Pumpkins -I spoke with Miss Hume today and the students won't actually be carving the pumpkins that you have sent in with them as I previously posted, they will be using them over the next couple of weeks to do various science experiments and activities with. Miss Hume has provided some big pumpkins that they will carve as a group tomorrow. I just wanted to let you know in case you were expecting them home by Thursday for Halloween and to clear up any confusion about what they were intended for. My mistake!
Halloween -We will be dressing up Thursday to celebrate Halloween. Please bring your child dressed in their costume and send a change of clothes in case they tire of wearing their costume and keep in mind that they will be wearing their costume outside so it may get dirty or damaged in some way. We ask that any weapon accessories (swords, guns etc.) please stay at home as well as any masks or things that may restrict their vision. We will be participating in a costume parade that day as well as a Carnival that is hosted by our intermediate students. There is no need to send treats for the class as we have three families who have graciously signed up to provide snacks that day. Thank you in advance to those families!
Brrrr -It is quite windy in our Kindergarten yard so just a reminder to please dress your child appropriately for the weather including hats, mitts etc. Please send items your child can put on independently. If your child enjoys playing in the sandbox, slush pants or snow pants are a great idea to keep their pants dry and clean.
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Pumpkins, Litterless Lunch and Library
Pumpkins- Miss Hume and Mrs. Martherus will be carving pumpkins with the students on Wednesday October 30th. Please send a small pumpkin with your child prior to that day so they will have their own pumpkin to carve. We are looking for parent volunteers who would be interested in coming in to help us with this activity at around 10:40 until 12:10 on that day. Please let us know if you would be interested in coming in to help.
Litterless Lunch-Thursdays at Credit Meadows are litterless lunch days. Please try and send a lunch packed in reusable containers on Thursdays. Any garbage that your child does come with will be sent home with them. Thank you for helping with this school initiative to cut down on waste.
Library-Library days are marked on our monthly calendar. Please send your child's library book in the bag provided with them on library days so they can exchange their book. The book they sign out is yours to enjoy for a full week. If you are finished with it and would like to return it to school a day or two early (so you don't forget) that is fine, we have a collection bin in the classroom and will accept them any day of the week. Have fun reading!
Mornings-As some of you may have noticed, I have stopped coming outside in the mornings to help bring the children in to the classroom. My planning time is first period so I will be using this time to prep for the day. I am at the school early every morning so if you ever have anything you wish to discuss with me please don't hesitate to come in and chat.
Litterless Lunch-Thursdays at Credit Meadows are litterless lunch days. Please try and send a lunch packed in reusable containers on Thursdays. Any garbage that your child does come with will be sent home with them. Thank you for helping with this school initiative to cut down on waste.
Library-Library days are marked on our monthly calendar. Please send your child's library book in the bag provided with them on library days so they can exchange their book. The book they sign out is yours to enjoy for a full week. If you are finished with it and would like to return it to school a day or two early (so you don't forget) that is fine, we have a collection bin in the classroom and will accept them any day of the week. Have fun reading!
Mornings-As some of you may have noticed, I have stopped coming outside in the mornings to help bring the children in to the classroom. My planning time is first period so I will be using this time to prep for the day. I am at the school early every morning so if you ever have anything you wish to discuss with me please don't hesitate to come in and chat.
Sunday, 20 October 2013
A Few Reminders
Hello Parents!
Just a quick reminder that photo retakes are on Thursday October 24th. Please let us know if you would like your child to have their picture taken again. Also Friday is a 1/2 day PD day. This means you will need to make arrangements to pick up your child at 11:30. Please let us know if it it will be someone different picking your child up that day. We will be practicing a lockdown drill Monday morning, just so you are aware.
Volunteers: If you, a grandparent or another important person in your child's life would like to come and volunteer in our classroom please let us know. We would love to have some help on a weekly basis for whatever time you are able to contribute...an hour, a morning or even a whole day! Whatever time you are available for would be much appreciated. Please let us know if you are interested as we would like to have volunteers start at the beginning of November (or even a bit earlier if possible). You will need to provide a police record check (obtained at the local police station) and fill out a volunteer form (provided by us).
Halloween -We will be celebrating Halloween at school on October 31st. We encourage anyone who wants to, to come to school in costume. We will be participating in the annual school carnival as well as a costume parade. We ask that you do not send your child with a mask, and that they come ready with their costume on as we will not be able to apply makeup etc. Keep in mind that students will likely be wearing their costumes inside and outside and it may get dirty, damaged etc. Please send your child with an extra change of clothes that day in case they tire of wearing their costume and would prefer to change. Thank you to those parents who signed up to bring snacks for that day to help us celebrate!
