Dear families,

Just a reminder that the SKs will be receiving their Progress Reports on Monday. If you have not yet booked an interview on line at www.schoolbookings.net and wish to do so, I still have some time slots available on Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Both JK and SK parents are welcome to book interview times and I look forward to meeting with you!

Please remember that the children need indoor shoes that remain in their cubbies throughout the cold season. Thank you. If you are missing any items just have a peak in the lost and found bag in the back of the cubby room.

At our upcoming Sharing Assembly on November 23 we will be recognizing the TDSB Character Trait of "Empathy." Kai B. and Julia (Morning Class), and Kai L. and Cameron (Afternoon Class) will be recognized at this assembly for their kindness and caring. Congratulations children! Please attend if you are able.

This Thursday, November 15 is CRAZY HAIR DAY! Show your school spirit by having crazy hair!

The children did a wonderful job listening attentively at the Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday morning. I was very proud of them. This week we talked and wrote about peace, friendship and Remembrance Day. Some of the children's work is displayed on our hall bulletin board. They did a lovely job.

Please help your child to remember to return their white bags, Snuggle Books, Read and Write Books (SKs only) and Library Books to me each Monday at entrance. It teaches them responsibility and reinforces classroom routines. Thank you.

I hope your children are enjoying reading their Snuggle Books (JKs and SKs) and Read and Write Books (SKs) and that they are putting them in their Book Box. I have seen real improvement in the children's reading and writing which is wonderful. Keep up the good work!

The children are also continuing their phonics work and we have completed Set One (S,A,T,I,P,N). The SKs should be finished their first set of their Phonics Duotang; if it isn't finished by the end of ther week, I will send it home for homework.

Wonderful news! The afternoon class will meet with their Reading Buddies from Mrs. Adair's Grade 3 class each week starting November 19! We are looking forward to meeting with them and having fun reading together!

If you have signed up to volunteer next week with our Scientist in the Classroom, please remember that the Scientist will be with the children all morning and all afternoon. Thank you. A special thank you to Quentin's mom who generously donated insect-related items for our classroom. Thank you Liza!

Thank you also to our parent volunteers this week for Reading Club, Mystery Reader, and White Bags/Snuggle Books - we couldn't have such an enriched classroom without you!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'm looking forward to meeting with you next week to discuss your child's progress.

Beverley