Week of April 25th-29th

Ositos Classroom
Miss Amparo and Miss Giselle
Week: April 25th through April 29th, 2016
Theme of the Week: “The Plants” – “Las Plantas”

Dear Ositos Parents,
Our Ositos are learning interesting facts about plants while working on amazing projects and they are taking turns to take care of our plants and track its changes. This week they will learn what kind of tools they need to grow a garden. They are also very excited to participate in next big project called “Green World” that is coming soon at Sff!.

April is the month of the Military Child. We will show our support and honor one of our students whose Daddy is in the Army by wearing purple on Thursday while she recites the Pledge of Allegiance at Circle Time. Purple is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard Blue, Air Force blue, Marine red and Navy blue and symbolizes all branches of the military. while she will recite the Pledge of Allegiance at Circle Time.

On Friday our Ositos will have a special activity to celebrate Arbor Day. Please send in a small plant with your child.

Weekly Objectives
Cognitive: Seriation by color and form and other Math concepts.
Socio-emotional: Create own dramatic play
Psychomotor: Dance to the left and to the right.
Language: Learn how to use plurals

Tips
Please encourage your children to review at home the interesting things about nature, plants and trees they learn in the classroom during the month of April.

Special Events, Welcome and Birthdays
Congratulations to Alaina Carrion and her family for the new baby. New Baby was a boy and was born on Monday, April 18th.

We want to thank Alaina's grandmother and aunt for visiting our Ositos class to participate in the activity. And thank you for providing the plants and all the materials. Muchas gracias.

Our traveling pet “Willy” will be visiting Ella’s house. He is so excited to go everywhere with Ella, to be fed, be snuggled and be told stories at night by her. Remember to share your memories with your classmates.

Friendly Reminders
● Send in your child wearing something purple on Thursday 28th.
● Bring a small plant with your child on Friday 29th.
● Check regularly your child’s cubby to take home art papers and clothing that he/she does not longer need.
● Send in an extra set of clothing suitable for the season/weather.
● Make sure to take home your child’s notebook this Friday to go over things we were working in the classroom and bring them back on Monday.
● Always remember kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework.
● Our children love listening stories from their relatives at Family Story TIme. Let us know if you would like to join us at 11.45 a.m. any day of this coming week.

Important Upcoming Dates
April 1-30: Month of the Military Child, National Poetry Month, Autism Awareness Month
April 29: Arbor Day

Thank you to our wonderful parents for welcoming Miss Giselle as a Teacher Assistant in Ositos classroom. She is very happy and feels comfortable working with our Ositos and their families.

Miss Amparo and Miss Giselle