Week of January 4th-8th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of January 4^th – January 8^th

Theme of the week: “Viajo y me comunico por mi ciudad /I travel and I communicate with my city”

 

Happy New Year Monitos Parents!

 We hope you are enjoying these holidays around family and friends. Also we want to thank all of you for making our Holidays day even more special - it means a lot to us. We are so happy to start this new year and we are ready to continue with our school year. The theme of this week is “I Travel and I Communicate with My City ” with an emphasis on the basic means of transport like the car, the truck, the airplane, and the boat. We’ll address how they function and where we can use them.

Our goal is for our Monitos to recognize the importance of these methods and how they can can help us in our daily routine. At home, you can read a book about this theme and talk about your cars help in your daily routine.

Star words

el carro / the car

el avion / the airplane

el barco / the boat

Cancion

The song of this month is about an airplane and everything fun about it.

POEM/ POESIA

Son muchos los medios de locomocion

Los hay terrestres

Otros son aquaticos

Como el gran vapor

Y de los aereos

El mayor de todos

Es el avion

RIDDLE/ADIVINANZA

Va por el cielo

Como un ventarron

Lleva pasajeros

Y anda a motor

   El avion

CONGRATULATIONS to Bella and Phoenix who both turn three this week/ Felicitaciones!!!

Our student of the week is Luciana Coles. We can’t wait to know more about you.

Important Upcoming Dates:

January 18^th: school Closed Martin Luther King.

Remember:

·         Please make sure to keep extra clothes for your child in the cubby.

·         We need your cooperation in the classroom washing hands every morning when you get in the classroom.

Happy New Year!

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of December 21st-23rd

Monitos Class
Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia
Week of December 21st – December 25th
Theme of the week: “Holiday Projects”

 

Dear Monitos parents,
This is going to be a short and fun week. The holidays are here and in these three days we will make holiday's craft and talk about the important elements in this celebration, such as: the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, snowman, candy can and ginger bread. Also the 23th we will plan a Christmas story time with the Ositos and Sapitos class. At the same time we will talk about sharing, being nice with our peers, and giving hugs to our family because they are very important to us and this season partly about spending time and showing our love.

At home, talk to your child about where the family will go for the holiday, who will be there, what special traditions you will follow.
 
Congratulations to Ian Smith who turns three on the 23rd of December! Feliz cumpleanos!

Upcoming event:
*December 24th -25th –School Closed Christmas Holiday
*December 31st: School Closes at 12:30
*January 1st: School Closed. Happy New Year!

Remember:
Please makes sure to keep extra clothes in the cubby for you child that are appropriate for the weather.
Toys are allowed in class on Friday only so that they can be shared with others during circle time.
Read and complete your journal daily. 

 

"The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for this around us"

 Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of December 14th-18th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of December 14th – December 18th

Theme of the week: “Mis Tradiciones Familiares /My Family Traditions”

 

Dear Monitos Families,

This week our Monitos will continue working on the traditions of the world. We will be having fun with different art activities like, paint, making our own Christmas card and more activities about Christmas. We’ll also enjoy our long-awaited Christmas party! We’ll have the traditional visit from Santa Claus to bring presents to our Monitos. We will have fun this week!

 

Special Events and Birthday

December 16th: Christmas Party

December 17th: Emma's Birthday.

December 18th: Visit from Santa Claus

Reminders:
Please make sure to keep extra clothes for you child in their cubbies.
We need your cooperation in the classroom washing hands every morning when you get in the classroom.

Remember take every Friday your child blanket to be washed.
Have a great weekend and Happy Holidays! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

*December 16th:  You are cordially invited to our Holiday Party,

 We are counting on you for this event!

Where: Raphael the Archangel Church.

Address: 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Time: 4:15 pm

It’s very important to confirm your child's participation in our Holiday party as soon as possible.

School will close at 2:30pm, with the objective of leaving time to prepare for this activity.

·         December 18th: Sff! will receive a special visit from Santa Claus. We ask to please don't forget to bring your gift wrapped present for your child, but no later than Monday and place it in the box next to the Christmas tree. Make sure the present is labeled with your child's name.

·         December 24th - 25th – School Closed Christmas Holiday

·         December 31st: School Closes at 12:30

·         January 1st: School Closed.   Happy New Year!

Thank you for all your support. 

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of December 7th-11th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of December 7^th – December 11^th

Theme of the week: “Traditions around the world/ tradiciones alrededor del mundo”

Dear parents,

This week we will talk, during circle time, about some special traditions around the four continents, including: Europe, Africa, America and Asia. In art we will make snowmen using a water bottle, cotton, and a winter tree. With these two activities, they’ll also work on developing their fine motor skills. Also we are planning some activities where they can stretch and work on their gross motor skills. To finish a great week, Friday we will make Italian cheese pizza!