Toys: A quick reminder that we are encouraging students to leave home toys at home and enjoy the things we have at school while they are here.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Photos
I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend! Just a reminder as the weather gets colder to make sure all items of clothing are labeled with your child's name (especially hats, mitts and jackets).
Photos -We are asking for your child to bring in a picture this week of either their family, a family member or something that is very special to them. We would like to use these pictures to encourage oral communication and have the students share their pictures with the class as well as our "Reading Buddies". The pictures will be on display in the classroom for the rest of the month and then returned home. We are hoping that each child could bring a picture in by Friday.
Thank you!
Photos -We are asking for your child to bring in a picture this week of either their family, a family member or something that is very special to them. We would like to use these pictures to encourage oral communication and have the students share their pictures with the class as well as our "Reading Buddies". The pictures will be on display in the classroom for the rest of the month and then returned home. We are hoping that each child could bring a picture in by Friday.
Thank you!
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| Patterns -"Big elephant, little elephant, big elephant, little." |
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| A pattern crown |
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| Sorting! |
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| Our sandbox is now filled with leaves, toy animals and wood pieces to build homes! |
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
A few pictures
Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of some of the things we have been doing.
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| Hunting for words and letters |
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| BINGO! |
Playdough words
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| Sorting! |
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Saturday, 5 October 2013
October News
Thank you for those who signed up at our "Meet the Teacher" night to bring yummy treats and healthy snacks for our events this year and also thank you to those who signed up to make playdough. If you did not have the opportunity to volunteer and would like to contribute, we are looking for people to make playdough for the months of March, April and May. Please let us know if you are interested and we will send a recipe home.
Volunteers -We would love to have some parent volunteers this year to come in and help out in the classroom. Please let us know if you are interested and what days/times you would be available. You will need to get a Police Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen from the local police station ($10 I believe) and complete a Volunteer Agreement form (which I will give you). We are hoping to welcome volunteers into our room in November.
Toys- Many students have been bringing toys or stuffies to help with their transition from home to school. As we get more comfortable being at school, we would encourage students to keep their home toys/stuffed animals at home. After Thanksgiving we will no longer be allowing toys or stuffies to come in the classroom. That means the only time they will be able to play with home items would be outside at recess, which is when things often get dirty, damaged or misplaced. We have lots of toys at school for the children to explore.
Language: We having be focusing on recognizing and printing our names as well as the names of our friends. For the sks we are encouraging writing first and last names,as well as using an uppercase letter only at the beginning of the name. Our calendar has the letter and word wall words that we will be exploring each week for your reference.
Math: We have been working on sorting, patterning and learning how to describe items by shape, colour and size. We will also continue to focus on counting and one-to-one correspondence.
Wish List- Each month we will list a few items that we would welcome into our class for special activities, crafts etc. Your voluntary contributions make learning in our classroom fun, exciting and special! This month we would appreciate Halloween stickers, foam shapes and smarties (for sorting and patterning).
If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to chat with us before or after school or give us a call anytime.
Thanks!
Melanie Neal, Jill Martherus, Jackie Hume
Volunteers -We would love to have some parent volunteers this year to come in and help out in the classroom. Please let us know if you are interested and what days/times you would be available. You will need to get a Police Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen from the local police station ($10 I believe) and complete a Volunteer Agreement form (which I will give you). We are hoping to welcome volunteers into our room in November.
Toys- Many students have been bringing toys or stuffies to help with their transition from home to school. As we get more comfortable being at school, we would encourage students to keep their home toys/stuffed animals at home. After Thanksgiving we will no longer be allowing toys or stuffies to come in the classroom. That means the only time they will be able to play with home items would be outside at recess, which is when things often get dirty, damaged or misplaced. We have lots of toys at school for the children to explore.
Language: We having be focusing on recognizing and printing our names as well as the names of our friends. For the sks we are encouraging writing first and last names,as well as using an uppercase letter only at the beginning of the name. Our calendar has the letter and word wall words that we will be exploring each week for your reference.
Math: We have been working on sorting, patterning and learning how to describe items by shape, colour and size. We will also continue to focus on counting and one-to-one correspondence.
Wish List- Each month we will list a few items that we would welcome into our class for special activities, crafts etc. Your voluntary contributions make learning in our classroom fun, exciting and special! This month we would appreciate Halloween stickers, foam shapes and smarties (for sorting and patterning).
If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to chat with us before or after school or give us a call anytime.
Thanks!
Melanie Neal, Jill Martherus, Jackie Hume
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Timetable
If you are interested in looking at our timetable to see what our days look like, please click on the link below to download a copy.
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