Please be sure to include your EMAIL ADDRESS on the recent information for that went home; emails and my blog are main means of correspondance between myself and parents.
Thank you!
P.S. If you can remember to bring in paper towel and toilet paper TUBES they are very handy for crafts. Thank you!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Forms
Please ensure that the medical, information and any other school forms are returned as soon as possible (ideally within 1-2 days).
Also, when you child enters the classroom, please assist me in teaching them to deposit their WHITE TDSB BAG, their SNUGGLE BOOK, and their LIBRARY BOOK in the appropriate separate labelled bins. The bins are clearly labelled for the morning and afternoon classes and are placed at the entrance to the classroom (in the snack area).
Thank you!
Also, when you child enters the classroom, please assist me in teaching them to deposit their WHITE TDSB BAG, their SNUGGLE BOOK, and their LIBRARY BOOK in the appropriate separate labelled bins. The bins are clearly labelled for the morning and afternoon classes and are placed at the entrance to the classroom (in the snack area).
Thank you!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 9, 2010
Dear Parents,
Thank you for attending our Open House this week and I was glad to meet you and your children. 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 8:45 a.m. (morning class)or 12:32 p.m. (afternoon class) at the latest. Dismissal is at 11:20 a.m. and 3:07 p.m. respectively. It is important that when the bell rings the children are in line alongside the school wall and ready to come in for entry. 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. All the children are adjusting wonderfully to the start of school and I appreciate your assistance in helping me establish daily routines 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. The children are off to a wonderful start. Much of September is focusing on learning classroom routines and the children are doing well with the excellent example of our Senior Kindergarten children. Keep up the great work!
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. (morning class) or 3:07 p.m. (afternoon class).
If your child will be going home with someone other than parents or regular caregivers (grandparents, nannies, eg.) 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.
Forms
Please return the medical and information forms that are being sent home in your child's white TDSB bag this week. If your child has an allergy requiring an EPI-pen, please ensure that you provide both the office and myself with an EPI-pen.
Schedules
If you have not received a copy of September and October`s Snack and Mystery Bag schedules please see me for another copy. I will also attach a copy to an email once I have received all your email addresses. Your Child`s Snack Day is also his or her Special Day and Show and tell Day. I will coordinate you child`s birthday with his or her Snack and Special Day. Mystery Bag Day takes place every Friday; on Thursday a child will receive the Mystery Bag from me, and he or she places a mystery item in the bag to be presented the next day. Classmates takes turns using question words to guess what is in the bag.
Parent Volunteers
On Curriculum Night (September 23) parents are invited and welcome to sign up for various opportunities to volunteer in your child`s classroom; Mystery Reader, Book Bag Helper, Library Helper, Computer Lab Helper, and Reading Club. Parent help is always welcome and your children love to see you in their classroom!
Please visit my blog regularly for updates and I look forward to a wonderful year!
Thank you,
Beverley Tyndall
betyndall@rogers.com
Thank you for attending our Open House this week and I was glad to meet you and your children. 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 8:45 a.m. (morning class)or 12:32 p.m. (afternoon class) at the latest. Dismissal is at 11:20 a.m. and 3:07 p.m. respectively. It is important that when the bell rings the children are in line alongside the school wall and ready to come in for entry. 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. All the children are adjusting wonderfully to the start of school and I appreciate your assistance in helping me establish daily routines 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. The children are off to a wonderful start. Much of September is focusing on learning classroom routines and the children are doing well with the excellent example of our Senior Kindergarten children. Keep up the great work!
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. (morning class) or 3:07 p.m. (afternoon class).
If your child will be going home with someone other than parents or regular caregivers (grandparents, nannies, eg.) 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.
Forms
Please return the medical and information forms that are being sent home in your child's white TDSB bag this week. If your child has an allergy requiring an EPI-pen, please ensure that you provide both the office and myself with an EPI-pen.
Schedules
If you have not received a copy of September and October`s Snack and Mystery Bag schedules please see me for another copy. I will also attach a copy to an email once I have received all your email addresses. Your Child`s Snack Day is also his or her Special Day and Show and tell Day. I will coordinate you child`s birthday with his or her Snack and Special Day. Mystery Bag Day takes place every Friday; on Thursday a child will receive the Mystery Bag from me, and he or she places a mystery item in the bag to be presented the next day. Classmates takes turns using question words to guess what is in the bag.
