Dear Parents,
Welcome to Mrs. Tyndall’s Kindergarten Class at Lambton Kingsway Junior Middle School! I am delighted to have your child in my class this year. We are going to be learning a lot this year and it is my goal to do everything I can to make sure my classroom is a welcoming place full of learning, fun and friends. Please also join me in welcoming Early Childhood Educator Miss. Nisker to our classroom! Thank you to Martel's mom Mary and Stella's mom Theresa who have volunteered to be our Grade Parents this year!
We enjoyed meeting everyone at the Kindergarten Open House today! I am looking forward to a wonderful year and I know you are, too.
Kindergarten is a two-year program and our classroom has both Juniors and Seniors. I encourage you to have conversations with your child about what we are doing in school. Parental involvement is very important. Your participation and support will help instill a positive attitude about learning. When we all work together, students are successful! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns during the school year. Please check my blog each weekend for updates and important classroom information.
Kindergarten Schedule
8:45-8:50 Entry
8:50-11:20 Morning Program
11:20-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:35 Entry
12:35-3:05 Afternoon Program
Your child will need a regular-sized backpack for Kindergarten. This backpack should be large enough to carry snacks, lunch (if your child is not going home for lunch), a library book, small reading books, as well as a clear TDSB plastic "mailbag" (provided by me) that will go home at the end of each week. This bag will include notes from school, classwork, art projects, etc. Please return this bag to school each Monday, and remind your child to hand put it in the bin provided when s/he enters the classroom. Please give your child opportunities to practice opening, putting things in, taking objects out of the backpack and then zipping the backpack closed.
As your child enters school, independence (and attempting to be independent) is very important. Saying a cheerful goodbye at the outside door will ensure your child has a smooth transition to classroom routines and independence.
The beginning of the day, end of the day, and lunch time are busy times, with children coming and going to before and after school programs, taking the bus, daycare, etc. My first priority is ensuring that each of my children is dismissed safely to parents and caregivers, bus attendants. etc. If you wish to speak with me about your child's progress, please send a note and I’ll be happy to make an appointment to speak to you at a time convenient to all.
Please note that the Kindergarten Playground/Yard is CLOSED after school each day as it is reserved for the After School Program. Thank you.
Important Numbers:
School Office: 416-394-7890
Please leave a message with the office if your child will be absent from school. Messages can be left 24 hours/day. Please give your child’s name, teacher name, and reason for absence.
My Program:
In keeping with the Ministry of Education’s Full Day Kindergarten Curriculum, the Kindergarten Program is Inquiry-Based. I will also be doing several educational and interesting theme-based literacy and numeracy activities with the children adapted to their level and interests, which also helps prepare them for SK/Grade One Curriculum. The children will bring these themed units home in folders when they are completed, so that you can see all the hard work they have been doing in class!
Each child is unique. Young children grow and develop at their own rate. When provided with opportunities to play and interact with their peers and guided by adults, children have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and solve problems through everyday activities. While there will be large group discussions, much of the interaction between your child and myself and Miss. Nisker will be in small groups or one on one. As a result, children will be able to receive as much individualized attention that is geared to their interests as well as their development and abilities.
Centres:
The Kindergarten classroom is set up as a number of centres. Independence is key to the program and, as such, the learning materials are housed in storage shelves and containers that allow children to find and reach them on their own. The children are expected to help keep our classroom clean and organized by cleaning up their activity when finished with it and returning it to the proper place.
While centres will change through the year (according to which theme we are working on), some remain, with the materials changing to meet our learning expectations. Some of the centres in our classroom are:
- Sand and/or Water
- Math (Numeracy)
- Writing
- Reading/Books/Mini Library
- Creative (Art)
- Sensory
- Building
- Science/Discovery
- Computers (2)
- Dramatic Play
They will also be encouraged to rotate through all the different centres. Each child has a designated seat at a table, and a designated spot during Circle Time and Smartboard Work Time. Otherwise, as a rule, children will play in small groups of 2-4 children.
Additional Activities:
Library and Computers – We are fortunate to have Teacher Librarian Ms. McGee, who maintains a wonderful primary resource centre. Each week we will have an opportunity to visit the library for a read aloud or learning activity, as well as a book exchange. The library is also next to our Computer Lab where the children will have an opportunity each week to explore a variety of programs and learn how to use the computers.
Physical Education – Our gymnasium and outdoor kindergarten playground are large open spaces where children will be able to participate in activities to promote healthy living. Co-operative games and moving safely are the major components of the kindergarten gym program.
