Hello everyone and welcome to another week!
DIRECTOR'S CUT DVDs
Lights! Camera! Action! Wow--what a great experience for all the students! Brad, from Director's Cut, worked patiently and professionally with all the kids on the 16th to bring our rendition of "The Mitten" to fruition. I hope you have had a chance to watch the DVD that your child brought home on Friday. We had a class 'viewing' on the big screen in Mme. Mortimer's room on Friday and the kids really enjoyed seeing themselves on TV! We learned about props, costumes, sets, voice overs, backgound music, credits and editing.
A BIG THANK YOU to Cameron's Mom, Allison, for volunteering on the day of our 'shoot'! It was certainly a busy day!
THIS WEEK...
For the next 2 weeks, the SKs will be 'on the loose with Dr. Seuss'! We will be immersed in the world of Dr. Seuss and reading many of his great books (Cat in the Hat, Wacky Wednesday, Fox in Socks, The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham, The Foot Book, etc.) and using them as starting points for a variety of math, literacy, science, and art activities. We will be focusing on hearing, finding and making rhymes. We will also have a variety of 'fun days' (Wacky Wednesday, Crazy socks day, Dr. Seuss' birthday, etc.), so watch for the schedule to come home shortly!
NICKELBY TRAVELLING JOURNAL
The kids have been asking about Nickelby our 'dog', so we will restart our travelling journal this week. During this round, we should expect to see more detailed and colourful drawings, attempts at writing (beginning/ending sounds), random letters, and for some, complete words and sentences. The children are becoming very confident writers and are very proud of the work they produce. Please encourage them to do as much of the journal as they can on their own! Watch for the orange bag.
DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY/VOLUNTEER BAKER NEEDED...!
This Friday is Dr. Seuss' birthday and although I won't be here (I'll be out coaching the intermediate girls' basketball team at Confederation for the day) I would like to celebrate the big day! If you enjoy baking, perhaps you would consider baking a cake or cupcakes (possibly with a Dr. Seuss theme) for our class to enjoy? Please let me know if you'd like to help out!
Thanks!
PAGE 3 of REPORT CARDS
Thanks so much to those of you who have signed and returned page 3 of the report card. I appreciate your comments very much. If you have indicated that you would like to discuss the report card, I will check in with you soon to arrange a time.
GUEST TEACHER
The children will have a guest teacher on Wednesday (I will be using day 2 of 3 for the data entry for the SK EDI (Early Development Instrument) and on Friday (I will be out coaching our intermediate girls).
Thanks for checking in and please check in again soon, as I will post the schedule of upcoming 'seuss events'!
Warmly,
Ms. Cox
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
February 13-February 17
Hello everyone and welcome to another week!
LAST WEEK...
Last week we transformed our Drama Centre into a puppet theatre. Children have a ticket booth to 'sell' tickets, an audience section, the stage and a variety of puppets. This tied in nicely to our Kids on the Block puppet show. The SKs were a great audience...attentive and participatory! Well done! We will continue our study of 'theatre' as we prepare for our Director's Cut production of 'The Mitten'. We had our first full rehearsal with the students from Ms. Hogan's class on Friday and I thought it went very well! We are using a large white sheet as a mitten and it gets pretty crowded in there, but the kids understood their roles and did a great job. A big THANK YOU to Jack K's Aunt Evelyn for kindly agreeing to knit us the mittens!
We will continue with our puppet centre and we will be learning some new vocabulary this week, as well (props, set, costumes, scripts, stage, etc.).
PERMISSION FORMS....I'm still missing about 5 permission forms for the production on Thursday, so please be sure to send them is ASAP. Thanks!
100s DAY!
Thanks for helping us celebrate 100s Day! We had quite the collection of items! We wore our crowns, shared our collections, took pictures, shared treats, counted by 10s and 1s to 100 (and counted by 100s to add up all of Jack K's bags!). Watch for the 'class book' as it will start travelling soon!
CROCUS FLOWERS
I was about to give up on our crocuses that we planted during science class a few weeks ago, when just today, the kids noticed a few have begun to grow! Very exciting for everyone and fingers crossed that they continue to thrive. We are discussing how to care for plants, the difference between living and non-living things and hopefully, we'll be able to do some measuring and record our observations.
