Kindergarten Class News

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Newsletter #26

May 11^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hello All,

What a nice, warm week! Now that the days are warmer, you may want to send your child to school with a sun hat and apply sunscreen before school.

On Monday we worked on our printing and started learning more about butterflies! The caterpillars grew a lot over the weekend! The kids had fun counting collections of different objects and later all made beautiful butterfly art.

Tuesday, we measured things around the room and worked on using our letter knowledge to add words to our writing. Later we became scientists and started a butterfly observation journal! We will be documenting the stages in development and making meaningful observations.

On Wednesday used “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to help practice story sequence. We also created cards for a special adult and went to the library. Outside, we created nature bracelets and enjoyed the sunshine!

Thursday, we had free choice in the gym! We also made a craft with our big buddies, worked more on writing, and went to Music class. In preparation for the hot weekend, we watered our pea garden and made sure they had a little shade. It was Moose Hide Campaign day and we learnt how we all have medicine to share with others by being kind. Something always worth thinking about!

Next week is the letter Z for show and tell. After that, the kids can bring any item they wish. Please only let your child bring toys on their show and tell day. Items get lost and cause unnecessary upset when extra toys come to school. Thanks!

Important Dates to Remember:

May 17 Parent and Volunteer Tea 1:45

May 22 Victoria Day-no school

May 25^th Class/school Photos-8:15am

May 26 Friday school day and Fun Day afternoon!

May 29 One Woman Circus Show

June 5 Conservancy Field Trip to Duck Creek

June 26 School/Family Picnic at Drummond Park

June 29 Last Day of Kindergarten celebration!

Wishing all of you a happy weekend.

Ara Van Riel

avanriel@sd64.org

Counting collections

Sometimes even the adults need earmuffs...

Art

Buddy crafting

Vertical literacy!

Puppet play

Working in the garden and finding flowers in the forest.

Thursday, 4 May 2023

Newsletter #25

May 4^th Edition of

The Kindergarten Class News

Hello All,

Here is our weekly update. The chicks continued to be a highlight of every day.

On Monday we worked on the lowercase letter v in printing. We also had fun creating stories in our story workshop session. In the afternoon, we joined up with our big buddies and had fun designing and building free-standing towers in the forest. Everyone worked well together.

Tuesday, we started learning about how to properly measure things using a baseline and non-standard measuring tools. We also learned about the word “I” in writing and practiced using it in a sentence. In science, we have now started learning about insects.

On Wednesday we finished up our story workshop. Reilynn and Celeste showed 2 of our chicks at the Whole School Meeting. We had fun playing parachute games outside in the sun and went to the library. We also learned about how to identify an insect and the names of the body parts.

Thursday was the Spring Showcase! The class enjoyed watching and participating in a variety of ways. We were all so proud of Journey and Nina for bravely opening up the show! We also received our Painted Lady caterpillars today and will study them as they grow and transform into butterflies. What a fun way to end the week!