Newsletter #24

 March 14^th Edition of

The K/1 Class News

Hello Everyone, here is the last newsletter before the break.

 

We all had a fun week and have been enjoying the warmer weather and spring blooms. Inside shoes and extra rain gear was sent home to test for size. Please return after the break! Report cards went home on Thursday. If your child was away, you can get yours after the break. 

 

We continue to work on isolating the sounds we hear in words. A good skill to use when sounding out words while reading or writing. 

 

Tuesday was a very exciting day! It was the 100^th day of school (!!). We explored the number 100 throughout the day and had a lot of fun! The vests all looked great (thanks!) and the whole school appreciated our very cute parade. We celebrated with a popcorn party. 

 

We have been learning new math games with Ms. Amber each week and exploring math talks where the kids have an opportunity to discuss their thinking. 

We have started our school garden! Our class planted peas on Thursday. The kids loved taking part in this activity and look forward to harvest time. If you would like to help out with the garden, we are always needing parent volunteers! 

 

We will be on the letter ‘W’ for Show and Tell when we return after the break.

 

Important Dates to Remember:

April 2 Back to school

April 3 Clay workshop (Pottery)

April 5 School in session

April 25 Spring Showcase! Mrs. Cheryl’s last day

 

I hope you all have an enjoyable Spring Break, whatever it is you get up to. 

 

Warmly,

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

 

100's Day!

Mystery words!

Listening station

The garden!

      

 

  

 

Newsletter #23

 March 7^th Edition of

The K/1 Class News

Hello Everyone, one more week to go until Spring Break!

 

This week was our turn to present our learning at our Whole School Meeting. Some of the students shared their sun catchers, art and short stories. The kids did a great job.

We continue learning about dance, measurement and space. The focus is now on the moon. 

 

Next week will be a busy last week before the break! Please return all library books. 

 

Tuesday will be the 100^th day of school! Wow! “Vests” (paper bags) were sent home on Thursday to decorate with 100 items to be brought in on Monday. Instructions were included.

Important Dates to Remember:

March 12 K hearing screening

March 14 Last Day of School before Spring Break 

April 2 Back to school

April 3 Clay workshop

April 5 School in session

 

Warmly,

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

Mrs. Cheryl teaching another Hul'qumin'um number.

Forest play

Measuring around the room