Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center
305 3rd Avenue
Meet Our Wonderful Staff
Rafael Alvarez, Superintendent
Cynthia Lascano, PK Principal
Site Coordinator
Ms. Carla Leonardi
Sp. Ed. Instructional Coordinator
Ms. Edna Garces
Our Teachers
Ms. Jalilah Jackman &
Ms. Vanessa Pertab
Ms. Vanessa Visco
Ms. Grazia Devito
Ms. Anastasia Ikonomou
Ms. Maxine Vassel
Ms. Joanna Paczkowski
Ms. Magaly Herrera
4K Room 114
3K Room 116
4K Room 118
Ms. Tania Ahmed
Cluster Teacher
Ms. Lorna Clark
Visual Arts
Support Staff
Ms. Jillian Giacona
School Nurse
Ms. Teresa Gardocka
School Calendar
JUNE 2025
June
02
Walking Trip to Culture PK-114
June
03
Walking Trip to Culture PK-114
June
04
Walking Trip to Culture PK-114
June
05
Eid-al-Adha
School Closed
June
06
Clerical Day
School Closed
June
11
In honor of Flag day!
Wear red, white, and blue
June
13
Parents as Learning Partners
Father's Day Special & Last day
of extended care!
June
14
Flag Day!
June
15
Happy Father's Day!
June
16
3K Dress Your Best Day!
June
19
Juneteenth!
School Closed
June
20
Stepping Up Ceremony!
June
26
Last Day of School!
REMINDERS
Pre-K Center School Hours: 8:30 - 2:50 pm
*Doors open for dismissal at 2:40 pm
"Every day in school makes a difference to your child's future."
Attendance matters. Everyday Counts! School success starts with your attendance
Upcoming in Fall
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First Day of School 2025
Thursday, September 4th
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Returning families: Invites will be emailed.
Please be sure to complete & update the registration forms on
NEWSLETTER 2025
JUNE
Announcements
Dear Families,​
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Children often see school as an extension of home, where they belong, are loved, and are encouraged. Leaving this home can be stressful or scary for children. Whether children are moving to a PreK classroom down the hall or to a completely new school, expect that many will experience strong emotions – fear, anxiety, extreme joy, excitement, sadness, or frustration. You may notice that these feelings impact their behavior and notice changes in the classroom and at home.
It is important to remember that this is to be expected. Throughout the month of June, we will be supporting the children’s social-emotional development as they become comfortable with the transition from 3K to PreK and PreK to kindergarten. We welcome you to come and talk to us about how to support children at home and ease any anxiety they may feel. We know that this is an important milestone in your child’s life. We are here to support your family
3K Investigation:
Insects
Focus Questions ​​
​-Who works with insects? ​
-How do insects help the Earth?
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Some Books That We Will Read ​
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-​​ ​Inside an Ant Colony by Allan Fowler​
-The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle​
-The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
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Family Engagement​
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As we close out our exciting study on insects, it’s the perfect time to take our learning outdoors! With summer just around the corner, we’re entering the season where insects are EVERYWHERE – from butterflies fluttering through gardens to ants building their tunnels and bees bussing busily from flower to flower.
Throughout this study, students explored the fascinating world of insects. Now, as you spend more time outside, during these summer months, we encourage our young entomologists to keep their eyes open! Whether on a walk, in the garden, or during a family picnic, there’s always something new to discover.
Ask your child what they notice – what kind of insect it is, how many legs it has, what it’s doing, or where it’s living. These observations are a fun and educational way to connect classroom learning with the world around us. We’re proud of all the curiosity, questions, and discoveries that came from this study. Here’s to a summer full of wonder and little critters!
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4K Investigation:
Kindergarten Readiness
​Focus Questions​:
-How is kindergarten like pre-k? How is it different?​
-How do we feel about going to kindergarten?​
-How do we make and keep friends in kindergarten?
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Some Books That We Will Read​
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-​​​Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee​
-Lock Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!
By Nancy Carlson​
-Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
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Family Engagement​
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When children go through big life changes, such as the transition from PreK to kindergarten, they will have big feelings that they aren’t able to communicate so easily. Acknowledge your child’s feelings. Know that some behaviors may be because of anxiety during the transition.
Keep your home routines and rituals consistent. This will help your child feel a sense of security and stability at home. Read books about moving to kindergarten and talk with your child about the characters and how they feel.. If possible, visit the kindergarten class before the start of the school year. Talk with families of children who have already attended school. Ask them questions about their experiences and for any advice they have for new families.
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Art with Ms. Lorna
In Art, we are finishing up our “Pets” study–putting final touches on cardboard​
constructions and collages. In June, we will investigate and explore materials that have transformational​ properties, such as watercolor pencils, bleeding tissue paper, and scratch paper.​
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3K116​
In Art, we have begun our “Insects” study with drawing and painting activities. In June, we will continue​ this study with cardboard constructions and imprints using Model Magic. It has been a pleasure getting​ to know your children and working with them in Art this school year! Have a wonderful summer!
Address
305 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(Z093)
Contact
718-237-6720
School Hours
Mon - Fri
8:30 am – 2:50 pm