Saturday, December 10, 2011
Excellent App for writing skills
An excellent App for writing skills is called Learn to Write and is by Justin Hackett. Children learn to trace letters and numbers correctly with their finger tracing on the screen.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011.
Dear families,
A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, is a Professional Activity Day and the school will be closed to students.
The morning class met their Reading Buddies this week from Ms. Sunde's 2/3 class. They had a fun time getting to know one another and reading together. They will meet each week throughout the year. The afternoon class will start Reading Buddies in the new year.
Thank you to Logan's mom who brought in the Snowman foam craft. Thank you as well to this week's Reading Club helpers - Charlie's mom and Kasen's mom. This week's Mystery Readers were Charlie's dad and brother Zach (good job!), and Isobel's mom. The white bags and Snuggle Books were done by Mrs. Tyndall (a.m. class) and Taylor's mom (p.m. class).
The children are doing a great job learning their anchor words. I have sent home another copy of them to practice at home. Great job!
Thank you to all the parents who so kindly contributed to the baskets for the families in the Stonegate Community. Thank you as well to our grade parents who helped organize this. The children have made a nice card for each of the families.
The children did a very nice job writing about their favourite part of the Dr. Seuss play. We also worked on our Phonics Books.
In this week's white bags you will find the snack and mystery bag schedules for January and February. If you make any changes (i.e. switch days with another child) please let me know. You will also find a letter we wrote to Santa. We hope he writes back!
Some children were wondering where to find a Santa hat - they are easily found at any dollar store.
Have a wonderful weekend. We are are looking forward to the Holiday Concert on Tuesday. Please remember that the children should be dressed (white top, black bottom, Santa or Elf hat) and ready to rehearse in the classroom by 5:30 p.m. Thank you.
Mrs. Tyndall
A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, is a Professional Activity Day and the school will be closed to students.
The morning class met their Reading Buddies this week from Ms. Sunde's 2/3 class. They had a fun time getting to know one another and reading together. They will meet each week throughout the year. The afternoon class will start Reading Buddies in the new year.
Thank you to Logan's mom who brought in the Snowman foam craft. Thank you as well to this week's Reading Club helpers - Charlie's mom and Kasen's mom. This week's Mystery Readers were Charlie's dad and brother Zach (good job!), and Isobel's mom. The white bags and Snuggle Books were done by Mrs. Tyndall (a.m. class) and Taylor's mom (p.m. class).
The children are doing a great job learning their anchor words. I have sent home another copy of them to practice at home. Great job!
Thank you to all the parents who so kindly contributed to the baskets for the families in the Stonegate Community. Thank you as well to our grade parents who helped organize this. The children have made a nice card for each of the families.
The children did a very nice job writing about their favourite part of the Dr. Seuss play. We also worked on our Phonics Books.
In this week's white bags you will find the snack and mystery bag schedules for January and February. If you make any changes (i.e. switch days with another child) please let me know. You will also find a letter we wrote to Santa. We hope he writes back!
Some children were wondering where to find a Santa hat - they are easily found at any dollar store.
Have a wonderful weekend. We are are looking forward to the Holiday Concert on Tuesday. Please remember that the children should be dressed (white top, black bottom, Santa or Elf hat) and ready to rehearse in the classroom by 5:30 p.m. Thank you.
Mrs. Tyndall
Friday, December 2, 2011
Three weeks until the Holidays!
Hello families,
December is here and this is a special time for children as they look forward to Santa's visit and all the excitement of the season. The children were delighted to see the classroom decorated with Holiday decorations on December 1st. It's going to be a fun month!
The children had a wonderful time at the musical "Seussical" and a special thank you to the parent volunteers: the moms of Yoel, Cameron D., Logan, Jacob, Alex P., Ava, Dana and Sarah did a wonderful job.
This week the children made matching mittens (more challenging than it seems!), worked on their Phonics Duotangs (Set 2 for the SKs), decorated the Cat in the Hat's hat, starting learning their new poem about seasons ("Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall"), did their December calendars, and practiced their songs for the Holiday Concert.
