K/1 News : October 2021

Thursday 28 October 2021

Newsletter #7

October 28^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Greetings!

Another week goes by. The high winds brought down many colourful fall leaves for the children to explore.

This week we began our Home Reading program! Thanks for participating in this. The kids are so proud to announce they read the “little books”. If you can keep the reading log and book in the planner bag, it makes it easier for me to keep track of progress. Thanks!

On Monday we continued to learn about printing and practiced the lowercase letter ‘c’. Later we made spiderweb art and talked about warm colours vs cool colours. Monday was music and also a very wet afternoon! We still managed to get outside.

Tuesday was our Oral Language Groups. This was our last week with story sequencing. Later the kids practiced their numbers, went to the library, and checked out a new book.

On Wednesday the children played Halloween I-Spy counting, wrote in their journals, and had nature studies with Ms. Cameron.

Thursday was Spooktacular! The day was full of Halloween fun including a costume parade, games and more. It was fun seeing all the kids’ costumes! We were invited to join Ms. K's class in the afternoon for a short Halloween program. The kids loved it!

We have been enjoying the regular Show and Tell days! Next week the children are encouraged to bring something that starts with the letter E. We are working our way through the alphabet.

Next Thursday I am planning on taking the class on a walking fieldtrip to Shell (aka Pebble) Beach if the weather is clear. I will need 1-2 volunteer parents to accompany us. If you have filled out the criminal record check and are free, please let me know! We will leave the school at 12:40pm and return by the end of the day. I’ll take the first parents to respond.

Important Dates to Remember:

Oct. 31 Halloween

Nov. 1 Photo retakes

Nov. 4 Walk to Shell/Pebble Beach

Nov. 7 Daylight Saving time (fall back)

Nov. 11 Remembrance Day (no school)

Nov. 12 School in session

Dec. 2 Early dismissal

Have a lovely weekend and Happy Halloween!

Warmly,

Ara Van Riel and Ms. Janice

avanriel@sd64.org

Memory match

Getting creative with loose parts.

Centres time

Leaf detectives!

Costume parade!

Thursday 21 October 2021

Newsletter #6

October 21^st Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Greetings Everyone!

We had another beautiful week! It was great having nearly everyone back in class. Here are some highlights to keep you in the loop.

Monday, we worked on printing the lowercase letter ‘f’. The class also had a Bus Safety presentation and learned about riding the school bus and crossing the road in a safe way. As usual, they went to Music in the afternoon and then we went outside.

On Tuesday, we discussed different ways to represent the number 2, went to the library and had our Oral Language Groups. Later we made nature crowns and became Ambassadors of the Forest! The kids had fun finding special gifts from nature.

Wednesday, I was away at a union meeting. The class had a great day of learning. They found the letters in their name, wrote in their journals, and had nature studies. They also practiced reading and went outside.

Thursday was a fun day! We practiced our numbers 1-10, had free choice in the gym and learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin. Later we made pumpkin art and had a lot of fun in the forest playing and finding treasures.

I have put together a class contact list. A paper copy was sent home on Thursday, and I will email another out. I know the kids all love connecting outside of school hours and “play dates” are great for this.

Next week I will be starting our Home Reading program. The kids love choosing a “just right” book to bring home to read to you. Keep an eye out for this in the planner bag.