Newsletter #2

 September 24^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

 

Hello Everyone!

The children continue to do an excellent job adjusting to life at school. They are adapting and are aware of expected behaviour and routines. This was a week of low attendance! I hope we have more children back next week. Also, I am still looking for a class rep. If you want to take on this role, let me know.

 

On Monday we only had 5 children in class due to the cold that has spread. I want to thank everyone for being so diligent in keeping children home if you feel they are contagious. This is also the perfect opportunity to talk to your child about how important it is to keep hands-to-self while at school. Some of the kids (naturally) are still working on remembering this and this is a perfect example of why we need to try really hard. 

         The 5 of us at school continued working on remembering the letters in our names, played in the gym and went to an outdoor Whole School Meeting. We also played a sink or float activity in the forest!

 

Tuesday we learned more about the alphabet and started working in our journals. The kids went to Music in the afternoon and then enjoyed learning and playing in the forest. 

 

Wednesday was a wet one! Thank you to everyone for sending your child so well equipped to be out in the rain! We made colourful letter art and went to the library! Please return the books by next Wednesday so that your child can sign out a new one. They will visit the library every Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon we took a walk to the nearby “bog” where we will return frequently throughout the year to watch the seasonal changes.

 

Thursday was a half day and we continued our work with patterns. We also learned a bit more about colours and shapes. It was a nice end to the week. Congratulations to Ana who won the class draw for a shirt for Orange Shirt Day and to Eva and Lia who won orange bracelets!

 

We continue to enjoy the All About Me projects. Please send in your poster when it is ready for the class to enjoy. If you missed your date, please send in the photo board whenever it is ready.

 

Wednesday, September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. This is a day students and staff are encouraged to wear orange in spirit of reconciliation and hope because every child matters. Here is a link to give you more information. https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-is-orange-shirt-day

 

Important Dates to Remember:

September 30^th – Orange Shirt Day

October 1^st – Terry Fox Run (rescheduled) 

October 12^th – Thanksgiving- No school

October 16^th – Friday school day

 

If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity,  please be sure to complete the criminal record check required by the district. Here is the link:

To access the online request go to: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm

Access Code: DNW8SBGDPQ

 

Link to our district calendar: https://sd64.bc.ca/calendar/

 

Link to our school webpage: https://fulford.sd64.bc.ca

 

 

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

Warmly, 

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

 Tea party!

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Painting

Walk to the bog.

Colourful letter art.

Forest play

                            

                    

Sink or float?

Hard at work!

                                                    Shaving cream names

Newsletter #1

September 17^th Edition of

The Kindergarten 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, cleaning up, or forming a line at the door.  Well done! 

 

The students have enjoyed getting to know each other this week and have had lots of fun learning about names and spending time in nature. They are also learning how to play safely with each other in the gym and outdoors. Here are some highlights from our week:

 

On Monday we talked about how we felt on the first day of school and did an activity inspired by, “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn. We also learned a little more about our new friends and enjoyed exploring the forest. We will spend a lot of time outside!

 

Tuesday, we hunted for our first initials and made letter art. We also went to Music class and continued learning about the routines of our school day, among other things.

 

On Wednesday we continued to work on playing safely and cooperatively in the gym. We have started learning all about patterns in math and even brought this idea into nature. 

 

Thursday, we learned more about our letters through a fun game, made colourful name art and searched for different colours in nature.

 

Thank you to those of you who have already sent in school supplies and the class fee ($25).

 

Next week we start our All About Me presentations. Here is a reminder about who is scheduled for the week:

Monday- Ana

Tuesday- Desmia

Wednesday- Ella Mae and Eva

Thursday- Gia

 

On Thursday, September 24 there will be an early dismissal and students will be ready for pick up/bus at 12:00pm. This is to facilitate the “Tell me about your child” meetings in the afternoon. Please stay tuned for more details about this day. 

 

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 activate the emergency phone tree if schools were closed due to the weather. Please let me know if you would like to be this person. I will take the first to respond.

 

Important Dates to Remember

September 24 Early dismissal

September 30 Orange Shirt Day (info to come)

 

We have a wonderful and enthusiastic group of children in the class.  I know that it will be a happy and exciting year for all of us!

Warmly,

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

Photos from our week!

                                                                Hard at work!

                                  

Centres play.

                                  

Forest play

                               

Counting cones

                                   

Checking out the garden.

More time outside!

                              

Learning about patterns.