Friday December 19, 2014

Thank you to all the parents who supported us by attending our Grade 1 Celebration of Learning!  The students were very excited to share all of their hard work. 

Thank you so much for the generous gifts from your child.  Wishing you a very happy and fun filled Winter Break! 

Homework

1.    Please continue to read for 20 minutes each day with your child over the break.  This may be a library book, books you have at home, or a book online. 

2.  Writing is something that you may want to work on with your child over the break.  All you need is a pencil, paper, and crayons/pencil crayons/markers.  Ask your child to draw a picture and then encourage them to write sentences about their picture.  Remind them that their sentences need to: start with an uppercase, end with punctuation, and include juicy words (descriptive vocabulary).  If you child does writing over the break we would love for them to share it when we return in January!

3. Tell and Show: We will continue with Tell and Show in January.  We will be presenting letter K the first week back.  Remember to allow your child to independently draw their picture, colour their picture, and write their sentences.  It is okay to give your child some support with writing one or two sentences but give them the opportunity to do at least one on their own.  Thank you for all your support in helping your child develop as a writer! If you are concerned that we won’t be able to read it due to the “kid spelling” please just scribe for your child underneath. 

Ask Me About:

My Art Folder!

Reminders:

   1.    We are very sad that today was Mrs. Schroeder’s last day, but we are super excited for the arrival of her new baby very soon!  We wish her the best and will miss her lots.  Please welcome Mrs. Beechey who will now be the teacher in Mrs. Schroeder’s room!

   2.    Please check your child’s purple folder for the handout from the Occupational Therapist about “Zones of Regulation.

Important Dates:

Monday January 5: Classes Resume!!

Thursday December 18, 2014

Homework

1.  Read for 20 minutes everyday.  This may be a library book, home reading book, or a book online.  Your child should practice reading both silently as well as out loud.  Make sure to discuss with your child about what they are reading.  You can have them retell or answer specific questions about the story.

2. Tell and Show: We are presenting letter J this week.  Tell and Show is a great way to help your child develop their drawing and writing skills.  Please allow your child to draw and colour their picture on their own.  You may help your child come up with the clues for their object.  Please have your child write at least one of the sentences independently.  If you are concerned that we won’t be able to read it due to the “kid spelling” please just scribe for your child underneath.  Thank you to those of you who have already been doing this so far!

Ask Me About:

How did I do in our Celebration of Learning Performance?

Reminders:

   1.    Mrs. Schroeder will be having her baby in the New Year.  Her last day will be Friday December 19^th.  Ms. Beechey will be taking over for her.

   2.    The final performance will be this evening at 7pm.  Please have your child to their classroom no later than 6:30pm.  We strongly encourage parents to print your own program and to bring it with you to the performance tomorrow.  Here is the link: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/5e3502c6-8241-468b-94ee-768562117e87  

3. Teachers will collect DVD orders in their classrooms after the performance.  The price of the DVD is $20.00 (cash only please).  Here is the link to the digital order form: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/6df45641-ca7b-4dc5-b742-e9c0249e7699

  4.    Please return the blue form regarding Digital Learning.  We are still missing a few of these forms.  If you require another form please email your child’s teacher.

Important Dates:

Thursday December 18: Grade 1 Celebration of Learning 7-8pm                                        

Friday December 19: Pjama Day

                                       Last Day of School Before Winter Break

                                       Early Dismissal 2:05pm (please be on time)

Monday January 5: Classes Resume

Wednesday December 17, 2014

Homework

1.  Read for 20 minutes everyday.  This may be a library book, home reading book, or a book online.  Your child should practice reading both silently as well as out loud.  Make sure to discuss with your child about what they are reading.  You can have them retell or answer specific questions about the story.

2. Tell and Show: We are presenting letter J this week.  Tell and Show is a great way to help your child develop their drawing and writing skills.  Please allow your child to draw and colour their picture on their own.  You may help your child come up with the clues for their object.  Please have your child write at least one of the sentences independently.  If you are concerned that we won’t be able to read it due to the “kid spelling” please just scribe for your child underneath.  Thank you to those of you who have already been doing this so far!

Ask Me About:

How did the run through of our performance go?

What did I like best about the hand bell concert?

Reminders:

   1.    Mrs. Schroeder will be having her baby in the New Year.  Her last day will be Friday December 19^th.  Ms. Beechey will be taking over for her.

   2.    Students are working hard to prepare for our Celebration of Learning.  If your child would like to practice our final song at home they can access it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0YuLw85_Fo&feature=youtu.be

   3.    Please see the hand out that went home about the Grade 1 Celebration of Learning and photography/DVD ordering.  We are asking that parents please not bring in any video recorders or cameras to the performance.  We want the performance to be enjoyed by the entire audience without disruption of any kind.  If you have any questions about this please email your child’s teacher.  Orders are to be paid in cash only and are due by Friday December 19^th.  Here is the link to the digital order form: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/6df45641-ca7b-4dc5-b742-e9c0249e7699

   4.    ***Grade 1 Celebration of Learning Information***

·      We perform tomorrow so please have your child wear their coloured shirt if they have not yet brought it to school.  Your child will also need to wear black pants/tights.

