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Welcome to
Mrs. Hughes'
Beary Special
PreK-4 Class!
Mrs. Hughes'
Beary Special
PreK-4 Class!
Classroom Bible Verse:
"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!"
Psalm 118:24
Using your FCS calendar, please use the items listed on the month's page for prayer praises and requests. Thank you for praying for our school in this and other ways.
September Prayer Praises and Requests:
Praise be to God for the support of so many churches in our area that have opened their doors to FCS so that our school could be housed in their facilities over the years.
Pray for funding for the new multipurpose gym with a stage and a fine arts classroom wing at the Upper School. These areas are needed to better meet the growing number of students at the Upper School campus.
September Bible Verses:
August 30-September 3:
"This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24
September 7-10:
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Genesis 1:1
September 13-17:
"Through Him all things were made." John 1:3
September 20-24:
"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalms 139:14
September 27-October 1:
"As for God, His way is perfect." Pslam 18:30
Daily Schedule:
8:30am
Arrival, Greet Students
Restroom Time
Restroom Time
8:40am
Welcome: (Bible Verse, Prayer, Roll Call, Unpack)
Teacher Guided Instruction
8:50am
Circle Time: (Calendar, weather, pledges,patriotic songs)
Teacher Guided Instruction
9:00am
Bible Time:(Worldview Truth, Heart response, Bible Verse, Bible Story, Prayer)
Teacher Guided Instruction
9:15am
Music and Movement
Teacher Guided Instruction
Guided Exploration
9:30am
Phonics: (ABC song, vowel songs & chants, letter/sound of the week, letter puppet, books, songs, games, letter formation paper)
Teacher Guided Instruction
Guided Exploration
10:00am
Snack: (Wash hands, prayer, nutrition, reinforce letter/sound of week)
Guided Exploration
10:20am
Recess: (Outside playground or Gym) Playset with slides, steps, walkways, small bus, balance beam, balls, small toys and dishes, etc.
Student Initiated Learning
11:00am
Math: (Number identification, formation, and values, math concepts shuch as shapes, patterns, etc.)
Teacher Directed Instruction
11:15am
Fill Daily Folders: (Daily Work, Notes)
Teacher Guided Instruction
11:25am
Show and Share: (Child gives clue, others guess their show & share which reinforces the letter/sound of the week.)
Guided Exploration
11:40am
Centers/Crafts: (Centers such as construction, transportation, art easel, sensory, books, games, playdough, listening, math games, plus a special teacher directed activity to reinforce concepts taught)
Teacher Guided Instruction
Student Initiated Learning
12:10pm
Circle Time and Unit of the Month/Science
Teacher Guided Instruction
12:25pm
Dismissal
Important Information for August/September:
Unit Study:
During our first two weeks, we will work on habit training and learning the classroom rules to keep us safe and happy. We will also begin an "All About Me" unit. We will talk about ourselves - our hands, feet, height, weight, our families, our homes, and what we want to be when we grow up. We will work on an "All About Me Booklet," read other books, and sing songs. The last few weeks of September we will work on phonemic awareness as we explore a number of different nursery rhymes. We will hear the rhymes, do related projects, and use dramatic play to act out the rhymes.
Bible Time:
To begin the year, we will focus on the message of salvation through Jesus Christ using the "Wordless Book." We will then talk about the seven days of creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as we begin a study of the Bible from the beginning.
Phonics and Letter/Sound for Show and Share:
During the first two weeks of school, we will learn about the ABC's through songs and chants. We will read many books and enjoy God's written Word. The second week of September, we will begin the study of the short vowels introducing a new letter/sound each week. Look for more information concerning how "Show and Share" time relates to our letter/sound of the week. Follow the month's calendar for the letter/sound of the week.
Math:
Our first couple of weeks of school will focus on counting, sorting by colors, and number identification. We will then work on making simple sets, matching numbers to a set, and using ordinal numbers.
Dates to Remember:
Monday, September 6: No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7: Gift Wrap Sale
Friday, September 10: Eagle classic Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 15: School Picture Day
Tuesday, September 21: Gift Wrap Sale Ends
Friday, September 24: Preschool Chapel 9am
Tuesday, September 28: Salsarita's Spirit Night.
I look forward to working with each of your precious children. I pray that we can work in partnership to help your child grow in "wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man."
I can be reached at the FCS Fredericksburg Lower Campus (373-5357).
The best time to call me is between 12:45-1:00pm.
I can be reached at the FCS Fredericksburg Lower Campus (373-5357).
The best time to call me is between 12:45-1:00pm.
My e-mail address is mhughes@fcschools.org.