Thank you to our other parent volunteers this week: our morning Mystery Reader was Ava's mom, Carly's mom was the morning Reading Club helper, and Anna's mom did the morning bags. Afternoon parents, be sure to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the classroom (Tuesdays for Reading Club, Thursdays for Mystery Reader and Fridays for White Bags and Snuggle Books); the children love to have their parents visit and help! Contact your grade parents Tamara and Simone to sign up.
Have a wonderful weekend!
December is here and this is a special time for children as they look forward to Santa's visit and all the excitement of the season. The children were delighted to see the classroom decorated with Holiday decorations on December 1st. It's going to be a fun month!
The children had a wonderful time at the musical "Seussical" and a special thank you to the parent volunteers: the moms of Yoel, Cameron D., Logan, Jacob, Alex P., Ava, Dana and Sarah did a wonderful job.
This week the children made matching mittens (more challenging than it seems!), worked on their Phonics Duotangs (Set 2 for the SKs), decorated the Cat in the Hat's hat, starting learning their new poem about seasons ("Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall"), did their December calendars, and practiced their songs for the Holiday Concert.
Thank you to our other parent volunteers this week: our morning Mystery Reader was Ava's mom, Carly's mom was the morning Reading Club helper, and Anna's mom did the morning bags. Afternoon parents, be sure to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the classroom (Tuesdays for Reading Club, Thursdays for Mystery Reader and Fridays for White Bags and Snuggle Books); the children love to have their parents visit and help! Contact your grade parents Tamara and Simone to sign up.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Dear families,
The children are all very excited about seeing "Seussical" on Monday (a.m. class) and Tuesday (p.m. class). Afternoon Parents please remember to arrive early on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
We have been learning about measurement and watched Peep measure his pond then measured our own (plastic) turtles. We also are learning our Anchor Words -- please practice these high-frequency words with your child at home. We completed 4 different art plates, matching our four seasons and talked about what happens in the winter (birds fly south, animals hibernate, etc.)
The children did a lovely job performing their two poems "Little Poppy" and "Down, Down" at the Sharing Assembly. Congratulations to Nathalie, Lola, Kasen, Myles, and Cameron B. who received certificates for Empathy/Being a Good Friend.
The SKs have started Set Two of their phonics duotangs. Great Job! We are now learning the sounds C/K, E, H, M, R and D.
Last week the afternoon class had a surprise visit from Cinderella! Wow! Thank you so much to LKS mom Carrie!
Thank you to my parent volunteers of the last two weeks:
Reading Club: Charlie's mom, Ava's mom, Lewis' mom
Mystery Reader: Samantha's dad, Anna's mom, Ava's Dad
White bags/Snuggle Books: Ava's mom, Sam's mom, Lewis' mom, Luke's mom
We are starting to learn our songs for the Holiday Concert which will take place on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. in the gym. The children should wear Santa/elf hats if possible, white tops, and black bottoms.
It was a pleasure speaking with all of you last week about your child's progress. During the interviews we also spoke about a handy reference book to have at home -- the "First Dictionary." The one we use at school is published by Harcourt Brace Canada: ISDN 0774714492
Have a wonderful weekend.
The children are all very excited about seeing "Seussical" on Monday (a.m. class) and Tuesday (p.m. class). Afternoon Parents please remember to arrive early on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
We have been learning about measurement and watched Peep measure his pond then measured our own (plastic) turtles. We also are learning our Anchor Words -- please practice these high-frequency words with your child at home. We completed 4 different art plates, matching our four seasons and talked about what happens in the winter (birds fly south, animals hibernate, etc.)
The children did a lovely job performing their two poems "Little Poppy" and "Down, Down" at the Sharing Assembly. Congratulations to Nathalie, Lola, Kasen, Myles, and Cameron B. who received certificates for Empathy/Being a Good Friend.
