Saint Patrick's School

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UPKA Jessica Pulizzano

- Class News
Contact Info

Email Adress:
jpulizzano@stpatrickssi.org

We use the ClassDojo app for most communication. I will email you a link to connect to our class!

You can also place a note in your child's folder or speak to me at dismissal.
Birthdays
Scholastic Book Orders

If you would like to order books, go to the following website:
https://clubs.scholastic.com/

Our class code is
MM9GH

Photo Albums
- June! 81 Photos
- Field Day 91 Photos
- May 81 Photos
- April 116 Photos
- March 121 Photos
More Photo Albums
News
SUPPLY LIST
Here is a list of some things your child needs for school this year:
1. A FULL SIZE backpack of their choosing
2. A folder to be used for correspondence between parents and teachers
3. One weather appropriate change of clothing stored in a 1 gallon Ziploc bag to be kept in the child’s backpack.
4. One standard sized crib sheet and a SMALL, LIGHTWEIGHT crib blanket (These items will be stored at school so it is essential that they are not too big/bulky. We will send these home on Fridays to be washed and returned on Monday.)
5. 1 package of baby wipes
6. 1 box of tissues
All items should be labeled with your child’s name.

Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
- 1 pack of glue sticks
- 1 small pack of 1 gallon ziplock bags
Schedule

Arrival 7:55
Sign In
Breakfast
Gross Motor – Outdoors or Gym
Circle Time
Center Time
Clean Up
Read Aloud
Lunch 10:40
Nap/Rest
Gross Motor – Outdoors or Gym
Center Time
Closing Meeting
Dismissal 2:10
Approved Snack List
DUE TO THE SAFETY CONCERN TO MANY OF OUR STUDENTS, IF YOU WISH
TO SEND A TREAT FOR YOU CHILD'S BIRTHDAY, ONLY THE FOLLOWING TREATS WILL BE ALLOWED. ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE LIST WILL BE SENT BACK HOME WITH YOUR CHILD.

NAME BRAND ONLY AS INDICATED BELOW. NO EXCEPTIONS:

ONLY ONE ITEM TO BE SENT IN FROM THE LIST!
- KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPY TREATS (Plain)
- NABISCO OREO COOKIES (Regular, no flavored cookie)
- HOSTESS TWINKIES (Plain) THIS IS THE ONLY BAKED GOOD ALLOWED CUPCAKES ONLY
- LAYS POTATO CHIP (Plain Only)
- PEPPERIDGE FARM GOLDFISH CRACKERS (Cheddar flavored)
- PHILLY PRETZELS (NO Dipping Sauces)
- Kiddie Cakes
- Country Donuts(Hazelnut and Coconut not premitted)
- Cutest Cookies
- Annie's Bunny- Fruit Snacks, Bunny Grahams, Cheddar Bunnie
- Barnum's Animal Cracker
- CHEEZ ITS
- ENJOY LIFE - CHEWY BARS, CRUNCHY COOKIES, SOFT BAKED COOKIES
- GOOD HEALTH- ABC BITES, CHEESE PUFFS, VEGGIE CHIPS, VEGGIE STRAW'S
- LIKE AIR- PUFFCORN
- LOFTHOUSE FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES
- MOTT'S FRUIT SNACKS
- SYNDER'S PRETZEL SNACK PACKS
- TWO BITES MINI CUPCAKES
- WELCH'S FRUIT SNACK
- PIRATES'S BOOTY
- TWO BITES MINI CUPCAKES
Curriculum
We follow the Department of Education UPK Units of Study.
These can be viewed here:
https://infohub.nyced.org/working-with-the-doe/early-childhood/early-childhood-educators/supporting-quality-care-and-instruction/instructional-resources

The New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards:
https://earlychildhoodny.org/pdfs/NYS_Prek_Learning_Standards-2019.pdf

Head Start Early Learning Outcomes:
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/elof-ohs-framework.pdf

UPK Curriculum
We follow the Department of Education UPK Units of Study:
- Unit 1- Welcome to Pre-K
- Unit 2- All About Us
- Unit 3- Where We Live
- Unit 4- My 5 Senses
- Unit 5- Transportation
- Unit 6- Light
- Unit 7- Water
- Unit 8- Plants
- Unit 9- Babies
- Unit 10- Transformation
Language and Literacy:
- Exposure to letters and sounds
- Recognizing and spelling first name
- Differentiation of letters and numbers
- Rhyming and syllables
- Retelling stories
- Answering questions about stories read
- Following rules for conversation
- Following two step directions
- Building vocabulary
- Print awareness
- Holding writing tools, scissors and developing fine motor skills
Math:
- Shapes- identifying, describing, composing and decomposing
- Positional words
- Measurement and comparisons
- Sorting and patterns
- Identifying numbers 0-10, counting and comparing groups
- Early addition and subtraction
Science and Social Studies:
- Weather and seasons
- Colors and mixing
- 5 Senses
- Animals and their homes
- Plants and nature
- Cooking
- Using science tools
- Holidays
- Healthy Habits
- Water
- Transportation
- Building and Construction
- Community Helpers
Handbook

Please see the link below for the Pre-K For All Handbook
https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/3-k-and-pre-k-for-all-handbook-for-district-schools-and-pre-k-centers.pdf
Enrichment Ideas and Resources

Daily Learning Activities
https://archny.padlet.org/CKaralekas/i9u71qoa1yqi

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

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

Science and Discovery
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Also, please see these suggested activities from the NYC Department of Education:
https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/learn-at-home-2020/early-childhood-family-activities-accessible.pdf