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It's a Good Day in PreK

Congratulations graduates!

It's a Good Day inPreKCongratulations graduates!
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The School Year is Almost Over...

It's almost summer vacation! In a few short weeks your child will be graduating from Pre-K. This is a huge accomplishment for your child! This means they are only three months away from starting kindergarten. Be proud and let them know it. They have persevered, established friendships, and worked hard to learn new skills that will prepare them for kindergarten. I'd like to take this time to thank the teachers and teaching assistants who were integral in your child's successes this year. Lastly, thank you! We all appreciate your support with our Pre-K community and your children. Have a great summer!

B is for Birds B is for Birds

Science Everywhere is an early learning initiative, emphasizing the importance of Inquiry-Based Learning. Spearheaded by the New York State Education Department's Office of Early Learning and Office of Cultural Education, the initiative seeks to foster a love for science and nature in young children through hands-on learning experiences. Two of our teachers, Erika Ferretti at Catskill and Brianna Stauder at Green Meadow, had their classes participate.

Below students at Green Meadow are using a "bird" feather to read about birds.

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Above are just a few activities our students in Mrs. Ferretti's class participated in!

C is for Chrysalis C is for Chrysalis

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Students at Berlin grew grass and observed caterpillars in chrysalis state. It is exciting for kids to observe and witness the life cycle first hand- egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. It makes abstract science concepts concrete and exciting!

R is for Rainforest R is for Rainforest

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Students at Donald P Sutherland learned about the rainforest, the animals that live in it, and the foods that grow in it. The children tasted three fruits from the rainforest and then they graphed their favorite and talked about which one they liked the most and least. They were all so brave to try new foods!

W is for Wishes W is for Wishes

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Our little wishers in Berlin were making wishes for kindergarten. It’s good for Pre-K students to make wishes because it nurtures essential aspects of early childhood development in both emotional and cognitive domains. It also encourages creativity and imagination. I have to say I have been wishing a lot lately for more sun. Fingers crossed! 🌞

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Summer Fun Summer Fun

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This summer check out the NYS museum for their summer offerings! Also check out the links below for free concerts and things to do this summer!

https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023%20Music%20in%20the%20Park.pdf

https://albany.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2024-free-summer-concerts-shows-lessons-and-more-new-yorks-capital-region

πŸ”— "Some of the best memories are made in flip flops" πŸ”— "Some of the best memories are made in flip flops"

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In summer

The song sings itself

- William Carlos Williams

(summer poems here)

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It was a splendid

summer morning and it seemed as if nothing could go wrong.

– John Cheever

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Sun is shining.

Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.

– Bob Marley

πŸ“ Resources for Families πŸ’ πŸ“ Resources for Families πŸ’

Keep kids safe in summer!
This list shares everything parents need to know and can be downloaded as a pdf in Spanish or English.
25 Activities to Keep Kids' Brains Active in Summer | Education World

25 Activities to Keep Kids' Brains Active in Summer | Education World

As students set out on summer adventures, send their parents a much-needed "life preserver"--a list of 25 activities to share and enjoy.

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And then once July arrives... πŸ“šβ›±οΈ
Parents find your beach reads here!
Summer - KidTime StoryTime

Summer - KidTime StoryTime

Perfect stories for the hottest time of year, no sweat! Subscribe to KidTime StoryTime!

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Important Dates

Thursday, June 19th: Juneteenth- classes not in session

Please check your component school district's calendar for other 1/2 days and important dates.

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