Mrs. Stortini's Preschool Class News

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the d9ay I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Kindergarten Registration

Information about Kindergarten Round-ups for next school year can be found at the link at the top of the blog.

Every GSRP student is ALREADY registered for Kindergarten at their home school.  There is NO need for families to fill out the kindergarten registration forms through the district.

The only information they HAVE TO HAVE is an updated Immunization Record and any information necessary if you have moved.

The health appraisals are a part of registration but are not mandated. 

Blue Angels Fly Over

Did you see the Blue Angel jets fly over Dearborn?! My family and I were on a walk and made it just in time to see them fly over Ford Field Park.

Tips for a healthy and happy Ramadan

LAHC, a local health and wellness agency shared this info with teachers so I am passing it along to you! They have shared some great tips for staying healthy, hydrated, and active during Ramadan!

Homeschool Heroes

Letter of the Week

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

We’re continuing our weather study by looking at clouds today!

1. Let’s take a look at some information about different types of clouds.

Now that we know about different types of clouds we’re going to read a special book called, It Looked Like Spilt Milk.

Now it’s your turn to make a cloud picture! You can use what ever materials you like to make your picture. Cotton balls, crayons, paint, whatever you like! When you are done, write down what you like your cloud looks like. Here are some examples using cotton balls:

2.Check the weather and fill in your weather graph from Monday.

3.Read together for 20 minutes.

4.Get outside and go for a walk or play in your backyard! If you can’t, dance and sing to The Cloud Song.

Have a great day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the d9ay I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Preschool Registration and Kindergarten Round-Ups

I have added two pages to the top of the blog. Please click the links above for information on preschool registration and kindergarten round-ups for next year.

Homeschool Heroes

Working on identifying weather, graphing, and the letter Ww!

Letter of the Week

Can you think of three words that begin with the letter Ww?

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

Remember, this week we’re learning about weather!

1.Today we’re going to read a story about a very windy day: The Wind Blew.

Now that you’ve listened to the story, draw and write about your own windy day! 

2. Math: Check the weather and fill in the graph you made yesterday.

3. Have you ever wondered how a rainbow is formed?

We’re going to be scientists and complete an experiment! To begin, use a strip of paper towel, and color the bottom of it like a rainbow with markers.

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3. Watch what happens!

Challenge: Do it again, but color BOTH ends of a new piece of paper towel. Stick both ends in their own cups of water and watch them race to the middle! 

4. Read together for 20 minutes.

5. Movement: Rainbow breath: this is a calming down activity!

Have a great day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Preschool Registration

Parents interested in the state-sponsored GSRP preschool can sign up to receive more information about registration when it becomes available at https://cotter.dearbornschools.org/. The Great Start Readiness Program is not accepting official applications yet while awaiting more direction from the state.  GSRP is open to low-income and working-class families at no cost to the family.

The District is also accepting registration for paid programs for the fall, including preschool programs and before and afterschool childcare. Parents interested in those programs can learn more by visiting https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/earlychildhood/. Scroll down on the home page to find a list of programs and prices for next school year.  Registration forms are available under a separate tab and can be printed and mailed in to reserve your spot. Children in paid programs do not need to reside in Dearborn Public Schools.  

Homeschool Heroes

Letter of the Week

This week we’re going to look at the letter Ww. Ww says “wah” like water, watermelon, and Wassim!

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

This week we are going to try and combine some fun reading, math, art, and science together to learn about weather!

1.Write and draw about the weather! Draw a picture of a sunny day and write sunny, draw a picture of a snowy day and write snow, draw a picture of a rainy day and write rain, what else can you do? Cloud, tornado, storm, wind, etc.? When you’re finished take a picture of your drawing and send it to me!

2. Next we’re going to make a weather graph! This week check the weather each day and draw/write what you see. Mom or dad please help draw the lines, or if you are able to go ahead and print one. Not necessary though! Watch my friend Ms. Reid demonstrate how to make a weather graph at home.

