Weekly Updates & Important Information

November 18,2019 
Highlights for the letter C

This week we will be getting creative with the letter C.  The children will be engaging in colorful crafts and many learning activities!  Our friends will paint with cotton balls using Autumn colors and fingerpaint our Fall scene mural.   One of our favorite games is "I Spy" looking for all of the objects that begin with the letter C.   During group time we will be practicing our letter sounds by dipping into our cookie jar and matching the same  beginning letter sounds with the items.   During small groups we will be refining our math skills, filling our cookie jar with the matching corresponding number.   They will play "concentration"  games that have them working on listening , identification., memory and counting skills.  Our friends will practice symmetry by making beautiful clouds using paint and folded paper.  Continuing with the letter C, we will conduct an experiment on how rain clouds are formed using jars, shaving cream and food dye.  Cant wait for our little scientists to experience the results of our experiments.   The children have been busy getting ready for Thanksgiving.   Many of our activities include remembering to give thanks for all our blessings as well as the many yummy foods we will be eating.  We will be learning new fingerplays and prayers to get ready for our Thanksgiving feast.    

A reminder as the weather is getting colder, please label all items as well as switch out your child's extra clothes bag to winter clothes.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me at lmarnie@stbl.org.  
Thank you!
Lisa Marnie


Important Dates:

Half-Day Dismissal on Wednesday, November 27th.  Dismissal for the pre-K 4 children will be at 11:30 a.m.  The children who meet up with older siblings in the school will dismiss at 11:55 a.m.

No school on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.  

St. Bernadette Turkey Trot: Saturday, November 30th.  We hope to see you there!

Sunday, December 8th:  Christmas Bazaar and Santa’s Secret Shop in O’Brien Hall:  Please consider joining us for a jolly time of Christmas cheer and shopping.  The pre-K classes will not be attending the Santa Secret Shop during the school week, so if you wish your child to visit the Santa Secret Shop, please come to the Christmas Bazaar on December 8th.  

Saturday, December 14th - Pancakes with Santa in O’Brien Hall sponsored by our wonderful and supportive Home and School Association.

Pre-K 4 Christmas Show - A celebration of the birthday of baby Jesus will be presented by our preschool friends.  Please plan to join us in O’Brien Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18th.  Details to come!

REMINDERS:
As the weather starts to take its turn toward colder temperatures and the possibility of s-n-o-w, our school will contact you through the automated school communication system in the event of a school closing or delay.  It there is a 2-hour delay, pre-K 4 school schedule is as follows:

Half-day students report from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with arrival and dismissal at the Bond Avenue doors.

Full-day students report from 10:15 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. with arrival and dismissal at the Bond Avenue doors. 

Please do not arrive earlier than 10:15 a.m. as the older children arrive at 10:00 a.m.  I may not be in my classroom due to morning car duty prior to 10:15 a.m.  Thank you!

Student Illness:  If your child is sick, he or she may return to school after 24 hours of being symptom-free, i.e. fever, vomiting, diarrhea.  Thank you for considering your child’s well-being and the health of the class and staff.




WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday:  Art class with Mrs. Crowner
Tuesday:  Technology Class with Mrs. Geller 
Wednesday: Music Class with Mrs. Jordan
Thursday: Physical Education Class with Mrs. Wallace -  Gym uniforms and sneakers are required on gym days.  If you have not received the gym uniform yet, please dress your little one in clothing appropriate for moving and grooving in gym class.  Sneakers or supportive shoes are suggested to wear daily in pre-K because we are active and visit outside for play during the day.  

Library story time with Mrs. Sheen 



CONTACT INFORMATION


SBS Teachers make every effort to check email as their schedule allows, but may not be able to respond until after the school day. Mrs. Marnie can be reached at lmarnie@stbl.org.

During the school day you may call the school office at 610-789-7676ext. 202 and leave a message for the teacher and your call will be returned as soon as possible. 

If you are sending a note in with your child, please make sure your child knows to hand it to the teacher upon arrival so that it is received in a timely manner.

If your child will be absent, please call the school before 8:30 a.m. at 610-789-7676 ext. 202 and leave a message or email Mrs. Booth in the school office at Mbooth@stbl.org with your child’s name, grade and reason for absence and refer to the school Absence Policyfor further information.

Upon returning to school please send a note in to the teacher with the date(s) and reason for your child's absence







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