This week in Kindergarten December 21st and December 22nd

Theme:

• Gingerbread Man
• Christmas

Songs/Poems:

* no new songs/poems this week 

Sound of the week:

* no new sound this week 

Sound Monster: 

* No sound monster this week.

Number of the Week: 

* no new number this week

Important Information:

I wish you all a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends!  Enjoy the time together :) 

*** THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2016.  January 6th, 2016 is a PED. DAY and there is no school on January 4th, 2016 and January 5th, 2016. 

* Please note that the Library is closed until January. 

CHRISTMAS CARDS/ HOLIDAY TREATS:

Some parents have already asked for the names of the children in the class so they can send in Christmas cards or holiday treats.  Please note there is no obligation to send in treats for the class or Christmas cards.  I do ask that if you would like to do this, to please include all of the children so no one feels left out.  Thank you for your cooperation :)  Here is a list of all of the children in the class:

* Naailah

* Bradley

* Elias

* Vihaan

* Ejah

* Uma

* Grayson

* Pablo

* Rosalia

* Sophie

* Mary Lou

* Memphis

PYJAMA/MOVIE/GAME BOARD DAY:

On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, the two kindergarten classes have planned a fun pyjama day!  We invite the children to bring in:

* a stuffed animal for the day
* a board game to share with his/her friends 

and to come to school in his/her pyjamas of course! 

THEME TABLE:

We will continue our gingerbread man and Christmas themes this week. I invite the children to bring in books, toys or objects related to our theme that we can place on our theme table in the class. Please be sure to write your child' s name on the item or book so that I can easily return it to you. Thank you in advance!

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, December 21^st, 2015: December Family Project Due and wear green or red 

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015: PJ, movie and game board day in Kindergarten

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015: Pizza lunch and bake sale (FREE: a gift from the PPO)

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016: PED. DAY-  no school for students

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This Week in Kindergarten December 14th - December 18th

Theme:

• Gingerbread Man
• Christmas

Songs/Poems:

• Jingle Bells
• Must Be Santa

Sound of the week:

* no new sound this week 

Sound Monster: 

* No sound monster this week.

Number of the Week: 

* no new number this week

Important Information:

* Please note that the Library is closed until January. 

CHRISTMAS CARDS/ HOLIDAY TREATS:

Some parents have already asked for the names of the children in the class so they can send in Christmas cards or holiday treats.  Please note there is no obligation to send in treats for the class or Christmas cards.  I do ask that if you would like to do this, to please include all of the children so no one feels left out.  Thank you for your cooperation :)  Here is a list of all of the children in the class:

* Naailah

* Bradley

* Elias

* Vihaan

* Ejah

* Uma

* Grayson

* Pablo

* Rosalia

* Sophie

* Mary Lou

* Memphis

PYJAMA/MOVIE/GAME BOARD DAY:

On next Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, the two kindergarten classes have planned a fun pyjama day!  We invite the children to bring in:

* a stuffed animal for the day
* a board game to share with his/her friends 

and to come to school in his/her pyjamas of course! 

THEME TABLE:

We will continue our gingerbread man and Christmas themes this week. I invite the children to bring in books, toys or objects related to our theme that we can place on our theme table in the class. Please be sure to write your child' s name on the item or book so that I can easily return it to you. Thank you in advance!

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, December 18^th, 2015: Good news tickets and random acts of kindness assembly

Monday, December 21^st, 2015: December Family Project Due

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015: PJ, movie and game board day in Kindergarten

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015: Pizza lunch

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten December 7th- December 11h

Theme:

• Gingerbread Man
• Christmas

Songs/Poems:

• Gingerbread Man
• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Sound of the week:

* B

Sound Monster: 

* This Friday, December 11th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "b" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "b" sound include: ball, bat, brush, book and balloon.

Number of the Week: 

* 10 

Important Information:

DECEMBER FAMILY PROJECT:

I have posted the new family project.

THEME TABLE:

Our new theme until the holiday break will be gingerbread man and Christmas.  I invite the children to bring in books, toys or objects related to our theme that we can place on our theme table in the class.  Please be sure to write your child' s name on the item or book so that I can easily return it to you.  Thank you in advance!

