This week in Kindergarten December 19th- December 23rd

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 :) 

* During the holidays, I will post new pictures of the children from the past two weeks, so please check the photos tab:) 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING ACTIVITY:

On Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 the students will have an opportunity to shop at our Holiday sale and buy gifts for their loved ones.  The gifts range in price from $1.00 to $3.50. If your child will participate, please send in hid/her money in a labelled ziploc bag or envelope.

CHRISTMAS CARDS/ HOLIDAY TREATS:

Some parents have 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:

* Nathan

* Le Shaya

* Dylan

* Malayka-Hope

* Luciano

* Kanak

* Ella

* Everland

* Jo-Eve

* Mahlik

* Emma
Jannatul

* Jada
* Tyrone
* Devin
* Abdulhadi

PYJAMA/MOVIE/GAME BOARD DAY:

On Friday, December 23rd, 2016, Good Shepherd school has 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 are continuing our gingerbread man and Christmas this week.  I would like to 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!

LIBRARY: 

Please note that the Library is closed until January.

* Be sure to check out the December family project tab for this month's homework

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, December 21^st, 2016 :
1- Christmas lunch for students and staff
2- December Family project (gingerbread person decorated) due today

Thursday, December 22^nd, 2016 :  Holiday Shopping Activity

Friday, December 23^rd 2016 :  Pyjama and Movie Day

Monday, January 9^th, 2017 :  PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students 

Tuesday, January 10^th, 2017 :  First day of school after the holiday break

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 12th- December 16th

Theme:

• Gingerbread Man
• Christmas

Songs and Poems: 

• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
• Jingle Bells

Sound of the Week:

* M (continued)

Sound Monster: 

Due to the field trip last Friday, we did not have time to feed the Sound Monster.  Therefore, this Friday, December 16th, 2016, 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: monkey, mail, monster, macaroni, mushroom, and marshmallow.

Number of the Week: 

* 10 (continued)

Important Information:

HOLIDAY PLAY:

On Thursday, December 15th, 2016, (at 7:00 PM) Good Shepherd School will be putting on our holiday play called "Scrooge". Throughout the play, every class will perform a song.  My Kindergarten class is paired with Ms. Alexis' grade 6 class to sing Deck the Halls at the show.  We are asking all of children to arrive at 6:45 PM and come directly to MY CLASSROOM.  If you would like to attend the show, you must pre-order tickets (maximum of 2 per family) by completing the order form sent home last week.  There is also a daytime show for GRANDPARENTS only on Thursday December 15th, 2016 at 10:00 AM.   This show is FREE and tickets must be ordered as well by completing the order form that was sent home last week.  We will be collecting non-perishable items for the needy that night as well.

* Please dress your child in GREEN or RED for the Holiday play.  They must also bring with them a pair of gloves and a hat (we are going to pretend to be Christmas carollers at the show).

THEME TABLE:

We are continuing our gingerbread man and Christmas themes until the holiday break.  I would like to 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!

LIBRARY: 

Please return your child's library book by WEDNESDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG.  This way, it will give the children one extra day before the books are due in case there are any forgotten books. Thank you!

* Be sure to check out the December family project tab for this month's homework

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

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, December 14^th, 2016 :  Pizza lunch and bake sale

Thursday, December 15^th, 2016 :

1- Good Shepherd School's holiday show for grand-parents only (10:00 AM)
2- Good Shepherd School's holiday show (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, December 21^st, 2016 :  Christmas lunch for students and staff

Thursday, December 22^nd, 2016 :  Santa's Workshop

Friday, December 23^rd 2016 :  Pyjama and Movie Day

Monday, January 9^th, 2017 :  PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students 

Tuesday, January 10^th, 2017 :  First day of school after the holiday break

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 5th- December 9th

Theme:

• Gingerbread Man
• Christmas

Songs and Poems: 

• The Gingerbread Man
• Must be Santa

Sound of the Week:

* M

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, December 9th, 2016, 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: monkey, mail, monster, macaroni, mushroom, and marshmallow.

Number of the Week: 

* 10

Important Information:

HOLIDAY PLAY:

On Thursday, December 15th, 2016, (at 7:00 PM) Good Shepherd School will be putting on our holiday play called "Scrooge". Throughout the play, every class will perform a song.  My Kindergarten class is paired with Ms. Alexis' grade 6 class to sing Deck the Halls at the show.  We are asking all of children to arrive at 6:45 PM and come directly to MY CLASSROOM.  If you would like to attend the show, you must pre-order tickets (maximum of 2 per family) by completing the order form you received by email last week.  If you would like me to send home a paper copy for you, please let me know.

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!

SCHOLASTICS:

Scholastics orders for December are due on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016. 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.

LIBRARY: 

Please return your child's library book by WEDNESDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG.  This way, it will give the children one extra day before the books are due in case there are any forgotten books. Thank you!

