Supply List for the 2016 - 2017 School Year!

Hello Parents!

I am so excited to be teaching your little ones this year! I would love to take this time to introduce myself.  My Name is Kelly McGarry.  I have been lucky enough to work with preschool aged children for the past six years.  I am currently enrolled at Hunter College, pursuing a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. 

My mission is to provide every student with a quality pre-kindergarten experience. I wish to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment, which fosters individual growth and independence.

I can’t wait to meet you all!

I am providing the supply list for the 2016-2017 school year.

Required:

At least one (1) change of clothes (including shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and shoes).

Three (3) packs of white copy paper

Recommended:

Three (3) Packages of Baby / Handi Wipes

Three (3) Boxes of Tissues
Two (2) Bottles of Hand Sanitizer 

Picture of your family

Week of June 20th!

Please join us for the Pre-K 4 Moving up ceremony! 

• The ceremony begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22nd.  

• Parents are asked to bring their child to school between 10:40 and 10:45. 

• Students can dress up in any clothes they like. 

• Each family can bring a maximum of four people to the moving up ceremony. 

• Lunch will be provided for parents and students following the ceremony. 

Thank you for a wonderful year. Have a happy and safe summer!  

Week of June 13th!

June – Transition to Kindergarten!

For the next week, students will explore their feelings about transitioning into Kindergarten.  As we discuss this transition, students will share their thoughts on what they will experience during the upcoming school year.

Some of the books we will be reading this week are:

•      Kindergarten Countdown by Anna Jane Hays

•      Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten by Toni Buzzeo

•      The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lion

•      The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Lessons and activities for the theme:

Math – Students will be able to use rulers, the balance, and start to work on simple adding and subtracting problems.

Art – Children will have access to all art materials in order to create a kindergarten classroom.

Blocks – Students will be shown pictures of different classrooms and be able to build what their next classroom might look like.

Pretend Play– Students will take turns being the teacher and creating a kindergarten classroom.

Writing/ iPad- Students will be able to play learning games related to the theme on the iPad.

Library- Students will have access to books about kindergarten.

Science - Students will be able to work with their classmates to complete a science folder game.

Sensory Table - Sand and Water

Reminders:

• School will be CLOSED every Friday in June!
•  Pre-K 4 Graduation is Wednesday, June 22^nd at 11:00 a.m!
• Children are to come to school at 10:45 a.m. on the 22^nd.

Recommended Home to School Connection:

Universal Handwriting book:

Monday – Page 50

Tuesday – Page 51

Wednesday – Page 52  

Thursday – Have a great weekend!

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan

Week of June 6th!

June – Transition to Kindergarten!

For the next 2 weeks, students will explore their feelings about transitioning into Kindergarten.  As we discuss this transition, students will share their thoughts on what they will experience during the upcoming school year.

Some of the books we will be reading this week are:

•      The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing

•      David Goes to School by David Shannon

•      Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

•      Pay Attention, Emily Brown by Linda Burton

Lessons and activities for the theme:

Math – Students will be able to use rulers, the balance, and start to work on simple adding and subtracting problems.

Art – Children will have access to all art materials in order to create a kindergarten classroom.

Blocks – Students will be shown pictures of different classrooms and be able to build what their next classroom might look like.

Pretend Play– Students will take turns being the teacher and creating a kindergarten classroom.

Writing/ iPad- Students will be able to play learning games related to the theme on the iPad.

Library- Students will have access to books about kindergarten.

Science - Students will be able to work with their classmates to complete a science folder game.

Sensory Table - Sand and Water

Reminders:

•       School will be CLOSED every Friday in June!
•       Pre-K 4 Graduation is Wednesday, June 22^nd at 11:00p.m!  Children are to come to school at 11:00 on the 22^nd.

Recommended Home to School Connection:

Universal Handwriting book:

Monday – Page 47

Tuesday – Page 48

Wednesday – Page 49  

Thursday – Have a great weekend!

Link to Weekly Lesson Plan