Kindergarten Update

Dear Parents, April 3,2020

As we navigate this unprecedented time as well as the changing educational system, we want to acknowledge our parent partnership in the education of your children. This week Governor Newsom gave a “shout out” to mothers (and fathers ) who now are faced with both work and home responsibilities. We know it’s difficult and we will continue to provide support to parents through our continued planning of lessons for our class and office hours. Know that we are in communication with other educators in order to best serve our students ( and parents) in their Long Distance Learning.

For next month- Please save your children’s Art work in their study of some of the world’s major artists.We are planning to create a slideshow of the Kindergarteners work. We will let you know when we will need them from you. We will also send several links about the artists featured in the book E I EI Art which you and your child may enjoy.

Also for next month-We will also be pushing out a long term project ( like the Book project) for Kindergarten after Easter Break.

Two changes-

1.Beginning the week after Easter Break we will hold Office Hours from 1-1:30 every day EXCEPT Fridays.

2.There will not be a daily morning email. We are attempting to cut down on the amount of emails sent to parents while keeping everyone well informed.Please be sure to check the Kindergarten Website every Friday afternoon. It will give you the information you will need for the upcoming week and may answer some of your questions.

No SuperKid this week.

No Guesstimation Jar this week either. .

Hannah will share her adventure with Rose the Bear after Easter Break.

What’s Going on In Home Classes? ( Long Distance Learning)

ELA/ SuperKids/ Writing- No Super Kids lesson for Holy Week,writing one or more sentences, Raz Kids, SuperKids Online Fun, Read alouds

Math.- Cylinders

Social Studies/Art– Continue with major world artists after Easter Break

Science- Continue with Force and Motion after Easter Break

Religion- Holy Week, Good Friday, Easter

We will post the curriculum for the week after Easter Break on Monday, April 20th.

Looking Ahead

Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday- April 6th,7th and 8th- Students will share and read their Book Project to the class on Zoom. Your child has been assigned a designated time to read.Please have your child ready to read at his/her designated time.

Thursday, April 9th- Sunday, April 19th- No School ( Long Distance Learning)-Easter Break

Monday, April 20th– Return to Long Distance Learning School

We feel blessed to have wonderful students and parents at St. Philip Neri School.

Thanking you, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Halkias

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"The supportive teachers at SPN played a big role in preparing me for high school and helping me understand what to expect. They encouraged me to ask questions and seek help when needed, which made me more confident in my learning. Thanks to them, I entered freshman year already familiar with many concepts and effective study habits that have helped me stay on top of my work. SPN also taught me valuable life skills that I still use today, helping me succeed academically, build strong friendships, and maintain my overall well-being."

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