We will continue with the rehearsals for our performance and the Monitos have been doing a great job!

At home, you can talk about the traditions in here America like July 4th, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.

Star words

the winter / el invierno

the snowman / muñeco de nieve

turno /turn

Student of the week:

Congratulation to Aaron Balwin our child of the week .We can't wait to know more about you.

Welcome:

We want to welcome Micah Simmons to our Monitos Class.

Remember:

Please make sure to keep extra clothes for you child in the cubby appropriate for the weather

Toy are allow in class Only Friday to share with the other during circle time.

Read and complete your journal daily

Important Upcoming Dates:

*December 9^th: Extravagant Holiday Sweater Day!
*December 16^th:  Our Holiday Party. Mark your calendars! We are counting on you for this event!

Where: Raphael the Archangel Church.

Address: 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Time: 4:15 pm

This week we are having our rehearsals with the Holiday song. It’s very important to confirm your child's participation in our Holiday party as soon as possible.

School will close at 2:30pm, with the objective of leaving the time to prepare for this activity.

*December 18^th: Sff! will receive a special visit from Santa Claus. (More information is coming soon)

*December 24th -25th – School Closed Christmas Holiday

*December 31^st: School Closes at 12:30

 *January 1^st: School Closed.   Happy New Year! 

Have a wonderful week!

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of November 30th- December 4th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of November 30^th – December 4^th

Theme of the week: “Mis Tradiciones Familiares /My Family Traditions”

Hello Monitos Parents,

We hope you have had a great weekend! For this week our theme is “My Family traditions”. Family traditions teach our children the value of enjoying the sample pleasures of having fun together. Family traditions can be as simple as reading a book every night or eat pizza every Friday. Also, Family traditions provide a sense of belonging, security and togetherness. Children will remember traditions and/or costumes of spring, summer, fall, and winter by making some art works, playing with sand and water, and observing pictures.

Important Upcoming Dates:
December 16^th:  Our Holiday Party. Mark your calendars! We are counting with you for this event!

Where: Raphael the Archangel Church.

Address: 5801 Falls of News Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Time: 4:15 pm

*This week we are having our rehearsals with our Holiday song. It’s very important to confirm your child's participation in our Holiday party as soon as possible.

School will close at 2:30pm, with the objective to have the time to prepare for this activity.

* December 24th -25th – School Closed Christmas Holiday
* December 31^st: School Closes at 12:30
 *January 1^st: School Closed.   Happy New Year! 

Friendly Reminders:

Please Make sure your child has extra clothes in her/his cubby.

·         Make sure your child wash her/his hand when she/he arrives  in the classroom.

·         Please advise to the teachers if your child will not assist to the Holiday party. Muchas gracias!

We want to thank to all our parents that attended to our Thanksgiving celebration, thanks for take the time to do it. Muchas gracias!

Have a great weekend!                                                                                     

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracias

Week of November 23rd-25th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of November 23^th – November 25^th

Theme of the week: “Celebrating thanksgiving” /“Celebracion de accion de gracias”

Dear Monitos Parents,

This is going to be a short but fun week. During this week we will talk about the importance of giving thanks. Also we are planning on some art projects related with this theme. At the same time, we will do circle time activities where the Monitos share stickers and give hugs to their peers.

Book of the week My First Thanksgiving

Song of the week Yo soy un pavo grande y gordo

At home you can help us by talking to your child about this day and how your family celebrates this holiday.

Special Invitation:

Please join us this Wednesday, November 25^th at 10:00 am in Monitos class for a special Thanksgiving celebration. We count with you presence.

Upcoming event:

November 26-27^th School closed

December 16^th Holiday party

Important Reminders:

●      Wash to wash your hands and your child's hands when enter to the classroom.

●      Read and complete the journal daily.

●      Label all of your child's items (bottles, clothes, food, etc.)

Remember:

·         Please make sure to keep extra clothes for you child in the cubby appropriate for the weather

·         Toy are only allowed in class on Fridays to share with the other during circle time.

Have a wonderful week,

Miss Cristina,Miss Maria Gracia

Week of November 16th-20th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia

Week of November 16^th – November 20^th

Theme of the week: "Places and Vehicles of farm servers"

Dear Monitos Families,
This week our Monitos will continue learning about our theme: “My Community.” We will be having fun with different art activities like painting, making our own firetruck and ambulance. We will be making cookies as well. We have many different activities planned with our Monitos. 

At home you can help us by sharing images of fireman, police officers, doctor, teacher, and mechanic. 

Special Events:
November 20th: Project - We’ll pretend to be chefs and make cookies.

Student of the week:

Congratulations to Leslie Delgado, she is our student of the week! We’re very happy to learn more about Leslie and her family.

