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Happy Thanksgiving to all our wonderful kinder families!

Don't forget to hide your turkey!

Click on the link below to watch our video!

Falling Leaves 2014

TWAS October 3rd, 2014

Centres

We started learning centres.  Today we did 4 centres.  They were play dough names, crayon colour sorting, tactile "S" with a snake, and working with Ms. Remple.  It was good!  Here are some pictures of us getting smarter!

Written by The Cheetahs

Terry Fox Run

On Friday, our school participated in the Terry Fox Run. The kinders kept track of their laps by collecting stickers every time they passed the teacher. Thank you to everyone who was able to make a donation and congratulations to our runners on a job well done!

Explore Some More

Explore Some More is a chance for students to do hands on activities and experiments with a variety of materials.  This is the chance to try new things and take control of their learning.  If they discover something on their own, it will mean more and make a lasting memory.   Explore Some More happens 4 days a week and is sure to be one your child's favourite parts of Kindergarten!

Welcome class of 2014/2015

Hello Kindergarten Families!!  Welcome to our blog.  We will try to post pictures and activities to keep you up to date on all our learning and fun.  Please sign up for e-mail updates on the top right hand side of this page.  Thanks for stopping by.

Ms. Klaus & Mrs. Fogel

TWAS, Friday, June 20th, 2014

THIS WILL BE OUR FINAL TWAS FOR THE YEAR!

With Your Child This Summer

1.     Practice printing upper and lower case letters

2.     Write whenever the opportunity arises (journaling on holidays, notes to friends, shopping lists, etc.)

3.     Count forwards and backwards as high as they can go

4.     Read, read, read J

What we did this week at school

* Did tactile f with feathers

* Made our community bulletin board

* Watched a helmet safety presentation

* Worked in our Growth Books

* Talked about our end of year party!

* Had our Roots of Empathy Celebration parties

* Did our Lakewood Marathon

* Had the Jelly Bean Tabloid

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

            Monday, June 23^rd – Teddy Bear’s Picnic (bring teddy bears to school)

            Tuesday, June 24^th – Celebration of Learning (K & 1 at 9:00am in the library)

Wednesday, June 25^th – Jelly Bean Tabloid (postponed from last Friday)

            Thursday, June 26^th – (There is NO year end assembly)

  - Kindergarten year-end party in the afternoon

                                                  - Last day of school before summer break

            Friday, June 27^th – No School (Inservice)

Important Information

1.    We will be having a teddy bear’s picnic on Monday, June 23^rd.  We will be having our lunch outside altogether.  Students are encouraged to bring a teddy bear for the day and a lunch that does not need to be heated.

2.    Our Celebration of Learning will take place on Tuesday, June 24^th from 9:00am– 10:00am.  This is a chance to celebrate your child’s accomplishments in Kindergarten.  We hope to see everyone there!!

3.    On Thursday, June 26^th in the afternoon, we will be having our year-end party for all the kindergarten students.  They have voted on the snack (chips) and we will be watching the movie “Frozen”.  Most of the students have seen it already, but if you are not familiar, we have attached a link for you to get a better idea of what the movie is about.  If you should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us no later than Tuesday, June 24^th.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/frozen-0

Have a wonderful summer!!

Lakewood's Mini Marathon - Thursday, June 19th, 2014

Today we had our first ever marathon at Lakewood School.  

It was an amazing experience and we 

can't wait to do it again next year!

Click on the link below to watch a short video of our event!

http://animoto.com/play/nR98tnnAzFg991Ytt1ikCw

When We Went To KidFest

We went on the bus to KidFest at the Forks.  

When we first got there we saw so many people and some tents.

We got to pet a REAL snake!!  The snake felt a little bit bumpy, a little smooth and a little bit slippery.

Next, we went to see Fred Penner and we had lunch under the tent.  

Our favourite song was "Sandwiches Are Beautiful"

After the Fred Penner show, we went into the police car, got a police badge sticker and had our picture taken with the police dog mascot.  We also got our face painted, we played instruments, we made bridges with cups and straws and we made wooden airplanes.

Next we saw a magician who made a stuffy racoon look like it was real. He also made a rope go through his own body!  After the magic show, we went to the play structure.  

We had fun trying on the costumes!

At the end, we saw a man singing with a kitchen sink tuba!

