Morning Reading Club
Tuesdays 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Afternoon Reading Club
Tuesdays 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Once a week we have Reading Club in which parent volunteers assist the children one-on-one in reading activities provided by the teacher. The children choose from several simple readers such as the Bob Books. This is a wonderful opportunity to help the children in the process of learning to read: sounding out letters, recognizing high frequency words, relating stories to pictures, etc. Our Reading Club is at the table in the hall outside the classroom. Sign up sheets for parent volunteers will be provided on Curriculum Night.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Mystery Reader
Morning Mystery Reader
Thursdays 11:00-11:15
Afternoon Mystery Reader
Thursdays 2:45-3:00 p.m.
Each week we have a Mystery Reader come to our class! Mystery Readers are usually a mom or a dad who has a child in the class. Sometimes a relative comes instead of a parent. This is a surprise visit; the child has no idea who the mystery reader is. It is wonderful to see a child's face light up when s/he sees his/her mom or dad come into the classroom.
If you volunteer to be a Mystery Reader please bring in one or two of your child's favourite picture books to read to the class.
I have found that the above times work best because by then we are finished tidying up from our activities. Please go directly to the office and they will buzz me in the classroom to let me know that our Mystery Reader has arrived. I will send the Special Person of the day to pick the reader up.
Thank you for your support in this exciting event! Volunteer sign up sheets will be posted on Curriculum Night.
Mrs. Tyndall
Thursdays 11:00-11:15
Afternoon Mystery Reader
Thursdays 2:45-3:00 p.m.
Each week we have a Mystery Reader come to our class! Mystery Readers are usually a mom or a dad who has a child in the class. Sometimes a relative comes instead of a parent. This is a surprise visit; the child has no idea who the mystery reader is. It is wonderful to see a child's face light up when s/he sees his/her mom or dad come into the classroom.
If you volunteer to be a Mystery Reader please bring in one or two of your child's favourite picture books to read to the class.
I have found that the above times work best because by then we are finished tidying up from our activities. Please go directly to the office and they will buzz me in the classroom to let me know that our Mystery Reader has arrived. I will send the Special Person of the day to pick the reader up.
Thank you for your support in this exciting event! Volunteer sign up sheets will be posted on Curriculum Night.
Mrs. Tyndall
Playground Safety Rules
Safety in the Playground is essential. Please encourage your child to follow the same safety rules that we follow whenever s/he uses the equipment. Please share this information with your caregiver as well.
In the Adventure Playground and Kindergarten Playground area, remember to:
- keep your hands free. Keep food and toys away from the playground.
- use bare hands only when travelling the monkey bars
- let your self down safely rather than jumping down from any part of the playground
-go down the slides on your bottom, feet first, head up
- have one person at a time on the monkey bars, slide, bridge or climbing wall
- keep your hands and feet away from others
- never walk/run under the monkey bar area
- keep the sand on the ground inside the barriers
- walk at all times when using the structures
- use your eyes to look for safe places to be
Please note that the Playgrounds are required throughout the school day for DPA and outdoor play. The community is welcome to use the structures after school hours or on weekends or holidays.
Thank you
In the Adventure Playground and Kindergarten Playground area, remember to:
- keep your hands free. Keep food and toys away from the playground.
- use bare hands only when travelling the monkey bars
- let your self down safely rather than jumping down from any part of the playground
-go down the slides on your bottom, feet first, head up
- have one person at a time on the monkey bars, slide, bridge or climbing wall
- keep your hands and feet away from others
- never walk/run under the monkey bar area
- keep the sand on the ground inside the barriers
- walk at all times when using the structures
- use your eyes to look for safe places to be
Please note that the Playgrounds are required throughout the school day for DPA and outdoor play. The community is welcome to use the structures after school hours or on weekends or holidays.
Thank you
Medical and Information Forms
Please remember to hand in your child's medical form and the information form on Monday. I have sent extra copies home in this week's white TDSB bags. Also, the school athletic t-shirts are for Grades 1-8 only. Thanks!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Snack Schedule and Information
Dear Parents,
Starting next week I am asking the parents to take turns bringing in the snack for the whole class. I will set up the snack schedule, distribute copies to you, and post it at the classroom entrance as well. Please make sure to bring enough snacks for 20 children. A two-month calendar will be sent home every other month indicating your day to provide snack. This will coincide with your child’s special day in that they are the class leader, present Show and Tell, take the attendance to the office and do other special tasks.
