvest
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Sequence of events
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Color words
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Action words
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Fall
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Johnny Appleseed
OVER FOR HOMEWORK
Homework:
Monday- bring in a picture of something that reminds you of Fall, please put your child’s name on the back. Pictures should not be an entire page. Use old magazines or even newspapers. Don’t waste computer ink.
Tuesday- Play this action game with your child: Take turns telling each other an action to do and then switch. Ex: jump, run, dance….. Please print how your child did in the copybook.
Wednesday- Look outside and see if you see any signs of fall coming. Print what changes you see in the copybook.
Thursday We are learning about Johnny Appleseed. Ask your child to tell you something about the story we read in class.
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Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org
Webpage:https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/
The children are truly coming along great. You would be shocked if you saw the way they put all of their belongings in their proper places in the morning! I am so proud!
Reminders:
Important: Please be on time at dismissal. Dismissal is at 2:30 PM
REMIND APP- Please join the Remind APP if you have not already done so. I will be using this App frequently to text information and reminders. To sign up text 81010@newbta Thank you!
Names: Please put names on all pieces of clothing, correspondence, fees, etc.
Website: Each week the Newsletter will be posted on the website: www.btrcs.org (following the links to the Teacher Pages or .https://www.btrcs.org/teachers/obrien-mrs-jacqueline/ .
Magazines: we will be requesting pictures of various items for homework. Please ask friends or neighbors to save you their old magazines. Again, it is silly to use the computer ink to print pictures when you can get them for free.
Please make sure the children go to the bathroom before they leave for school.
Scholastic Book Club Order is due on Friday, Sept. 20th. Please make checks out to Scholastic Book Clubs.
A few things we will be learning:
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Classroom procedures
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Learning how to care for books
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Identifying our names
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Meeting and taking care of our friends
CLASS BOOK - PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS AND COMPLETE YOUR CHILD’S ENTRY FOR THE CLASS BOOK WE ARE MAKING. THIS IS DUE ON, OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26th.
Over for homework !
Homework: We go over homework each day. Please make sure your child does the homework so that they can share with the class. If something major comes up please write a little note. Always make sure your child is involved in picking out pictures etc. when it is assigned.
It is important that the children understand that school books are special. Please do not let them draw in them unless it is assigned.
Monday:We have been reading a book called Pickle Things in class. Ask your child to tell you something that he or she remembers from the book. Then, in the copybook, print the date and what your child tells you. If they cannot remember just print that in the book. As a little extra, ask your child who the author of the book is. Write down the name if they can remember.
Tuesday: Ask your child to tell you the name of a friend from home. Print the name in the copybook. We will ask each child the name of the friend, and to tell us something about their friend. Ex: John is my friend and we play trucks together.
Wednesday: Ask your child to name a friend they met in class. Print it in the copybook.
Thursday:Ask your child to draw a picture of something they did this week in school.If parents would like they could draw a picture of something they remember from preschool or kindergarten as well. You could share your memories. Please have your child draw on the next page. Please do not skip around in the copybook. It makes it difficult when we are checking homework.
Friday: Always check folder and enjoy your weekend.
Copybook - if you tape in the papers sent home during the year; you will have a great memory book at the end of the year!
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Blessed Trinity Catholic School September 9, 2019Little Angels Newsletter
Scholastic Online Code: LX2RZ
School Webpage: www.btrcs.org
Remind App : To sign up text @974cg3 to 81010. Thank you!
Reminders: I’m sorry for all the reminders. We will all get it together in a week or two. Homework will also be posted on my webpage on the school site.
Please check out our website: www.btrcs.org and our Blessed Trinity Facebook page. I also hope that you have read the handbook.
REMIND APP- Please join the Remind APP if you have not already done so. I will be using this App frequently to text information and reminders. To sign up text @974cg3 to 81010. Thank you!
Computer: children need to have a set of headphones for our computer days. An inexpensive pair will be fine. Please send in as soon as you can, and put your child’s name on them. They will be returned at the end of the year.
