This week we will be focusing on the importance of trees in our environment.  We will discuss how neighborhoods change when trees are taken away.  

Reminders:
 Wednesday, June 6th- Final ParentCorps Parenting Workshop 

Friday, June 8- No after school 
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                                Ms. Torres


        

Dear Parents,

      During the next few weeks, your child will learn and discover  the life cycle of a tree, plant, and insects.  I am happy to share that your child has experienced how our caterpillars have changed into a chrysalis within days. We are patiently waiting for our butterflies to hatch so that we can take great care of them.  This goes in conjunction in learning about the needs of living things.

Parent-home connection: I would like to encourage you to ask your child to explain to you their experiences in school pertaining to our Tree Study.  If time permits, you may take your child outdoors and have them experience looking at different types of trees, their parts and the types of leaves.  You will be surprised at their discoveries and interpretations.  Enjoy!

Important dates:

May 2nd- Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 8-10:30 a.m.

May 7th- No school (Mandatory Teacher Conference)

May 9th- Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 8-10:30 a.m.

May 25th-28th- No school (Memorial Day)

May 31st- No after school program

                                                                     Sincerely,

                                                                    Ms. Torres

Dear Parents,

    This week we will be learning about the different types of animals that live in trees.  While learning, they will be able to identify the types of shelters that are suitable for different animals.  In addition, students will continue to learn about how trees come from different types of seeds. 

 Important date to remember:     

May 2nd- Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 8-10:30 a.m.

May 7th-  No school

                            Sincerely,

                            Ms. Torres

Dear Parents,

     This week we will begin our final unit titled, Trees.  In this unit, your child will learn different things such as differentiating living and non living things, life cycles, parts of a plant and trees, etc.   As we study trees, we will use literacy, math, Arts and Crafts, social studies and scientific concepts.  However, you can help your child enrich their learning by taking nature walks and having them see different type of trees, leaves and plants.  You can also share your experiences with trees and plants such as planting, trimming or caring for them. Thank you for playing an important role in your child's learning.

Wednesday, April 25th- Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 
8-10 a.m.

Friday, April 27th-Red’s Recycling Center will be visiting our school.  Parents are welcome to come and join us.  It will be held from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

**Upcoming:

May 7th- No school

Teacher Conference Day

**Please send in the Parent Option Letter as soon as you know the school that your child will attend in September.**

Dear Parents,

    This week we will be finishing up our unit of study Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  We will discuss ways that we can keep the Earth clean by turning off the water while brushing your teeth, turning off the light when not in the room, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.  I would like you to continue to encourage your child to think of other ways that they may help keep the Earth clean. 
Reminders for this week:

Wednesday, April 18th- 
Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 
Picture Day

**Please send in the Family Option letter as soon as it is completed.**

        
        Sincerely,
        Ms. Torres 

Dear Parents,

         As we conclude our unit titled, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, we will be learning about the importance of keeping the Earth clean by making sure to reduce pollution and not littering.  I encourage you to continue working with your child in reinforcing these concepts on a daily basis.  This unit will be closely related to our final and upcoming unit titled, Trees.  

April Reminders:

April 11th-Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 8:00-10:00 a.m.

April 13th-Parent Teacher Conference (No after school program)

April 18th-Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 8:00-10:00 a.m.

April 25th-Parent Corp Parenting Workshop 8:00-10:00 a.m.

                                                  Sincerely,
                                                Ms. Torres

                                                 Prek-1

Dear Pre-K Family,

We are pleased to offer full-day, high-quality pre-K to every four-year-old in New York City. We are always working to improve our programming to help families and teachers support every child’s learning! 

As part of your pre-K experience, you will learn about activities for families, including workshops and other free events at your child’s pre-K program.

Research Project. This year, we are doing a research project to improve the ways families are invited to participate in activities in pre-K. Teachers and staff will let parents know about activities in different ways over the next few months. All pre-K families at your child’s program will be invited to participate in the activities.

Share Contact Information. Your pre-K program will share all families’ contact information (name, phone number, address) with our research project team so the team can send tailored messages about the activities to families. This may include invitations and postcards.

Privacy. The research project team will not share your contact information with anyone. If you wish to stop receiving messages at any point, text STOP to the sending number and messages will stop immediately.

Optional. If you do not want your pre-K program to share your contact information with the research project team, check the “No” box below. It is your choice whether or not to participate. Checking “No” will not affect your child’s experience in pre-K in any way. 

We think this project is a wonderful chance to help improve pre-K programming! If you have questions, please ask your child’s teacher or pre-K program leader, or email us at prekthrive@schools.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Division of Early Childhood Education