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, December 9^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- No school and daycare service today

Monday, December 21^st, 2015: December Family Project Due

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten November 30th-December 4th

Theme:

• Bears

Songs/Poems:

• Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Sound of the week:

* M

Sound Monster: 

* This Friday, December 4th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "m" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "m" sound include: mitten,

Number of the Week: 

* 9 

Important Information:

* I have posted new pictures of the children in the Photos tab

TEDDY BEAR VISIT:

This FRIDAY, December 4th, 2015, I am asking all the children to bring in a teddy bear for our Teddy Bear visit.  All of the teddy bears will be returned home on Friday for the weekend.  Thank you for your usual cooperation. :)

THEME TABLE:

We will continue our bear theme this week.  I invite the children to bring in books, toys or objects related to our theme that we can place on our theme table in the class.  Please be sure to write your child' s name on the item or book so that I can easily return it to you.  Thank you in advance!

SCHOLASTICS:

The deadline for the December order is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1st, 2015.  Books can make great holiday gifts.  Please note that I can send home your child's order in a sealed envelope if you'd like to keep it a surprise.

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, November 30^th, 2015: November Family Project due

Friday, December 4^th, 2015: Teddy bear visit in our class

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten November 23rd-November 27th

Theme:

• Shapes 
• Bears

Songs/Poems:

• Little Brown Bear

Sound of the week:

*no new sound this week 

I apologize for the confusion last week.  I indicated that the sound of the week was M when it was in fact I.    

Sound Monster: 

* no Sound Monster this week

Number of the Week: 

* no new number this week 

Important Information:

THEME TABLE:

This week, we will begin our bear theme.  I invite the children to bring in books, toys or objects related to our theme that we can place on our theme table in the class.  Please be sure to write your child' s name on the item or book so that I can easily return it to you.  Thank you in advance!

REPORT CARDS:

Please note that you can KEEP the report card that was sent home last week. We have a copy at school.  However, if you have not already done so, the information sheet and ziplock bag should be returned to school so that it can be sent home again with the second term report card.  Thank you for your cooperation.

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS: 

Thank you all for coming to our parent teacher interviews last Thursday and Friday.  It was great to meet with you and discuss the super progress your little munchkins have made so far in Kindergarten! 

SCHOLASTICS:

Flyers for DECEMBER were sent home last week.  In order to allow sufficient time for the order to arrive before the holiday break, I will place the December order on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015.  Books can make great holiday gifts.  Please note that I can send home your child's order in a sealed envelope if you'd like to keep it a surprise.

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Thursday, November 26^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 27^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Monday, November 30^th, 2015: November Family Project due

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten November 16th-November 20th

Theme:

• Shapes 
• Fall

Songs/Poems:

• The Leaves are Falling

Sound of the week:

* M

Sound Monster: 

* This Wednesday, November 18th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "m" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "m" sound include: mitten,

Number of the Week: 

* 8 

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS:

I will be sending home the flyers for DECEMBER this week.  In order to allow sufficient time for the order to arrive before the holiday break, I will place the December order on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015.  Books can make great holiday gifts.  Please note that I can send home your child's order in a sealed envelope if you'd like to keep it a surprise.

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS: 

Last Wednesday, I sent home the paper with the appointment time for parent-teacher interviews. Reminder-  Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 in the evening and on Friday, November 20th, 2015 in the morning.  I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the great progree your little ones have made so far. 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015: Pizza lunch and bake sale

Thursday, November 19^th, 2015: * Report cards sent home and Parent-teacher interviews this evening 

Friday, November 20^th, 2015: Parent-teacher interviews this morning and PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students 

Thursday, November 26^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 27^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten November 9th-November 13th

Theme:

• Remembrance Day

Songs/Poems:

• Poppy (poem)

Sound of the week:

* R

Sound Monster: 

* This Wednesday, November 11th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "r" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "r" sound include: ribbon, rope, rabbit, robot, rhinoceros, radio, and red.

Number of the Week: 

* 7 

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS:

Please note that the deadline to submit your order is Tuesday, November 10th, 2015.