Parking- Thank you to all those who have not parked in the bus zone. If you have parked in the zone, I would truly appreciate it if you do not continue to do so. Parking in the schoolyard is not permitted.
Folders- Please check folders each evening and return the folder to the school bag . One of the two folders sent into school will be used in school and will be returned in June.
Post It Notes: as you can imagine, it can get quite busy in class with all the children. There will be times that you might get a quick reminder or request on a post it note stuck to the copybook or folder. Please do not be upset if it is right to the point.
Library Books- Your child will borrow a book from the library on most weeks. The book should be returned in three school days. If the book is not returned, your child will not be able to borrow another book until it is returned, or payment for the book is received.
Homework- Homework listed for Monday should be completed that evening and sent in on Tuesday morning. It is important that homework is completed each evening. If something comes up and it can not be completed please send me a note, and complete it the next evening. The children feel left out when we are going over the homework if they do not have something to share. This also sets a good precedent for the years to come.
Ziplock- We will staple a ziplock bag inside your child’s folder. Please keep it secure and use it to place any small items that are requested that might get lost in the folder.
Snacks - Please do not forget the following rules: one snack, one napkin, spoons if needed, small water bottle or juice box (no pouches or refillable drink containers) all in a brown bag with name printed on it. Lunch in lunch kit, no metal please. No drinks or soup in plastic thermos, just mac cheese, spaghetti etc.
Birthdays- I have received a school directive that no birthday treats are permitted to be sent in on birthdays. If you would like to send in a non-food treat such as erasers, pencils or safe little toys etc. it would be fine.
Forms: if you did not return the forms given to you at our meeting or on the first day please do so by Wednesday.
A few things we will learn:
- taking care of library books
- expressing feelings
- small motor skills (gluing)
- our daily schedule
- sequence
- identifying our name
- fast/slow
- one- to-one correspondence
Homework: Please do each evening! Please do not skip around in the copybook and date each assignment. The children should only use the copybook for homework.
Monday: Tape the Sign of the Cross paper in the copybook and practice making this sign with your child.
Tuesday: When children come home we often ask, “What did you do in school today?” Experts tell us to be more specific with preschoolers. Ex: What toys did you play with? Did you meet a new friend? Ask your child a question about their day in school. Print the question in the copybook and your child’s response.
Wednesday: Review paper sent home in the copybook. Have a BOOK SEARCH around the house. Talk about the various types of books found. In the copybook please have the parent print the names of the various people in your family, and write down what kind of books they each like. Ex: story books, cook books, magazines, novels etc.
Thursday:
Talk with your child what your family usually does each morning. Print three or four things you do to get ready to come to school. We will talk about it in class.
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Blessed Trinity SchoolLittle Angels Pre-K
Important information for the week ahead:REMIND APP- Please join the Remind APP if you have not already done so. I will be using this App frequently to text information and reminders. To sign up text @974cg3 to 81010. Thank you!
Pre K FIRST WEEK SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 4, 2019~ 7:40-12:40
Thursday, September 5, 2019~ 7:40-12:40
Friday, September 6, 2019~ 7:40-12:40
FULL DAYS BEGIN
Monday, September 9, 2019
7:40-2:30
*Please be on time - if children are not picked up 10 minutes after dismissal
(unless we receive a call/Remind text) ,
they will be sent to CARES
There will be a fee of $10.00
Thank You!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wednesday, September 4th
PreK 7:40 am to 12:45 pmPreK will line up by the main doors.
Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th
Pre K 7:40 am to 12:45 pmFull days begin Monday, September 9th
- Pre K 7:40 am to 2:30
Important Dates to know:
Breakfast begins September 16th
Hot Lunch begins September 23rd
Breakfast and Lunch calendars
will be sent home
Monday, September 9th and are due
back to school on
Thursday, September 12th.
CARES begins September 9th.
Calendar must be sent in with payment for the month ahead of time.FYI - Summer Letter for Reference
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Summer 2019
Dear Parents,
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to our preschool. We would like to express our gratitude for choosing our program for your child. We take this responsibility seriously, and we will strive to make this a very rewarding and happy year for all involved.
We would like to share a bit of information with you. Please keep this information for future reference.
