Thursday, September 6. 2018

Sorry for the delay and the short blog - we are having internet difficulties....

We had a busy day in Kindergarten. All kids are now in school - JK's and SK's. We are getting used to all of the routines and structures of the day.

Morning comments:

I like playing at the doll house with my friends.
I like making a unicorn.
I like playing at the train set with my friends.
I like with Mr. Potato Head with my friends.
I like playing outside.
I like playing in the kitchen with my friends.
I like building a sandcastle.
I like playing with the animals.
I like the magnetic blocks.
I like playing at the carpet.
I like the choo choo train.

We were not able to do afternoon comments on the blog as everything was down.

Please note that on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mme Charlotte dismisses the children at the end of the day since it's Mme Chantal's preparation and planning time at the end of the day.

Miss Claudia read us Chicka chicka Boom boom - we really enjoyed that story! We also acted it out with some toys at one of the centers. We also built tall towers with the blocks.

I was hoping to bring in my sunflower to the class, but I just noticed that a hungry squirrel has taken it away - the whole flower part is gone! He must have been very hungry!

measuring how tall our tower is

Wednesday, September 5th

Our class is getting bigger every day. We have new JK's visiting and starting school. We read a funny Pete the Cat story this morning. He was trying to get dressed for school. Some of us did our own picture of Pete the Cat. We also worked with magnetic blocks, learned to cooperate in the kitchen and shared the blocks.

Morning comments:

I like playing at the train set with my friends.
I like playing with the lego.
I like playing at the kitchen with my friends.
I like playing at the dollhouse.
This morning I like playing at the doll center with my friends.
I like playing on the carpet with my friends.
I like reading books.
I like playing outside.
I like drawing.
I like making a house with the trio blocks.
I like colouring Pete the Cat.
I like reading.
I like playing with the trio blocks.
I like the lego wall.
I like having a snack with my friends.

This afternoon, we are developing our fine motor skills with Mr. Potato Head, making a school bag, working with duplo and foam blocks and working on puzzles and shapes.

As you can see, we are very busy throughout the day!

This afternoon I like reading with my friend.

I like the whole day.

I like playing at the coloring.

I like playing at the foam blocks.

I like playing on the carpet.

I like making a dinosaur cage.

I like playing outside.

I like the lego.

I like the Mr. Potato Head.

I like the doll house.

I like the kitchen.

I like the duplo.

Reminders:

You have your child's information page in the communication book. Please ensure all information is correct and then sign it and return it in the communication book. Thank you! There is also other school information in there.

We play outside every day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to play.

We would appreciate if your child could have a healthy snack as snack #1. Thank you!

Program Information Night is on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. This is for parents or guardians only.

First day of school! Welcome

We were so excited to see all of you this morning - you have grown so much! Parents: please see your child's communication bag for the blog permission form. We also post on Twitter on a regular basis. ChantalStorm1.

Thank you for sending in yoga mats for rest time, velcro inside shoes, a lunch kit and a school bag. Please label everything you send to school. We are continuing labelling Healthy Snack #1, lunch #2 and afternoon snack #3. This helps the children choose the right snack for the time of day. Thank you!



Morning comments:

I like playing at the sensory bin with my friend.
I like playing in the kitchen.
I like playing at the dollhouse.
I like colouring a bus.
I like the school center.
I like playing with the foam blocks.
I like playing with the waffle blocks.
I like playing with all of the friends.

Afternoon comments:

I liked playing at the doll house and the kitchen with my friend.
I liked  making a house with Lego and resting.
I liked the magnets and the trains.
I liked my whole day.
My first day of school, I liked wiggling my loose tooth so it will come out.
I liked making my book today.

Thursday, August 30th

Boys and girls, I am so excited to see you on Tuesday. Mrs. Debbie and I have been working all week getting the classroom ready. We have new owl signs, a bus dramatic play area, and, of course, we still have our lego wall! We cleaned up the book area and have 6 baskets full of English and French books for you! Your name tag is already up in the coat room. All SK's are coming to school starting Tuesday. Full day, every day. On Tuesday, we will also be having some JK's coming to visit with their parents. Some JK's will visit on Wednesday with their parents. By Thursday, everyone will be at school. I hope our SK's will be good leaders and be welcoming to our new JK's.

On Tuesday morning, when you come to school, just look for Mrs. Debbie or myself - we will both be holding owls! Our line is the same as last year, by the fence.

Don't forget to ask your parents to pack a healthy snack - with a #1 on the container, #2 is your lunch container and #3 is your afternoon snack. We don't want anyone eating their sandwich at 10:00 a.m.! Bring your velcro shoes and your yoga mat. Ask your parents to write your name on everything. You know how things can get mixed up in the coat room. You can practice putting your shoes on by yourself.

To our Grade 1's: good luck boys and girls. You will learn so much in Grade 1 - reading, writing and so much more! Don't forget to wave when you see me in the hallway!

Some people have been asking about my sunflower. Yes, it is a sunflower - and it has 5 flower buds on it! In fact, it's so heavy, that it is falling to the ground! I also have one growing in my vegetable garden - but it's not ready to bloom yet.

Supply List for September in Kindergarten

For parents: list of items needed for September:

- backpack
- lunch kit
- indoor velcro shoes
- small blanket for quiet time
- extra set of clothes in a labelled ziploc bag
- yoga mat - optional for quiet time

Please label everything sent to school. Thank you!

In the next few weeks, your child can practice putting his/her shoes on by him/herself, opening snack containers, putting lunch kit in school bag independently. It is also extremely important to practice using the washroom independently.

We also recommend labelling snack containers: example:
#1 is a healthy snack for mid-morning.
#2 is lunch (sandwich or other)
#3 is afternoon snack.

This way, your child doesn't eat their sandwich at 10:00 am and then not have a lunch at 12:15.

SK children will start school on the first day of school, just like the other students from grades 1 to 6.

JK students will be coming in for a quick meeting with the Kindergarten team at assigned times on the first two days of school (September 4 and 5). These letters were sent out at the beginning of July. If you have not received a letter yet, please contact the school during the last week of August and you will be given an interview time.

August 13, 2018

My goodness, the summer is just flying by! I hope you are having a safe and wonderful summer! Have you heard the cicadas recently? They are so loud in the afternoon! In French we say: des cigales. At home, I also hear the crickets at night, les criquets.

Well, good news: the plant is a big sunflower and I think it will have 5 flowers on it! The bad news are that the squirrels are still eating my tomatoes. Do you have anything growing in your garden? Did your sunflower bloom?

I have been working on a decoration for our classroom. It is taking quite a bit of time, but my daughters are helping me. It's my favourite painting by Van Gogh. Do you remember the name of it?

These are little rabbits I see when I go on walks with Tesla. 

Sunflower last week.

Sunflower this week.

Wednesday, August 1st

It's already August! Time is flying by!
I hope you are having a good summer! Are you playing outside in this beautiful weather?
I have been gardening and preparing things for our class. I also had guests over! Mrs. Jessica, Cole and baby Wyatt came over for a visit!
Are your sunflowers blooming? I think I might have one that will bloom next week - either it's a sunflower or a big weed.....I will take a picture next week when I'm sure it's not a weed!

Here are some pictures:

something has been eating my tomato!! Squirrel?