* Be sure to check out the December family project tab for this month's homework

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, December 9^th, 2016 : Nutcracker Field Trip

Wednesday, December 14^th, 2016 :  Pizza lunch and bake sale

Thursday, December 15^th, 2016 :  Good Shepherd School's holiday show (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, December 21^st, 2016 :  Christmas lunch for students and staff

Thursday, December 22^nd, 2016 :  Santa's Workshop

Friday, December 23^rd 2016 :  Pyjama and Movie Day

Monday, January 9^th, 2017 :  PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students 

Tuesday, January 10^th, 2017 :  First day of school after the holiday break

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 28th- December 2nd

Theme:

• Bears 

Songs and Poems: 

• Teddy bear, teddy bear

Sound of the Week:

* I

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, December 2nd, 2016, we will be feeding the Sound Monster.  Please send in 1 item (a toy, a book, a picture, etc. ) that begins with the "I" 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 "I" sound include: insect, igloo, and inchworm.

Number of the Week: 

* 9

Important Information:

TEDDY BEAR VISIT:

This FRIDAY, December 2nd, 2016, 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. :)


FIELD TRIP:

Last week I sent home a permission slip for the Nutcracker Field Trip that the entire school will be attending. On December 9th, 2016, we will be going to see the Nutcracker Ballet. Please send in the permission slip and $7.00 as soon as possible. Thank you!

THEME TABLE:

We are continuing to learn about bears 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:

I will be placing the orders for the December Scholastic flyers on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016. 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.

LIBRARY: 

Please return your child's library book by WEDNESDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG.  This way, it will give the children one extra day before the books are due in case there are any forgotten books. Thank you!

* Be sure to check out the November family project tab for this month's homework

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

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, November 30^th, 2016 : November Family project due today

Friday, December 9^th, 2016 : Nutcracker Field Trip

Thursday, December 15^th, 2016 :  Good Shepherd School's holiday show (7:00 PM)

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 21st-November 25th

Theme:

• Bears

Songs and Poems: 

• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Hokey Pokey

Sound of the Week:

* no new sound this week

Sound Monster: 

* no Sound Monster this week (since we have a very short week). 

Number of the Week: 

* no new number this week

Important Information:

REPORT CARDS:

Please be sure to return the ziploc bag with the information sheet for parents (signed on the back) that was sent home last Thursday.  I will send this paper at the end of the second and third terms.  

KINDERGARTEN BAKE SALE: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

Please be sure to return to school the bottom portion of the letter that was sent home 2 weeks ago indicating your contribution to the bake sale and if you can volunteer to assist us that morning (if you have not already done so).  Thank you for your support!

THEME TABLE:

We are continuing to learn about bears 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:

I am sending home the flyers for DECEMBER in order to ensure that the orders arrive before the holiday break I will be placing the orders on Tuesday, December  6th, 2016.  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.

LIBRARY: 

There will be NO LIBRARY this week due to the ped. day on Thursday.  Please be sure to send in your child' library book before next THURSDAY. Thank you!

* Be sure to check out the November family project tab for this month's homework

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

COLD WEATHER:

The snow has arrived! Please be sure to send your child to school with a jacket, snow pants, boots, hat, scarf/neck warmer, and gloves/mitts.  Thank you :)

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, November 23^rd, 2016: KINDERGARTEN Pizza day and bake sale (the Kindergarten classes will provide the baked goods and run the bake sale)

Thursday, November 24^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 25^th, 2016 PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Wednesday, November 30^th, 2016 : November Family project due 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 November 14th-November 18th

Theme:

• Bears

Songs/Poems:

• Little Brown Bear
• Time for Hibernation (poem)

Sound of the week:

R

Sound Monster: 

This Wednesday, November 16th, 2016, 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: rat, rock, ring, rectangle, ruler and rhinoceros.

Number of the Week: 

# 8

Important Information:

REPORT CARDS:

Your child will receive his/her first term report card on Thursday, November 17th, 2016.  Please note that this is the only paper report card that will be sent home this year.  The second and third term report cards will be sent home electronically. 

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS (MEETINGS):

I look forward to meeting with you on Thursday and Friday to discuss the wonderful progress your munchkins are making in Kindergarten!

KINDERGARTEN BAKE SALE: November 23rd, 2016

Last week I sent home a letter regarding the upcoming bake sale that the Kindergarten classes will be in charge of organizing.  Please return the bottom portion of the letter to school indicating your contribution to the bake sale and if you can volunteer to assist us that morning (if you have not already done so).  Thank you for your support!

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!

SCHOLASTICS:

Please note that the deadline to submit the November order is Wednesday, November 16th, 2016.

LIBRARY: 

Please return your child's library book by WEDNESDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG.  This way, it will give the children one extra day before the books are due in case there are any forgotten books. Thank you!