The SKs have started Set Two of their phonics duotangs. Great Job! We are now learning the sounds C/K, E, H, M, R and D.
Last week the afternoon class had a surprise visit from Cinderella! Wow! Thank you so much to LKS mom Carrie!
Thank you to my parent volunteers of the last two weeks:
Reading Club: Charlie's mom, Ava's mom, Lewis' mom
Mystery Reader: Samantha's dad, Anna's mom, Ava's Dad
White bags/Snuggle Books: Ava's mom, Sam's mom, Lewis' mom, Luke's mom
We are starting to learn our songs for the Holiday Concert which will take place on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. in the gym. The children should wear Santa/elf hats if possible, white tops, and black bottoms.
It was a pleasure speaking with all of you last week about your child's progress. During the interviews we also spoke about a handy reference book to have at home -- the "First Dictionary." The one we use at school is published by Harcourt Brace Canada: ISDN 0774714492
Have a wonderful weekend.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, November 14
Dear families,
This week we focused on Remembrance Day activities in preparation for the Assembly on Friday. The children listened very respectively during the assembly and I was very proud of their attentiveness. We completed a cutting, pasting and word tracing poppy craft, completed the sentence "I was brave when..." in writing with an accompanying drawing, practiced our two poems (see below), completed our JK and SK Number books (if they were sent home incomplete please return them after your child has completed the booklet), the SKs read and matched Autumn Words (good reading!) and the Alphabet Worm, and the JKs and SK made a Canada Goose craft; we are starting anew unit about changing seasons and what animals do when winter comes.
Our Poems this week were"Little Poppy" (to the tune of Frere Jacques) and "Down, down" (spoken aloud):
Little Poppy little poppy
Red and Black, red and black
It helps me to remember, it helps me to remember
To be a kind friend, to be a kind friend.
Down, down, down, down
The leaves are falling
In their lovely dresses
Of red and brown
Down, down, down, down
While the flowers sleep,
Careful as you run along
Don't make a peep.
Please practice reading these poems with your child. The children are doing a wonderful job of reading and recognizing these words, guessing which one comes next, and sounding them out. Good job!
Thank you so much to this week's Parent Volunteers:
Reading Club: Sarah's Grandma Shirley/ Cameron D's mom
Mystery Reader: Charlie's mom/ Nico's mom
White bags and Snuggle Books: Ava's mom/Mrs. Tyndall
I look forward to speaking with you about your child's progress this week during Parent/Teacher Interviews.
Mrs. Tyndall
This week we focused on Remembrance Day activities in preparation for the Assembly on Friday. The children listened very respectively during the assembly and I was very proud of their attentiveness. We completed a cutting, pasting and word tracing poppy craft, completed the sentence "I was brave when..." in writing with an accompanying drawing, practiced our two poems (see below), completed our JK and SK Number books (if they were sent home incomplete please return them after your child has completed the booklet), the SKs read and matched Autumn Words (good reading!) and the Alphabet Worm, and the JKs and SK made a Canada Goose craft; we are starting anew unit about changing seasons and what animals do when winter comes.
Our Poems this week were"Little Poppy" (to the tune of Frere Jacques) and "Down, down" (spoken aloud):
Little Poppy little poppy
Red and Black, red and black
It helps me to remember, it helps me to remember
To be a kind friend, to be a kind friend.
Down, down, down, down
The leaves are falling
In their lovely dresses
Of red and brown
Down, down, down, down
While the flowers sleep,
Careful as you run along
Don't make a peep.
Please practice reading these poems with your child. The children are doing a wonderful job of reading and recognizing these words, guessing which one comes next, and sounding them out. Good job!
Thank you so much to this week's Parent Volunteers:
Reading Club: Sarah's Grandma Shirley/ Cameron D's mom
Mystery Reader: Charlie's mom/ Nico's mom
White bags and Snuggle Books: Ava's mom/Mrs. Tyndall
I look forward to speaking with you about your child's progress this week during Parent/Teacher Interviews.
Mrs. Tyndall
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