3. Read together for 20 minutes.

4. Get outside, play in your backyard and/or go for a walk. If you can’t, get your body moving with some Penguin Yoga!

Have a great day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Preschool Registration

Parents interested in the state-sponsored GSRP preschool can sign up to receive more information about registration when it becomes available at https://cotter.dearbornschools.org/. The Great Start Readiness Program is not accepting official applications yet while awaiting more direction from the state.  GSRP is open to low-income and working-class families at no cost to the family.

The District is also accepting registration for paid programs for the fall, including preschool programs and before and afterschool childcare. Parents interested in those programs can learn more by visiting https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/earlychildhood/. Scroll down on the home page to find a list of programs and prices for next school year.  Registration forms are available under a separate tab and can be printed and mailed in to reserve your spot. Children in paid programs do not need to reside in Dearborn Public Schools.  

Homeschool Heroes

If you haven’t gotten your letter from Ms. Thabet and I, watch your mailbox because it should be coming soon!

Letter of the Week

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

It’s field trip Friday! Today we’re going to take a tour of a Pizza Parlor. Pizza Parlor starts with p, just like our letter of the week!

1.What did you think was the most interesting thing about the pizza parlor? Choose one activity from below to complete with your child:

2. Read together for 20 minutes.

3. Choose one math game to play on abcmouse.com or abcya.com

Have a great day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Kindergarten Registration

The District was forced to modify its enrollment process after schools were abruptly closed in March to slow the spread of COVID-19. Traditional Kindergarten Roundups at our elementary schools had to be canceled as a result of the school closure.

To enroll in kindergarten, students must be five years old by September 1. Waivers are available for students who will turn five after September 1 but before December 1.  For parents already living in the district, the waivers need to be submitted by June 1. See the District website at https://dearbornschools.org/enroll for the waiver and more information.

Dearborn Public Schools also offers a free Young Fives program for students who will turn five between June 15 and December 1 this year. That all-day program is offered at select schools and follows the kindergarten curriculum. Young Fives is held at DuVall, Geer Park, Haigh, Henry Ford, Lindbergh, Maples, McCollough, Oakman, River Oaks, Salina, Snow, Whitmore-Bolles and William Ford elementary schools. The extra year allows those children to better develop the academic and emotional skills they need to succeed in school. The following year they would enroll in kindergarten at their neighborhood school. Parents interested in the program will need to enroll their child in the District and can contact Student Services to learn more.

Preschool Registration

Parents interested in the state-sponsored GSRP preschool can sign up to receive more information about registration when it becomes available at https://cotter.dearbornschools.org/. The Great Start Readiness Program is not accepting official applications yet while awaiting more direction from the state.  GSRP is open to low-income and working-class families at no cost to the family.

The District is also accepting registration for paid programs for the fall, including preschool programs and before and afterschool childcare. Parents interested in those programs can learn more by visiting https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/earlychildhood/. Scroll down on the home page to find a list of programs and prices for next school year.  Registration forms are available under a separate tab and can be printed and mailed in to reserve your spot. Children in paid programs do not need to reside in Dearborn Public Schools.  

Homeschool Heroes

Letter of the Week

Our letter of the week is Pp! Capital P and lowercase p look the same. P says “pah” like pink, purple, and pinecone!

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

1.It’s time for our friend Pidgeon to go to school! Let’s listen to the story together:

Pidgeon has a lot of friends! Think about your friends and family, draw a picture of them and try your best to write their names! Can you draw a picture for each of them too? 

2.Math/Movement: Today we are going to play follow me. Have your brother/sister/mom/dad do a motion like 5 jumping jacks and you copy them. Here are some ideas.

-Hop on one leg 3 times

-Crawl for 1 minute

-Do 4 somersaults

-Clap 15 times

3.Read together for 20 minutes.

4.Get outside and play! If you can’t, get moving and play “repeat the beat!” with Young Dylan.

