Educating Hearts and Minds for
More than Sixty-Five Years
PK1
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Learning Standards
The New York State Common Core Learning Standards may be found here:
English Language Arts and Literacy
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About Me
I am excited to be your child's teacher this year, which will be my fifth at Notre Dame School. I have undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood/Childhood Education and English as well as a graduate degree in Literacy Education, all from Hofstra University. Working with students and families who are beginning their elementary school journey is a great blessing to me. Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at any time. -
Contact Me
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Mary McElroymmcelroy7211ndsnet.orgTeacher PK1
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Welcome to Pre-K!
Thank you for visiting our class page!
Looking Back (Week of 9/9/19)
Our first full week of school was a success! We focused on a theme of "All About School" by visiting the different special classes we will go to throughout the year and meeting the different teachers. We also had fun visiting the different classroom centers. We painted with watercolors, built with blocks, worked on puzzles, and played in the dramatic play center. We enjoyed eating our lunch in the cafeteria with the older students and we had fun learning our circle time songs. We also took a look at our classroom calendar and began to learn the morning meeting routine. We had a great time playing outside on the playground as well.
Looking Ahead (Week of 9/16/19)
The week ahead will be busy as we enjoy our "All About Me" theme. We will learn a bit about each other and the different things we like. We will continue to learn the routines and procedures that help to make our days at school so smooth. We will also work on using markers, crayons, and pencils in the writing center and the art center. We will work on individual "All About Me" books during center time and we will create a class book about our birthdays. We will continue to practice our morning meeting songs and the prayers that we say throughout the day. In the art center, we will work on a self-portrait project using several craft materials. Of course, we will also travel outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. -
Specials Schedule
Our weekly specials schedule will be:
Monday-Music
Tuesday-STREAM
Wednesday-Physical Education
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Reminders
*If you have not yet sent your child’s supplies to school, please do so on Monday. Thank you!
*Full-day students must bring their lunch to school each day (hot lunch will begin in October). We ask that you send snack in a separate bag labeled with your child’s name and the word “snack.” Please keep the snack bag separate from the lunch bag in the backpack. Thank you!
*Please let me know if you have any questions at all throughout the school year. I can be reached at mmcelroy7211@ndsnet.org. -
Calendar
September 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1Month View September 1, 20192Labor Day39:00 Pre-K Parent OrientationMonth View September 3, 2019-
Read MoreTuesday, September 3, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
4Split SessionsMonth View September 4, 2019-
Read MoreWednesday, September 4
58:35 Early Dismissal (11:15 AM)Month View September 5, 2019-
Read MoreThursday, September 5, 8:35 AM - 11:15 AM
68:35 First Full Day of SchoolMonth View September 6, 2019-
Read MoreFriday, September 6, 8:35 AM - 3:00 PM
7Month View September 7, 20198Month View September 8, 20199Weekly Theme: All About School7:00p Parent OrientationMonth View September 9, 201910Month View September 10, 201911Month View September 11, 201912Month View September 12, 201913Month View September 13, 201914Month View September 14, 201915Month View September 15, 201916Weekly Theme: All About MeMonth View September 16, 2019-
Read MoreMonday, September 16
17Month View September 17, 201918Month View September 18, 201919Month View September 19, 201920Month View September 20, 201921Month View September 21, 201922Month View September 22, 201923Weekly Theme: A is for AppleMonth View September 23, 2019-
Read MoreMonday, September 23
24Month View September 24, 201925Month View September 25, 201926Month View September 26, 201927Month View September 27, 201928Month View September 28, 201929Month View September 29, 201930Weekly Theme: B is for BearMonth View September 30, 2019-
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival Procedures
Valet Service is an option that you may like to use in the morning. If you are opting to use the Valet Service, there are a few rules that you must follow in order to ensure the safety of the children as well as the adults on supervision.
Below are some guidelines for the use of Valet Service...
1. The teachers/teacher aides will stand at "checkpoints". The "checkpoints" include teachers at the door, at the gate, and along the sidewalk of Mayfair Road for the cars. The teachers at the sidewalk help children out of the cars and watch as they walk to the next "checkpoint". Be sure not to block checkpoints, instead stand to the side so that all teachers are able to see all children at all times.
2. The cars must pull up to the teachers who are standing on the sidewalk. The teacher greets the child and helps him or her out of the car. The cars then leave together in order (please do not pull around a car in front of you). Also, be aware of oncoming traffic and those who are not using the Valet Service.
3. The next set of cars may pull up to the teachers when the first set leaves.
4. Please DO NOT let the children out of the car unattended. Please wait for the teacher to open the car door. It is dangerous to allow any Nursery/Pre-K child to open the door and allow themselves out of the car. Please do not leave your car. The teachers will help each child out of the car.
4. Please do not drive faster than 20 miles per hour.
5. If you are opting to not use the Valet Line, please park your car in a safe place (please do not block driveways). Kindly walk your child to the South Gate.
6. When driving, be sure to follow the law. Always follow the rules of the road.
7. Valet Service runs from 8:35-8:45am. It is a 10-minute window. If you are running late, it is not a problem. If the Valet time is over, you may park your car and walk to the front of the building. The front door will be open to you.
8. If your child is reluctant to leave the car on the Valet Line and shows a struggle, kindly pull up to a safe area, park, and then walk your child to the South Gate.
9. Please remember that pets may NOT be in your car if you are using the Valet arrival. Thank you!
We thank you so much for your cooperation regarding these important regulations. We all share the common goal of keeping everyone safe each and every day, and we truly appreciate your help in ensuring a safe and smooth arrival each morning.
Thank you!
Dismissal Procedures
Students will be dismissed at the South Entrance at 11:15 AM or 3:00 PM. At the Parent Orientation, I ask that you let me know who will be regularly picking up your child. If another adult will pick up your child, please let me know that day via a signed note in the morning and provide a photocopy of that person's photo identification. Please ask that person to bring photo identification to school on that day to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal. Thank you!
*If you would like to make use of Morning Care or After Care, please be sure to return the necessary paperwork to the office. Thank you!