Parent Volunteers
On Curriculum Night (September 23) parents are invited and welcome to sign up for various opportunities to volunteer in your child`s classroom; Mystery Reader, Book Bag Helper, Library Helper, Computer Lab Helper, and Reading Club. Parent help is always welcome and your children love to see you in their classroom!
Please visit my blog regularly for updates and I look forward to a wonderful year!
Thank you,
Beverley Tyndall
betyndall@rogers.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Welcome to all new and returning students!
Dear parents,
I hope that everyone has had a restful summer! I am looking forward to meeting with you and your children next week and to a wonderful new school year. The first week is a transitional week for JK and SK students as they adjust to their classroom setting and to being in school for the morning/afternoon. Letters were sent home in June regarding your child's first week schedule and if you have further questions please contact the office; they have a copy of my schedule as well.
A reminder of our Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, September 7. The Morning Class is invited to visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and the Afternoon Class may visit from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This gives the children an opportunity to visit the classroom with their parents, find his/her hook, renew friendships and meet myself. All Senior Kindergarten students will be attending school on Wednesday, September 8. Junior Kindergarten students will begin on the date listed on note previously sent home.
Like last year, I will be corresponding by means of this blog and email, and I will also post notices at the entrance door by the playground. My parent volunteers were also very helpful last year in coordinating parent volunteers for Library, Computer Lab, Reading Club and Special Events.
SNACKS/BIRTHDAYS etc.
I am asking parents to take turns bringing in the snack for the whole class. Please make sure to bring enough snacks for 20 children. A calendar will be sent home at the beginning of each month indicating your day to provide snack. This will coincide with your child’s special day where they are given the opportunity to be the class leader, 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 it is 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)
MYSTERY BAG
The Mystery Bag will be given to each child in turn on THURSDAY and they will present what they have placed in the bag on FRIDAY. The children use their questioning skills to guess what is in the bag.
SHOW AND TELL
Show and Tell for each child will be the same day as his/her SNACK DAY which will also ideally correspond to their BIRTHDAY (if their birthday falls on a weekend they will provide snack the previous Friday, and if your child's birthday falls in the summer months we will celebrate and do snack etc. in June).
Thank you for your continued support as always!
Beverley
I hope that everyone has had a restful summer! I am looking forward to meeting with you and your children next week and to a wonderful new school year. The first week is a transitional week for JK and SK students as they adjust to their classroom setting and to being in school for the morning/afternoon. Letters were sent home in June regarding your child's first week schedule and if you have further questions please contact the office; they have a copy of my schedule as well.
A reminder of our Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, September 7. The Morning Class is invited to visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and the Afternoon Class may visit from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This gives the children an opportunity to visit the classroom with their parents, find his/her hook, renew friendships and meet myself. All Senior Kindergarten students will be attending school on Wednesday, September 8. Junior Kindergarten students will begin on the date listed on note previously sent home.
Like last year, I will be corresponding by means of this blog and email, and I will also post notices at the entrance door by the playground. My parent volunteers were also very helpful last year in coordinating parent volunteers for Library, Computer Lab, Reading Club and Special Events.
SNACKS/BIRTHDAYS etc.
I am asking parents to take turns bringing in the snack for the whole class. Please make sure to bring enough snacks for 20 children. A calendar will be sent home at the beginning of each month indicating your day to provide snack. This will coincide with your child’s special day where they are given the opportunity to be the class leader, 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 it is 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)
MYSTERY BAG
The Mystery Bag will be given to each child in turn on THURSDAY and they will present what they have placed in the bag on FRIDAY. The children use their questioning skills to guess what is in the bag.
SHOW AND TELL
Show and Tell for each child will be the same day as his/her SNACK DAY which will also ideally correspond to their BIRTHDAY (if their birthday falls on a weekend they will provide snack the previous Friday, and if your child's birthday falls in the summer months we will celebrate and do snack etc. in June).
Thank you for your continued support as always!
Beverley
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
End of Year
It's hard to believe that the school year is almost over and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone, most especially the parent volunteers and of course all the children, for making this such a wonderful year for everyone. I wish you a wonderful and safe summer and I look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall.
Take care,
Beverley
Take care,
Beverley
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