Dear families,
This week we celebrated Valentines day and completed several numeracy- and literacy-based worksheets related to this day. We learned valentine-related vocabulary, we talked about, wrote and drew things that are red, matched rhyming words, completed a numbers sheet with blank hearts to fill in, and completed the sentence "I love you when..." with written words and a matching picture. The children did an excellent job with this and it is on display on the bulletin board outside our classroom. The morning class also had fun completing their 100th Day booklets with their Reading Buddies. The afternoon class made valentines for their Reading Buddies. Please encourage your child to talk about the work s/he has done in class. They are proud of their work!
Thank you so much to this week's parent volunteers: Lola's mom did Reading Club, Jamie's mom and Jacqueline's mom did the white TDSB bags and Snuggle Books, and Nico's mom was our Mystery Reader. Your help is always appreciated! Thank you also to the parents who brought in tasty treats, juices etc. for our Valentine's Party! The children enjoyed sorting their valentines in their friends' bags. And thank you for the chocolates and treats for Mrs. Tyndall! Yum!
I have still not received all the permission forms for our Skating Party -- please send them in by Tuesday! The children must have written permission in order to participate in this event.
Exciting news! I have booked Firefighter Ron Jones to come to our classroom and speak to the children about fire safety. He will be visiting our morning and afternoon classes on March 25.
I have enjoyed meeting with parents regarding their child's progress, whether it was at our two Open Houses on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, or during a scheduled interview this week.
Take care and have a wonderful Family Day weekend!
Mrs. Tyndall
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, February 13
Hello families,
It was a busy week in room 166 as we celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday. The children counted several items they brought in, made banners and bracelets, and completed counting and colouring pages. A special thank you to our parents who helped the children compile and sort 100 items - they are on display outside the classroom on our bulletin board. Our reading buddies helped the children make a booklet called "100 Ways to Celebrate" and it should be finished by this week. Thank you to Scarlett's mom for bringing in fruit and to Victoria's mom who brought in a cake (made by Victoria!) with 100 candles! Thank you also to Sydney's mom for the delicious cupcakes.
In this week's white TDSB bags you received a permission form for our skating event. Please return it by Monday or by the end of the week at the latest. If you do not have skates or a helmet, a good place to purchase used and new skates is Newsons, which is at the south west corner of Jane and Dundas, beside the library. They also exchange skates.
Thank you to our parent volunteers this week; our Mystery Readers were Alexandra's dad and Victoria's mom, and the white bags and snuggle books were done by Alexandra's mom and Jacqueline's mom. Thank you so much!
On Monday we will have a Valentine's Day Party which the children are very excited about. Thank you to the parents/children who have already brought in their cards/treats. The children had fun reading their classmates' names and sorting the cards in the valentine bags that will go home on Monday after the party. Thank you to the parents who are bringing in fruit, juice boxes etc.
We have started the Jolly Phonics letter sound "G" and are on our third series of sounds. I have seen enormous improvement and learning in the classroom and a lot of children are starting to blend sounds and read now which is wonderful! Congratulations to Spencer who read a book to us the other day. Way to go! I am also impressed with the effort the children put forth on their worksheets. We do worksheets every day after our morning message/circle time in order to reinforce the numeracy/literacy activities we are learning, and the children always do their best. Great job!
I am looking forward to meeting with parents this week to discuss their child's progress and to show them the great work they are doing in class.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Tyndall
It was a busy week in room 166 as we celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday. The children counted several items they brought in, made banners and bracelets, and completed counting and colouring pages. A special thank you to our parents who helped the children compile and sort 100 items - they are on display outside the classroom on our bulletin board. Our reading buddies helped the children make a booklet called "100 Ways to Celebrate" and it should be finished by this week. Thank you to Scarlett's mom for bringing in fruit and to Victoria's mom who brought in a cake (made by Victoria!) with 100 candles! Thank you also to Sydney's mom for the delicious cupcakes.
In this week's white TDSB bags you received a permission form for our skating event. Please return it by Monday or by the end of the week at the latest. If you do not have skates or a helmet, a good place to purchase used and new skates is Newsons, which is at the south west corner of Jane and Dundas, beside the library. They also exchange skates.