Felicidades Leslie!

Reminders:

·         Please make sure to keep extra clothes for you child in their cubby.

·         We need your cooperation in the classroom washing hands every morning when you get in the classroom.

·         Remember take every Friday your child blanket to be washed.

Important Upcoming Dates:

November 16th-17th: We are so happy to have our book fair for two more days. Please stop by our lobby to see our Class wish list.

·         November 19^th: Parent-Teacher conferences to talk about your child’s report cards, their achievements, and needs, if any.  The signup sheet will be posted outside of the class.  Please take a moment to sign-up and choose your best time.

.          November 20^th: Parents Night Out. From 6 – 9 pm.

·         November 25^th: Thanksgiving Celebration. We will be sharing a special morning snack in our classroom. Parents are encouraged to bring a dish to share during our morning snack at 9:00 am. Signup sheet will be posted on Monday, the 16^th.

·         November 26^th – 27^th: School closed.

·         December 16^th Holiday Party

Have a great weekend!

Thank you for all your support. 

Miss Maria Gracia and Miss Cristina

Week of November 9th-13th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina & Ms. Maria Gracia

Week of November 09^th – November 13^th

Theme of the week: “Mi comunidad y yo /My community and I”

Dear Monitos Families!

This week we will talk about our community. As always with activities where they can learn and have fuyn!:

·         Monday we will dress up like fireman or doctor

·         Tuesday we will pretend to be in a restaurant.

·         Wednesday we will be visiting the book fair as a librarian

·         Thursday we will enjoy a small show presentation from the teacher and please send a shoe box to and special activity that day.

·         Friday we will make our own chef hats.

Also we are planning activities where the Monitos can development they gross and fine motor, language and cognitive skills.

Student of the Week

CONGRATULATION to Maximus Winter! He is our Student of the week!!

We are ready to know more about you and your family!

Remember:

·         Please make sure to keep extra clothes for you child in the cubby appropriate for the weather

·         Put your child name in the Spanish for Fun jackets. We are not responsible for jackets or other items that are not labeled with your child’s name. To avoid this, help us by labeling all your child’s belongings.

·         Toys are allow in class Only on Friday to share with the other peer.

Upcoming Activities:

·         November 9^th: Report card will be sent.

·         November 20^th: Parents Night Out. From 6 – 9 pm. More information to come.

·         November 19^th: Parent-Teacher conferences to talk about your child’s report cards, their achievements, and needs, if any.  The signup sheet will be posted outside of the class.  Please take a moment to sign-up and choose your best time.

·         November 25^th: Thanksgiving Celebration. We will be sharing a special morning snack in our classroom. Parents are encouraged to bring a dish to share during our morning snack at 10:00 am. Signup sheet will be posted on Monday, the 16^th.

·         November 26^th – 27^th: School closed.

·         December 16^th : Holiday Party

Holiday Party

We can hardly believe it’s time for us to start planning and organizing for our Holiday Party. Our Monitos will dance the song “Muñeco de Nieve”. We are very excited for this event, since it’s one of the biggest events we have during our school year. We count with your support! For that reason, you will receive a special letter from us with detail information of this event and what your child’s needs to wear for his/her presentation. We have time to prepare a wonderful show!

Thank you for your support!

Ms. Cristina & Ms. Maria Gracia

Week of November 2nd-6th

Monitos Class

Miss Cristina & Ms. Maria Gracia

Week of November 2^nd – November 6^th

Theme of the week: “Mi comunidad y yo /My Community and I”

Dear Monitos Families,

We hope you had a great week. This week we will begin a new theme “My Community and I” (Mi comunidad y yo). This week we will doing different activities with your children. We’ll be talking about the fireman and police man also, we will have the police department and fire department visit on Thursday and Friday.

At home you can help us by showing them pictures of a fireman, police, doctor, teacher and mechanic.

POEM/ POESIA

Somo los bomberos
Venimos a apagar
Todos los incendios
De esta gran ciudad

POEM/POESIA 2
El cocinero mezcla los sabores
Tiene su cocina de ricos olores
El veterinario cura perros y pajaritos
Siempre está rodeado de animalitos

Special Events:
Thursday, November 5th: Police Visit
Friday, November 6th: Fireman Visit

Riddle/ Adivinanza #1
Con Pituras de colores
Con todillo y pincel
pinta paredes y puertas
Adivina. Quien es el?
El Pintor 

 Student of the week:
The student of the week is Bella we can't wait to know everything about you!

Reminders:

• Please make sure to keep extra clothes for you child in their cubby.
• We need your cooperation in the classroom washing hands every morning when you get in the classroom.
• Remember take evry friday your child blanket to be washed

Have a great weekend!
Thank you for all your support.

Miss Cristina and Miss Maria Gracia