Fun Partners!

Today we had a special partner to play with.  We played in different centres.  We used nice words to ask our friends if they wanted to play in a centre.  When we finished one centre, we got to choose another one.  It was buddy fun!

Ashton & Kyla played in the arts and crafts area.

Connor & Vera played at the big lego.

Tianna & Jack played in the office area. 

Coryn & Haley played in the arts and crafts.

Laci & Taylor played in the big lego.

Rylee & Nolan played with the big wooden blocks.

Elizabeth & Lincoln played with the big wooden blocks.

Gavin & Andi played in play dough.

Our play partners were lots of fun!!  We hope that we can do it again!

Salon/Barber Shop

The Unicorns have turned their kitchen into a barber shop/salon.  Thank you to all families that have contributed items to make this possible.  Here's what the class had to say about it.

We have to share and listen to our friends. (Kiera)

The beads are fun. (Jason)

Our barber shop is so good. (Leonora)

We can only use the beads at choice time. (Cassie)

The sprayers are fun. (Callum)

The spay bottles are fun.  (Alec)

The shavers are fun because the boys get to shave their faces if they want to.  (Marcella)

The cash register is fun because we get to take turns.  (Julia)

The money is fun to play with.  (Maddox)

The writing is fun because we get to write people's names.  (Michelia)

The speaker is fun. (Alyssa)

I like the cash register. (Janik)

I like the barber shop. (Jacob)

                               

                            

TWAS, April 5th, 2013

With Your Child This Week

1.     Talk about any spring changes you see

2.     Have your child use positional language to describe where their favourite stuffie is (ie: in the basket, under the bed, etc.)

3.     Ask your child how they get power in their life (something they are good at)

4.     Talk about the importance of not talking to strangers

What we did this week at school

*Did tactile q with Q-tips

*Stamped our numbers from 11 to 20

*Made a book using positional language (in, over, beside, etc.)

*Talked about how we get power by doing things that we are good at

*Practiced printing our letters

*Did rhyming word puzzles

*Discussed strangers

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

Thursday, April 11^th – Monthly assembly in gym at 8:45 (all welcome)

                                    -Parent restitution night at Strathmillan School 6:30pm

Tuesday, April 16^th – Early dismissal at 2:55pm

Friday, April 19^th – Inservice (no school)

Important Information

1.     You will notice a strip of paper in your child’s folder today.  It is the first list for our sight word program.  Please take the time to review the words briefly each day to help your child become familiar with the words (some parents find it helpful to keep it on the fridge).  Each Friday, children will be asked to read the words from their list in a random order.  If they get all the words correct, they move to the next list.  Some children may stay on a list for some time, while others may move quickly.  Please do not be concerned or discouraged.  The program is designed to move with the child’s developmental level.  Please let us know if you have any questions.

2.      Now that Kindergarten students are out with the regular duty teacher, there are a few things that need reviewing.  There is to be no rough play.  If a child is using their body in any way, they will be sent to the office and will lose a recess.  The second offence means the loss of two and continues to grow with each incident. It is also important to line up when the bell rings so that the teacher on duty can get inside and to their class without keeping students waiting.  We appreciate your support with this at home.

Have a super weekend!!!! J   

REMINDER!

Our K-1 Gymnastics Show is on Monday, April 1st at 5:45pm.  All students are asked to meet in the library at 5:30 

to prepare for the show.  

There will not be an after school session this day.

We hope to see you all there!!

TWAS, March 22nd, 2013

With Your Child This Week

1.      Talk about changes that we saw in our Roots baby

2.      Ask your child what their favourite activity was from Friday’s activities

3.     Use your imagination to create a story together

4.     Talk about the importance of including friends in all activities (ie: when someone asks to play we say “yes”; making sure everyone has a part in a game, etc.)

What we did this week at school

*Did some crayon sorting

*Used our imagination to make up stories with felt boards

*Played “Who Has More”

*Did “Writing Around The Room”

*Saw Baby Maelle and Baby Zoe

*Played Flamingo Bingo

*Did “On the weekend” writing

Some Important Dates to Remember

           

            March 24^th to March 29^th- March Break – School Closed

            Monday, April 1^st –School re-opens

-   gymnastic show at 5:45  (see more info below)

Tuesday, April 2^nd – Early dismissal at 2:55pm

Thursday, April 11^th – Monthly assembly in gym at 8:45 (all welcome)

Important Information

1.     Our Spring Break journals are ready to go!!  We encourage you to have your child record one fun and interesting sentence about each day during the holiday and to make a picture to go with it.  It will be the perfect opportunity to use the “word wall” you picked up at conferences (if you did not grab one at conferences, let us know and we will send one home for you).  Please make sure that your child brings the journal back to school on Monday the 1^st, as we will be sharing with our friends.  Mrs. Fogel and Ms. Watts will also keep a journal to share on Monday.  THANKS!!

2.     Due to the bad weather on Monday, March 18^th, our gymnastics show has been moved to Monday, April 1^st (first day back after the break).  There will NOT be an after school session this day.  Students are asked to meet teachers in the library at 5:30 for the 5:45 show.  We hope you can come and celebrate all their accomplishments with us!

3.     We would also like to remind families that after Spring Break, we will not be supervising children at recess.  There will be other teacher supervisors that the children are familiar with who will be outside supervising at this time.  Students are asked to speak with these supervisors if problems arise.

Have a spectacular Spring Break!!!! J  

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Pajama Day!!!

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 21st) is Pajama Day!  Sorry for any confusion.

CLARIFICATION

For all gymnastic club participants:

We are asking for all participants to be at the school for 5:30 in the library.  The show will begin at 5:45 NOT 6:00 as indicated in the TWAS.  

We apologize for the mix up and hope to see everyone there tonight!!!