Dear Parents,
The JUNIOR Kindergarten classes will be participating in "Sandwich making" this week;(a school-wide activity) at 10 am on THURSDAY, MAY 1st.
As you can imagine, 4 and 5 year olds will need close supervision and possibly help to do this activity properly and with minimal mess.
(I am particularly worried about the "mustard" aspect of this project.)
We will be setting up an ASSEMBLY LINE for the construction of the sandwiches but adult supervision would be greatly appreciated.
If you are able to come for the 30 minutes required between 10-10:30, please send a note. (Or just come to school for that time!)
Thank you in advance to all those who are able to assist us in this regard.
Gratefully, the Kindergarten Teachers
Monday, April 28, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Announcing SHARING TIME!
Now that our "Star of the Week (JKs) / VIP of the Week (SKs)" programs are completed, we will have a daily "Leader" called the "Star of the Day". This person will get to be the leader in line and have first choice in various activities. We will not have a schedule for this 'Star' and there will not be a "show & tell" aspect connected to this title.
Every day, several children want to share something with their classmates, such as stories, songs, toys/possessions, or events in their lives. As wonderful as these are, they often become disruptive to the flow of a lesson or even take away from other classroom activities. So, we are going to set aside some time each day to acknowledge and validate their interests. We want to actively demonstrate that we value all forms of communication, and help them further develop these skills.
To encourage oral language development, an understanding of adjectives, and the importance of adding details to descriptions, we will set aside approximately 5-10 minutes at the end of each day for a few children to describe an event, sing a song, or show an item that they wish to share. We will also ask a few children to describe something they learned or discovered that day. This will be called "Sharing Time".
We are hoping that this time will add to the learning of others and consolidate learning for those who are doing the sharing.
Please guide your little one in their choices so that the focus of "Sharing Time" remains on oral language development and not about "who has the best toys", so please continue to restrict toys from coming to school. If your child really wants to bring something to show, then encourage a special souvenir from a relative or a memento from a special event or vacation. Songs, stories and inquiry-based exploration in the classroom at the various learning centres are the best ideas and use of this "Sharing Time".
As our partners in education, we encourage parents to also extend and challenge their
child's language by modelling and helping them develop their vocabulary and grammar skills.
Thank you again for your support and collaboration in all aspects of your child's education.
Every day, several children want to share something with their classmates, such as stories, songs, toys/possessions, or events in their lives. As wonderful as these are, they often become disruptive to the flow of a lesson or even take away from other classroom activities. So, we are going to set aside some time each day to acknowledge and validate their interests. We want to actively demonstrate that we value all forms of communication, and help them further develop these skills.
To encourage oral language development, an understanding of adjectives, and the importance of adding details to descriptions, we will set aside approximately 5-10 minutes at the end of each day for a few children to describe an event, sing a song, or show an item that they wish to share. We will also ask a few children to describe something they learned or discovered that day. This will be called "Sharing Time".  |
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Please guide your little one in their choices so that the focus of "Sharing Time" remains on oral language development and not about "who has the best toys", so please continue to restrict toys from coming to school. If your child really wants to bring something to show, then encourage a special souvenir from a relative or a memento from a special event or vacation. Songs, stories and inquiry-based exploration in the classroom at the various learning centres are the best ideas and use of this "Sharing Time".
As our partners in education, we encourage parents to also extend and challenge their
child's language by modelling and helping them develop their vocabulary and grammar skills.
Thank you again for your support and collaboration in all aspects of your child's education.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Sorry - not Monday!
EARTH DAY is April 22 but I mistakenly wrote 'Monday' - I, of course, meant TUESDAY.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS
This FRIDAY, APRIL 11, is
"FLOWER POWER" DAY!
Please have your child wear something flowery and bring a loonie or twoonie for our Lenten fundraiser to support San Jose Las Flores.
Get your tickets for the APRIL 17 -
Easter Basket RAFFLE
APRIL 18 to 21 EASTER
LONG WEEKEND
HE HAS RISEN!
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| WEAR GREEN and/or BLUE on April 22 |
Monday, April 7, 2014
PLANT BULB ORDERS WERE DUE!
YESTERDAY - April 7 - Vesey Bulb order forms were due back at school.
We may be able to squeeze in your order if you send it immediately or no later than Tuesday, April 8.
LAST CHANCE!
We may be able to squeeze in your order if you send it immediately or no later than Tuesday, April 8.
LAST CHANCE!
Friday, April 4, 2014
APRIL NEWS!
Click here for the JUNIOR Kindergarten APRIL Newsletter.
Click here for the SENIOR Kindergarten APRIL Newsletter.
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