Pre K For All April News!
April 2026
Pre K For all May News
Dear Pre-K For All Families, šø
We have such a busy and beautiful month ahead of us! As we move into May, we want to make sure you have all the details for our upcoming events and the exciting things happening in our classrooms.
ā Special Ladies Breakfast
When: Wednesday, May 8th
We are so excited to host our Special Ladies Breakfast! We invite the special women in our Pre-K students' lives to join us for a morning of celebration, connection, and delicious treats. Itās our way of saying thank you for everything you do! š„š Please check Brightwheel for specific timing and to RSVP. If you are unable to attend, no worries. We will have staff available to fill in.
š£ Our Baby Chicks Have Hatched!
The wait is over! We are thrilled to share that our three adorable baby chicks have officially arrived and hatched. š£š This hands-on experience allows our Pre-K learners to observe life cycles in action and practice care and empathy for living things.
š§ŗ End of the Year Picnic
Information and a SignUpGenius for our end-of-the-year picnic have been sent out by your classroom teachers! šš
Action Needed: If you have not received this information yet, please reach out to your child's teacher directly so you don't miss out on the fun!
Reminder: While you're here, don't forget to check the Lost and Foundāweād love to reunited these items with their owners before the school year ends! šš§£
Ribbon Cutting: Mark your calendars for June 6th to see our fabulous new center! āļøš
If you have any questions about programming for fall Mrs. B (Mrs. Bonett) and Ms. Kelly are always here to help. šāāļø
With gratitude,
Mrs. Bonett and
The ECC Team
Pre K News
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Upcoming Events āMay
May 22 Half Day - Dismissal 11:15am
- May 25 Memorial Day ā No School
- June 4 Last Day
- June 5 End of the Year GSRP Picnic
*NO CLASSROOM*
Dear Families,
Wow!! It is unbelievable that the school year is almost over. Time has flown by so quickly. Megan and I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of our families for your support this past year. We would especially like to thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us. Their bright smiles and kind ways are the reason we love our job, and have chosen this career path.
This last part of the school year is going to fly by. The following are some dates to remember.
May 14 VIOLET ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten Orientation 9:00am & 1:45pm with Mr. Pittinato
May 19 RODGERS ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten Orientation 1:30pm with Ms. Winiarsk
May 19 MASONIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten Orientation 9:00am with Mr. Barranca
May 22 Half Day - Dismissal 11:15am
May 25 Memorial Day ā No School
June 4 Last Day
June 5 End of the Year GSRP Picnic
*NO CLASSROOM*
BACK TO OUR CLASS!
We have caterpillars that have spun their chrysalis in our science area. We all predicted how many days it will take before they emerge as butterflies. We are counting the days!
With all the excitement over Artemis II space mission we will explore space as a learning unit. Weāll recreate a space station, and learn about our solar system. Weāll count the stars in constellations and how many moons each planet has.. We will explore gravity and maybe play a game with moon rocks. It will be fun to create, and name a planet of our own!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
May 4 Ww
May 11 Xx & Yy
May 18 Zz
END OF YEAR OBSERVATION
You will be receiving your childās third and last 2025/2026 School Year Observation Report. Look for them in your email the second week of June.
HOME VISITS
We would like to hold our second Home Visit at the End of the Year Picnic. I will provide a sign up for those who are interested as the time gets nearer. If you arenāt able to attend the picnic we will set up a day and time to come to your home. These will take place June 8th - 11th. Please fill out this google poll with your preference of Picnic Home Visit or Actual Home Visit.
END OF THE YEAR PICNIC
Friday June 5th
Mark your calendar for our End of the Year Picnic at St Clair Shores Veterans Memorial Park. More details will follow.
JUST A FEW MORE THINGS
Please remember to have your child wear enclosed athletic shoes to school. For safety reasons and wood chip reasons, please refrain from having your child wear sandals, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, or Crocs. Also, please remember to bring your child a water bottle for these warm days ahead. Thank you for your attention to these matters.
