Dove Pre-K Newsletter
January 17 - January 20 , 2023
Hi Pre-K Families!
In Pre-K we are reading lots of books about Winter! This week we will be reading one of our favorites The Mitten by Jan Brett! This is a great story with lots of "Good Luck" in it. We will send home a special project where your child can retell the story of The Mitten to your family. We know you will enjoy it as much as we do!
We love January in Pre-K because we see so much academic and social emotional growth. Please make sure your child is prepared for the school day. Have them prepare their book bag the night before, lay their clothes out the night before and get to bed early. Don't forget to read nightly to your little one. It is the most important thing you can do to help your child at school!
Remember to dress for the weather! Make sure your child practices putting on his or her coat, hat and mittens. Have them practice putting their mittens in their hat and then push the hat in their coat sleeve so they don't lose their cold weather belongings. Also please remember to send sneakers in daily if they wear boots to school. Please label everything!
Remember- Our school Day starts at 7:20 and Ends at 3:00. Attendance is very important. Please make sure your child is at school every day unless they are sick.
Please remember to check your child's red folder and take out any papers sent home. As always, please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Please only send your child to school in sneakers. We go to P.E. every day!
Thank you for your continued help and support! We appreciate our families!
-The Pre-K Team
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Theme 5 : Creative Me
Children love to create. This week, they will explore self-expression as they participate in art, music, story and dance activities. They will take what they have learned about imagination and use it to inspire their own creativity.
Thematic: Being creative is the ability to make new things or think of new ideas. There are many ways to be creative.
Literacy: Each alphabet letter has a name and a sound. Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sound in two or more neighboring words.
Reading: The Dot, What will you Create?, The Mitten and many books about the Winter.
Math: Different strategies can be used to make sets of objects. Small quantities can be recognized without counting.
Dates to Remember
January 16: No School (MLK Holiday)
January 27: All School Assembly
February 3: Play it Safe (during Specials)
February 14: Valentines' Day!! Grade level parties in the gym during Specials
REPEATED INFORMATION BELOW- Helpful for new families!
Dismissal
1. Bring your name card daily - There could be a substitute checking the name cards for dismissal. If you don't have your card we have to check your ID and check with the office if you are authorized to pick up the child you are getting.
2. Be on time - Please be in the pick up line at 3:00.
3. Email or send a note to your teacher and the office if you are picking your child up early or making different dismissal arrangements.
Can I eat lunch with my child?
YES! We welcome families to come eat lunch with their child. So that our teachers have time to teach and practice lunch routines with their students, lunch visitors will be allowed beginning the week after Labor Day.
Due to limited visitor seating, we ask that families use the sign up below to ensure they have a space to sit when they come to lunch! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We ask that you only choose one slot per week to allow for other families to also enjoy lunch with their students. You are welcome to share this sign up with a family member that may not have received the newsletter. Don't forget your ID when signing in to visit during lunch! Please call the front office if you have any questions! Thank you!
Breakfast in Pre K!
If your child will be eating in the classroom, please arrive on time! This has been a big struggle this year and we really would like for your child to be ready to learn on time! :)
Thank you so much for helping us with breakfast!
Snack Time
Birthday and Holiday Goodie Bags!
Pre-K Daily Schedule Mrs. McFarling
7:20-8:00 Breakfast/Morning Work
8:00 Start morning routine(announcements/calendar/circle up)
8:30-9:30 Phonics/Small groups/Rotations
9:30-9:45 Bathroom break
9:45 Recess
10:15 Line up/Wash hands/get lunch tags/boxes
10:25 Lunch
11:00 Rest Time
11:30 Science
11:45 Math
12:00 Rotations/Finish small groups
12:45 PE
1:15 Snack
1:30 Free Choice
2:20 Recess
2:40 Read Aloud
2:50 Pack up
3:00 Dismiss
Pre-K Daily Schedule Mrs. Barton
8:00 - Morning Message
8:30 - Circle Time - Calendar, Counting & Weather
8:40 - Read Alouds
9:00 - Phonics/Shared Reading/Writing
9:30 - Bathroom & Wash
9:45 - Recess
10:15 - Lunch Prep. Wash
10:25 - Lunch
11:00 - Rest/Quiet Time
11:30 - Centers - ELA, Math, Science, SS & Art
12:45 - Gym
1:15 - Bathroom & Wash Hands
1:30 - Snack
1:45 - Workboard Centers
2:20 - Recess
2:40 - Closing Circle/Pack Up
3:00 - Dismissal
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A few reminders for our Pre-K families
A few reminders-
-Bring a water bottle/Snack each day
-Please pack an extra change of clothing in their backpack
-Please check their red daily folder and initial it each day. Please remove any items that are to be kept at home.
-Please label all of their belongings!! This helps us so much.
-Please have your child wear sneakers or closed toe shoes because we are very active outside and in PE.
- If there is a change in your child's dismissal, please let the office know! We are very busy during the day and cannot always check our email. Please notify the front office of any changes.
-Our conference period is from 12:45-1:30. Please feel free to reach out to us during that time to communicate any concerns you may have.
-Please bring your dismissal tag in the afternoon when you pick up your child. We are finding that more and more Pre-K families are leaving them at home. These are imperative to a safe and secure dismissal system. This is extremely important! If you need a new dismissal tag, please let us know.
Friday Ice Cream!
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
The GCISD Nutrition Services Department is looking for volunteers! Come get to know the students while serving them a nutritious lunch in the school cafeteria. You can volunteer at your child's school or any school in the district. You must be registered as a volunteer in the district, or get signed up as a volunteer today so you can join the amazing kitchen staff serving the students. Please see the flyer for details and a link to sign up!
Getting to know your teachers
Rachel McFarling- Pre-K Teacher
Kristin Barton- Pre-K Teacher
Suzanne Pruitt-Para
My name is Suzanne Pruitt and I am Mrs. McFarling's Instructional Assistant. I have been in education for over 30 years teaching in public and private school.
My husband, Kirk, and I have been married 33 years and live in Bedford,Texas. Our daughter Molly and her husband, Addison, will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary in October.
I love gardening,reading, and laying out at the beach or by the pool.
Proud to be a Dove Dolphin!
Sreevidya Basavaraja - Para
My name is Sreevidya Basavaraja (Mrs.v) I am Mrs. Barton’s Instructional Assistant. My husband is Suresh. My son Jay is a sophomore in UT Austin.
I love cooking, watching movies with my family. Love Pre-k.
Ms. Martin - ECSE Teacher
Mrs. Jimenez - ECSE Para
Hi! My name is Mrs. Jimenez and I'm proud to be a Dove Dolphin. I'm from Laredo, Texas and live in Saginaw, TX with my husband, my son Julian who is a proud Kinder Dolphin.
This is my 2nd year as an ECSE teacher's assistant. I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners. I look forward to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and development!
Rachel McFarling
Email: rachel.mcfarling@gcisd.net
Website: https://des.gcisd.net/
Location: 1932 Dove Road, Grapevine, TX, USA
Phone: (817) 251-5700
Twitter: @DES_McFarling
Kristin Barton
Email: kristin.barton@gcisd.net
Website: https://des.gcisd.net/
Location: 1932 Dove Road, Grapevine, TX, USA
Phone: (817) 251-5700
Twitter: @kristingbarton