Check Us Out on Facebook!!!

This year I will be updating families via our Pre-K Facebook page!  I am pretty excited to try this out.  Please like and follow our page.  The link is below.

https://www.facebook.com/MsBrittanyPreK/

Pre-K Greetings

Hello Everyone,
So sorry for the delay in getting our classroom blog up and running.  We have been so busy with beginning of the year preparations, routines, projects, activities and learning, that time has slipped away.  I will be updating monthly, sharing similar information to what is in our Classroom Newsletter.  I will also share fun things we do during our days at school.  

The students have been working very hard on learning classroom/school rules and expectations, as well as how to walk in a line, venture through the lunch line, use a computer (and mouse), and many other school tasks.

Hope you're enjoying this nice weather.  Please check back soon for more updates!  :)

Ms. Brittany

Good Bye Friends

Another year has come and gone, and I can hardly believe it!  This year has been a really special one for me for a multitude of reasons.  First off, it has been so special because our family welcomed our sweet Mason this fall.  Secondly, I have had two outstanding classes this year and have been so blessed to work with such wonderful students and families.  I feel like Mason has truly "bonded" this group of students with me because they don't look at him as MY baby, they look at him as OUR baby.  This is pretty evident when they chant "Mason, Mason, Mason!" at snack time because they want to see his most up to date pictures.  :)  

I will miss the sparkle and personality that each of them bring to our classroom, but also look forward to seeing them blossom as Kindergarteners.  

Thank you for being wonderful partners in your child's first year at our school.  Together, we were able to help these kiddos make huge gains academically, socially and emotionally.  I appreciate all of the time you put in outside of school completing their practice homework, helping them login to Reading Eggs and Math Seeds, reading to them for their Subway coupons, and listening to them about their days...just to name a few.

I hope you have a safe, relaxing and joy filled summer and a fabulous year in Kindergarten.

Ms. Brittany

End of Year Project

I have to admit my heart was pretty full hearing all of the good things these kiddos had to say about themselves.  It was really fun to see what they came up with for this activity.  I know this group will be well taken care of in Kindergarten but I'm just....not....ready...to let them fly.  

They're pretty special.  :)

Highway Department Field Trip

This week we took our third field trip to the Taylor County Highway Department.  There, we met Mr. Rick who taught us all about the machines they use to work on our roads.  We talked about the importance of keeping our roads safe and how we can stay safe when we see the big trucks and flashing lights.  We even got to hear how loud the dump truck's horn can be.  :)

May 2017

MAY IS HERE?!?!?!?!?!  I can't believe how fast the months continue to fly by.   I keep telling the kiddos they're almost ready for Kindergarten!  The month of May is packed full of fun and exciting things.  Please remember to check the blog or the Classroom Newsletters each week to find dates, times and information about upcoming events and field trips.  Below you can find a brief description of events in May!

May 1-5

*Our theme this week is Farm.

*We will learn about farm animals and make some fun projects.  

*On Monday and Tuesday, we will read a story that will teach us about how our food gets from the fields to our tables.  We will make a dairy treat to eat too!  Yummy!  

*We will also have our Tombstone Pizza snack from Week of the Young Child.

*The May Family Event slips are due back Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

May 8-12

*Our theme this week is Mother's Day and Transportation.

On Monday and Tuesday we will be making our moms some special Mother's Day gifts.  

*On Wednesday and Thursday we will focus more on Transportation as we take a field trip to the Taylor County Highway Department.  There, we will get to hop in some big machines and learn how the Highway Department keeps our roads safe and clean.  Please have your child dress in older clothing this day.

*Paw Patrol Story Time will take place on Friday, May 12th beginning promptly at 9:30 A.M. at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford.

May 15-19

*Our theme this week is Caterpillars and Butterflies.

*We will learn about the life cycle of a butterfly through many different activities.  

*Students will also be introduced to the term "symmetry" as they work to create their very own butterfly projects.

*On Monday and Tuesday of this week we will be going to the Kuse Nature Trail at 1:45 P.M. for our PBIS Scavenger Hunt.  Please send students to school with rain boots in case the trail is muddy and wet.

*There is an EARLY RELEASE on Wednesday, May 17th and students will be dismissed at 1:52 P.M.

May 22-26

*Our theme this week is Bugs and Frogs.

*On Wednesday and Thursday we will be taking a trip to the school forest.  There, we will look for bugs, frogs, plants, colors, shapes, etc. as we walk to the pond.  We will explore the woods and the pond and will finish up back by the hall for a snack!  Please dress your child for "the woods".  You may also spray them with bug spray before sending them to school. 

May 29 - June 2

*There is NO SCHOOL for all grades on Monday, May 29th due to Memorial Day.

*Our theme this week is Goodbye Friends. 

*We will work on cleaning up our classroom and sending home projects and belongings.

*We will also make some Father's Day projects for our amazing dads!

*On Wednesday and Thursday morning, we will be taking our final field trip to the City Park for some fun at the park and a picnic lunch.  We will be walking to and from the park so please have your child wear tennis shoes!  More information will be coming home to inform you about bag lunches provided by the school.

Last Days of School:  The last days of school for Pre-K are Wednesday, May 31st and Thursday, June 1st.

Meet Hairy

During the Week of the Young Child, Hairy and Company came to visit us at MAES.  He was part of a special performance that touched base on respect, responsibility, safety and fun, as well as other important things that happen during our time at school, like making new friends.  We were even lucky enough to take a picture with Hairy afterwards!

Check out their website: http://www.hairyandcompany.com/