The end of the school year is near and itās lovely that we have gone through so much play dough. The childrenās creativity is astounding! Sadly we have run out of fresh, new playdough. If anyone would like to donate some to our class we would greatly appreciate it! Here is the Amazon link:
We could also use some sandwich size plastic bags. So far snacks are looking good for a bit. I will let you know when or if more is needed. Thank you so much!!!
It has been an absolute pleasure having all of your wonderful children in class this year!
Loads of Love,
Mrs. Johnston & Ms. Megan
Dear Pre-K Families,
As we enter May, we are excited to continue supporting your childās growth as we prepare for the transition to kindergarten. Our focus this month is on building confidence, independence, and school readiness skills to help children feel successful and comfortable in their next learning environment.
What Weāre Learning
- Independence & Classroom Routines: Students are practicing following routines, expressing their needs, and building confidence in a structured classroom setting.
- Literacy: We are strengthening early reading skills, including letter recognition, identifying sounds, and writing names.
- Math: Our focus is on counting and number recognition, helping children understand that numbers represent real quantities.
You can support your child at home by encouraging independenceāsuch as opening lunch containers, packing backpacks, and practicing self-help skills.
Important Dates & Events
- Celebrate a Special Lady: Friday, May 8 (8:30ā9:15 AM)
- Half Day: Friday, May 22 (11:40 AM dismissal)
- No School (Memorial Day): Monday, May 25
- Trike-A-Thon: Thursday, June 4
- End of Year Picnic: Friday, June 5
- Home Visits: June 8ā11
Classroom Needs
We are running low on a few items and would appreciate any donations:
- Paper towels
- Hand soap
(Please see the Snack Sign-Up for additional opportunities to help.)
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are so proud of the growth your children have made this year and look forward to finishing the year strong!
Sincerely,
Ms. Rachel & Ms. Jenny
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Class News
April 24, 2026
Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone who came to Kindergarten Round-up! It was so nice to see everyoneās smiling faces. We canāt believe the end of the year is almost here! Our themes for May will be flowers and bees, gardening, Motherās Day, transportation, Fatherās Day, and Summer Fun.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 8: Motherās Day Celebration
Friday, May 22: Half Day (Dismissal at 11:40 am)
Monday, May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 4: Trike-a-thon
Friday, June 5: Last Day of School ā Picnic Celebration at Memorial Park
Learning Highlights
Reading: We are practicing rhyming, letter sounds, and sentence writing.
Math: We are working on 2D shapes, measuring, and comparing numbers.
Science: We are getting our hands dirty! Weāll be planting and learning the parts of a plant.
Social Studies: Students are exploring the natural world around them.
Reminders & Requests
Please check your childās folder daily.
Be sure to bring backpacks and water bottles every day.
Donations Needed: We are currently in need of paper towels, small water cups, Clorox wipes, and nut-free snacks.
Sincerely,
Ms. Meaghan and Ms. Kelly
May News
Classroom News
What a busy and exciting April it has
been in our classroom! This month,
students explored the life cycle of a
butterfly. They learned about the four
stages (egg, caterpillar, chrysalis &
butterfly) and had the special
opportunity to see science in action.
Watching our caterpillars turn into
butterflies sparked so much curiosity
and wonder, and students did a
wonderful job making observations
and sharing their thinking along the
way.
As we begin to wind down the school
year, weāre looking forward to diving
into an ocean unit! Throughout this
unit students will work together in
small groups to create ocean
animals, which we'll display on our
classroom walls to build our very
own aquarium dramatic play area.
Our sensory able will feature sand
and alphabet shells, giving students
a fun, hands-on way to practice
letter matching skills. Weāll continue
to build our writing skills, and of
course weāll add in some extra fun
along the way (did someone say
slime?) Itās sure to be a creative and
memorable learning experience for all!
Reminders
Please bring in a white t-shirt for your child to tie dye by May 22nd!
As we head into warmer weather and we're spending more time outside, please be sure your child has a full water bottle every day!
Upcoming events
Butterfly release: May 1
Special Lady Breakfast: May 8
Beach snack day: May 15
No School May 25
Contact Info
Mrs. Vollaro: jvollaro@lsps.org
Mrs. Jenkins: cjenkins@lsps.org