Tuesday November 1

We had new arrivals this morning. Many of the centers are focused on letters, counting and printing. 

We read a letter S story and talked about all the things that start with S. We learned the jolly phonics letter s song to help us with the letter sound. We make our hand into a snake and wave it as we make the "s" sound. We practiced printing the letter s on whiteboards. We learned that we always start our letters at the top of the page. We used our new printing books and practiced printing the letter s  and drew 3 things that start with the letter s. See if your child can find things that begin with S at home.

We learned a new math game called splat. We started with 5 counters and our partner had to hide some chips under the splat (cardboard cut out)We had to try and figure out how many counters were hidden under the splat. 

PM Kindergarten had music with Mrs. Coulson. 

Volunteers Needed!

Kindergarten will be going on our first field trip of the school year.  We will be walking to the Tuscany Fire Station and having a tour.  For each visit we will need 4 volunteers to join us.  All volunteers must have a valid police clearance on file at the school in order to be able to volunteer with us.  Please email your child's teacher if you are available and interesting in volunteering.

Fire Station Field Trips

Mrs. Conley's Red group (AM) Tuesday November 15 9:30-11:15am

Mrs. Mask's Blue group (AM) Thursday November 17 9:30-11:15am

Mrs. Mask's Yellow group (PM) Monday November 21 1:00-2:45pm


Kindergarten is looking for empty Kleenex boxes.  Each child needs an empty box for an upcoming project in November.  Please send us your empty Kleenex boxes the week of October 31.  If you are able to send more than one box, we would greatly appreciate it.

Tomorrow is library exchange and picture retakes. If you want your child to get retakes, please let their teacher know (if your child missed picture day, they will automatically be called down for picture retakes)

Volunteers Needed AM Class Friday November 4

We are planning to go for a community walk on Friday November 4, weather permitting and are looking for 6 volunteers to join us.  If you have a current police screening and would like to join us, please email your child's teacher.

Kindergarten is looking for empty Kleenex boxes.  Each child needs an empty box for an upcoming project in November.  Please send us your empty Kleenex boxes the week of October 31.  If you are able to send more than one box, we would greatly appreciate it.

Notice from Parent Council

Parent Council is excited to sell Winter Flowers and Poinsettias, through the Growing Smiles Fundraiser.  Please place your order by Nov 5.  Flowers will be delivered to the school on Monday, November 21.  When you order your flowers you can choose a pick-up window that suits your schedule on delivery day.  

 

Please visit the fundraiser website to order: ericharvie.growingsmilesfundraising.com

 

SAVE YOUR BOTTLES!  There will be a bottle drive running on Monday, November 21 during the Winter Flower Delivery.

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday November 3: Picture Retakes- Please let us know if you want your child to get their picture retake

Friday November 4: AM Kindergarten

Nov 7 - 18: Green Fool’s Theatre - Learning Residency for all classes

Fri, Nov 11: Remembrance Day - No Classes

Thurs, Nov 24: K-4 Learning Community Conferences - 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

(Learners & Parents/Guardians to attend in person by appointment)

Fri, Nov 25: K-4 Learning Community Conferences - 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

(Learners & Parents/Guardians to attend in person by appointment)










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