Volunteers:
There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer in the classroom, such as Mystery Reader (every Thursday at 9 a.m.) and Craft Parties. Any person wishing to volunteer at the school requires a recent, valid police check from the Toronto Police Department. Annual Declarations are required for any current volunteers. I have sent home a copy of this form. Please contact your Grade Parent if you wish to volunteer for classroom activities.
Safety:
Ensuring the safety of the students, staff and visitors at Lambton Kingsway is a priority. Students in Kindergarten enter and leave through their classroom doors to the kindergarten yard. Should you need to enter the school, please use the front doors and sign in at the office each time you visit us.
A note from home is required for changes to regular routines (i.e. a child who normally stays at school for lunch will be going home, or a child who normally takes the bus will be picked up by a caregiver, or a child is going on a play date after school and will be picked up by another caregiver). For the safety and security of your child, we cannot change your child’s routine if a note is note provided. Please do not assume that if a note is left in your child’s backpack your child will remember to give it to his/her teacher. Please hand the note personally to me first thing in the morning and/or call the office with the change to routine.
If your child is going to be absent from school for a planned activity (i.e. doctor, dentist, early or extended holiday) please send a note in advance so that it can be forwarded to the office. For unexpected absences, please call the safe arrival system (416-394-7890) and leave a message with your child’s full name, teacher, and reason for absence.
Classroom Rules and Routines:
One of the main goals in Kindergarten is to develop self-regulation. I work with the children to help them maintain control of their actions and behaviours. Our classroom expectations are to:
- Listen to others
- Use a quiet voice
- Keep hands to yourself
- Sit while in a group
- Walk while inside the school
Home Communication:
Communication between home and school is essential. Every Sunday evening, I update my blog (www.mrstyndallslksblog.blogspot.com). Please make a habit of checking it regularly for important dates, information about what we are doing in class, and other updates. Each day items such as notes, newsletters, permission forms, etc. may be sent home. Children in my Kindergarten class use a communication bag (a clear plastic TDSB bag with their name on it) to carry items between home and school. Please place notes from home, or any money for pizza, Scholastic Book Orders, field trips, etc. in the bag. Please do not lose this bag as I only have a few extras. Thank you.
To help keep orders safe and contained, please seal any required money inside an envelope or zip-lock baggie, and put your child’s name on it, along with the purpose for the money being sent.
Calendar:
A classroom calendar will be sent home during the last week of each month (or earlier) for the next month. Please post in a special place so that you and your child are prepared for all designated activities. Please make note of special dates such as your child’s Special/Snack Day, due dates for pizza and book orders, etc.
Reading Skills:
Reading is an essential skill that lasts a lifetime. It is your and my responsibility to ensure that your child develops early reading skills. An at home reading program will be provided, beginning in the first term. A folder with a reading log, as well as early reading “snuggle up” books will be provided. Your Snuggle Book needs to travel to and from school in your child’s white TDSB bag. More information will be provided once we begin the program in October.
Spare Clothing:
Children occasionally don’t make it to the washroom on time. They also like to “find” puddles or go down slides that aren’t quite dry. To make such instances easier for everyone, please send a change of underwear, pants and socks to keep at school. Wet clothes will be placed in a plastic bag and sent home. Please be sure to replace used items the next school day.
Library:
We will have a scheduled library period for a visit and book exchange each week. Children are responsible for the books that they sign out. They will be provided with a library bag to bring their book to and from school.
Snacks and Lunches:
Your child should bring two healthy, nut-free snacks each day. Children will have an opportunity to eat in each of the morning and afternoon nutrition breaks. The purpose of these breaks is to provide energy and nourishment for your child. Please choose healthy items that your child enjoys. Due to food allergies, children must not share their food with others. We continue to strive towards being a nut-free school for the safety of the children with nut-based allergies. Children will NOT be allowed to open or consume any items known to contain nuts.
Please do not send cans of pop/juice for your child. Cans are difficult for students to handle and they rarely finish the entire drink. Keeping the can throughout the day is troublesome as cans spill and attract ants. Please use juice boxes or water bottles instead. There is also a water fountain in our classroom, so water bottles are not necessary.
Scholastic Book Orders:
This is a voluntary book club for children. Each month a book flyer will be sent home. Please choose the books you would like on the order form, and return the order form and a cheque (payable to Scholastic Books). Orders are placed the day after the due date (found on the order form or on the class calendar), and orders are usually received within a week. Your child will bring home their books in their backpacks, to be opened at home. If you wish to purchase an item as a gift, please send me a note with your order.