We would like to invite you to our “Opening Meeting” on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM. You will be greeted at the main entrance of the school on Hawthorne Street, and directed to go to the proper meeting room. This gathering is for adults only. You may bring your child’s supplies that night. You will receive important information, meet the staff, become familiar with the facilities, and discuss any concerns you may have. We are looking forward to meeting you.
Our first class will begin on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Children will gather in front of the main doors on Hawthorne Street at 7:40 AM. Students will leave parents at the door, and be brought back to the same doors at 12:40 PM. All children will report on the first day! We will have a half days of school on Thursday and Friday and full days will begin on Monday, September 9, 2019.
Blessed Trinity Catholic School offers before and after school programs. If anyone is interested in either CARES programs, please contact the school office for fees and registration information. Both programs will be available on the first full day of school which is on Monday, September 9, 2019. Full day school hours are 7:40 AM to 2:30 PM.
The children will come to school each day with the official school gym suit, which is their uniform. The uniform consists of the official Blessed Trinity Catholic School t-shirt, gym shorts, sweatpants and sweatshirt. From November 1st until April 1st the children must wear the t-shirt under the sweatshirt along with the sweatpants. Purchasing information will be included in this letter. Everyday velcro sneakers (no high tops) must be worn to school with the uniform. You may choose the color of your choice, but please do not buy novelty sneakers that light up, play music, or are overly ornate.
The children will be resting in the afternoon. In order for the children to be comfortable, we ask that you purchase a nap mat. Enclosed with this letter is a sample of the exact type mat we are requesting. The mat must meet the specifications to fit in our storage area and to meet safety requirements. ANY OTHER TYPE OF MAT, OR SLEEPING BAG WILL BE SENT HOME. If you are unsure, please keep your receipt.
We are looking forward to meeting you. We hope you enjoy the remainder of the summer. We pray that God will keep you and your family safe and happy.
Sincerely,
Mrs. O’Brien
The pictures below show the exact type of nap mat that the children need for class. They are easily handled by the children, fit the space allotted in each cubby, and are easily washed. The mats are warm enough for the winter months, and are comfortable enough in the warmer weather. We have found that they hold up very well. Do not get mats that have Velcro detachable pillows, or the more expensive mats that have extra filling. Please keep the sales receipt when you buy them to make sure they are the correct type. If the mats are not the correct type, they will be sent home. The mats are available at many local stores, or online (just search Google for nap mats). They are usually priced between $18.00 and $25.00. If the price is higher, it is probably not the correct type of mat.
The dimensions must be: Built-In Pillow 21” W x 46” L
Blessed Trinity Gym Uniforms: shorts, t-shirt, sweatpants and sweatshirts with emblems can be purchased at: Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms or Di Giulios.
Regular plain velcro sneakers and socks. Color is your choice.
Children’s backpacks should be large enough to fit a folder, copybook, and library book easily. They should not have wheels. Do not put boxes of crayons or pencil cases in the schoolbag. They are supplied at school.
Please put names on the items sent in. Products do not need to be name brands. Dollar Store items are fine. Additional items needed for the classroom per student:
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2 folders with child’s name printed clearly on the front
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1 hardback copybook with name printed on front
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3 rolls of paper towels
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2 boxes of tissues
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1 box of large kitchen trash bags (girls only)
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1 pack of napkins (girls only)
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1 large Elmer’s glue stick (Please buy this brand)
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2 boxes 16 count each Crayola Crayons (Please buy this brand)
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2 containers of baby wipes
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1 bottle of hand sanitizer (boys only)
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1 roll of scotch tape for a dispenser (boys) If you cannot get this type regular is fine.
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1 ream of paper
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1 trifold art board---must be purchased through school. Cost is $4.00. Please put it in an envelope with your child’s name and “art board” written on the front.
For art class the children will need:
1 old t-shirt larger than normal size to be used as a smock
Please save a few old magazines to keep at home to use for assignments throughout the year. Lunchboxes should not be metal. Detailed information for all other areas of our class routines will be included in the handbook that you will receive at the meeting.
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