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS: 

Last week I sent home the paper for parent-teacher interviews.  Please return the paper (if you have not already done so) tomorrow so that I can begin to make the schedule for the interviews.  Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 in the evening and on Friday, November 20th, 2015 in the morning.  Thank you for your cooperation. :)

LAST DAY FOR MY STUDENT TEACHER MS. STEF: 

On Wednesday we will say goodbye to Ms. Stef who has completed her kindergarten internship in my class.  We have enjoyed having her with us these past two months and wish her great success as she embarks on her teaching career.  We will miss you Ms. Stef!

* I have posted new pictures of the children in the photos tab.

CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR YOUR CHILD: 

If you have not already done so, please send in a complete set of extra clothes to be kept at school for their child.  This includes:

• a long sleeve shirt
• a pair of pants
• underwear
• socks

COLD WEATHER:

With the colder weather, please be sure to send your child to school with a hat, scarf/neck warmer, and gloves/mitts.  It might be a good idea to begin sending your child to school with boots as well since the children are outside for at least 15 minutes at recess and at least 30 minutes at lunch time. Thank you :)

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, November 11^th, 2015: Ms. Stef's last day with us.

Thursday, November 12^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- no school today and no school daycare service 

Friday, November 13^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- no school today and no school daycare service 

Thursday, November 19^th, 2015: Parent-teacher interviews this evening 

Friday, November 20^th, 2015: Parent-teacher interviews this morning and PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students 

Thursday, November 26^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 27^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten November 2nd- November 6th

Theme:

• Fall

Songs/Poems:

• Grey Squirrel 
• Go Bananas!

Sound of the week:

* H

Sound Monster: 

* This Friday, November 6th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "h" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "h" sound include: hat, helmet, heart hand, helicopter and house.

Number of the Week: 

* 6 (same as last week)

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS:

I am sending home the flyers for the month of November today.  Please note that the deadline to submit your order is Tuesday, November 10th, 2015.

CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR YOUR CHILD: 

If you have not already done so, please send in a complete set of extra clothes to be kept at school for their child.  This includes:

• a long sleeve shirt
• a pair of pants
• underwear
• socks

COLD WEATHER:

With the colder weather, please be sure to send your child to school with a hat, scarf/neck warmer, and gloves/mitts.  It might be a good idea to begin sending your child to school with boots as well since the children are outside for at least 15 minutes at recess and at least 30 minutes at lunch time. Thank you :)

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, November 11^th, 2015: Ms. Stef's last day with us.

Thursday, November 12^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- no school today and no school daycare service (to be confirmed) 

Friday, November 13^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- no school today and no school daycare service (to be confirmed) 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten October 26th- October 30th

Theme:

• Fall
• Pumpkins
• Halloween
  

Songs/Poems:

• Have You Ever Seen a Pumpkin? 
• Fall Leaves (poem)

Sound of the week:

* L 

Sound Monster: 

* This Friday, October 30th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "l" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "l" sound include: leaf, ladder, lollipop and letter.

Number of the Week: 

* 6

Important Information:

CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR YOUR CHILD: 

If you have not already done so, please send in a complete set of extra clothes to be kept at school for their child.  This includes:

• a long sleeve shirt
• a pair of pants
• underwear
• socks

COLD WEATHER:

With the colder weather, please be sure to send your child to school with a hat, scarf/neck warmer, and gloves/mitts.  It might be a good idea to begin sending your child to school with boots as well since the children are outside for at least 15 minutes at recess and at least 30 minutes at lunch time. Thank you :)

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 


REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION:

On Friday, October 30^th, 2015, we will celebrate Halloween in my class.  We will do some special Halloween activities.  I encourage you to send your child to school with a costume if you'd like.  Here are some important points to remember for this day:

• no violent or scary costumes
• no masks
• no weapons (even plastic)
• My student teacher, Ms. Stef, does face painting for children's birthday parties and would like to surprise the children by painting their faces that day.  Please inform me in writing if you would not like her to paint your child's face.  Please note that the paint is hypoallergenic and will wash off easily with soap and water at bath time as it is not real paint. 
• treats for the class: if you would like to send in treats for the class please be sure to send one for all of the children so no child feels left out.  There are 13 children in the class.  Please note there is NO OBLIGATION to send in candy or a treat. 

