Newsletter #15

December 19^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hello Everyone!

Here is our last newsletter before the break!

On Monday the class had their dress rehearsal for the Christmas concert, practiced printing and made Christmas-light pattern art.

Tuesday was full of anticipation. We played a math game involving numbers that are 1 less and 1 more than a specific number, we wrote about what makes us happy in our journals and we visited the bog! The bog now has a lot of water in it and it was irresistible for some students who decided to walk right in! That night was the Christmas Concert. The class did an amazing job singing their song and being an audience! All of our hard work paid off and they were wonderful. We were all impressed with the number of families who made it out to watch. Thank you!

Wednesday was a busy one! It was Pyjama day and we played game involving beginning sounds in words. We also enjoyed a Christmas ‘Read In’ (the kids all signed up to hear different stories in a multi-age grouping). Later Mrs. Lamirand showed the class “Grinch” movie and looked at all the ways math is in the story.  

On Thursday we worked on winter counting, had our Whole School Meeting and went to Music. We also had a special treat of the short film, “Frosty the Snowman”. In the afternoon, the class enjoyed centres and outside time. 

Important dates to remember:

January 6 School re-opens

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday and we will see you next year!

Warmly, 

Ara 

avanriel@sd64.org

  Rehearsing for the concert.

                                   Math stations

 One more and one less.

  Making Christmas trees to decorate the gym.

                       Exploring the bog (now full of water!).

                              All ready to go on stage!

                          Pyjama day got a little comfy! 

                        Checking out the water station.

  

The light table

 Pattern blocks

Newsletter #14

December 12^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hi Everyone!

It was another busy week!

On Monday, the class worked on printing and then made Snow People names. They are cute! We also had our last yoga class with Amy. It was great having her in to teach us this calming activity. 

Tuesday was Re-Gift fest! The children all enjoyed going up to pick out something special for their families. Gifts were chosen for those family members living in their home. We also finished up our work with categories in our final Oral Language group of the year.

On Wednesday we wrote about our names in our journals and played number Bingo. Later we played an aboriginal game in the forest using memory and hiding skills.

On Thursday the class went to gym to practice our song on the stage. They are getting very good at singing! Dress code for the concert will be pyjamas! Please let me know if your child won’t be at the concert so I can adjust if needed. We also had Whole School Meeting, (Duke F. and James reported) and Music class. It was pouring rain, so the kids had an inside recess but ventured out at lunch play. It did starting raining heavily, so there are some wet clothes going home. Please be sure to send replacements back to fill spare clothing bags. Report cards were sent home today. Please save and send back the orange envelope. 

Next week is our final week of school before the break! Please check the dates below to see what will be happening.

The letter of the week for Show and Tell is 'Ll'.

Important dates to remember:

Monday, Dec. 16 Dress rehearsal for the Christmas Concert at 1:10pm

Tuesday, Dec. 17 Christmas Concert: arrive wearing pyjamas at 6pm (to the classroom), concert at 6:30pm.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 PJ Day

Thursday, Dec. 19 Last day of school before Winter Break begins. 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Ara 

avanriel@sd64.org

Creating some beautiful art! 

Making muffins in forest play.

A little squirrel hiding nuts.

Two little monkeys. 

The snow-people. 

Newsletter #13

December 5^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hello Everyone!

Our weeks now seem to be packed full of special events and activities. A busy and fun time of year for all!

On Monday the class worked in our journals and rehearsed our song for the Christmas Concert. The kids are all getting excited to perform for all of you. We also had buddied up with the grade 4/5 class for centres! The kids all enjoyed getting to know each other. 

Tuesday we practiced our printing and had our Oral Language Groups. We are now working on categories. Later we all enjoyed making winter wraths. Thanks to Mana, Melanie and Brad for coming in to help! The wreaths were all beautiful. 

Wednesday the kids worked on reading words with the short vowel a sound and then took a trip to the Christmas tree farm! We walked over with our big buddies and all enjoyed exploring the farm and working together to choose a tree for the school. Later we decorated the tree and you can enjoy it when you come to the front office. Later the kids had math and then yoga. A full day!

On Thursday we went to our Whole School Meeting where Athena, Melissa and Reverie showed their Christmas tree math craft. We also had music and learned more about our senses in the outdoor classroom. 

Pizza order forms were sent home yesterday. Order forms/$ are due back on Monday.

Next week is ‘Kk’ week in Show and Tell. 

Please remember to drop off your gently used donations for the Re-Gift fest by Monday. 

Important dates to remember:

December 9 Pizza orders due

December 10 Re-Gift fest

December 17 Christmas Concert 

December 19 Pizza Day

December 20 Winter Break begins

I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Ara 

avanriel@sd64.org

Fun times with our big buddies!

 They built a tower taller than me!

Wreath making

Our trip to the tree farm.

 Forts!

Learning about our senses in the outdoor classroom.