Personal Items:
PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHING, SHOES, AND OTHER ITEMS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL.
Toys should be left at home.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions that have not been covered! Please keep this newsletter for future reference.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful year!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Beverley Tyndall
betyndall@rogers.com
mrstyndallslksblog.blogspot.com
416-394-7890 (Office)
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
Welcome to my Classroom!
Dear families,
I hope you have had a lovely summer! I am looking forward to the start of a wonderful school year! Please check this blog weekly for important and up to date information.
We are having an Open House on Tuesday, September 8. The Senior Kindergarten students are invited to visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and the Junior Kindergarten students can see their class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to have a look around their classroom, find his/her cubby, say "Hi" to Mrs. Tyndall, see old friends and have a positive start to the school year. Please line up outside the playground door to enter the school. I will also have mailbags ready with beginning of the year paperwork.
Kindergarten Hours 2015-2016
Morning Entry 8:45 a.m.
I will meet the children outside the classroom at the playground door.
Lunch 11:20 a.m.
I will dismiss the children going home for lunch from the playground door outside the classroom.
Afternoon Entry 12:30 p.m.
I will meet the children outside the classroom at the playground door.
Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
I will dismiss the children to their caregivers from the playground door outside the classroom. Students attending before and after school programs or going home on the bus will be escorted by a staff member.
Children will be responsible for bring their own 2 snacks (morning and afternoon) and lunch to school. We encourage the children to go home for lunch if possible as it can be a nice break during the busy day. Children should bring healthy snacks that are easy to eat independently. A reminder that we are a nut free school and nut products are not allowed.
We have Quiet Time after lunch when the children rest quietly for approximately 20 minutes so that they are refreshed for their afternoon of learning. You may provide your child with a small pillow if you wish. Another option is the semi-circular type pillow worn on airplanes.
Your child will need a backpack for Kindergarten. This backpack should be large enough to carry a library book, snacks, a lunch bag (if he/she stays for lunch) and his/her class mailbag (supplied by me). Please give your child opportunities to practise opening, putting things in, taking objects out of the backpack and then zipping the backpack closed. As your child enters school, independence (and attempting to be independent) is very important. If your child is staying for lunch, he/she will also need a reusable lunch container. We have a water fountain in our classroom, so your child does not need a water bottle. Please label all snack containers coming to school so they can be returned to their owner when misplaced. This is a good time to buy extra food containers. Pencils, crayons and erasers, etc are supplied by the school, but this is always a wonderful opportunity to purchase items for home use during the back to school sales.
Please continue to check this blog weekly for updates and information on what we are learning each week in Room 166!
See you on Tuesday! Have a great long weekend!
I hope you have had a lovely summer! I am looking forward to the start of a wonderful school year! Please check this blog weekly for important and up to date information.
We are having an Open House on Tuesday, September 8. The Senior Kindergarten students are invited to visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and the Junior Kindergarten students can see their class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to have a look around their classroom, find his/her cubby, say "Hi" to Mrs. Tyndall, see old friends and have a positive start to the school year. Please line up outside the playground door to enter the school. I will also have mailbags ready with beginning of the year paperwork.
Kindergarten Hours 2015-2016
Morning Entry 8:45 a.m.
I will meet the children outside the classroom at the playground door.
Lunch 11:20 a.m.
I will dismiss the children going home for lunch from the playground door outside the classroom.
Afternoon Entry 12:30 p.m.
I will meet the children outside the classroom at the playground door.
Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
I will dismiss the children to their caregivers from the playground door outside the classroom. Students attending before and after school programs or going home on the bus will be escorted by a staff member.
Children will be responsible for bring their own 2 snacks (morning and afternoon) and lunch to school. We encourage the children to go home for lunch if possible as it can be a nice break during the busy day. Children should bring healthy snacks that are easy to eat independently. A reminder that we are a nut free school and nut products are not allowed.
We have Quiet Time after lunch when the children rest quietly for approximately 20 minutes so that they are refreshed for their afternoon of learning. You may provide your child with a small pillow if you wish. Another option is the semi-circular type pillow worn on airplanes.