Thank you to our parent volunteers this week; our Mystery Readers were Alexandra's dad and Victoria's mom, and the white bags and snuggle books were done by Alexandra's mom and Jacqueline's mom. Thank you so much!
On Monday we will have a Valentine's Day Party which the children are very excited about. Thank you to the parents/children who have already brought in their cards/treats. The children had fun reading their classmates' names and sorting the cards in the valentine bags that will go home on Monday after the party. Thank you to the parents who are bringing in fruit, juice boxes etc.
We have started the Jolly Phonics letter sound "G" and are on our third series of sounds. I have seen enormous improvement and learning in the classroom and a lot of children are starting to blend sounds and read now which is wonderful! Congratulations to Spencer who read a book to us the other day. Way to go! I am also impressed with the effort the children put forth on their worksheets. We do worksheets every day after our morning message/circle time in order to reinforce the numeracy/literacy activities we are learning, and the children always do their best. Great job!
I am looking forward to meeting with parents this week to discuss their child's progress and to show them the great work they are doing in class.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Tyndall
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, February 4
Hello families
This week we celebrated Groundhog Day by completing several literacy activities as well as Chinese New Year on February 3. The JKs also finished their "In the Snow" booklets, JKs and SKs worked on their phonics duotangs (almost finished the second set!) and all the children completed snowball names.
The Morning Class met with their Reading Buddies again and started their "Teddy is Ready" booklets.
Next week I will be sending home TDSB permission forms to participate in our Skating Days - please note that the afternoon date has been changed from February 25 to February 24 (our Sharing Assemblies are on the 25th). Permission forms must be completed in order for your child to participate and are due back on Monday, February 14.
Thursday February 10 is the 100th day of school. Please remember to help your child compile 100 small items and bring them to class on February 9th. Lots of fun numeracy activities are planned for that day!
If you will be bringing in treats for the children on Valentines Day please ensure they are nut free.
Thank you to our parent volunteers this week: Our Mystery Readers were Ava's Dad and Tierney's mom; the children had Reading Club help from Maya's mom, and Charlie's mom and William S.'s mom did the white bags. Thank you!
Some children are still arriving to school without indoor shoes -- please ensure they have them in their cubbies by Monday. Children are not permitted to not wear shoes/boots in school; if there is a fire drill they must have footwear. If they do not have indoor shoes, the children wear their boots in class which is not as comfortable and it is harder for them to sit in circle time. Thank you and have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Tyndall
This week we celebrated Groundhog Day by completing several literacy activities as well as Chinese New Year on February 3. The JKs also finished their "In the Snow" booklets, JKs and SKs worked on their phonics duotangs (almost finished the second set!) and all the children completed snowball names.
The Morning Class met with their Reading Buddies again and started their "Teddy is Ready" booklets.
Next week I will be sending home TDSB permission forms to participate in our Skating Days - please note that the afternoon date has been changed from February 25 to February 24 (our Sharing Assemblies are on the 25th). Permission forms must be completed in order for your child to participate and are due back on Monday, February 14.
Thursday February 10 is the 100th day of school. Please remember to help your child compile 100 small items and bring them to class on February 9th. Lots of fun numeracy activities are planned for that day!
If you will be bringing in treats for the children on Valentines Day please ensure they are nut free.
Thank you to our parent volunteers this week: Our Mystery Readers were Ava's Dad and Tierney's mom; the children had Reading Club help from Maya's mom, and Charlie's mom and William S.'s mom did the white bags. Thank you!
Some children are still arriving to school without indoor shoes -- please ensure they have them in their cubbies by Monday. Children are not permitted to not wear shoes/boots in school; if there is a fire drill they must have footwear. If they do not have indoor shoes, the children wear their boots in class which is not as comfortable and it is harder for them to sit in circle time. Thank you and have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Tyndall
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Saturday, January 29
Hello families
The children have been working hard at completing their Set Two Phonics booklets/duotangs and I will send them home when they are complete. I have compiled practice sheets from various programs including Jolly Phonics to reinforce letter sound knowledge and writing skills.