Your child’s special day will also correspond with his/her birthday. On his/her birthday your child can bring in a special individual snack such as cupcakes or cookies to celebrate. Please refrain from bringing in cakes as they are difficult to cut and serve it to the entire class.
Please do not bring in any snacks containing nuts as nut allergies can be very severe or even fatal. All baked goods or special treats must be commercially purchased and be labelled nut-free.
The days of the week are designated to specific snack foods to provide a healthy variety of food.
Monday: washed and cut vegetables with or without dip-carrots, celery sticks, green/red peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower etc.
Tuesday: crackers with cheese, cheese whiz, spreadable cream cheese
Wednesday: washed and cut fruit-apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapes, strawberries etc.
Thursday: your choice of a healthy snack
Friday: cookies, muffins, rice krispy squares etc.
(must be commercially produced and labelled nut-free)
Thank you for your continued support.
Starting next week I am asking the parents to take turns bringing in the snack for the whole class. I will set up the snack schedule, distribute copies to you, and post it at the classroom entrance as well. Please make sure to bring enough snacks for 20 children. A two-month calendar will be sent home every other month indicating your day to provide snack. This will coincide with your child’s special day in that they are the class leader, present Show and Tell, take the attendance to the office and do other special tasks.
Your child’s special day will also correspond with his/her birthday. On his/her birthday your child can bring in a special individual snack such as cupcakes or cookies to celebrate. Please refrain from bringing in cakes as they are difficult to cut and serve it to the entire class.
Please do not bring in any snacks containing nuts as nut allergies can be very severe or even fatal. All baked goods or special treats must be commercially purchased and be labelled nut-free.
The days of the week are designated to specific snack foods to provide a healthy variety of food.
Monday: washed and cut vegetables with or without dip-carrots, celery sticks, green/red peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower etc.
Tuesday: crackers with cheese, cheese whiz, spreadable cream cheese
Wednesday: washed and cut fruit-apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapes, strawberries etc.
Thursday: your choice of a healthy snack
Friday: cookies, muffins, rice krispy squares etc.
(must be commercially produced and labelled nut-free)
Thank you for your continued support.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Kindergarten Open House
The Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, September 6. A reminder that the Morning class is invited to drop in from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and the Afternoon class may visit from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The Open House is an opportunity for the children to visit the classroom with their families, meet their classmates and myself. The students can also find their cubbies, explore the classroom and see old friends. All the Seniors will be attending school on Wednesday, September 7. The Juniors will begin on the date noted on their placement letter.
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Dear Parents,
I hope you have had a wonderful summer with your family and friends. My colleagues and I have been busy preparing our classrooms for an exciting year of Kindergarten and I am looking forward to working with your children this year. My goal as an educator is to create a happy and inviting classroom where children will learn, create friendships, improve skills and reach their individual potentials. Each child is unique and I am dedicated to working with your child to reach their full potential. We will work hard together to create an enjoyable and productive learning environment.
Drop Off and Pick Up
Children should be at school by 8:55 a.m. (morning class) and 12:30 p.m. (afternoon class) at the latest. It is important that they are in line and ready to come in for entry when the bell rings. “Oh Canada” and announcements start promptly at 9 a.m. If your children come in a little earlier they will have time to greet their friends and settle in class before the final bell rings. I appreciate your assistance in helping me establish daily routines with your children such as saying good bye to parents and getting ready for circle, lining up inside and outside the classroom, bringing notes and forms and other items to and from school, and other basic routines. Much of September is focusing on learning classroom routines. If your child if going to be absent please contact the office 4-394-7890.
Please be kind enough to keep strollers behind the fence and keep the exit door clear so that your children may exit with a clear view of their caretakers. Dismissal is at 11:20 a.m. for the morning class and 3:05 for the afternoon class.
If your child will be going home with someone other than parents or regular caregivers (grandparents, nannies, e.g.) please inform me in written form. If for any reason you are unable to pick your child up on time please contact the school office (416-394-7890).
Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is a vital component of the Kindergarten Program. Weather permitting we will play outside. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately. You can also make this a learning experience for your child by checking the weather report in the newspaper together. This routine will also help them when we discuss the calendar and weather at circle time.
