Good morning families,
Just a couple reminders about some upcoming events this week and the rest of September. Ms. Raj has begun her practicum today and she will be with us until December 4th.
Tuesday September 23rd- Pizza Birthday
We have a birthday in Division 11! Johannes’ family would like to celebrate with a Pizza Party. I recommend still packing a snack and lunch on this day and the class will enjoy a special treat. We are very excited to celebrate!
Thank you to families who have been checking in with me for birthdays. We currently have 21 students. I will be sending home a class list with names for families sometime this week.
Division 11 Class Charter
Attached is our Class Charter that we created as a class after many discussions on what we want our classroom to look, sound and feel like. This is something we will refer to as we create our classroom community.
Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
A reminder that Monday is Orange Shirt Day. We will begin our age appropriate discussions during Social Studies and will continue our learning throughout this school year. As we have Tuesday off Library will be cancelled. Feel free to bring your books on Monday or Thursday next week for open book exchange at 1pm after planners.
Planners:
Thank you for supporting your child in bringing their planner to school each day. It is a safe spot for notices and a great tool to enhance organization, planning and communication. Each week take a look in the planner for your child’s words of the week. They will be posted on the right hand side beside Saturday and Sunday.
As everyone is at different levels in the class in regards to literacy skills, here are some ways you can work on the 5 words each week:
- sight word recognition
- spelling
- writing the words into sentences
- create a story using all 5 words orally or in written form
At the end of each week I would like to start doing a mini white board spelling task to go over these words.
Library:
Division 11’s Library will be on Tuesdays with our Librarian Ms. Ho. Each week I encourage students in my class to take 2 books that are just right for them and 1 book that a family member can read. A total of 3 books can be taken out of the Library under one account. Below are the images I use to help support students decide what books are right for them and their development.
Outdoor Classroom:
Division 11 will be exploring and making connections to our curriculum outside. Every Thursday please ensure your child is prepared to go outdoors rain or shine. When it begins to rain I recommend rain gear such as boots, waterproof pants, water proof jacket and extra socks!
Inside Shoes:
As the weather is starting to change each student in Division 11 will need indoor shoes. It is not only a way to keep our feet dry after going outside but it also keeps our classroom, hallways, Music room, Library, gym and carpet clean to sit on throughout the day. Let’s all work together to keep our classroom and community clean.
Friday September 26- School Supplies and Planner Payments Due
Monday September 29- Orange Shirt Day
Tuesday September 30- Truth and Reconciliation Day (no school)
Friday October 3– Individual Photo Day
Wednesday October 8- Parents as Partners Conversations
Thursday October 9- Early Dismissal 2pm
Thursday October 9- Parents as Partners Conversations
Monday October 13- Thanksgiving (no school)
Friday October 24- Pro-D-Day (no school for students)
Thank you,
Ms. Ciolfitto