Your child will need a backpack for Kindergarten. This backpack should be large enough to carry a library book, snacks, a lunch bag (if he/she stays for lunch) and his/her class mailbag (supplied by me). Please give your child opportunities to practise opening, putting things in, taking objects out of the backpack and then zipping the backpack closed. As your child enters school, independence (and attempting to be independent) is very important. If your child is staying for lunch, he/she will also need a reusable lunch container. We have a water fountain in our classroom, so your child does not need a water bottle. Please label all snack containers coming to school so they can be returned to their owner when misplaced. This is a good time to buy extra food containers. Pencils, crayons and erasers, etc are supplied by the school, but this is always a wonderful opportunity to purchase items for home use during the back to school sales.
Please continue to check this blog weekly for updates and information on what we are learning each week in Room 166!
See you on Tuesday! Have a great long weekend!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
June 26
Dear families,
It's hard to believe that summer is officially here! The children talked a lot about their exciting summer plans and I'm sure everyone will have a terrific summer together.
In your child's last white bag I sent home: First Grade Sight Words (for the SKs), a number practice sheet and Car and Road Trip Bingo (JK and SK), and homework sounds to review and practise (single letter sounds for the JKs, double letter sounds for the SKs). I also sent home a Summer Journal for the SKs, to show to their Grade One teacher in September. The JKs should also write in their journals and draw accompanying pictures.
The JKs read a little book called "Summer, Summer, What Do You See?" The JKs and SKs completed "In the Summer..." writing and art, and made Grad Art of themselves. The Seniors were very excited when we took a peek inside the Grade One rooms, and loved playing in the "big kid playground" this week. We also had a fun last visit with our Reading Buddies and exchanged cards.
The Senior Kindergarten Graduation was wonderful and the children received certificates and awards. The Juniors also received awards for their hard work this year, and all the children and parents had fun watching the year-end DVD.
Thank you to Matthew H.'s dad who was our last Mystery Reader of the year. Thank you as well to Matthew C.'s mom and Lauren's mom who volunteered with the Pizza Lunch on the Lawn. The children had a terrific time and it was so nice for them to have lunch with their families on the hill!
Thank you as well to Mrs. Paldon for all her hard work in the classroom this year. I will miss her very much! In September we welcome Ms. Nisker in the classroom as our ECE. Ms. Nisker worked in Ms. Iafrate's classroom this year.
Thank you SO MUCH to Trudie and Erika, our Grade Parents, who made our classroom volunteer schedule run so smoothly. I really appreciate all your time and energy. THANK YOU as well to all the parents who volunteered their time in the classroom and Computer Lab this year; it means a lot to the children to see their parents helping in their school and they'll remember that in years to come.
Thank you for the wonderful globe for the classroom - the children will continue to learn about our wonderful world with this amazing tool! Thank you for all your kind words, cards and lovely gifts as well! I love my job and I look forward to teaching your children every day! Thank you so much!!!
I know the Seniors will have much continued success in Grade One, and I am really looking forward to being the Juniors' teacher again in September! We're going to learn a lot and have fun!
I hope you have a wonderful, safe and happy summer!
It's hard to believe that summer is officially here! The children talked a lot about their exciting summer plans and I'm sure everyone will have a terrific summer together.
In your child's last white bag I sent home: First Grade Sight Words (for the SKs), a number practice sheet and Car and Road Trip Bingo (JK and SK), and homework sounds to review and practise (single letter sounds for the JKs, double letter sounds for the SKs). I also sent home a Summer Journal for the SKs, to show to their Grade One teacher in September. The JKs should also write in their journals and draw accompanying pictures.
The JKs read a little book called "Summer, Summer, What Do You See?" The JKs and SKs completed "In the Summer..." writing and art, and made Grad Art of themselves. The Seniors were very excited when we took a peek inside the Grade One rooms, and loved playing in the "big kid playground" this week. We also had a fun last visit with our Reading Buddies and exchanged cards.
The Senior Kindergarten Graduation was wonderful and the children received certificates and awards. The Juniors also received awards for their hard work this year, and all the children and parents had fun watching the year-end DVD.
Thank you to Matthew H.'s dad who was our last Mystery Reader of the year. Thank you as well to Matthew C.'s mom and Lauren's mom who volunteered with the Pizza Lunch on the Lawn. The children had a terrific time and it was so nice for them to have lunch with their families on the hill!
Thank you as well to Mrs. Paldon for all her hard work in the classroom this year. I will miss her very much! In September we welcome Ms. Nisker in the classroom as our ECE. Ms. Nisker worked in Ms. Iafrate's classroom this year.
