Elfy Update!

Elfy has spent the last three weeks in our classroom keeping an eye on all of us!  We have had lots of fun watching him move around our classroom and get himself into some interesting situations!!!

He had the same costume as we did for the concert!

Fishing in our kitchen sink for goldfish!

Poor Elfy was sick in bed with a terrible cough!

Elfy was playing Guess Who with our horse puppet and 

he gave us the game to keep!

On Friday, Elfy, the other elves in our school and The Grinch had a 

snowball fight in our front display case by the office!!!!

Before he went back to the North Pole, Elfy wrote us a goodbye note.  He said that he had lots of fun watching us make good choices and he wished us all a very Merry Christmas!!

Holiday Party!!!

On Thursday, December 19th, we had our Holiday Party!!!  It was tons of fun!!

Making cookies on the SmartBoard.

Making pinatas to celebrate Mexican traditions.

Creating a winter scene with pastels, foam shapes and glitter!!

Guessing how many marshmallows will cover a gingerbread man!

Playing with gingerbread play dough!

Decorating our gingerbread cookies!!

Taking time to enjoy some delicious snacks…thanks again to everyone who contributed!

Playing a math game with Ms. Remple.

Our representing numbers Christmas tree (no really….it is more fun than it sounds!!!)!

Hangin' out with Charlie Brown's Christmas!

Thanks to all the families who came in to help us make our party a HUGE success!! :)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

TWAS, Friday, December 20th, 2013

With Your Child During The Holiday

1.     Ask your child what their favourite centre was from our holiday party

2.     Find time to read at least one story every day

3.     Enjoy your favourite outdoor winter activity (skating, sledding, etc.) and have hot chocolate when you come inside!

4.     Talk about the other meanings of the holidays (giving, thankfulness, importance of family, etc.)

What We Did This Week At School

* Had our Winter Concert

* Wrapped our presents for our families

* Made and decorated gingerbread cookies

* Watched a music presentation from students at John Taylor High School

* Played with gingerbread play dough

* Made piñatas and winter scenes

* Had our holiday party

* Had a dance party in the gym

* Had a carol sing-a-long in the gym

* Had pyjama day and watched a movie

Some Important Dates to Remember

            Monday, January 6^th – First day back after holidays

                                         - Library for Room 28

Tuesday, January 7^th – Early dismissal at 2:55pm

Important Information

1.    A huge thanks goes out to all the volunteers we had help us at our holiday party.  Also, thanks to everyone who brought in snacks.  The party was a big success and we couldn’t have done it without your support!!!!!! J

2.    We wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best in the upcoming year!  Enjoy a restful break and we will see you in the new year! J

Have a wonderful holiday!

Drumming!

TWAS, December 13th. 2013

With Your Child This Week

1.     Ask your child about their favourite place from our trip around the world

2.     Ask about our indoor recess activities

3.     Find Israel, Africa, Mexico and Canada on a map

4.     Practice taking turns and following rules by playing cards or a board game

What we did this week at school

* Flew around the world

* Learned about Hanukkah

*  Learned about Kwanzaa

* Learned about Las Posadas

* Made Menorahs

* Made Kwanzaa drums

* Made Christmas presents for our families

* Saw our Roots babies

* Watched “A Moose in a Maple Tree”

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

Monday, December 16th - Winter concert - 1:00pm and 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 17^th - Early Dismissal

Wednesday, December 18^th - Green Day

Thursday, December 19^th - Holiday party in the am

Friday, December 20^th - Pyjama Day

       - Last day before Winter break

            Monday, January 6^th – First day back after holidays

Important Information

1.    Our winter concert is on Monday, December 16^th.  There will be two performances.  The first is at 1:00pm and the second at 6:30pm (kinders perform in both).  Doors open for the evening show at 5:45 and it is rush seating.  When you arrive, you can drop your child off in Kindergarten 105 and can pick them up in the room after the concert is over.  The attire for the concert is “Holiday Best”.  You may choose to wear the clothes for the afternoon show, or save them for the evening.

2.    One of our centres for the Holiday Party is a gingerbread cookie decorating station.  If you would like to contribute a small bag of nut-free candy that is small in size (for buttons, eyes, etc.), please feel free to send it to school by Tuesday, December 17^th. THANKS!! J

Have a fabulous weekend!!!!  

Elfy!

On Wednesday, Elfy was in the writing bucket.  We thought he was writing a letter to Santa.

On Thursday, Elfy was in the other bucket on the other side of the classroom.

On Friday, Elfy was snorkelling inside the pickle jar!