PLANT/FLOWER DONATIONS
If you have an extra plant or some clippings at home that you would be willing to donate to our class, we would love to care for them! I seem to have quite a few budding 'green thumbs' who are very interested in caring for plants, so I think a little 'greenhouse' by our sunny windows would be an excellent addition to our room.
LAST NAMES
Students have been working hard the last few weeks to say and identify their last names! We have them written on the circle time snowflakes and children find their last names and sit down. We will soon start printing them. This is something fun that can easily be practiced at home, as well!
SHOW AND SHARE
We finished our 'Surprise Box' Show and Share today and the children really enjoyed this activity. Thanks so much for taking the time to help your child prepare. We strengthened our writing skills, our listening skills, our critical thinking skills and became 'tallying' masters.
As February is halfway over, we will do something a little different. Instead of a monthly schedule, please watch for a 'Friendly Reflection' sheet to come home with instructions attached. Take your time completing it and send it back in when you're ready. Thanks!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS
Book order forms were sent home today and will be due on, or before, FEBRUARY 21.
PD DAY AND FAMILY DAY
Please note that Friday, Feb. 17 is a PD day and that Mon. Feb. 20 is Family Day-there are no classes.
VALENTINE'S DAY
Just a reminder to have your child wear red, pink or white tomorrow and to bring in a cut up fruit to add to our class 'Friendship Fruit Salad'...should be tasty!
Thanks for checking in and have a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Ms.Cox
LAST WEEK...
Last week we transformed our Drama Centre into a puppet theatre. Children have a ticket booth to 'sell' tickets, an audience section, the stage and a variety of puppets. This tied in nicely to our Kids on the Block puppet show. The SKs were a great audience...attentive and participatory! Well done! We will continue our study of 'theatre' as we prepare for our Director's Cut production of 'The Mitten'. We had our first full rehearsal with the students from Ms. Hogan's class on Friday and I thought it went very well! We are using a large white sheet as a mitten and it gets pretty crowded in there, but the kids understood their roles and did a great job. A big THANK YOU to Jack K's Aunt Evelyn for kindly agreeing to knit us the mittens!
We will continue with our puppet centre and we will be learning some new vocabulary this week, as well (props, set, costumes, scripts, stage, etc.).
PERMISSION FORMS....I'm still missing about 5 permission forms for the production on Thursday, so please be sure to send them is ASAP. Thanks!
100s DAY!
Thanks for helping us celebrate 100s Day! We had quite the collection of items! We wore our crowns, shared our collections, took pictures, shared treats, counted by 10s and 1s to 100 (and counted by 100s to add up all of Jack K's bags!). Watch for the 'class book' as it will start travelling soon!
CROCUS FLOWERS
I was about to give up on our crocuses that we planted during science class a few weeks ago, when just today, the kids noticed a few have begun to grow! Very exciting for everyone and fingers crossed that they continue to thrive. We are discussing how to care for plants, the difference between living and non-living things and hopefully, we'll be able to do some measuring and record our observations.
PLANT/FLOWER DONATIONS
If you have an extra plant or some clippings at home that you would be willing to donate to our class, we would love to care for them! I seem to have quite a few budding 'green thumbs' who are very interested in caring for plants, so I think a little 'greenhouse' by our sunny windows would be an excellent addition to our room.
LAST NAMES
Students have been working hard the last few weeks to say and identify their last names! We have them written on the circle time snowflakes and children find their last names and sit down. We will soon start printing them. This is something fun that can easily be practiced at home, as well!
SHOW AND SHARE
We finished our 'Surprise Box' Show and Share today and the children really enjoyed this activity. Thanks so much for taking the time to help your child prepare. We strengthened our writing skills, our listening skills, our critical thinking skills and became 'tallying' masters.
As February is halfway over, we will do something a little different. Instead of a monthly schedule, please watch for a 'Friendly Reflection' sheet to come home with instructions attached. Take your time completing it and send it back in when you're ready. Thanks!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS
Book order forms were sent home today and will be due on, or before, FEBRUARY 21.
