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UPKA Jessica Pulizzano
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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. -
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Birthdays
Gerard 5/1
Giuliana 5/10 -
Scholastic Book Orders
If you would like to order books, go to the following website:
https://clubs.scholastic.com/
Our class code is
MM9GH
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News
SUPPLY LISTHere is a list of some things your child needs for school this year:- A FULL SIZE backpack of their choosing
- A folder to be used for correspondence between parents and teachers
- One weather appropriate change of clothing stored in a 1 gallon Ziploc bag to be kept in the child’s backpack.
- 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.)
- 1 package of baby wipes
- 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 playdough
- 1 small pack of 1 gallon ziplock bags
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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 2:00
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CurriculumWe 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
- 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
- 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
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HandbookPlease 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 ResourcesDaily 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