Thank you SO MUCH to Trudie and Erika, our Grade Parents, who made our classroom volunteer schedule run so smoothly. I really appreciate all your time and energy. THANK YOU as well to all the parents who volunteered their time in the classroom and Computer Lab this year; it means a lot to the children to see their parents helping in their school and they'll remember that in years to come.
Thank you for the wonderful globe for the classroom - the children will continue to learn about our wonderful world with this amazing tool! Thank you for all your kind words, cards and lovely gifts as well! I love my job and I look forward to teaching your children every day! Thank you so much!!!
I know the Seniors will have much continued success in Grade One, and I am really looking forward to being the Juniors' teacher again in September! We're going to learn a lot and have fun!
I hope you have a wonderful, safe and happy summer!
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Week of June 22-26
Dear families,
Happy Father's Day to all the dads of Room 166! I hope you are having a nice weekend with your family.
Last week we finished our unit on safety and reviewed safety at home, by the water, at the cottage, on the road, in the park, and when to dial 9-1-1. We also celebrated Luca's, Olivia's and Sophie's birthdays! We read with our Reading Buddies and toured their Ancient Egypt exhibit. The children also continued having a great time "camping" in our camp site centre.
The JKs wrote a little book called "I learned..." and the SKs wrote "I would like to tell my Grade One teacher..." and drew a picture. Cute! The children also completed their last assessment - their June calendar and "This is me in June" written work. The SK children also finished their "The Very Happy Senior Kindergartener" booklet. Look for all this work in this Thursday's white bag.
The children also did a wonderful job singing at the last Sharing Assembly! Congratulations to Elizabeth, Jack, and Olivia for receiving certificates for Perseverance. Wonderful effort!
In your child's white bag this week is the completed unit on Safety, their beautiful art and writing from our Inquiry on Lilacs, a list of 100 sight words to practise over the summer, and a list of Summer Words that the children can read and draw accompanying pictures. There is also the last few sets of popcorn words: LOVE, GET, AS, NEW, WHAT and JUMP. Their homework is to complete the WHAT mini book.
Thank you so much to Stella's family who offered to take care of Bubbles the Beta Fish over the summer!!!
Thank you to Iris' mom who was the Mystery Reader, and to Lauren's mom who helped in the Computer Lab.
Next week we'll do a fun little reading and writing unit on how to make a pizza since Thursday is Pizza lunch on the lawn. Please see the latest Parent Council email for information on Lunch on the Lawn. If you are going to be absent next week please let me know so that I can ensure your child's work and year end gift make it home. Thank you.
I have almost finished making the DVD for the Senior kindergarten Graduation on Wednesday morning! I am really looking forward to celebrating that day with the Senior children and their parents. Don't forget to bring a camera!
I hope you have a terrific week!
Happy Father's Day to all the dads of Room 166! I hope you are having a nice weekend with your family.
Last week we finished our unit on safety and reviewed safety at home, by the water, at the cottage, on the road, in the park, and when to dial 9-1-1. We also celebrated Luca's, Olivia's and Sophie's birthdays! We read with our Reading Buddies and toured their Ancient Egypt exhibit. The children also continued having a great time "camping" in our camp site centre.
The JKs wrote a little book called "I learned..." and the SKs wrote "I would like to tell my Grade One teacher..." and drew a picture. Cute! The children also completed their last assessment - their June calendar and "This is me in June" written work. The SK children also finished their "The Very Happy Senior Kindergartener" booklet. Look for all this work in this Thursday's white bag.
The children also did a wonderful job singing at the last Sharing Assembly! Congratulations to Elizabeth, Jack, and Olivia for receiving certificates for Perseverance. Wonderful effort!
In your child's white bag this week is the completed unit on Safety, their beautiful art and writing from our Inquiry on Lilacs, a list of 100 sight words to practise over the summer, and a list of Summer Words that the children can read and draw accompanying pictures. There is also the last few sets of popcorn words: LOVE, GET, AS, NEW, WHAT and JUMP. Their homework is to complete the WHAT mini book.
Thank you so much to Stella's family who offered to take care of Bubbles the Beta Fish over the summer!!!
Thank you to Iris' mom who was the Mystery Reader, and to Lauren's mom who helped in the Computer Lab.
Next week we'll do a fun little reading and writing unit on how to make a pizza since Thursday is Pizza lunch on the lawn. Please see the latest Parent Council email for information on Lunch on the Lawn. If you are going to be absent next week please let me know so that I can ensure your child's work and year end gift make it home. Thank you.
