Week 36

Dear PreSchool 2 Families:

 

The date on the calendar tells us that it is time to say goodbye for the summer, but it is still difficult to wrap our minds around where the time has gone.  From noses and tears wiped to bandaids dispensed, to stories read and songs sung, to trips to the playground, library, and visits by our specialists, to backpacks re-packed, drop-offs and dismissals, to snacks enjoyed and artwork praised, to questions asked and answered, to washing hands and trips to the bathroom, to circle time counting and calendar months passing – we have done it all together.  We have become taller and are more confident in knowing who we are and what we know. We have made friends with many classmates and have grown to love our friends and teachers.  We are ready… We are more than ready. Although we will miss and often think of our PreSchool 2 students from this year, we know they will be successful in the next step on their educational journey and will continue to shine bright in their lives and learning experiences.  Thank you for sharing your children with us all.

 

Thank you to our families who have supported our PS2 students in their Ocean/Beach Animal Fun Facts.  The children enjoyed this activity, and it showed!!  Journal writing concluded this week as many of our artists and illustrators put their finishing touches on their pages.  The constant question was, “How many pages do I have left?” as they spent time filling theirs with their stories, thoughts, and ideas. We hope you enjoy reading and sharing these with your children this summer.

 

PreSchool2 enjoyed pushing beads, shells, and gemstones into modeling clay to create our end-of-year sculptures, using “nuudles” to demonstrate our sense of color and architectural skills, and beading stunning necklaces one last time.

 

Today, our PS2 students sang their favorite songs with their teachers and classmates.  We talked about our favorites this week, as the theme was “Fun with Favorites”. We thought about all of the songs we enjoyed singing together.  These songs are what the children chose and wanted you to hear.  We are very proud of all of our PS2 students and the love for learning they demonstrated throughout this past year.

 

To close our last newsletter… We wish to thank our parents for your kind thoughts and wishes for the summer ahead and, once again, for your thoughtful and generous gifts.  You have been such an amazing support group to our class this year, and we are sincerely grateful to have had the opportunity to be your PS2 teachers…

 

Thank you to our PS2 Families for this wonderful year together…

 

Miss Michelle, Miss Penny, and Miss Carol