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 ☺