Month: January 2021

Good evening families of Division 11,

As this year is a little bit different, so are our celebrations.

This year we will be watching a short film and participating in a range of in class activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You are more than welcome to send a treat for your own child to enjoy during that time in the afternoon.

This year we are not exchanging treats, only cards.

This year if you would like to bring cards for your classmates please bring them in by Monday February 8th, so we can have them sit for a few days before handing them out on Friday February 12th.

I will be sending home a class list at the end of this week for you to create your cards.

With Kindness,

Ms. Toor

Good afternoon Division 11 families,

Next week due to scheduling, Ms. Ho has asked if we can change our Library day to Thursday.

Our class will be visiting Ms. Ho on Thursday morning instead of Tuesday next week. Please feel free to bring your books back earlier than Thursday if you are finished with them.

We will be back to our normal schedule the week after.

Thank you for your flexibility,

Ms. Toor

 

Good afternoon families of Division 11!

Below is the post Mr. LaPlante shared on our school webpage this morning:

Only recently announced by the Anti-Racism Coalition (ARC), Black Shirt Day is new this year. ARC created the day to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Black and racialized Canadians, as well as to help foster solidarity against all forms of racism and hate.

 

Suncrest Elementary School invites students and staff to wear black shirts on January 15 (tomorrow) to show support for anti-racism.

Tomorrow I will be continuing the conversation in our classroom by using grade appropriate lessons and literature.

Below are some examples of some stories I have read in past school years and will be reading again tomorrow to the students in Division 11 around racism, diversity, inclusion and empathy.

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we are beginning our unit on light by looking at objects using our light box. We are exploring objects and materials that are transparent, translucent and opaque with hands on activities such as this one. What kind of objects can you find in your home that all light passes through (transparent) some light passes through (translucent) and no light is able to pass through (opaque)? Would love to hear what you find in your home for students to make connections, comparisons and to also learn from each other during our science discussions.

Ms. Toor

Hello families of Division 11!

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Hope everyone had a restful holiday break. Below are some reminders and routines to support our return to school for returning and new Division 11 students.

Outdoor Classroom

We will continue to go outdoors rain or shine for recess, lunch and learning activities. Please ensure your child has appropriate weather attire. It is helpful to have rain boots at the school for Outdoor Classroom as the students love to explore water and often get their feet wet in the creek. 

Indoor Shoes and Extra Clothes 

Everything in your child’s cubby was sent home before the holiday break. Students will need to bring back their indoor shoes and extra clothes back to school this week. 

Students will need (at minimum): 

• Pants
• Shirts
• Underwear
• 2 or 3 Pairs of Socks

Scholastics 

Class code: RC130056 

Library 

We will have Library every Tuesday. Please return your child’s books by Monday or Tuesday each week.

Masks

While wearing masks is not mandatory, everyone wearing masks is part of our classroom/school culture, so we help protect one another as a community of learners.

Planners 

Continue to check your child’s planner for important messages, reminders and notices. Please sign under each day and check the front planner pocket for anything sent home.

Words of the week

Weekly words will be posted in your child’s planner to practice at home at the beginning of each week. You can practice reading them, writing them on whiteboards, playing word games or writing them down in sentences. 

Words their way

We will practice our cards throughout the week during our “Word Work” portion of our Daily 5 Literacy Program. At the end of each week you will find the cards  in the planner pocket of your child’s planner. Please take them out and keep them at home for your own practice such as in individual envelopes or bags. Your child will receive new cards each week to help develop our literacy skills.

January Calendar

January-2021-Calendar.docx

Thank you,

Ms. Toor