Saturday 17 October 2015

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 30th, 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 19th2015: PEDAGOGICAL DAY for Good Shepherd School- no school for students today 

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

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

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

Friday, October 30th, 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

Thank you for your support and have a great week!

Anna Romanini