Treat Policy: 
** As per Mr. Sadowski - We can not share any food or non-food items at this time until further notice.  However - we will still find ways to celebrate your special day!



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          Contact Info: 

 I am available to chat at arrival in the morning and at afternoon dismissal.  You can also reach me by writing a note and putting it in your child’s folder. 

My email address:
ldema@stpatrickssi.org

Please do not use this 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

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.  I look forward to hearing from you!


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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 

 

          

         

                                                                                                                                                              
                        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:
    * Lysol disinfectant spray

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

Please suppy a small picture of your child for our first day. This picture can not be returned so please make sure you have a copy.

We can't wait to meet you!

**We will be using Class Dojo this year for all important information and events. I will send everyone an invite to join Class Dojo once we begin the year.


                                    
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 depending on which cohort is in. Please return clean sheets on the day your child's cohort returns to school.


                       

Remember to check our Class Dojo for important information.  We begin our day at 7:55 am. Our doors will open at 7:50 am .  Our dismissal window is from 2:00 -2:15.                   

Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided on full days. You may also provide your child's own snack. 
  
If you are learning remotely, either fully or in a cohort
group ,please log on to your Class Dojo for the day's activities and information.  Your Dojo will be ready to view  by 10:00am. 
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                                 Lunch Time
 
                                 

Our Lunch Schedule can be found on our Cohort Class Dojo.  Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided on full days.
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Reminders:

** Students are required to wear masks at all times.  We will take "mask breaks" during lunch, nap and when we go outside.  We are not yet permitted to use the playground equipment.  


 Remote students and cohort remote days:
You may log on to dojo to see the days activities.  Instructions will be posted by 10:00 am unless otherwise noted.
  
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 Cohort Schedule:     

Our class is divided into 2 cohorts, and the monthly calendar will work as follows:

*Cohort A will attend school every Monday and Wednesday in person. 
*Cohort B will come to school every Tuesday and Thursday.
*Cohorts will attend alternating Fridays.            
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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 have two Class Dojo accounts this year: 

One will be for cohort groups A and B.

One will be for our remote learners only. 

Please join only one.

Please use your email to join.   I have also sent invites to make it easier. 

1. If you are in school as a cohort on alternating days (Groups A or B)  please use this link to join:
Class Dojo - Cohort Learners


2. If you will be fully remote please use this link: 
Class Dojo Remote

** Please note that we are not learning different material - This will allow remote learners to experience what is being taught in class on alternating days as well as download their work. 

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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