Mrs. Rodriguez Pre-K 1 Class: August 2022

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Pre-K 1! I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Elizabeth Rodriguez. I am beginning my 23rd year as an early childhood educator and for the last 18 years I have been working within the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New York. This will be my 13^th year at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School and I am committed to providing a solid, well-rounded, academic program, in a caring, nurturing environment for your child.

If you have chosen to register your child into my class, I know that you value the importance of a high-quality early learning catholic education. Pre-K will be one of the greatest milestones your child will reach. This important milestone will help guide your child and they will enter the Pre-K 4 yr. old class and the Kindergarten class ready to learn next year. It is also the most important foundation to prepare them to thrive in elementary school and beyond.

As you know our class will have both the 3 and 4 year old Pre-K students merged together. This will be a wonderful experience for both groups as each child will learn to their highest potential. I also realize that we are living in a different kind of world with Covid-19 but I promise you that I will care for your children and make sure they are safe as they continue to learn the importance of washing hands and keeping masks on. With God’s protection He will see us all through this school year healthy and safe.

Please find attached the needed supplies for this school year. I will meet with all parents on September 6th for Parent Orientation at 12:00pm before school starts to give you a classroom tour, also to discuss with you our class regulations, curriculum, schedule, and answer any questions or concerns you might have. I will also continue to provide any important information through this blog throughout the entire school year. I look forward to meeting you all!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rodriguez

Supply List for Mrs. Rodriguez Pre-K 1 Class

School Year 2021 - 2022

****(PLEASE LABEL ALL SUPPLIES WITH CHILD’S NAME)

Supplies Needed for the children entering the Pre-K 4 year old program only:

1 Pre-K Red Notebook (Must be purchased at our school supply room for $1.75)

1 Box of 24 Crayola Crayons

2 Large Pencils (highly recommend you purchase: Dixon My First Ticonderoga Pencil, #2)

1 Pack of regular #2 pencils

1 Utility/Pencil Box (Please make sure you purchase a pencil box and not the pouches)

6 Glue sticks

1 Child size safety scissors

1 Set of Crayola Water Colors

1 Art Smock

2 Packs of White Construction Paper (Available to purchase in our school supply room for $1.25 each)

1 Sturdy Plastic Folder

4 Pocket Folders (Please purchase the folders in the following colors: 1 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green)

3 Reams of Xerox Paper

1 Box of Ziploc Bags Size 1 gallon

3 Boxes of Tissues

3 Paper Towel Rolls

3 Packs of Baby Wipes

3 Containers of Clorox or Lysol Wipes

1 Bottle of Lysol Disinfecting Spray

1 Set of Extra Clothes – Make sure to include shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and 1 box of facial masks. PLEASE BRING CLOTHES IN A PLASTIC ZIPLOC BAG AND LABEL ALL CLOTHING ITEMS AND THE ZIPLOC BAG WITH CHILD’S NAME

Supplies Needed for the children entering the 3 year old program only:

1 Box of Big or Triangular Crayola Crayons