Our morning class was excited to meet their new Reading Buddies from Ms. Shklar's class. This week they will make a book together call "Teddy is Ready" that they can read to each other. The book is about winter clothing and colours.
Cold winter days are here for another few months and the children have been enjoying their time outside using the sleds and shovels. Please label your child's clothing since with so many items in the coat room it is easy to misplace things.
The children have also been practicing their cutting and pasting skills (small motor) by making snowman posters. The JKs also made a little book called "In the Snow" which they can practice reading to you at home. The SKs have been learning rhyming words and made a snowman of words rhyming with "it" and "at". They have also been writing compound words with "snow": snowman, snowball, snowflake, snowsuit, snowstorm, etc. A sure sign that winter is here! :)
This week we went to an assembly to hear a wonderful performance by Storyteller Cheryl Thorton. Our SKs remembered Cheryl from last year! The children listened intently as she told several stories from around the world, and back in class they drew a picture of their favourite story and wrote a caption to go along with it. They are on display on our hall bulletin boards.
In this week's white TDSB bags I sent home a copy of the Snack and Mystery Bag Schedules from March until June. Your child's birthday will coincide with his/her special/snack day. If your child's birthday is in the summer months s/he will celebrate their Special Day in June (see schedule). Please remember that all treats must be labelled nut-free.
In math, we are continuing graphing and sorting activities and the concepts of "most" and "least". We are also continuing to learn new high frequency words, for example "and", "the", "said", "to", "we",|"of","she", "he", "my" , "today", "is", and "day".
Thank you as always to those parents who volunteered in the classroom this week: Maya's brother Jonah was Mystery Reader, Scarlett's mom was also Mystery Reader, and Jamie's mom helped with the white bags and snuggle books.
Permission forms for our skating parties (a.m. Feb 28, p.m. Feb 24) will go home soon. Please remember that the children do require CSA-approved helmets and skates to go on the ice. The children will walk to the rink after attendance and then return to the classroom for the remainder of the day (and then have hot chocolate!).
Thank you as well to parents who attended our Sharing Assembly. The children recited the poem "Snow".
The next Scholastic Order is due February 1.
February 10th is the 100th day of school! I have sent home an information sheet regarding a project your child should complete by February 9 with 100 small objects. Please encourage your children to count their items in tens as well as in single digits.
We will have a Valentine's Party on February 14th. Children can bring in Valentines for each member of their class and we will sort them together. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to practice writing at home. If you don't have a class list please let me know. Please remember that in the afternoon class we have two new students: Daniel Burbach and Hana Zong. If you would like to provide treats/drink boxes for that day please let your grade parents know.
Have a wonderful weekend!
The children have been working hard at completing their Set Two Phonics booklets/duotangs and I will send them home when they are complete. I have compiled practice sheets from various programs including Jolly Phonics to reinforce letter sound knowledge and writing skills.
Our morning class was excited to meet their new Reading Buddies from Ms. Shklar's class. This week they will make a book together call "Teddy is Ready" that they can read to each other. The book is about winter clothing and colours.
Cold winter days are here for another few months and the children have been enjoying their time outside using the sleds and shovels. Please label your child's clothing since with so many items in the coat room it is easy to misplace things.
The children have also been practicing their cutting and pasting skills (small motor) by making snowman posters. The JKs also made a little book called "In the Snow" which they can practice reading to you at home. The SKs have been learning rhyming words and made a snowman of words rhyming with "it" and "at". They have also been writing compound words with "snow": snowman, snowball, snowflake, snowsuit, snowstorm, etc. A sure sign that winter is here! :)
This week we went to an assembly to hear a wonderful performance by Storyteller Cheryl Thorton. Our SKs remembered Cheryl from last year! The children listened intently as she told several stories from around the world, and back in class they drew a picture of their favourite story and wrote a caption to go along with it. They are on display on our hall bulletin boards.
In this week's white TDSB bags I sent home a copy of the Snack and Mystery Bag Schedules from March until June. Your child's birthday will coincide with his/her special/snack day. If your child's birthday is in the summer months s/he will celebrate their Special Day in June (see schedule). Please remember that all treats must be labelled nut-free.
