{"id":340,"date":"2021-09-14T07:09:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/wongj\/?p=340"},"modified":"2021-09-14T07:09:53","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:09:53","slug":"welcome-to-division-4-capitol-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/wongj\/2021\/09\/14\/welcome-to-division-4-capitol-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Division 4 &#8211; Capitol Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome Newsletter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Wong\u00a0&#8211; Division\u00a04<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This introductory newsletter is to provide you with information about how things run in the classroom, daily routines and expectations.\u00a0 This first newsletter will be in hard copy and on my class blog. Any future communication will be through the blog\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/wongj\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/wongj\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. I have been told that every time a new post gets uploaded, you will get a notification in your email inbox. Please let me know if you prefer a hard copy or if you have not been receiving these notifications. Also, if anyone else would like to be added or removed from this list.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These first few weeks\u00a0will be used to\u00a0get the students back into the routine and get ready for the upcoming academic year.\u00a0 We\u00a0will be doing\u00a0a lot on routines, respect, building a safe classroom\u00a0community, and preassessment in reading, writing, spelling, and math.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Class Expectations<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The student&#8217;s expectations are based on three\u00a0\u201cR\u2019s\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0RESPECT,\u00a0RESPONSIBILITY\u00a0and RESILIANCE\u00a0in\u00a0four\u00a0areas &#8211; SELF,\u00a0CLASSROOM,\u00a0SCHOOL, and COMMUNITY. We work every day to become mindful of our own actions and how they affect us,\u00a0individuals\u00a0and groups\u00a0around us.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My goal is to provide tools for each student to ensure they are successful in life when dealing with situations that all under one of these three anecdotes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For every action there is a consequence (positive\u00a0or negative)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Life isn\u2019t fair, deal with it (problem solving)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trust is easily lost, but difficult to regain (integrity)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I consider myself a fair teacher. I try my best to disapprove of what the child \u201cdoes\u201d and not who the child \u201cis\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0I try my best to provide tools that will help them be successful in all aspects of their life.\u00a0\u00a0I\u00a0believe that \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d is never an acceptable answer when it comes to their actions, whether positive or negative. I am always available to discuss any of my core beliefs or if your child tells you something that happened in class that\u00a0may\u00a0concern you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Classroom Routines<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Class routines are very important to keep the class on track and to help us move smoothly from one activity to the next in a predictable and structured manner. These include knowing what to do in the morning (putting backpacks away,\u00a0washing their hands, doing their morning math), how we transition between activities, how the day progresses, and how we get ready to leave for the day. A great way to build communication between you and your child is to ask them about the classroom routines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Arrival and Dismissal<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first school bell rings at\u00a08:50\u00a0am.\u00a0 It is important that your child is in attendance and is ready for the day. Should your child arrive after\u00a08:55, they should\u00a0check in at the office.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dismissal is at\u00a02:47pm. If the weather is nice, the students will frequently be dismissed from the playground. To ensure that the students do not leave early, their bags will\u00a0NOT be\u00a0with them\u00a0until the\u00a02:47\u00a0bell.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Planner<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year the students will not be given planners.\u00a0 They are encouraged to find a system that will\u00a0help them to remember due dates and important events. A small journal or planner is a good choice.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Permission and Verification Forms<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These forms will be sent out shortly.\u00a0Please ensure that these forms have been returned ASAP. This is important as we launch into using electronic devices for our digital portfolios, research, as well as all other areas of learning. In addition, occasionally we will be going out into the community on walking fieldtrips to expand our learning outside the four walls of the classroom. Your child will not be able to participate unless they have been returned.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>CSL (Communicating Student Learning),\u00a0BLOGfolios\u00a0and TWAS (This Week at School)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year the students\u00a0will\u00a0showcase\u00a0their\u00a0learning. One way is through the digital\u00a0BLOGfolio. This will be an opportunity for students to share work at various stages and offer their thoughts on the progress and product of their work\u00a0weekly. You will be notified by email every time a new post goes live. If you are not receiving these notifications or would like to be added or deleted, just let me know.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The students will also be developing their writing skills through their weekly TWAS. This also gives you and the child another way to start a discussion of what happened at school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and Mindfulness<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A large part of learning is to be ready for learning. My goal is to help the students become aware of their emotions and develop a growth mindset. With these tools, the students will be able get their body and mind ready for learning and know how to persevere when facing obstacles or problems.\u00a0Each morning we will do a mindfulness activity to prepare for the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Additional School Supplies<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the Intermediate Supply List, please have your child bring the following supplies (there may be some additional supplies that are required throughout the year). If you are unable to get any of these supplies, just let me know and I do have some extras:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5 Inch 3-Ring Binder\u00a0(NO zipper binder)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">200 Sheet HEAVY DUTY lined refill paper (if possible)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5\u00a0Duotangs\u00a0(different\u00a0colours\u00a0if possible)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Index dividers (8-10)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3\u2013 40 Gram Glue Sticks (Elmer\u2019s or UHU)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 Fine Tip Fineliners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 Chisel Tip White Board Markers\u00a0(Black)\u00a0&amp; 1 White Board Eraser<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Geometry set (with compass and protractor)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 Ream (500 sheets) of Letter Size Copy Paper<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blue (3) and Red (1) Ballpoint Pens<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0Highlighters\u00a0(at least 1\u00a0yellow)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12 HB Pencils<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2 vinyl erasers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Newsletter\u00a0 Mr. Wong\u00a0&#8211; Division\u00a04\u00a0 \u00a0 This introductory newsletter is to provide you with information about how things run in the classroom, daily routines and expectations.\u00a0 This first newsletter will be in hard copy and on my class blog. 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