* Be sure to check out the November family project tab for this month's homework

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

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

COLD WEATHER:

Please be sure to send your child to school with a jacket, 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 :)

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Thursday, November 17^th, 2016: dental hygienist visit and parent-teacher interviews this evening 

Friday, November 18^th, 2016: Parent-teacher interviews this morning and PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students 

Wednesday, November 23^rd, 2016: KINDERGARTEN Pizza day and bake sale (the Kindergarten classes will provide the baked goods and run the bake sale)

Thursday, November 24^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 25^th, 2016 PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Wednesday, November 30^th, 2016 : November Family project due 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 November 7th-November 11th

Theme:

• Remembrance Day

Songs/Poems:

• Poppy (poem)

Sound of the week:

H

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, November 11th, 2016, 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, helicopter, heart and hand.

Number of the Week: 

# 7

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS:

Please note that the deadline to submit your order is Wednesday, November 16th, 2016.

LIBRARY: 

Please return your child's library book by WEDNESDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG.  This way, it will give the children one extra day before the books are due in case there are any forgotten books. Thank you!

* I have posted the new November family project

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

COLD WEATHER:

Please be sure to send your child to school with a jacket, 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 :)

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, November 11^th, 2016: Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym at 10:30 AM.  WEAR RED TODAY!

Thursday, November 17^th, 2016: Parent-teacher interviews this evening 

Friday, November 18^th, 2016: Parent-teacher interviews this morning and PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students 

Thursday, November 24^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 25^th, 2016 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 October 31st- November 4th

Theme:

• Halloween

Songs/Poems:

• A Bat (poem)
• Bats are Sleeping 

Sound of the week:

L

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, November 4th, 2016, 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, letter, lollipop and Lego.

Number of the Week: 

# 6

Important Information:

SCHOLASTICS:


I am sending home the flyers for the month of November this week.  Please note that the deadline to submit your order is Wednesday, November 16th, 2016.

LIBRARY: 

Please return your child's library book by THURSDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG. Thank you!

* I have posted the new November family project

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

* Be sure to check the September FAMILY PROJECT PRESENTATIONS tab for the display of the completed projects 

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

COLD WEATHER:

This week we are going to be experiencing colder temperatures.  Fall has finally arrived! With the colder weather, please be sure to send your child to school with a jacket, 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 :)

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION:

On Monday, October 31^st, 2016, 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)
• Ms. Alexis (who teaches in my class for 1:15 minutes per week) has a student teacher working with her, her name is Ms. Stef.  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 16 children in the class.  Please note there is NO OBLIGATION to send in candy or a treat. 

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, October 31^st,2016: pizza lunch and bake sale day,  Halloween celebration in our class

Friday, November 11^th, 2016: Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym

Thursday, November 17^th, 2016: Parent-teacher interviews this evening 

Friday, November 18^th, 2016: Parent-teacher interviews this morning and PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students 

Thursday, November 24^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY - no school for students  

Friday, November 25^th, 2016 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 October 24th- October 28th

Theme:

• Pumpkins
• Halloween

Songs/Poems:

• Five Little Pumpkins
• Have You Ever Seen a Pumpkin

Sound of the week:

P

Sound Monster: 

This Wednesday, October 26th, 2016, 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: pink, purple, potato, pencil, pineapple and pumpkin.

Number of the Week: 

# 5

Important Information:

LIBRARY: 

Last week, the librarian was ill on Thursday and therefore there was no one to sign out books during my class' library period. The students will visit the library with Ms. Brittany this Thursday.  Please return your child's library book by THURSDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG. Thank you!

* Be sure to check the family project tab for this month's homework (if you have not already done so).

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

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

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 and a short sleeve top.  With the change in season, I am asking all parents to send in a long sleeve top and pants to be kept at school for their child.

COLD WEATHER:

This week we are going to be experiencing colder temperatures.  Fall has finally arrived! With the colder weather, please be sure to send your child to school with a jacket, 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 :)

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION:

On Monday, October 31^st, 2016, 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)
• Ms. Alexis (who teaches in my class for 1:15 minutes per week) has a student teacher working with her, her name is Ms. Stef.  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 16 children in the class.  Please note there is NO OBLIGATION to send in candy or a treat. 

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Thursday, October 27^th, 2016: October family project due today

Friday, October 28^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today

Monday, October 31^st,2016: pizza lunch and bake sale day,  Halloween celebration 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 October 17th- October 21st

Theme:

• Fall

Songs/Poems:

• Grey Squirrel
• Leaves are Falling

Sound of the week:

T

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, October 21st, 2016, 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:

LIBRARY: 

Library begun last week.  The students will visit the library with Ms. Brittany on Thursdays.    Please return your child's library book by THURSDAY in the ZIPLOC BAG. Thank you!