We had a BUNCH of fun at KidFest!!!!!!!!! :)

TWAS, Thursday, June 12th, 2014

With Your Child This Week

1.     Ask your child where we live (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)

2.     Talk about your child’s favourite Kindergarten memory

3.     Find 3D shapes in your home

4.     Talk about some Canadian symbols (beaver, flag, inukshuk)

What we did this week at school

* Did tactile X with x-rays

* Did “My Favourite Kindergarten Memory” writing

* Talk about Canada and some Canadian symbols

* Worked in our Growth Books

* Worked on our Father’s Day surprises

* Had our monthly assembly

* Cut out 3D shapes and labelled them with the right word

* Made art work for the volunteer tea

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

            Friday, June 13^th – Inservice (no school)

            Monday, June 16^th – Ms. Watts away (all day)

Tuesday, June 17^th- Roots baby celebrations in both rooms

            Thursday, June 19^th – Marathon from 9:00am – 10:00am

            Friday, June 20^th – Jelly Bean Tabloid (afternoon)

            Monday, June 23^rd – Teddy Bear’s Picnic (Students bring teddy bears)

            Tuesday, June 24^th – Celebration of Learning (K & 1 at 9:00am)

            Thursday, June 26^th – Year End Assembly

                                                    Last day of school before summer break

            Friday, June 27^th – No School (Inservice)

Important Information

1.    We will be having a teddy bear picnic on Monday, June 23^rd.  We will be having our lunch outside altogether.  Students are encouraged to bring a teddy bear for the day and a lunch that does not need to be heated.

2.    Our Celebration of Learning will take place on Tuesday, June 24^th from 9:00am– 10:00am.  This is a chance to celebrate your child’s accomplishments in Kindergarten.  We hope to see everyone there!!

Have a beautiful long weekend!!!!  

TWAS, Friday, June 6th, 2014

With Your Child This Week

1.     Talk to your child about their address

2.     Talk about things that they need (water, food) and things that they want (candy, bike)

3.     Ask about what they want to be when they grow up

4.     Talk about their favourite part of KidFest

What we did this week at school

* Talked about maps and landmarks

* Did “When I Grow Up” writing

* Had fun centres

* Worked in our Growth Books

* Talked about needs and wants here and in other parts of the world

* Talked about different ways to make 10

* Worked on the iPads

* Practiced our sight words

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

Tuesday, June 10^th- Mrs. Fogel away (all day)         

Wednesday, June 11^th – Volunteer Tea (please let us know if you did not receive

your invitation via e-mail)

            Thursday, June 12^th – Monthly assembly at 8:45am

            Friday, June 13^th – Inservice (no school)

            Monday, June 16^th – Ms. Watts away (all day)

Tuesday, June 17^th- Roots baby celebrations in both rooms

            Thursday, June 19^th – Marathon from 9:00am – 10:00am

            Friday, June 20^th – Jelly Bean Tabloid (afternoon)

Important Information

1.    It is getting warm outside!  Please make sure to put sunscreen on your child before school and send them with a hat to help protect them from the sun. 

2.    Our Celebration of Learning will take place on Tuesday, June 24^th from 9:00am– 10:00am.  This is a chance to celebrate your child’s accomplishments in Kindergarten.  We hope to see everyone there!!

3.    We are beginning to make the Grade One class lists for next year. Please indicate at the bottom whether or not your child will be here to help us make the best class combinations for next year.

Have a lovely weekend!!!!  

ALSO A HUGE THANKS TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO

CAME TO KIDFEST WITH US TODAY.  WE HAD A BLAST 

AND COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!!! :)

Friday's Trip!

 

Just a reminder that on Friday, June 6^th , we will be going to The Children’s Festival at the Forks.   We will be going come rain or shine, so please be sure your child is dressed appropriately (layers that can be taken off if it is warm, comfortable shoes).  Please apply sunblock and bug spray before they come to school.  We will reapply a quick spray in the afternoon, so please let us know of any allergies or sensitivities.  

They MUST have a hat.

Also, because we will be carrying our lunches, please send packaging that can be disposed of rather than containers that need to be kept.  This will make moving around a little easier. 

If you are a parent volunteering, please bring a backpack that you can carry your group’s lunches in and any important items.

         We can’t wait to tell you all about it!!

TWAS, Friday, May 23rd, 2014

With Your Child This Week

1.     Ask your child what the four 3D shapes are that we learning about (ball/sphere, box/cube, can/cylinder & cone)

2.     Try making the 3D shapes with paper

3.     Play the game at the following link to practice making 5 http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-math-lines/addition-05.html

4.     Ask your child how he/she made a boat out of paper

What we did this week at school

* Talked about 3D shapes

* Made boats out of paper

* Played a game on the SMARTBoard to practice making 5

* Made sight words with magnetic letters

* Practiced for our assembly

* Made 3D shapes out of paper

* Made a book about “How to Make Paper” 

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

            Monday, May 26^th – Special Lunch

            Thursday, May 29^th – Monthly assembly at 8:45am (KINDERS ARE PERFORMING –

 ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!!!)

            Tuesday, June 3^rd – Early dismissal at 2:55pm

            Friday, June 6^th – Field Trip to KidFest at the Forks (form to follow next week)

Important Information

1.    Our monthly assembly is coming up on Thursday, May 29^th at 8:45am.  The Kindergarten students will be performing so we invite all families to join us.  We are also asking that students wear all blue (if possible) for the performance (shirt and pants).  Thanks and we will see you there!! J

2.    On Friday, June 6^th, we will be going on an all-day field trip to KidFest at the Forks.  We will be leaving around 9:00am and returning around 2:45pm.  If you have a completed criminal record check and would like to come with us, please sign the bottom of the TWAS. 

Have a super weekend!!!!