In math, we are continuing graphing and sorting activities and the concepts of "most" and "least". We are also continuing to learn new high frequency words, for example "and", "the", "said", "to", "we",|"of","she", "he", "my" , "today", "is", and "day".
Thank you as always to those parents who volunteered in the classroom this week: Maya's brother Jonah was Mystery Reader, Scarlett's mom was also Mystery Reader, and Jamie's mom helped with the white bags and snuggle books.
Permission forms for our skating parties (a.m. Feb 28, p.m. Feb 24) will go home soon. Please remember that the children do require CSA-approved helmets and skates to go on the ice. The children will walk to the rink after attendance and then return to the classroom for the remainder of the day (and then have hot chocolate!).
Thank you as well to parents who attended our Sharing Assembly. The children recited the poem "Snow".
The next Scholastic Order is due February 1.
February 10th is the 100th day of school! I have sent home an information sheet regarding a project your child should complete by February 9 with 100 small objects. Please encourage your children to count their items in tens as well as in single digits.
We will have a Valentine's Party on February 14th. Children can bring in Valentines for each member of their class and we will sort them together. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to practice writing at home. If you don't have a class list please let me know. Please remember that in the afternoon class we have two new students: Daniel Burbach and Hana Zong. If you would like to provide treats/drink boxes for that day please let your grade parents know.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 24
Hello Parents
This week we continued with our numbers and Phonics books, and have completed the second set of phonics: C/K, E, H, R, M, and D. Please review the gestures and sounds of these letters at home (a sheet was included in this week's white TDSB bag). The children also started making books called "Teddy is Ready" with their Reading Buddies. The 100th Day of School is fast approaching and we will be doing many fun activities that day. An information sheet regarding this special day will go home next week.
I have booked the Lambton Skating Rink and will send home an information sheet regarding this fun event as well. The morning class is booked on February 28 from 9:15-10:15 a.m., and the afternoon class is booked on February 25 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Parent volunteers are welcome and your assistance in tying laces would be great. I will make a big pot of hot chocolate for after the party. Please remember that the children are required to wear CSA-approved hockey helmets.
I have completed the Snack and Mystery Bag schedule until the end of the year and will send it to you via email. I will send home a paper copy in you child's Friday white TDSB. Please remind your children to return the bag as well as the green Library bag.
The Junior Kindergarten students will be receiving a Summary Report on Monday, February 14. The Senior Kindergarten students will not be receiving a report this term. Friday, February 18 is a PA Day for Parent-Teacher interviews. I will be requesting interviews to address the progress and needs of specific students. All students will receive a report card in June.
Have a wonderful week - more updates to follow soon!
Mrs. Tyndall
This week we continued with our numbers and Phonics books, and have completed the second set of phonics: C/K, E, H, R, M, and D. Please review the gestures and sounds of these letters at home (a sheet was included in this week's white TDSB bag). The children also started making books called "Teddy is Ready" with their Reading Buddies. The 100th Day of School is fast approaching and we will be doing many fun activities that day. An information sheet regarding this special day will go home next week.
I have booked the Lambton Skating Rink and will send home an information sheet regarding this fun event as well. The morning class is booked on February 28 from 9:15-10:15 a.m., and the afternoon class is booked on February 25 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Parent volunteers are welcome and your assistance in tying laces would be great. I will make a big pot of hot chocolate for after the party. Please remember that the children are required to wear CSA-approved hockey helmets.
I have completed the Snack and Mystery Bag schedule until the end of the year and will send it to you via email. I will send home a paper copy in you child's Friday white TDSB. Please remind your children to return the bag as well as the green Library bag.
The Junior Kindergarten students will be receiving a Summary Report on Monday, February 14. The Senior Kindergarten students will not be receiving a report this term. Friday, February 18 is a PA Day for Parent-Teacher interviews. I will be requesting interviews to address the progress and needs of specific students. All students will receive a report card in June.
Have a wonderful week - more updates to follow soon!
Mrs. Tyndall
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