Newsletter #3

 September 29^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hello Everyone!

It was another busy week. We have really been focusing on learning our school rules of showing kindness to self, others, and the environment.

 

On Monday we practiced our letter sounds in “The Alphabet Rap”. We also learned a new game in the gym and worked more on playing safely. The kids created apple tree art after quiet time and then we went on a nature walk to check out the “Bog” that is near the school. We will visit this special place many times throughout the year and observe how it changes with the seasons.

 

Tuesday, we worked on making patterns and went to the gym. Olive came after recess to read a book about Whole Body Listening. You will have received a notice about it in the planner bag. Olive will be running our Oral Language groups once a week starting in October. 

 

Wednesday the class had their individual photos taken. We played in the gym and went to the library and exchanged books. Please be sure to return these books by Wednesday each week so that your child can sign out a new one. During our outside time, we went to the forest and went on a nature scavenger hunt.

 

Thursday was Orange Shirt Day! It was amazing to see almost everyone in the school wearing something orange in support of all children and this important message! We participated in a school wide “read-in” with an Indigenous theme where the kids signed up to hear books in multiage groups. We also had music class and practiced making our names in nature. 

 

We have really enjoyed the All About Me presentations! If you missed your day, please send it in whenever it is ready.

 

Please remember to fill out the criminal record check (if you haven’t already) if you are thinking about volunteering your time in class or on fieldtrips. To access the online request, go to: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/. Access Code: DNW8SBGDPQ Thank you!

 

Here are some important dates coming up:

September 30^th -National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 6th - Garden Harvest Lunch

October 10^th – Thanksgiving- No school

October 11^th - Visit from Fire Department

October 12^th - Vision Screening

October 14^th – Friday school day

 

Have a great weekend!

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

 

Centres time!

 The Bog

 Math time

 The Mud Kitchen

 Nature scavenger hunt

 Making our letters with natural objects.

 

Newsletter #2

 September 22^nd Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

 

Hello Everyone!

It was a good time to have a short school week, as many children were home sick. Thank you for this as I know it can be an inconvenience, but it helps so much with the spread of germs in class as these little ones are still learning about hygiene. If your child has a persistent cough, especially a wet cough and is wiping their nose, please help by keeping them home. As previously noted, some coughs can last weeks and when this is the only symptom and it has dried up, we understand. They must be well enough to participate in all school activities, such as running without it triggering exhaustion or a coughing fit. Thanks again.

 

The children continue to do an excellent job adjusting to life at school. They are adapting and are aware of expected behaviour and routines. 

 

On Monday the school was closed in a day of mourning. 

 

Tuesday we had 7 out of 17 kids in class. We worked on counting, finding the letters of our name in an apple themed activity, went to the gym and enjoyed the sunny day. The class enjoyed story time and centres before going to music. The afternoon was spent in the small forest. 

 

On Wednesday we learned about patterns and used paint and stamps to make our own patterns. Later we went to another Whole School Meeting and Ollie and Beau presented their letter art to the school. Good job! Logan (the grade 5/6 teacher) taught us some local Indigenous words and we will continue to learn new words each week. We also went to the library for the first time. We will be visiting the library every Wednesday so please be sure to return books before then each week. 

 

Thursday was a beautiful end to the summer season. We worked more with the letters in our names and then had free choice in the gym. Later the class went to music, and we explored items that might sink or float while in our outdoor classroom. 

 

We are enjoying the All About Me projects. Thanks for all your hard work! 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. Here is the schedule for next week:

Monday-Logan and Nina

Tuesday-Oak and Ollie

Wednesday-Raewyn and Reilynn

Thursday-River, Sean and Yuawi

 

Wednesday, September 29th 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 28^th - School Photos!

September 29^th – Orange Shirt Day

September 30^th -National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 6th - Garden Harvest Lunch

October 10^th – Thanksgiving- No school

October 14^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

 Centres fun!

Playing in the small forest.

Learning about letters.

More centres

Quiet time

Forest Play

Outdoor classroom