Welcome to Preschool!
Mrs. Dorozynski, August 2020
WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME STORM, BUT NOT THE SAME BOAT....
Like children, families are unique. Making the decision to send your child to preschool virtually or in person is difficult and personal. Our school community is in the same storm, but families are not all in the same boat. That is why we are offering 2 different learning options this year. We all want the best for our children- no matter what type of "boat" we are in.
Parents/guardians have the option to choose either a fully virtual or fully in person program for the first trimester of school. Both programs will be five days a week, Monday through Friday taught by our talented teachers and supported by our amazing paraprofessionals.
Learn More About Each Program Below!
VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL: Learn and Play From Home!
School Hours:
- AM Preschool 9:15 am - 11:30 am
- PM Preschool 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
- FULL DAY Preschool Students- 9:15 am- 3:00 pm *
- Students will be expected to log on to class by 9:15 am for the AM Preschool Session and 12:45 pm for the PM Preschool Session.
- Videos & assignments will be accessed via Seesaw. Your child will receive a class code before the start of school.
- The school day will begin with a morning meeting to support social emotional learning and build class community.
- The greater part of the day will consist of live and recorded lessons that integrate Literacy & Social Studies and Math & Science. Teachers will implement brain breaks, music and movement activities to round off the The Creative Curriculum. https://teachingstrategies.com/our-approach/our-38-objectives/
- Literacy instruction will be supported by Letterland Phonics.
- Learning will be personalized with Mathseeds and Reading Eggs. Students will receive one individual username and password to access both learning platforms.
- Social Studies will include Scholastic, My Big World magazines
- Students will have Physical Education, virtually once per week.
- Outdoor play will be recommended daily, weather permitting
- Assessment and feedback will be provided with ESGI, Easy Progress Monitoring
- In order to help your child get ready for school, prepare a specific spot in your home for virtual preschool. Teachers will plan engaging lessons to keep your child learning and on task. However; your child's space for learning should be near adult supervision,
- Your teacher will partner with you virtually to ensure your child's success. Think about setting up a face time call with a friend or family member. Join a family Zoom! Provide opportunities for your child to become comfortable seeing familiar faces (as well as their own) on a screen. https://zoom.us/
- You will be contacted to pick up a BUSY BAG that contains items that may be used during instruction. (Ex.dice, counting cubes, alphabet chart, number chart, etc..).
- Teachers will share a suggested supply list to enhance learning
- Therapies will be provided virtually
- *lunch, rest, snack scheduled for full day students
- Ms. Coleman's (AM Session) is virtual only.
- Ms. Coleman's PM class is "in person"
- Mrs. Kaminski PM, Mrs. Koestler, and Mrs. Emerson are virtual PSD teachers. Students in these classes will be provided a virtual or in person individualized educational program.
In Person Preschool: Learn and Play at School!
PM Preschool Hours 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
FULL DAY Preschool Students 9:15 am- 3:00 pm
Students and Staff will be expected to wear a mask to school.
ARRIVAL
- *Right at School students will go directly to a designated entrance
- Student drop off will begin promptly at 9:15 am for AM students and 12:45 pm for PM students.
- As you enter the parking lot, you will form a valet service line. Students will be escorted out of your car and go directly to their classrooms.
- Multiple entrances will be utilized
- Temperature Screenings have not yet been finalized. More information to follow.
DISMISSAL
- Parents will park and wait for children to be dismissed.
- Multiple exits will be utilized.
- *Right at School students will be escorted to aftercare
- After arrival students will wash their hands. The school day will begin with a morning/afternoon meeting to support social emotional learning and build class community.
- The greater part of the day will consist of teacher led lessons that integrate Literacy & Social Studies and Math & Science. Teachers will implement brain breaks, music and movement activities to round off the The Creative Curriculum .https://teachingstrategies.com/our-approach/our-38-objectives/
- Social Studies will include Scholastic, My Big World magazine
- Assessment and Feedback will be provided with ESGI, Easy Progress Monitoring
- Videos or assignments will be accessed via Seesaw. Your child will receive a class code before the start of school.
- Learning will be personalized with Mathseeds and Reading Eggs. Your child will receive one password to access both platforms.
- Students will have Physical Education, once per week.-outdoors weather permitting or in the classroom
- Classrooms have been re-designed to follow CDC Guidelines and provide social distancing.
- Students will use hula hoops to maintain social distancing as necessary
- Hand washing will be scheduled throughout the school day.
- Outdoor play will be scheduled daily, weather permitting
- Learning Materials or toys, crayons, scissors, etc.. will not be shared
- Teachers will provide a suggested supply list to ensure the use of personal supplies
- Electronic devices such as i pads will be cleaned between uses
- Students will receive a BUSY BAG that will remain at home in the event of emergency school closure or quarantine. In person classes will transition to virtual and follow the daily routines listed above under Virtual Preschool.
- Right at School will provide before care for the AM Session and aftercare for the PM session for a fee. https://rightatschool.com/
Click on each picture to learn more about digital learning programs to support our curriculum
Letterland Phonics
Seesaw
Mathseeds and Reading Eggs
SD ECLC
Email: gdorozynski@hazlet.org
Website: https://www.hazlet.org/8/home
Location: 37 Sycamore Drive, Hazlet, NJ, 07730
Phone: 732 264-2180
Twitter: @MrsDorozynski