Have a great day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Kindergarten Registration

Although Dearborn Public School buildings are currently closed, the District is enrolling for next school year.  Parents and guardians who have a child who will start Dearborn Public Schools in the fall are encouraged to start enrollment now at http://www.dearbornschools.org/enroll. Enrolling in the spring, when possible, helps the District ensure we have proper staffing and supplies when the new school year starts Aug. 31.

During the building closure, the District has modified its process to allow families to complete enrollment electronically. Before the closure, parents or guardians needed to visit the District offices or their child’s future school to submit certain paperwork and complete enrollment.

Dearborn Public Schools only accepts enrollment from students living in the District, which includes almost all of Dearborn and a small section of Dearborn Heights.

For those who prefer not to enroll online, District staff can also mail paperwork for families to complete and return to enroll a new student.  Anyone with questions about enrollment can call 313-495-4004 during the closure. Please be aware most employees are working from home. Callers may need to leave a message, but someone will return the call.

The District was forced to modify its enrollment process after schools were abruptly closed in March to slow the spread of COVID-19. Traditional Kindergarten Roundups at our elementary schools had to be canceled as a result of the school closure.

To enroll in kindergarten, students must be five years old by September 1. Waivers are available for students who will turn five after September 1 but before December 1.  For parents already living in the district, the waivers need to be submitted by June 1. See the District website at https://dearbornschools.org/enroll for the waiver and more information.

Dearborn Public Schools also offers a free Young Fives program for students who will turn five between June 15 and December 1 this year. That all-day program is offered at select schools and follows the kindergarten curriculum. Young Fives is held at DuVall, Geer Park, Haigh, Henry Ford, Lindbergh, Maples, McCollough, Oakman, River Oaks, Salina, Snow, Whitmore-Bolles and William Ford elementary schools. The extra year allows those children to better develop the academic and emotional skills they need to succeed in school. The following year they would enroll in kindergarten at their neighborhood school. Parents interested in the program will need to enroll their child in the District and can contact Student Services to learn more.

The District is also accepting registration for paid programs for the fall, including preschool programs and before and afterschool childcare. Parents interested in those programs can learn more by visiting https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/earlychildhood/. Scroll down on the home page to find a list of programs and prices for next school year.  Registration forms are available under a separate tab and can be printed and mailed in to reserve your spot. Children in paid programs do not need to reside in Dearborn Public Schools.  

Preschool Registration

Parents interested in the state-sponsored GSRP preschool can sign up to receive more information about registration when it becomes available at https://cotter.dearbornschools.org/. The Great Start Readiness Program is not accepting official applications yet while awaiting more direction from the state.  GSRP is open to low-income and working-class families at no cost to the family

Homeschool Heroes

Making a bus for pidgeon, counting puppy sounds, making emotion faces, and practicing the letter P!

Letter of the Week

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

1.Today our friend Pidgeon needs a bath! Let’s listen to the story:

2.Math/Science: Let’s blow bubbles. I want you to have fun blowing bubbles today. Try to blow big bubbles and small bubbles. Can you count how many bubbles you blow at one time? Send me a picture!

3. Read together for 20 minutes.

4. Movement: When things get dirty in your house who cleans it? I bet your mom does! Well today I want you to help your mom clean. You could wash dishes in the sink. Or unload the dishwasher. Fold towels. Or sweep the floor. Show me pictures of what you cleaned. I am sure mom will appreciate it. Moms, they may not do it perfectly but praise them for how well they do and show them how to do it if they are having a hard time.

Have a great day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Mail

Be on the look out for some mail from Ms. Thabet and I at the end of this week or beginning of next week!😁✉📫📬

Homeschool Heroes

Letter of the Week

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

1.I can’t wait to get my new puppy in two weeks, and guess what….The Pigeon Wants a Puppy too!! 

