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Back to School Night

2025-2026

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Welcome to

Ms. Jill Ferri’s

and Ms. Adriana Avila’s

class!

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(A.K.A. Ms. Jill and Ms A.)

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Switlik Preschool Annex

Room 609

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Key Information At a Glance

Jill Ferri - Teacher

jferri@jacksonsd.org

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Adriana Avila - Paraprofessional

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Classroom Number 609

Preschool Annex Phone Number:

732-833-4686

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School Hours

Regular Day 9:10-3:20

Shortened Day 9:10-1:38

Two Hour Delay 11:10-3:20

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DAILY SCHEDULE

  • 9:20-9:35 Large Group
  • 9:40-10:10 Gross Motor
  • 10:15-10:30 Small Group
  • 10:30-11:30 Centers
  • 11:30-11:45 Clean up/Bathrooms
  • 11:45-12:15 Lunch
  • 12:15-1:25 Rest
  • 1:25-2:15 Choice Time
  • 2:15-2:30 Storytime
  • 2:35-2:50 Snack
  • 2:50 Pack up/ Large Group Roundup
  • 3:20 Dismissal

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Introducing Your Teaching Team

Mrs. Jill Ferri

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  • Graduated Kean University with a double major in Early Childhood Education and Psychology
  • Holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
  • Has worked in the teaching profession for eleven years, this is my sixth year in Preschool.

Mrs. Adriana Avila

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  • Graduated from Jackson Memorial High school
  • Worked in the Jackson School District since 2021
  • Has been a Preschool Paraprofessional for the past two years
  • Enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and two dogs

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About The Program

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  • Preschool Classroom for 3, 4, 5 year old children.
  • Student population embraces an inclusive model - educating and serving the needs of both typically developing preschool children and preschool children with special needs together in a preschool classroom.
  • The curriculum design is driven by New Jersey Department of Education's Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards (2014) and facilitated through Creative Curriculum.
  • Curriculum focuses on four key developmental areas: Cognitive, Language, Social/Emotional and Physical.
  • New Jersey State Certified Teachers, assisted by Paraprofessionals

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About The Curriculum

  • The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is based on 38 objectives for development and learning that focus on all the areas that are most important for school success: social–emotional, cognitive, math, literacy, physical, language, social studies, science and technology, and the arts. These objectives are built into every activity that happens in the classroom, which means that all day long, the teacher is helping your child build skills and knowledge in these important areas.
  • In The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, learning happens through studies. Studies, which span several weeks, are in-depth, project-based investigations of topics that are part of your child’s everyday life. In a study, children raise questions about the topic and find answers by exploring, experimenting, and investigating in a hands-on way—through activities that take place in the classroom and outdoors.
  • We DO NOT do homework, ditos, or worksheets.

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Studies in Creative Curriculum

*Beginning of the Year

*Trees

Clothes

Pets

*Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Insects

Music

Making Bread

*Boxes

Water

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Building

Gardening

Signs

Simple Machines

*Ball

Tubes and Tunnel

Sand

Wheels

Exercise

*Studies we will participate in this school year

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Classroom Supplies

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  • Backpack large enough for a folder and lunchbox.
  • Change of clothes (socks, pants, shirts, underwear).
  • Sheet and small blanket for rest.
  • Pull-Ups with open sides if not potty trained.
  • Wipes if not potty trained.
  • Water bottle and snack daily.
  • Lunch - they can buy or bring.
  • Tissue box for class use.

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PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!

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Important Information

Lunch

Please send in lunch if your child is not purchasing at school. If you child is ordering lunch, please let me know before the start of school.

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Snack

We have snack time in the afternoon. Please send in a small healthy snack for your child.

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Water Bottles

Please send in a reusable water bottle everyday containing water, no juice! This should be sent in separately from lunch drink.

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Rest Items

Students need a crib sheet and blanket or small sleeping bag for rest. As per Prek state regulations, all students must participate in rest, whether they sleep or not. Bedding will be sent home every other week to be washed on Fridays. Please return them on Monday morning.

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Toys From Home

Please keep all personal toys at home. We are not responsible for lost or broken toys. Our classroom has enough toys and stuffed animals for each child to use during the day and at rest.

TS Family App

Please sign up for the TS Family App using the invitation that will be sent to your email. This is the platform I use to share photos, send reminders and other information about what we are learning each week.

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Dressing For School

Preschool can be a fun and messy place! Make sure you dress for the weather, as we go outside everyday, even in cold weather. Wear appropriate shoes for running, jumping and climbing.

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Classroom and Teaching Philosophy

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ENGAGING LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Children will enjoy fun learning experiences that are aligned with the Jackson School District’s curriculum.

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SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

We ensure a secure and loving space.

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INTERACTIVE PARENT INVOLVEMENT

We hope you will actively participate in events held during the year!

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FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE STAFF

Our staff is dedicated and highly trained. We value open communication - please reach out if you need us!

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Hello!

Switlik PTN President

Melissa Kowaleski

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You can contact us at:

ptn.switlik@gmail.com

Please join the Switlik PTN!

Membership Form:

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Online Spirit Wear Store:

Open 9/1 - 9/17 only

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PTN Remind:

https://www.remind.com/join/switlikpr

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