I have almost finished making the DVD for the Senior kindergarten Graduation on Wednesday morning! I am really looking forward to celebrating that day with the Senior children and their parents. Don't forget to bring a camera!
I hope you have a terrific week!
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Week of June 15-19
Dear families,
I hope you are having a great weekend in spite of today's rain!
Last week we continued learning about safety, and focused on road safety and Elmer's 7 Safety Rules. We also learned and talked about Camping Safety and Cottage Safety. The children read and coloured books about Camping Safety. I opened up a new centre in the "home centre" area complete with a camping tent, a pretend camp fire, a "canoe," fishing rods and a "lake," flashlights, and sleeping bags! The kids love it! They take turns in the Camping Area, playing in 2s, so that 4 children get to play there each day (2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon).
We also did a "Risk Watch Knowledge Test," in which the children circled pictures that showed the safest of various situations. We read "Stop, Drop and Roll," and the children also learned that "Leaves of 3, let them be" (i.e. poison ivy!) and we looked at photos of real poison ivy to help the children identify it.
We also wrote a book called "I Love my Dad because..." which the dads will receive this Sunday on Father's Day, along with some beautiful art the children made.
All the butterflies hatched from the pupas and the children were very excited to see that. Two of them hatched before our very eyes! We wrote our last page in our Butterfly Science Journal and let the butterflies free in the playground. The children also wrote "If I were a butterfly I would..."
Lots of Thank Yous this week: Avery's mom and Martel's moms helped out in the Computer Lab, Olivia's mom was a Mystery Reader, Will (Matthew H.'s brother) and Kaden from Mrs. Wilson's class pair-share read a book, lots of children brought in 3D objects from home to share with the class, Adam brought in a book about Monarchs, and Sophie brought in a photo of a swallowtail butterfly that landed on a tree at their house.
On Wednesday we will have our last Sharing Assembly. Olivia, Elizabeth and Jack will receive certificates for the important character trait of Perseverance. Way to go!
If anyone would like to take care of Bubbles the Beta Fish during the summer I would appreciate it! He is very easy to take care of. Let me know!
If you know that your child will not be at school of the last day, please let me know so that I can give him/her a year-end gift before hand. Thank you!
Next week we will continue our Inquiry on Safety and the children will bring this folder home on Friday.
I hope you have a terrific week!
I hope you are having a great weekend in spite of today's rain!
Last week we continued learning about safety, and focused on road safety and Elmer's 7 Safety Rules. We also learned and talked about Camping Safety and Cottage Safety. The children read and coloured books about Camping Safety. I opened up a new centre in the "home centre" area complete with a camping tent, a pretend camp fire, a "canoe," fishing rods and a "lake," flashlights, and sleeping bags! The kids love it! They take turns in the Camping Area, playing in 2s, so that 4 children get to play there each day (2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon).
We also did a "Risk Watch Knowledge Test," in which the children circled pictures that showed the safest of various situations. We read "Stop, Drop and Roll," and the children also learned that "Leaves of 3, let them be" (i.e. poison ivy!) and we looked at photos of real poison ivy to help the children identify it.
We also wrote a book called "I Love my Dad because..." which the dads will receive this Sunday on Father's Day, along with some beautiful art the children made.
All the butterflies hatched from the pupas and the children were very excited to see that. Two of them hatched before our very eyes! We wrote our last page in our Butterfly Science Journal and let the butterflies free in the playground. The children also wrote "If I were a butterfly I would..."
Lots of Thank Yous this week: Avery's mom and Martel's moms helped out in the Computer Lab, Olivia's mom was a Mystery Reader, Will (Matthew H.'s brother) and Kaden from Mrs. Wilson's class pair-share read a book, lots of children brought in 3D objects from home to share with the class, Adam brought in a book about Monarchs, and Sophie brought in a photo of a swallowtail butterfly that landed on a tree at their house.
On Wednesday we will have our last Sharing Assembly. Olivia, Elizabeth and Jack will receive certificates for the important character trait of Perseverance. Way to go!
If anyone would like to take care of Bubbles the Beta Fish during the summer I would appreciate it! He is very easy to take care of. Let me know!
If you know that your child will not be at school of the last day, please let me know so that I can give him/her a year-end gift before hand. Thank you!
Next week we will continue our Inquiry on Safety and the children will bring this folder home on Friday.
I hope you have a terrific week!
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