Mrs. Holman's 4 Year Old Preschool Class

Please feel free to contact me:
pholman@smsbrookville.org
Class Dojo Messaging

Monday: Art
Wednesday:  Library (please return books each Wednesday, so your child may check out a new book) & PE

Thursday: Music

Friday: Computer

School will open at 7:50 a.m. for student drop off. No parents will be permitted to enter the building with their child(ren). Students will enter through the A8 gym lobby doors. Preschool, kindergarten, and newly enrolled students will be met by staff to ensure that they arrive to the classroom safely. If a parent needs to come to the office, they must enter through the A1 main office ramp door at 8:00 a.m. to receive a temperature check. 

8:25 a.m.  School Starts
3:07 p.m.  Preschool Dismissal*(pick-up at doors by the playground)
3:17 p.m. K-8 Dismissal

My name is Pamela Holman. This is my eleventh year teaching. It is my fifth year as a teacher at St. Michael School. I am so excited to begin a new year! St. Micheal School Preschool follows the Indiana State Foundations (Preschool Standards) as well as The Archdiocese of Indianapolis Religion Standards for Preschool.  
I have attended several trainings and have conducted informal research on brain development and the use of occupational therapy strategies. I have incorporated these strategies into my everyday teaching and curriculum. Throughout the year, we will isolate letters and sounds of letters, along with a daily review of all letters. We will not be reviewing letters in ABC order, rather we will learn letters based on their formation from easiest to hardest. 
L, F, E, H, T, I,D, B, P, U, J,C, O, G, Q, S, R, A, K, M, N, V, W, X, Y, Z

We are working on self help skills and independence in preparation for Kindergarten.
Some things we encourage kids to do are:
-clean up their area after snack and lunch
-problem solve (my nose is running, I should get a tissue)
-put sweaters, shoes, coats on independently
If you can encourage these skills at home, we can work together to make your child a super kindergartener!
Academics
-Practice Flash Cards
-Count with your child at home
-Read stories together
-Practice name writing (with correct upper and lower letters in name  ex: Tom, not TOM

Come Volunteer! We are seeking volunteers to help during our lunch hours 11 am-12:30 pm. Volunteers assist teachers with helping students at lunch, during classroom playtime, and outdoor play. Your volunteer time allows teachers to perform other school-wide duties and eat lunch. All volunteers MUST complete a parish background check and child safety course prior to volunteering.
Link to Safety Course:
https://www.brookvilleparishes.com/safe-parish-training

 Sign-Up Sheet for Lunch Volunteers!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AADAE2EA0FA7-septemberoctober

September
1st Donations are due for the Festival Basket!!!!
4th Labor Day, No School!
6th Early Dismissal
10th St. Michael Chicken Dinner & Raffles
12th Parent Teacher Organization Meeting 6pm
21st Grandparents' Day, Mass at 8:45 am
25th-Oct. 9th Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser

October
4th Early Dismissal
11th Fall Portraits
13th No school (Public school conferences)
14th Parent Teacher Organization Meeting 6pm
16th-18th Parent Teacher Conferences
23rd-27thFall Break
31st Classroom Halloween Parties 2:15 to 3:00 pm

Week of 9/18/23

Social/Emotional:
Establishing our School Family and working on Separaton Anxiety.
Managing emotions through techniques.
Introduction to Tom and Tabby Social Skills Curriculum

Math:
I can identify 1-10.
I can identify shapes.

Letter/Letter Sound:
I can identify the letter Tt
I can identify the letter sound for Tt

Religion:
T. is for Trinity
I can practice good church etiquette.
 
Science
Life Cycle of a Pumpkin.