·      If your child will not be present for the evening performance on Thursday December 18^th at 7pm please let your child’s teacher know.

·      On the evening of Thursday December 18^th please drop your child to their classroom by 6:30pm.  At the end of the performance you will pick up your child from their classroom.

·      There are two performances for parents tomorrow (Thursday December 18^th).  Afternoon (1-2pm) and Evening (7-8pm). Each child is allowed to bring 4 family members.

   5.    Please return the blue form regarding Digital Learning.  We are still missing a few of these forms.  If you require another form please email your child’s teacher.

   6.    The Alex Fundraiser (“Warm toes without holes”) deadline is December 17^th.  For more information click on the link: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/699a3769-fbde-4bc8-8860-136fe8cf7755

Important Dates:

Thursday December 18: Grade 1 Celebration of Learning 1-2pm & 7-8pm

                                             Fun Lunch (Little Caesers)

Friday December 19: Pjama Day

                                     Last Day of School Before Winter Break

                                     Early Dismissal 2:05pm (please be on time)

Monday January 5: Classes Resume

Tuesday December 16, 2014

Homework

1.  Read for 20 minutes everyday.  This may be a library book, home reading book, or a book online.  Your child should practice reading both silently as well as out loud.  Make sure to discuss with your child about what they are reading.  You can have them retell or answer specific questions about the story.

3. Tell and Show: We are presenting letter J this week.  Tell and Show is a great way to help your child develop their drawing and writing skills.  Please allow your child to draw and colour their picture on their own.  You may help your child come up with the clues for their object.  Please have your child write at least one of the sentences independently.  If you are concerned that we won’t be able to read it due to the “kid spelling” please just scribe for your child underneath.  Thank you to those of you who have already been doing this so far!

Ask Me About:

A Chair for My Mother:

• ·      What is the problem in the story?
• ·      What happened in the beginning, middle, end?
• ·      What details did the author include to make the story better?

     Rights & Responsibiliites:

• ·      What is a right?
• ·      What is a responsibility?
• ·      What are some rights & responsibilities we have at school?

Reminders:

   1.    Mrs. Schroeder will be having her baby in the New Year.  Her last day will be Friday December 19^th.  Ms. Beechey will be taking over for her.

   2.    Students are working hard to prepare for our Celebration of Learning.  If your child would like to practice our final song at home they can access it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0YuLw85_Fo&feature=youtu.be

   3.    The hill and area surrounding the school is still very icy.  Many students are sliding down the hills before, during, and after school.  Please remind your child that this is not okay as it is extremely unsafe and they could get hurt.

   4.    Please see the hand out that went home about the Grade 1 Celebration of Learning and photography/DVD ordering.  We are asking that parents please not bring in any video recorders or cameras to the performance.  We want the performance to be enjoyed by the entire audience without disruption of any kind.  If you have any questions about this please email your child’s teacher.  Orders are to be paid in cash only and are due by Friday December 19^th.  Here is the link to the digital order form: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/6df45641-ca7b-4dc5-b742-e9c0249e7699

   5.    ***Grade 1 Celebration of Learning Information***

·      Students will need a plain coloured shirt (t-shirt is recommended) in one of the following colours: yellow, brown, orange, or red.  A photo will be taken with the children in their shirts on Wednesday December 17^th. Please send your child’s t-shirt in a bag labeled with their name.  Your child will also need to wear black pants/tights on both Wednesday December 17^th and Thursday December 18^th.

·      If your child will not be present for the evening performance on Thursday December 18^th at 7pm please let your child’s teacher know.

·      On the evening of Thursday December 18^th please drop your child to their classroom by 6:30pm.  At the end of the performance you will pick up your child from their classroom.

·      There are two performances for parents on Thursday December 18th: Afternoon (1-2pm) and Evening (7-8pm). Each child is allowed to bring 4 family members.

   6.    Please return the blue form regarding Digital Learning.  We are still missing a few of these forms.  If you require another form please email your child’s teacher.

   7.    The Alex Fundraiser (“Warm toes without holes”) deadline is December 17^th.  For more information click on the link: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/699a3769-fbde-4bc8-8860-136fe8cf7755

Important Dates:

Wednesday December 17: Alex Fundraiser Deadline!

Thursday December 18: Grade 1 Celebration of Learning 1-2pm & 7-8pm

                                                Fun Luch (Little Caesers)

Friday December 19: Pjama Day

                                         Last Day of School Before Winter Break

                                         Early Dismissal 2:05pm (please be on time)

Monday January 5: Classes Resume