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. Here is my email address: thawkins@stpatrickssi.org
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you!
If you would like to order from the Scholastic book club, visit the following website:
scholastic.com/readingclub
Our class code is:
PR8C8
I have activated our Class Dojo website and sent out an invitation to the family of every student in my class! Once you accept the invitation and log on, you will have access to the most up to date information and will be able to message me directly using this platform. On days when your child's cohort works from home, you will be able to access your child's assignments for the day.
I can't wait to see you!
Wednesday 9/9 - cohort A - arrival & health check 8:30 - dismissal 10:00
Thursday 9/10 - cohort B - arrival & health check 8:30 - dismissal 10:00
Friday 9/11 - cohort B again - arrival & health check 8:30 - dismissal 10:00
More information can be found on our Class Dojo website.
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.
Be on the lookout for the monthly calendar which will be posted on our Class Dojo website.
As per Mr.Sadowski, there will be no distribution of food, snacks, goodie bags, or other celebratory items.
Welcome to UPK at St. Patrick's School! I hope you are ready to embark on a new journey together. We are going to laugh, play, learn, and have so much fun!
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 AND a spare mask
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
9. a recent photo of your child
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.
Until we meet, 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.
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/