By: The Meerkats :)

TWAS, December 6th, 2013

With Your Child This Week

1.     Practice printing first (and last if possible) name

2.     Practice counting to 30 and back from 10

3.     Brainstorm winter activities

4.     Talk about your family holiday traditions

What We Did This Week At School

*Made gingerbread people with fun craft supplies

*Made gingerbread glyphs

*Fished for gingerbread letters and numbers

*Used gingerbread play dough

*Played Candy Land

*Did gingerbread lacing

*Had our Rock, Paper, Scissor competition

*Had our monthly assembly

Some Important Dates to Remember

December 9^th to 13^th – Celebration of Holidays Around the World!

Monday, December 9^th – Mixed up Monday (dress backwards/inside out)

Tuesday, December 10^th - Dress up as your favourite seasonal character

(snowman, elf, reindeer, etc.)

Wednesday, December 11^th - Hat and Sunglasses Day

                                                     - Blue Day

Thursday, December 12^th - Wacky Hair Day

Friday, December 13^th - Pajama Day

Monday, December 16^th – Winter Concert at 1:00pm & 6:30pm (Kinders are

 performing in both shows)

Important Information

1. Lakewood will be having a spirit week next week.  For every spirit day your child participates in (see information in important dates), please send in $1.  All money raised will go towards Mission to Mexico.
2. We are still looking for volunteers for our holiday party on Thursday, December 19^th from 8:45 to 11:30.  Please let us know at the bottom of the page if you have someone that is able to help us out and/or if you are able to provide a healthy snack for the party!  THANKS!! J

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Have a snowy weekend!

Our new elf!

Meet Frosty!

This is Frosty. (Aarika)  

Frosty is here! (Jacob)

You can't touch Frosty because she will lose her magic. (Aarli)

Frosty is the best. (Priel)

When we come in, Frosty is hiding somewhere. (Charley)

Frosty is the most special. (Rio)

Frosty is the best elf ever. (Adam)

Frosty is the best. (Callin)

She can fly. (Brooke)

She doesn't have wings. (River)

Frosty might tell Santa if you are making good or bad choices. (Dawson)

Frosty is the best elf and we love when she moves around so we can find her. (Paige)

Frosty is an elf. (Kaedyn)

We love Frosty. (Jack)

Frosty is the only best elf. (Hayden)

Frosty is the best girl. (Bailey)

Click on the link below to see what we think Frosty might say!

http://iyak.it/v/y2w3g

Adventures of Elfy!!

When we were reading yesterday morning, we saw an elf on top of the projector.  We were happy, excited and surprised to see him.  We learned that the elf could fly because he has magic.  To make sure he keeps his magic, we CANNOT touch him.  We also had to give him a name.  We named him Elfy!  Santa sent Elfy to our classroom to watch us and make sure we are making good choices.  At night, Elfy flies to a different place in the classroom.  

Today, when we came into the classroom, Elfy was in a different spot!  He was sitting on top of the whiteboard!!!

We can't wait to see where he will fly tomorrow!

By: The Meerkats :)

TWAS, November 28th, 2013

With Your Child This Week

1.     Ask your child what they were most excited to share with you from conferences

2.     Encourage your child to guess the sounds at the beginning of various words (dog, cat, hat, etc.)

3.     Continue counting up to 20 and down from 10

4.     Ask your child to tell you about the last visit with our special artist

What We Did This Week At School

* Finished our “All About Me” books

* Prepared for Student-Led Conferences

* Worked in our Growth Books

* Made our Fall trees

* Put buttons on Pete the Cat

* Had Jersey Day

Some Important Dates to Remember

            Friday, November 29^th – Student-Led Conferences (9:00am – 11:00am)

       - No School (all day)

December 2^nd to 6^th - Gingerbread Week

            Tuesday, December 3^rd – Early Dismissal at 2:55pm

Wednesday, December 4^th – Honey orders due

            December 9^th to 13^th -  “Holidays Around The World” week

            Wednesday, December 11^th – Blue Day

Important Information

1.    We had our first Lock Down Drill this week.  In Kindergarten we talk to the students about this being like playing hide and seek with Mrs. White.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

2.    We will be having our holiday party on Thursday, December 19^th in the morning.  If you are able to help us between 8:45 – 11:25am, let us know by signing the bottom of this form.

3.    Just a reminder that the Student-Led conferences are for celebrating! There will be other families in the room, so please let us know if you would like to make an appointment to discuss any issues or concerns at a different time.  We can’t wait to share all our hard work with you!

Have a lovely weekend!