Newsletter #7

 November 5^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hello once again!

We had another eventful week! Everyone was excited to share stories about their Halloween adventures and drew/wrote about them in their journals.

 

We have been having fun learning more about our letters through a variety of stations and games. I am using a program called UFLI which is a science based structured literacy program. So far, we have focused on the letters a, m, s and t.

 

With Remembrance Day coming up, we have talked a little about what that day means and made poppy art. Thanks to those who sent back the Honour Roll names. 

 

Wednesday was an exciting day with the book fair and a lively presentation from Science World! 

We are helping tidy up the garden and get it ready for winter and have begun learning about animals who hibernate! We also took a nature walk to visit "The Bog", a place we will visit throughout the year to explore and notice seasonal changes. 

 

Baby Goldwyn came to visit, and everyone was excited to see how she has grown. Her visits are a highlight. 

 

Important Dates to Remember:

Nov. 11 School closed for Remembrance Day Holiday 

Nov. 13 School in session, Let’s Talk Science workshop

Nov. 19 Family potluck- more info to come

 

Have a great weekend!

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

 

 

 

Newsletter #6

 October 22^nd Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Greetings Everyone!

We had another fun week! It started out with a wonderful trip to the pumpkin patch. We all enjoyed visiting the farm animals and picking out a pumpkin. 

 

The class is learning about journal writing and are focusing on communicating through a picture with added words. The group did a great job adding more detail to their entries this week and are starting to keep the words on the lines. 

 

We started creating a nature art journal to connect to the different seasons and the senses. Everyone did a great job using natural items to make different colours on their page.

 

Each day we play letter and number games. The class especially liked counting pumpkin seed pictures around the room and finding hidden felt letters in nature. 

 

We all had fun learning the rhyme, “Five Little Pumpkins” and combined art and literacy in a fun craft.

 

Home reading folders were sent home on Tuesday. These little books are just a starter to get in the routine and build confidence using patterned text. The idea is to keep the folder in the planner bag so I can check progress and exchange the book each school day. Once the log is filled up, they get a little prize. Thanks for your help with this!

 

Next Thursday we will be celebrating Halloween at school! We will have a shared snack in class if you feel like contributing. Keeping it on the healthy side is appreciated. There will be a costume parade, and the winner of the library pumpkin contest will be announced. 

 

Next week is Dd for Show and Tell.

 

Important Dates to Remember:

October 26^th Early dismissal for learning updates

October 29^th  - Halloween at school- dress up for school, class party!

October 31^st Halloween

November 4^th Scholastic Book Fair and Science World presentation! 

November 4^th Raffle Tickets due back (sold or unsold) 

November 5th Photo Retakes 

November 11^th Remembrance Day-No school

November 13^th School in session

 

 

Have a great weekend!

Ara Van Riel 

avanriel@sd64.org