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Tuesday, October 27^th, 2015: October family project due

Wednesday October 28^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- no school today and no school daycare service 

Friday, October 30^th, 2015: Halloween celebration in our classroom 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten October 19th- October 23rd

Theme:

• Fall
• Pumpkins
• Halloween

Songs/Poems:

• Five little Pumpkins

Sound of the week:

* no new sound this week

Sound Monster: 

* no Sound Monster this week

Number of the Week: 

* no new number this week

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS BOOKS: 

Reminder: The new deadline to return the order form is: Tuesday, October 20th, 2015. 

CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR YOUR CHILD: 

When I checked the extra clothes last week, I noticed that many of the children's extra clothes included a pair of shorts.  With the change in season, I am asking all parents to send in a complete set of extra clothes to be kept at school for their child.  This includes:

• a long sleeve shirt
• a pair of pants
• underwear
• socks

COLD WEATHER:

With the colder weather, please be sure to send your child to school with a hat, scarf/neck warmer, and gloves/mitts.  It might be a good idea to begin sending your child to school with boots as well since the children are outside for at least 15 minutes at recess and at least 30 minutes at lunch time. Thank you :)

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 

* I have added new pictures of the children in the photos tab.  Also please look at the September Family project link to see the displayed projects :) 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION:

On Friday, October 30^th, 2015, we will celebrate Halloween in my class.  We will do some special Halloween activities.  I encourage you to send your child to school with a costume if you'd like.  Here are some important points to remember for this day:

• no violent or scary costumes
• no masks
• no weapons (even plastic)
• My student teacher, Ms. Stef, does face painting for children's birthday parties and would like to surprise the children by painting their faces that day.  Please inform me in writing if you would not like her to paint your child's face.  Please note that the paint will wash off easily with soap and water at bath time as it is not real paint. 
• treats for the class: if you would like to send in treats for the class please be sure to send one for all of the children so no child feels left out.  There are 13 children in the class.  Please note there is NO OBLIGATION to send in candy or a treat. 

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, October 19^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY for Good Shepherd School- no school for students today 

Friday, October 23^rd, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today 

Tuesday, October 27^th, 2015: October family project due

Wednesday October 28^th, 2015: STRIKE DAY- no school today and no school daycare service 

Friday, October 30^th, 2015: Halloween celebration in our classroom 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten October 13th-October 16th

Theme:

• Thanksgiving
• Turkeys
• Apples
  

Songs/Poems:

• The Apple Tree (poem)
• I Love Apples

Sound of the week:

P

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, October 16th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "p" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "p" sound include: pen, pencil, paper, potato, pineapple, pencil case, and purse.

Number of the Week: 

# 5

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS BOOKS: 

Reminder: The deadline to return the order form is: Friday, October 16th, 2015. 


Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, October 19^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY for Good Shepherd School- no school for students today 

Friday, October 23^rd, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today 

Tuesday, October 27^th, 2015: October family project due

Friday, October 30^th, 2015: Halloween celebration in our classroom (more info. to come soon)

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This Week in Kindergarten October 5th -October 9th

Theme:

• Thanksgiving
• Turkeys
  

Songs/Poems:

• 5 Little Turkeys
• The Turkey
• The Sharing Song

Sound of the week:

T

Sound Monster: 

This Wednesday, October 7th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "t" sound on Wednesday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "t" sound include: tape, turtle, turkey, tulip, tomato and two (2).

Number of the Week: 

# 4

Important Information:

* Be sure to check the photos tab for new pictures of the children :)

If you have not sent in your child's 3 apples, please do so as soon as possible. We have many fun activities planned related to apples.  Please send in a red apple (a Red Delicious or McIntosh), a yellow apple (Golden Delicious) and a green apple (Granny Smith). We will use the apples to make apple sauce and for a taste test as well as some Science and Math lessons.

LIBRARY: 

Library begins this week.  The students will visit the library with Ms. Alexis on Tuesday.  Your child will arrive home with his/her library book in a ZIPLOC BAG.  Please return the book next TUESDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG.

SCHOLASTICS BOOKS: 

Last Friday I sent home the September orders that arrived.  Please note some books were on back order and I will send them home as soon as they arrive.  If you are ordering books as a surprise or present for your child, please let me know and I will send home your order in a sealed envelope for you.  I am sending home the flyers for the month of October this week.  Each order helps earn free books for our classroom; however there is never any obligation to order.  The deadline to return the order form is: Friday, October 16th, 2015. 

