Blessed Trinity Catholic School            September 9,  2019

Little 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 School                                             

Little 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!

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Wednesday, September 4th

PreK    7:40 am to 12:45 pm

 PreK will line up by the main doors.
 

Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th
Pre K   7:40 am to 12:45 pm

Full 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:  

• 2 folders with child’s name printed clearly on the front

• 1 hardback copybook with name printed on front

• 3 rolls of paper towels

• 2 boxes of tissues

• 1 box of large kitchen trash bags (girls only)

• 1 pack of napkins (girls only)

• 1 large Elmer’s glue stick (Please buy this brand)

• 2 boxes 16 count each Crayola Crayons (Please buy this brand)

• 2 containers of baby wipes

• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer (boys only)

• 1 roll of scotch tape for a dispenser (boys) If you cannot get this type regular is fine.

• 1 ream of paper  

• 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.