* Be sure to check the family project tab for this month's homework (if you have not already done so).

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

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

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, October 21st, 2016: Red day (wear an article of clothing that is red today)

Thursday, October 27^th, 2016: October family project due today

Friday, October 28^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today

Monday, October 31^st: pizza lunch and bake sale day,  Halloween celebration 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 October 12th- October 14th

Theme:

• Thanksgiving
• Turkeys
• Apples
  

Songs/Poems:

• The Apple Tree 
• Shake My Sillies Out

Sound of the week:

* no new sound this week

Sound Monster: 

* no Sound Monster this week

Number of the Week: 

# 3 (continued)

Important Information:

Please take note that since this is a very short school week (only 3 days, and only 2 days with me), we will not be learning a new sound or number this week. There will therefore be no Sound Monster this week either.

* I have posted new pictures in the photos tab.

* Be sure to check the family project tab for this month's homework (if you have not already done so).

LIBRARY: 

Library is set to begin this week.  The students will visit the library with Ms. Brittany on Thursdays.  The library books will be sent home in ziploc bags.  Please be sure to send the books back to school by the next Thursday in the ziploc bags.  Thank you!

SCHOLASTICS BOOKS: 

The deadline to return the order form is: Friday, October 14th, 2016. 

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY.  Please use the name card that was given to you on Meet the Teacher Night and have your child use lower case (small) letters for his/her name as opposed to all capital letters.  Thank you!

A very big thank you to all of the parents who were able to join us for the Thanksgiving Breakfast last week.  Thank you to all of the families for contributing food to our breakfast and to everyone for helping with the set up and clean up. We all had a wonderful time!  

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Tuesday, October 11^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today

Friday, October 14^th, 2016: First Communication report cards sent home

Thursday, October 27^th, 2016: October family project due today

Friday, October 28^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today

Monday, October 31^st: pizza lunch and bake sale day: Halloween celebration 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 October 3rd-October 7th

Theme:

• Thanksgiving
• Turkeys
  

Songs/Poems:

• 5 Little Turkeys
• The Turkey
• First Thing on Your Paper is Your Name
• I wiggle (poem)
• Head and Shoulders

Sound of the week:

F

Sound Monster: 

This Friday, October 7th, 2016, 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.tomato and two (2).

Number of the Week: 

# 3

Important Information: 

Pizza lunch and bake sale:

On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 Good Shepherd School will host its first pizza day and bake sale at lunch. Please note there is no need to pre-order the pizza.  Simply have your child bring in his/her money and the lunch monitor and I will assist the children.  There is the choice of cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza. Each slice of pizza costs $2.50. Juice boxes are available for $1.00.  The children can purchase a dessert from the bake sale as well.  Please take note that the school cafeteria will be closed on this day, therefore please send your child to school with a lunch if he/she will not be purchasing pizza. Also, please send in a MORNING SNACK as usual, as the children will not be able to purchase items at recess from the bake sale. 

Thanksgiving Breakfast: 

On Friday I sent home a letter regarding Good Shepherd School's Thanksgiving breakfast (which is a school wide activity).  Families are invited to eat breakfast with our class and the school community on Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the gym.  I have asked all of the children to bring in a contribution for the breakfast.  Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! :)

* Be sure to check the photos tab for new pictures of the children :) 
* I have added new pictures to the September Workstations link, More Math link, Apple Activities link and a new picture of Abdulhadi (who was absent last week) to the Mrs. Anna's Kindergarten Munchkins link as well. 

* I have posted the new October family project

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 this Friday and for a taste test as well as some Science and Math lessons.

* Please note that my usual Thursday teaching partner, Mrs. Anna-Maria Nicolov  is off on leave for the next 8 weeks. Ms. Brittany Connell will be replacing her during her absence. 

LIBRARY: 

Library begins next week.  The students will visit the library with Ms. Alexis on Thursdays.

SCHOLASTICS BOOKS: 

Last Friday I sent home the September orders that arrived.  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 14th, 2016. 

REMINDERS:

The dark blue and light blue 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 light blue 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 dark blue duo-tang. Please refer to the introduction letter for a more detailed explanation of this on the 2nd page in the dark blue and light blue duo-tangs.

Please continue to have your child practice writing his/her name EVERY DAY.  Please use the name card that was given to you on Meet the Teacher Night and have your child use lower case (small) letters for his/her name as opposed to all capital letters.  Thank you!

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, October 3rd, 2016: pizza lunch and bake sale 

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016: Thanksgiving breakfast with families, 8:30-9:30 AM 

Monday, October 10^th, 2016: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - no school today

Tuesday, October 11^th, 2016: PEDAGOGICAL DAY- no school for students today

Friday, October 14^th, 2016: First Communication report cards sent home

Friday, October 28^th, 2016: 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 ☺