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, October 9^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today

Monday, October 12^th, 2015: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - no school today

Monday, October 19^th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY for Good Shepherd School- no school for students today 

Friday, October 23^rd, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today 

Friday, October 30^th, 2015: Halloween celebration in our classroom (more info. to come soon)

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in Kindergarten September 28th - October 2nd

Theme:

• Apples

Songs/Poems:

• Apple
• I wiggle (poem)
• First Thing on Your Paper
• Shake My Sillies Out 

Sound of the week:

F 

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, October 2nd, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "f" sound on Friday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day. Many of the children feel left out when they do not have an item to feed the Sound Monster on Fridays.  If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "f" sound include: fish, fire, four (4), flower and finger.

Number of the Week: 

# 3

Important Information:

We have many fun activities planned related to apples in the coming weeks. I am asking all children to bring 3 apples to school this week.  Please send in a red apple (a Red Delicious or McIntosh), a yellow apple (Golden Delicious) and a green apple (Granny Smith). Please send the apples to school as soon as possible.  We will use the apples to make apple sauce and for a taste test as well as some Science and Math lessons. 

Should your child wish to share a book, toy or object related to our theme with this class, he/she is welcome to bring it to school to add to our theme table.

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS:

My class and the other Kindergarten class will be sharing the time available in the gym.  We will be alternating days.  Since we had Phys. Ed. on WEDNESDAY at 8:10 AM last week, we will have Phys. Ed. MONDAY this week again at 8:10 AM.  Unfortunately I was ill and not at school last Friday to send home a note to inform you of this.  In the future on Gym days (Monday and Wednesday alternating every week), please send your child to school with comfortable clothes (no skirts or dresses) and running shoes (if his/her indoor shoes are not running shoes). Thank you for your cooperation! 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, September 28^th, 2015: Deadline to submit Family Project.

(* If you have not sent it in already, please do so for Tuesday as the students will be presenting the projects on Tuesday).

Wednesday, September 30th , 2015: Attestation Day- ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AT SCHOOL TODAY.

Friday, October 9th, 2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺

This week in kindergarten- September 21st -25th

Theme:

• Apples

Songs/Poems:

• Apple, Apple on the Tree
• Apples (poem)
• Open Then Shut Them
• Left Hand, Right Hand
• Alphabet Rock

Sound of the week:

A 

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, September 25th, 2015, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "a" sound on Friday.  The item will be returned to your child at the end of the day. If you cannot find an item, you can have your child draw a picture and write the corresponding word.  Some ideas for the "a" sound include: apple and ant.

Number of the Week: 

# 2

Important Information:

This week, we will begin our apple theme.  I invite the children to bring in books, toys or objects related to our theme that we can place on our theme table in the class.  Please be sure to write your child' s name on the item or book so that I can easily return it to you.  Thank you in advance! 

I have posted some pictures of the children on the website. Once you have clicked on the Photos tab, just click on the link below the title of the album to view the pictures. 

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY. 


This Wednesday, we will begin PHYSICAL EDUCATION class.  As I mentioned on Meet the Teacher Night, with there being very limited gym availability, we will have PHYS. ED at 8:10 AM and therefore the children will not have time to change.  I ask that you send your child in comfortable clothes (no skirts or dresses please) and running shoes. 

REMINDER:

The blue and purple duo-tangs will be sent home every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.  Throughout the week, please review the sound of the week and have your child complete the corresponding pages in the purple duo-tang.  Please have your child practice singing the weekly songs/poems and complete the activity at the bottom of the page (if there is one) in the blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the blue and purple duo-tangs.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Tuesday, September 22nd , 2015: Deadline to send in your Scholastics order.

Friday, September 25^th, 2015: Terry Fox Run.

Monday, September 28^th, 2015: Deadline to submit Family Project.
(* Please note that you can send in your child's family project as soon as it is complete).

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me:

by writing me a note in your child’s agenda.  

by phone at the school (450) 676-8166

by email: anna.romanini@rsb.qc.ca 

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini ☺