September 11th Edition of
The K/1 Class News
Hello Everyone!
We had an exciting first week as a whole class. Everyone is learning about our rules and routines such as sitting in the circle, following the group plan, cleaning up, or forming a line at the door. I am impressed with how quickly everyone is adjusting and proud of our grade 1 leaders for being so helpful!
The students have enjoyed getting to know one another this week and have had lots of fun learning about similarities and differences. The grade 1’s shared a little about themselves during Show and Tell.
Here are some highlights from our week:
On Monday the K students hunted for their first initials and made letter art while the 1’s made names with patterns. We have started learning about patterns in math. The kids were very excited to go to the gym!
The K’s are having fun learning about the letters in their names. Some activities have been to write in shaving cream, search for their letters and practice printing the correct lowercase letters during sign-in.
We went to Music class, had our first Whole School Meeting and checked books out from the library. Please return the books each Monday.
We have enjoyed learning out in the forest too! We have gone on a colour hunt, toured the forest play areas and worked in the garden.
Thursday was a half day. We had free choice in the gym, drew pictures of our family in our journals and ended off our week with our Terry Fox run! The children were amazing! Well done.
Student information forms went home and are requested back on Monday.
Next week we start our All About Me presentations for the K’s! Here is a reminder about who is scheduled for the week:
Monday- Anaya and Atti
Tuesday- Augustus and Dom
Wednesday- Enzo
Thursday- Jude and Kingsley
This is not meant to add any stress, so if you need more time, that is OK.
Just a reminder to please keep your child home when sick. Some easy tips to remember are:
-stay home for 24 hours after vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever.
-stay home if mucus is thick, green and needs constant blowing.
-Stay home if they have a persistent cough (lingering coughs are understandable) or a sore throat.
Once energy levels are back up and cold symptoms have lessened, come on back!
Other reminders:
-Please use the planner to communicate after school plans (if they change from the norm) as I am still getting used to 20 different schedules. Thank you! Emailing both Marcie and myself about plans is very helpful as I may be away or not check my email during the day.
-Please send a non-breakable mug to hang up for water.
I am looking for a parent who would be willing to take on the position of class rep. This person would communicate info from the PAC, if needed, and ideally go to PAC meetings once a month. Please let me know if you would like to be this person. I will take the first to respond but anyone can go to the PAC meetings. It is a great way to be a part of the school community.
Important Dates to Remember
September 29 Orange Shirt Day
September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day – No School
October 1 School Photos
October 3- Fun hair/hat day (School in session)
October 9 – Harvest lunch
October 13 – Thanksgiving, no school
October 17 – School day and PJ day!
We have a wonderful group of children in this class and I know that it will be a happy and exciting year for all of us!
Warmly,
Ara Van Riel
avanriel@sd64.org
