September Birthdays

John - September 1
Cheech - My dog - Sept 2. 
Madelyn - September 28



Treat Policy:

Policy to be updated soon.  

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          Contact Info: 

My email address:
ldema@stpatrickssi.org 

You can also reach me by writing a note and putting it in your child’s folder. 

I am also availble for brief chats at dismissal
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Please do not use my email  for any urgent message, such as change in dismissal, since I check emails at the end of the school day.  You may use a quick note for anything you wish me to see immediately. 


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  Scholastic Book Club: 

            

You may order from Scholastic Book Club using the following link: 
Scholastic

Our class code is: 
MM8HQ

Online orders only please. I will put in our orders at the end of each month. You will make an online account to order.


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       School begins at 7:55 am 

Our dismissal window is between:  
2:00pm and 2:15pm 

 

          

         

                                                                                                                                      
                        Welcome to UPK B
                                      Miss Dema

                

                             
      Welcome to UPK at St. Patrick's School!.   We are going to laugh, play, learn, and have so much fun! 
 
                                  
                                   


                   Suppy List for incoming UPK B students : 

 Here are some things you will need when we return to school this fall:

1.  a FULL SIZE backpack
2.  a folder
3.  one weather appropriate change of clothes in a one gallon Ziploc freezer bag
4.  one standard size crib sheet
5.  one small, lightweight crib blanket
6.  a package of baby wipes
7.  TWO boxes of tissues
8.  hand sanitizer

**Donations of the following will be greatly appreciated:
   1. Lysol disinfectant spray
  2. One Pack of Play Dough

Please make sure every personal item (#1-5 above) is clearly labeled with your child's name.


**We will be using Class Dojo this year for all important information and events. Please make sure you are connected ! Welcome link is below.

                                    
Rest Time Reminder :
Remember that your student needs a fitted crib sheet and small blanket for rest time.  We will send home sheets to be refreshed every Friday unless otherwise noted. 

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 Daily Reminders:                       

Remember to check our Class Dojo for important information.  Please scroll down for Class Dojo info! 


 We begin our day at 7:55 am. Doors will open at that time.   Our dismissal window is from  2:00 -2:15 pm.                    

Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided on full days. You may also provide your child's own snack. 
  

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                                 Lunch Time
 
                                 

Our Lunch Schedule can be found on our Class Dojo.  Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided on full days.
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  You may wish to check out Ready4K.  It is a family engagement curriculum delivered via text message. Each week, you will receive short text messages with fun facts and easy tips on how to promote your child’s development by building on existing family routines – like pointing out letters on the shampoo bottle during bath time and naming their sounds. To sign up, text "NYC” to 70138. While there is absolutely no cost for enrolling, regular data & message rates may apply for receiving about three messages per week. You can cancel text messages at any time by texting STOP to 70138.

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Important Info:     

We will be using Class Dojo this year.  

Please use your email to join.   I will also send  invites to make it easier.   Please make sure you are logged into
Miss Dema UPK B - 2021- 2022

Once you have joined, you may go on using this link: 
Class Dojo
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                       Response to Literature:
We will learn to respond to many great pieces of literature this year.        

                   
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Resources and Enrichment:

Learning Games
https://www.abcya.com/
https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php
https://pbskids.org/games/
https://www.funbrain.com/pre-k-and-k-playground

Alphabet Printables
http://first-school.ws/theme/alphabetp1.htm

Stories Online
https://www.storylineonline.net/
https://www.freechildrenstories.com/

Science and Discovery
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
                                                                                             
Additional resources from the NYC Department of Education: 
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/additional-resources-for-families 

https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/learn-at-home-2020/early-childhood-family-activities-accessible.pdf                      

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