Clothing and Personal Belongings
Please assist your child in learning how to manage their clothing and to dress themselves. Clothing that is easy to remove and put back on with larger style zippers and buttons will assist your child. The only item that students need to begin school is a back pack. Please ensure that the back pack is large enough to hold a library book, school work which will be sent home and perhaps a water bottle. Backpacks should be labelled with your child's
name. Provide opportunities for your child to practise opening, closing, putting materials in and taking materials out of his/her backpack. Independence is an importatn part of Kindergarten.
White TDSB Bags
Each Friday your child’s personal white TDSB bag will be sent home and must be returned on the following Monday. The bag will include some of the work your child has done (other work is ongoing and is retained for report card purposes, etc.), notes home, artwork, etc. Your child will also receive a green bag from the school library and this must be returned each week along with your child’s library book. We go to the library once a week and the computer lab once a week.
I welcome parent volunteers in the classroom for the following weekly activities:
Reading Club – assist children individually to learn to read
Mystery Reader – read a book (brought from home) to the class
Grade Parents (two) – do monthly volunteer schedule, assist with classroom events, compile parent contact list for distribution
White TDSB Bags and Snuggle Books – put schoolwork etc. in white bags
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns and be sure to look for weekly updates of my blog. I look forward to a wonderful school year!
Mrs. (Beverley) Tyndall
betyndall@rogers.com
I hope you have had a wonderful summer with your family and friends. My colleagues and I have been busy preparing our classrooms for an exciting year of Kindergarten and I am looking forward to working with your children this year. My goal as an educator is to create a happy and inviting classroom where children will learn, create friendships, improve skills and reach their individual potentials. Each child is unique and I am dedicated to working with your child to reach their full potential. We will work hard together to create an enjoyable and productive learning environment.
Drop Off and Pick Up
Children should be at school by 8:55 a.m. (morning class) and 12:30 p.m. (afternoon class) at the latest. It is important that they are in line and ready to come in for entry when the bell rings. “Oh Canada” and announcements start promptly at 9 a.m. If your children come in a little earlier they will have time to greet their friends and settle in class before the final bell rings. I appreciate your assistance in helping me establish daily routines with your children such as saying good bye to parents and getting ready for circle, lining up inside and outside the classroom, bringing notes and forms and other items to and from school, and other basic routines. Much of September is focusing on learning classroom routines. If your child if going to be absent please contact the office 4-394-7890.
Please be kind enough to keep strollers behind the fence and keep the exit door clear so that your children may exit with a clear view of their caretakers. Dismissal is at 11:20 a.m. for the morning class and 3:05 for the afternoon class.
If your child will be going home with someone other than parents or regular caregivers (grandparents, nannies, e.g.) please inform me in written form. If for any reason you are unable to pick your child up on time please contact the school office (416-394-7890).
Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is a vital component of the Kindergarten Program. Weather permitting we will play outside. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately. You can also make this a learning experience for your child by checking the weather report in the newspaper together. This routine will also help them when we discuss the calendar and weather at circle time.
Clothing and Personal Belongings
Please assist your child in learning how to manage their clothing and to dress themselves. Clothing that is easy to remove and put back on with larger style zippers and buttons will assist your child. The only item that students need to begin school is a back pack. Please ensure that the back pack is large enough to hold a library book, school work which will be sent home and perhaps a water bottle. Backpacks should be labelled with your child's
name. Provide opportunities for your child to practise opening, closing, putting materials in and taking materials out of his/her backpack. Independence is an importatn part of Kindergarten.
White TDSB Bags
Each Friday your child’s personal white TDSB bag will be sent home and must be returned on the following Monday. The bag will include some of the work your child has done (other work is ongoing and is retained for report card purposes, etc.), notes home, artwork, etc. Your child will also receive a green bag from the school library and this must be returned each week along with your child’s library book. We go to the library once a week and the computer lab once a week.
I welcome parent volunteers in the classroom for the following weekly activities:
Reading Club – assist children individually to learn to read
Mystery Reader – read a book (brought from home) to the class
Grade Parents (two) – do monthly volunteer schedule, assist with classroom events, compile parent contact list for distribution
White TDSB Bags and Snuggle Books – put schoolwork etc. in white bags
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns and be sure to look for weekly updates of my blog. I look forward to a wonderful school year!
Mrs. (Beverley) Tyndall
betyndall@rogers.com
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