Ms. Gibellina’s Jungle: Preschool Class Page
Welcome to the Preschool Class Information page. Here you will find everything you need to know about what is happening in our classroom. You will be able to view any upcoming events that you will need to know about.
Our St. Luke theme for this school year:
BLESSED #Child of God
John 1:12
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
We have had an AMAZING year in the Preschool room this year! THANK YOU so much for all your love, kindness and support. This year was AWESOME because of each of you! I am forever blessed!
Peek At Our Week
Week of May 20 – 23, 2024
FRIENDSHIP TIME:
May: Number-10/color-black/shape-trapezoid
Themes: Farm/Mother’s Day-Father’s Day/Summer
Read: Silly Dog!
Sing: # 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 songs,
Sing: Circle, square, triangle, rectangle, star, heart, oval, octagon, diamond, trapezoid songs
Art: Friends are the SUNSHINE of life
Art: Father’s Day activity
JESUS TIME:
Dear God:
Whoops! God can turn even a bad day into a GREAT one!
Psalm 118:24- This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Last day of Preschool: Thursday-May 23, 2024
Preschool Celebration in the gym
10am-AM/PM class-(Preschool celebration will be about an hour)
Those students attending Christian Care can be dropped off to the CC classroom after the Celebration. Please make arrangements with Ms. Monica.
RSVP for Preschool Celebration:
If you have not done so already, please get your RSVP returned ASAP.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to connect with me.
Have a safe, fun and restful summer!
Blessings,
Ms. Gibellina
Important Dates and Events:
May 23: Thursday
Preschool Celebration- 10:00 am
Sunday School
St. Luke is gearing up for this year in-person Sunday School program! Classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15 am. Children gather to study God's Word with volunteer teachers from our congregation. Each week begins with an opening portion for all children then students separate into smaller, age level classes. Our curriculum, The Life of Jesus focuses on connecting children to Christ in a personal and meaningful way. If you are interested in sending your child/children, please contact the parish office at 630.773.0396 to register.
Important Note
If your child is going to be absent, leave early or arrive late, please contact the school office. Messages should be left in Mrs. Marzano’s mailbox at 630.773.0509 Ext. *836 only. Please do not text, email or verbally inform the teacher.
Parents: Please have your child wear gym shoes to school. If they do not wear gym shoes to school have their gym shoes in their backpacks. Please note the students cannot participate in gym if they are not wearing gym shoes.
Thanks so much!
Prayer
As a school and staff, we’ve been talking a lot about prayer (Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield); teaching the kids to pray for you, each other, and our school daily. We pray for you in our class devotions, staff devotions and when specific things come up. When situations arise good or bad in your life and you would like prayer, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help. We also ask that you pray for our school, teachers and pastors with your children.
Prayer is very powerful, and God hears and answers all our prayers.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to connect with me.
Blessed week to you all!
Ms. Gibellina
630.773.0509 Ext. *818
jgibellina@saintlukeitasca.org
Important Information
I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child this year. I hope you will find the following information helpful.
Backpack & Folder
Please send your child to school everyday with their folder in their backpack. We will be sending notes and the children’s work home via the folder, so please check it on a daily basis. The children’s folders are checked first thing each day of class, so you can send notes to school in the folder.
Newsletter
Each week I will send home a newsletter to give you a “Peek At Our Week”. This way you can follow along with our daily activities and monthly themes. It will also include homework assignments and upcoming school events.
Dismissal
We require a written note whenever your child will be leaving school differently from their normal routine.
Chapel
We attend Chapel on Wednesdays. Watch for a chapel offering envelope in your child’s folder on Tuesdays. Please write your child’s name on their envelope. This year, the chapel offerings will support Haiti, Comfort Dogs, St. Matthew's, Itasca Food Pantry, Swaddling Clothes and Young Knights. If you order a chapel shirt (optional) your child should wear it on Wednesdays.
Snack
We have snack time each day in Preschool. Due to the growing number of students in the Early Childhood classrooms with severe allergies to peanut and tree nuts, we feel we must have control of the snacks that are being served for the safety of the children. A snack fee was included in your registration fee that we will use to purchase the snacks for the Early Childhood classrooms for the school year. Milk is provided. Please let me know in writing if your child needs to have water instead of milk.
Playground Safety / P.E. Class
When the weather is nice we will be going outside on the playground. For the safety of the children, we ask that they wear gym shoes and socks. No sandals, please. On Mondays, the children will have P.E. in the gym. They will not be allowed to participate if they are not wearing gym shoes.
Mrs. Gibellina’s Webpage
The class newsletter and a list of important dates and events will be posted on my webpage each week. It is also a great place to find out what is going on in all the classrooms at Saint Luke and special events.
Absentees
If your child is going to be absent, you must contact the school office at 630.773.0509.
Extra Clothes
If you have not done so, please send a set of extra clothes to school for your child as soon as possible. Place the clothes in a large Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name.
Birthdays
Your child will be assigned to bring a birthday treat on or close to their birthday. Summer birthdays will be celebrated at the end of the school year. Special treats are allowed, but they must be purchased from the approved nut-free treat list that will be sent home. All birthday treats must be store bought. No homemade birthday treats are allowed. If your treat requires a spoon, please send enough for all the children in the class.
Spread the Word!!!
Two Little, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes still have room! Please call the school office at 630.773.0509 for information on these amazing programs.
Worship with us this Weekend
Saturday
5:30 am Contemporary Service (In Person or Online)
Sunday
8:00 am Traditional Service (In Person or Online)
9:15 Educational Hour (Sunday School)
10:30 am Contemporary Service (In Person or Online)