Learning About Emotions

Week of February 11th 2018

THEME: Emotions

MAJOR LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

TWO YEAR OLDS

I can recognize emotions.

I can use words to label my feelings

I can identify basic shapes.

THREE YEAR OLDS

I can take part in a Valentine’s Day celebration

I can express a range of emotions verbally and  through facial expressions

I can try to rhyme words and sounds.

PRE-K

I can identify body language to understand feelings in myself and others.

I can manage my feelings in an appropriate manner.

I can participate in multiple classroom experiments.

Bible Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. --John 3:16

LUNCH BUNCH KICK-OFF !!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,

11:30-3:00

Cost: $20/day

MAKE-UP DAYS

On the original school calendar we indicated that there would be no school on March 16^th for teacher in-service and no school on April 20^th for conferences. However we now plan to be open both of these days to make-up for recent inclement weather closings.

Five Senses

Theme: 5 Senses

Bible Verse for the week:  But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears for they hear. --Matthew 13:16

Using our five senses strengthens our everyday experiences. It helps us understand the world around us.

·         What noises did you hear?

·         What is it you saw?

·         What did it smell like?

·         Did you like the taste?

·         How did it feel?

MAJOR LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2's	3's	PRE-K
I can learn about the 5 senses and what they do.	I can dictate something for an adult to write.	I can identify and use my 5 senses during various activities.
I can explore sound when listening to different types of music.	I can produce 2 and 3 dimensional art.	I can identify the form and sound of the letter M.
I can help the teacher prepare for snack.	I can share with others.	I can repeat and create rhythmic sound patterns.

Donuts with Dads

Celebrating Our Special Guys!

Friday Feb. 9

Morning Drop Off

Dad’s (or any special friend) are invited to come enjoy donuts with their child during morning drop off on Friday, Feb. 9^th. 

Learning About Parts of the Body

THEME:

           PARTS OF THE BODY

Bible Verse for the week: 

So God created mankind in his own image. Genesis 1:27

MAJOR LEARNING OBJECTIVES

2's	3's	4's
I can identify my body parts.	I understand book conventions (front, back, title).	I can label the parts of the body.
I can work independently on some tasks.	I can use my fingers for counting.	I can learn ways to exercise and keep my body healthy.
I can count in sequence from 1-10, while participating in the 100 days of school celebration.	I can discuss my art with others.	I can create a self portrait and appreciate differences and similarities between myself and others.

Celebration of 100 Days of School

Friday, February 2nd

Dress up like you are 100 years old!

The classes will celebrate by learning about the number 100.

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 14 we are excited to start offering LUNCH BUNCH, an extended day option for all 3-5 year olds. For an additional $20/day our play and educational experiences will be available until 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch!

Lutheran Schools Week 2018

Bible Verse for Lutheran School’s Week

 I will share the Gospel with the people 

God has placed in my life.  1 Peter 3:15

MAJOR LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE WEEK

2's	3's	4's
I can identify the colors of the Lutheran Seal.	I can trust in God.	I can pray for myself and others.
I can participate in group activities.	I can identify the colors of the Lutheran Seal.	I can identify the form and sound of the letter Kk.
I can sing Christian songs.	I can participate in group activities.	I can work with other students to create multimedia art.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Donuts with Dads

February 9th at 8:30 a.m.

Dads join your students for a donut to start the morning!

LUNCH BUNCH KICK-OFF

February 14th 11:- 3:00 p.m.

Have your child stay for Lunch and a Bunch more activities!

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 14 we are excited to start offering LUNCH BUNCH, an extended day option for all 3-5 year olds. For an additional $20/day our play and educational experiences will be extended until 3pm. A packed lunch is required. Stay tuned for more details!

Preparing For Christmas

Upcoming Events & Reminders Christmas Program Thursday, December 14 at 6:00pm. All family is invited! Pajama Day this Friday and both days (Monday and Tuesday) next week!

This week’s Theme: Christmas Ask the students about: The Christmas story and preparing for the Christmas program

Scripture of the week: “A Savior has been born to you.” -Luke 2:11

This week we are working on: Christmas Program for parents Creating a holiday gift for parents Reading books about Christmas and the birth of Jesus Fun art projects that promote fine motor skills holiday games with our friends Letter J for Jesus Bible Stories This Week: The Christmas Story Special Events this week: Christmas program dress rehearsals Monday and Wednesday Music class Friday Things to Practice at Home: Putting on and zipping coats Talk about the story of Christmas and Jesus’ birth

Transportation

Upcoming Events & Reminders Chapel this Monday along with a special police officer visit Music class will be on Wednesday this week Christmas Program Thursday, December 14 at 6:30pm. All family is invited!
This week’s Theme: Transportation Ask the students about: Getting to meet the K9 dog and therapy dog with the UK Police department
Scripture of the week “The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever” Psalm 121:8
2-Year-Old News This week we are learning the following objectives: I can repeat our school prayers and learn our Christmas songs. I can associate the first letter of my name with others that start with the same letter. I can follow along and imitate the patterns of sound and movement. I can use my five senses to explore our different crafts and activities. I can make my own choices. I can use a variety of media when making our different crafts. I can control the small muscles in my hands. I can engage in finger plays. I can learn to take turns. Bible Stories This Week: The Christmas Story Things to Practice at Home: Practice saying Please and Thank You. Talk about what you and your family are thankful for.	3-Year-Old News This week we are learning the following objectives: I believe that God hears and answers prayers I can recognize the upper and lower case letters in and out of sequence I can recognize me name in print I can understand the concept of more, less and equal I can record information collected in the class I can discuss different modes of transportation I can develop my skills in drama I can use scissors I can discuss snacks - healthy and junk I can follow rules for simple games I can show social cooperation Bible Stories This Week: Nativity Scenes and Songs Things to Practice at Home: Work on finding items that begin with the letter J
4-Year-Old News To learn about Transportation the 4’s will do dump truck counting, ramp building, train car lineup, types of transportation, various books on the subject, "The Transportation Song," rocket races, 3D airplanes, and a train track adventure! This week we are learning the following objectives: I can know that God is always with me and He hears my prayers. I can discover that Mary and Joseph rode a donkey or camel to Bethlehem. I can identify the form and sound of Jj. I can learn about transportation through fiction and nonfiction books. I can understand that letters are grouped together to form words. I can listen to others and take turns when speaking. I can estimate quantity and length and use the correct terms. I can use directional terms. I can recognize numbers 1-10. I can explore simple machines (ramps) and manipulate the height to change the outcome. I can ask scientific questions and make predictions. I can identify various natural features and use them in play. I can create and use simple maps. I can discuss different modes of transportation and classify them as land, air, and water. I can sing along with my peers. I can experience and produce 3 dimensional art. I can perform a variety of large-motor skills in a sequence. I can follow rules for simple games. I can listen to a guest speaker and show respect for those in roles of authority. Bible Stories This Week: God hears and answers prayers and He is always with us. Things to Practice at Home: Tips and Tricks to Teach Your Child Numbers http://www.newkidscenter.com/How-To-Teach-Numbers.html