May 10, 2024
Can you believe it is already May?
The end of the school year is rapidly approaching and we have so many fun activities coming up to celebrate the end of the school year! keep reading for information about our upcoming field, trip, bike day, end of the year celebration, and home visits.
Field Trip to Hemlock Park
Tuesday, May 14th will be our field trip to Hemlock Park! Children will have an opportunity to practice bus behavior and safety skills, then enjoy an afternoon of playing at the park. We will then have a picnic lunch at the park before returning to school at 12pm. Parents who are attending should be at school no later than 9:15am. The bus will leave promptly at 9:30am and we will not be able to wait for late arrivals. Please pack a healthy lunch for your child if you did not choose to get a lunch from school.
Where: Hemlock Park
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Leaving: 9:30am
Returning to School: 12:00pm (we will be back by 12:30pm)
Bike Day
Preschool bike day will be Thursday, May 23rd! On this day children will bring their bikes (and helmets if they have them) to school and practice bike safety skills while riding around the school track. A few things to remember:
- Put your child’s name on their bike and helmet (we often get multiple of the same bike and want to make sure everyone takes the correct bike home)
- Dress for the weather, and make sure your child is wearing comfortable play clothes and closed toes shoes. NO dresses or sandals please!
- Bicycles, tricycles, and push scooters are great! NO motorized vehicles (electric scooters, electric bikes, cars, etc) will be permitted.
Most importantly, make sure to have your child riding their bike BEFORE bike day!
Last Day of Preschool Celebration
Our last day of Preschool Celebration will be on Wednesday, May 29th from 9-10am. This is not a regular day of school, children will come to the celebration with their parents at 9am, and then leave at 10am when the celebration is over.
Where: Our classroom #111
When: Wednesday, May 29th
Time: 9-10am
Spring Home Visits
Spring Home Visits will take place June 3-5th. Ms. Chalhoub and I are so excited to visit everyone, celebrate student accomplishments, and talk about ideas for things to do over the summer! Home visits will take place at student homes, and last approximately 45 minutes. Please let me know if you have any changes in address or contact information so I can update emergency cards before your appointment.
Monday, June 3rd Home Visits
| Time | Student’s Name |
| 9:30 AM | Somaia Shagira |
| 10:30 AM | Hana Chamas |
| 1:30 PM | Lina Al-Madhagi |
| 2:30 PM | Krithvik Sai Muthu Kumar |
Tuesday, June 4th Home Visits
| Time | Student’s Name |
| 9:30 AM | Adam Gelan |
| 10:30AM | Julia Riyashi |
| 1:30 PM | Youssef and Ayah Cheaito |
| 2:30 PM | Othman Algalhalm |
Wednesday, June 5th Home Visits
| Time | Student’s Name |
| 9:30 AM | Lilas and Lana Ayoub |
| 10:30 AM | Jihad Sabra |
| 1:30 PM | Husam Pharoan |
| 2:30 PM | Aya Ghaleb |
A Look into Our Classroom…
This week the children participated in a Star Wars STEAM lessons! Our classroom was transformed into the spaceship the Millenium Falcon for two days, and we blasted off for an exciting learning adventure. We began by “translating space alien transmissions” during writing time, then built our critical thinking and engineering skills by using “hoses, wires, electrical tape, and decals” to build our own droid robots. Children used the (magnetic) Force to make stardust galaxy paintings using magnet wands and metal balls. We traveled across the hall to the “spaceport” cafeteria for lunch and went on a “galactic peace mission” to Planet Saad (Ms. Saad’s classroom) to read with our 1st grade book buddies. Throughout the two days children were involved in social emotional lessons and discussing the difference between good guys and bad guys, ways to play safely with toys and friends, as well as using kind words and gentle hands. Our lesson concluded with Jedi lightsaber training! Please enjoy these pictures from our Star Wars STEAM Lesson!
A Look Ahead…
| Monday 5/13 | Tuesday 5/14 | Wednesday 5/15 | Thursday 5/16 | Friday 5/17 |
| Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | Field Trip to Hemlock Park! 9:30-12:30pm Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | No School for Prek 2024-2025 Preschool Registrations | No School for Prek 2024-2025 Preschool Registrations | No School for Prek on Fridays! |
| Monday 5/20 | Tuesday 5/21 | Wednesday 5/22 | Thursday 5/23 | Friday 5/24 |
| Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | Bike Day!! Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | No School for Prek on Fridays! |
| Monday 5/27 | Tuesday 5/28 | Wednesday 5/29 | Thursday 5/30 | Friday 5/31 |
| No School Happy Memorial Day! | Full Day Drop off: 8:35am Pick Up: 3:20pm | Preschool Last Day Celebration! 9-10am | No School for Prek 2024-2025 Preschool Registrations | No School for Prek on Fridays |
| Monday 6/3 | Tuesday 6/4 | Wednesday 6/5 | Thursday 6/6 | Friday 6/7 |
| Home Visits! | Home Visits! | Home Visits! | No School for Prek | Last day of school for k-12 Happy Summer! |