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Halloween is quickly approaching and the school will be having our October Celebration of Learning Assembly and Costume Parade in the big gym on Thursday.  Students are encouraged to come to school already dressed in their costumes but please ensure they know how to get in and out of their costumes independently so they can use the washrooms.   Costumes should be school appropriate (not excessively scary, graphic or gory) and masks/weapons should be left at home.   While we are not having a Halloween Party in our classroom we will be doing a special activity involving a treat in the afternoon.  If you would like to send anything for the class (we have 16 students) please ensure it is Peanut/Tree nut free due to severe allergies.  

If you haven’t had a chance to take a look at your child’s E-portfolio they can be accessed under the blogfolio tab using the passwords that were sent out to you a couple of weeks ago.  If you need help please reach out to Ms. Pasqualetto. 

Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Pasqualetto :0)

Please check out our last couple of posts. We’ve been busy. 

A notice was sent home last week with information about our class’s participation in Wondering Wednesdays.  Our first adventure will be this Wednesday November 8th along with Div 13, Div 14 and Strong Start.  Please ensure that your child comes to school dressed for the weather (we will be back at school by recess) and that they have a change of clothes at school if needed. 

Recess reminder: with the sudden change to much colder weather please ensure that your children are dressing in layers for school and that they have warm jackets with hoods, gloves and umbrellas in the event that it rains. The expectation is that students will go outside for recess unless there is very heavy rain or the weather conditions are unsafe. 

– Ms. Passqualetto :0)

I hope that everyone was able to get outside this weekend during the breaks in the wet weather.   

The kids and Primary staff are super excited about our Pumpkin Patch field trip on Tuesday.  Thank you to those who are volunteering your time to help supervise small groups at the farm.  For those who we were not able to have join us, or those who were unable to come on this trip we hope you will be able to join on a future outing.  I sent home a reminder on Thursday about what to bring on the field trip but in case you didn’t see it.  The bus is leaving promptly at 9:10 am so please ensure students are at school by 9am so we can take attendance and get organized.  Students should dress for the weather (including rubber boots), bring a disposable lunch and snack (that they can carry in their back pack) as well as a plastic bag for them to carry their pumpkin home in.   We should be back in time for 3 pm dismissal but if we are running late we will contact the office and a note will be posted on our classroom door.   

A quick reminder, with the rainy weather upon us please ensure that children have a full change of clothes at school and that they are coming prepared to go outside at recess and lunch time.  Our school participates in a West Coast recess, so unless it is raining heavily or there is a safety concern students are expected to go outside.  There are undercover areas where they can play but it is helpful for them to have rubber boots, a waterproof jacket with a hood and an umbrella.  

See you on Tuesday, 
Ms. Pasqualetto :0)

I hope that everyone was able to spend time with their loved ones this weekend. If not for the cool, crisp air Sunday looked like it was still summer outside. Please remember that Monday is a holiday so the school will not be open.

Individual photos were on Friday, If your child missed the photo day I will post as soon as I know when retakes are. For those who were present the proofs usually take a couple of weeks to arrive and then they will be sent home so you can look at them and decide if you would like to order.

On Thursday the class went on our first field trip. It was a squishy ride to the public library using the “I Love Transit” free transit for students but the kids were amazing. They represented Kitchener well and all seemed to enjoy having a few stories read and exploring the children’s section of the library. If your child doesn’t yet have their own library card please do sign them up, it requires a parent/guardian signature but the card itself is free.

This week we have lots of activities planned including the walk-a-thon. Please remember to return your pledge form even if you did not collect money. The PAC is still looking for parent volunteers to be stationed along the route and we are looking for 1-2 parents to join our class.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Ms. Pasqualetto :0)

Wow what an eventful day we had!  

Today our class participated both in Orange Shirt Day and our Terry Fox Run.  We read the story Shi-Shi Etko by and discussed how their experiences starting school have been different then Shi-Shi Etko’s and we drew pictures of our favourite things to do at school.   The school will be doing more Orange Shirt Day activities with our buddy classes again on October 5th in the morning so if your child would like to wear orange again that will be another opportunity for them to do so. 

The kids were amazing both during their first school assembly and while doing the Terry Fox run.  It was such a warm day but they handled it like professionals.  I have also never seen kids eat apples with such concentration.  Thank you to the Kitchener PAC for providing the nice cold treat for all of us after our run.  

A friendly reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow as a it is a Professional Development Day for teachers.  

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 
Ms. Pasqualetto :0) 

 

Parents as Partners Meetings are happening this week on Tuesday September 26th and Wednesday September 27th and Ms. Dente will be joining the conversations as we feel they are an important opportunity for us to learn more about the students in our class.  Confirmation times were sent home with your child on Friday (pink or green paper depending on which date you are coming).  If you cannot make your time slot please inform us as soon as possible so we can try to reschedule our conversation.  

On Wednesday the PAC is putting on a Welcome Back BBQ from 3-6 and I hope to see you there. 

Thursday is a very busy day.  Not only is it Orange Shirt day to recognize that Every Child Matters but it is also the day of our Terry Fox run.  K students will be running on the school field but if you would like to join us please let me know.  Thank you to all those who have brought in donations for our Terry Fox Fundraiser.  

Friday there is No School for students as it is a Professional Development Day for Teachers.  

If you are able to come with us on our bus field trip to the Burnaby Public Library please let me know.  We will also be looking for volunteers to join us on our Walk-A-Thon day in October. 

Ms. Pasqualetto :o)