Listen to the story here:

2. Let’s practice being a puppy/kitten today. Have your parent tell you a number and you bark like a puppy or meow like a kitten for that number. If your mom says 10 you bark/meow 10 times, if your mom says 20 you bark/meow 20 times. Try the other way around too. Count how many times someone barks/meows and tell them the number. Have fun and try to trick each other!

3.Read together for 20 minutes.

4.Let’s get movning like animals today! The kids love the Animal Action song we do in school where they pretend to be different animals and move in different ways.

Can you………

-hop like a bunny?

-swing like a monkey?

-slither like a snake?

-gallop like a horse?

-run like a cheetah?

Have a great day!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Mail

Be on the look out for some mail from Ms. Thabet and I at the end of this week or beginning of next week!😁✉📫📬

Homeschool Heroes

Letter of the Week

This week we are going to learn about the letter Pp! P says “puh” like pancake, pirate, and pidgeon.

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

1.We are going to have some fun this week checking out some of the different stories and doing some activities to go along with a new character named Pidgeon! This week we will be doing a lot of drawing and creating! Enjoy 🙂 

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Listen to the story here: 

2. Did you let the pigeon drive the bus?! I don’t think I would. I wouldn’t want him to crash. I want you to now create your own bus using boxes in your house or the cushions from your couch to make your own bus for the pigeon. What can you use for the wheels? What can you use for the steering wheel? How many wheels will it have? Will it be a long bus or a short bus? Will the bus be huge or tiny? Can’t wait to see your creations, make sure to take a picture and send it to me!

3.Read together for 20 minutes.

4.The pigeon showed lots of different emotions in this story. What emotions did you see him show. Can you copy those emotions? Have a parent name different emotions and you try to show that emotion with your body. If your parent says, “happy” you could smile and dance around. If your parent says, “mad” you could have a mad look on your face and stomp your feet. Show those emotions and share them on the facebook page.

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

Homeschool Heroes

You are all working so hard on your assignments! I loved all of the videos, I could not get all of them to load on the website. I will keep working on my technology skills!

Letter of the Week

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

1.I miss you all! Here is a story I love that I wanted to share with you. Even though we’re apart we are always connected.❤

2.It’s Field Trip Friday! Today we’re going to visit the “Happiest Place on Earth” Walt Disney World! Click the link below to explore the Magic Kingdom.

3.Read together for at least 20 minutes.

4.Get outside and go for a walk or play in the backyard

Have a great weekend!

Office Hours

My office hours will be 3-6pm Monday-Thursday. This is the time I will be answering emails, responding to Remind messages, making phone calls, etc. If you message me earlier in the day I will reply between 3-6pm. If you message me after 6pm I will reply the next day between 3-6pm.

School Supplies

I dropped off bags of school supplies at everyone’s home Wednesday morning and afternoon. I hope these books and supplies help you and your child at home!

Homeschool Heroes

Letter of the Week

Keep working on those letter Rr’s!

Work Time

Turn off those screens and play with some toys, color, paint… anything you can think of!

Planning Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s ability to organize their time by having them make a “plan” with you about what they would like to play with.  Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).  

Kids will tell you what they are planning to do/want to play with/how they will use toys at home. 

Work Time (45-60 minutes): During work time kids play WITHOUT ELECTRONICS.  Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.

Clean Up (about 15 minutes):  Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.

Recall Time (5 minutes): Build your child’s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask “tell me how you did that” or “what did you do next?”)

Assignment

1.Today we have a different take on the story of Little Red Riding Hood! While you’re listening to this story, I want you to think about what is different from the stories we read Tuesday and Wednesday.

What did you notice that was different about the story? Choose one of the activities below to complete with your child, take a picture and send it to me!

2.For math today we’re going to pretend to be Red Riding Hood skipping to her grandma’s house. Grab the dice from your school supply bag and let’s play! Watch this video for a quick tutorial, then choose one of the activities below to complete with your child.

3. Read together for 20 minutes.

4. Get outside, play and/or go for a walk! If you can’t, get your body moving with some fairytale yoga.

Have a great day!