PD DAY AND FAMILY DAY
Please note that Friday, Feb. 17 is a PD day and that Mon. Feb. 20 is Family Day-there are no classes.
VALENTINE'S DAY
Just a reminder to have your child wear red, pink or white tomorrow and to bring in a cut up fruit to add to our class 'Friendship Fruit Salad'...should be tasty!
Thanks for checking in and have a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Ms.Cox
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Report Cards
Please note that report cards will be sent home on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th (not Wed. Feb. 8th, as previously stated). Sorry about that!
Monday, February 6, 2012
February 6-10
Welcome to another week!
POSITIVE POLICE
I'm happy to report that our 'positive police' force is doing a fantastic job 'catching' our friends being friendly and positive! It's been a great week and I've seen a huge jump in our positive behaviours. Well done, everyone! Be sure to check your child's hand for a 'ticket' (sticker)...
REPORT CARDS
Please note that report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, February 8th. Be sure to sign and return page 3. Thanks!
SHOW AND SHARE
We are still waiting to finish up January's Show and Share and then the new schedule will be out!
100s DAY!!
In the meantime, we'll get ready to celebrate 100s Day!! We will be celebrating the 100th day of school this Friday with games and stories. Each child will be asked to bring in a collection of 100 items (buttons, shells, pasta, coins, cars...anything to get your child counting to 100 with you!). Please place the items in a ziplock bag and label with your child's name. I'd like to take a photo of your child with his/her special collection of 100 items and then compile all the photos into a class book. Thank you in advance for your help!
KIDS ON THE BLOCK PUPPET SHOW
The primary classes will be attending a performance by 'Kids on the Block' tomorrow at 2:15pm in the gym. This is an educational puppet program that helps strengthen students' understanding and appreciation of the many social, academic, emotional and physical differences among us. Should be a great show!
EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT
A while back you received a letter explaining the EDI. I will be at a mandatory workshop funded by the Parent Resource Centre on Thursday, Feb.9th to learn how to use the program and enter the data.
ELKP
Carleton Heights is set to begin the Early Learning Kindergarten Program (all day) in the fall of 2012. As such, we must prepare! Ms. Muzumdar and I will be meeting on Wednesday to complete an inventory of existing materials, resources and furniture and to create a list of needed items.
VALENTINE'S DAY
February 14th is Valentine's Day and the SKs will be busy talking and reading about friendship.
Please have your child wear red or pink on the 14th and bring a fruit to add to our 'Friendship Fruit Salad'.
I will send home a class list for those who are interested in sending in Valentine cards (please send one for every friend, if you choose to participate). Thank you!
AT HOME READING
Please remember to send the ziplock bag with the folder and book inside each Thursday (I prepare them over the weekend, and I do not always have time during our day to check folders that come back late). Thank you for your understanding.
Be sure to stop by to check out some of the amazing artwork the SK's have completed. It's a blizzard of collages! Nicely done!
Have a great week!
Warmly,
Ms.Cox
POSITIVE POLICE
I'm happy to report that our 'positive police' force is doing a fantastic job 'catching' our friends being friendly and positive! It's been a great week and I've seen a huge jump in our positive behaviours. Well done, everyone! Be sure to check your child's hand for a 'ticket' (sticker)...
REPORT CARDS
Please note that report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, February 8th. Be sure to sign and return page 3. Thanks!
SHOW AND SHARE
We are still waiting to finish up January's Show and Share and then the new schedule will be out!
100s DAY!!
In the meantime, we'll get ready to celebrate 100s Day!! We will be celebrating the 100th day of school this Friday with games and stories. Each child will be asked to bring in a collection of 100 items (buttons, shells, pasta, coins, cars...anything to get your child counting to 100 with you!). Please place the items in a ziplock bag and label with your child's name. I'd like to take a photo of your child with his/her special collection of 100 items and then compile all the photos into a class book. Thank you in advance for your help!
KIDS ON THE BLOCK PUPPET SHOW
The primary classes will be attending a performance by 'Kids on the Block' tomorrow at 2:15pm in the gym. This is an educational puppet program that helps strengthen students' understanding and appreciation of the many social, academic, emotional and physical differences among us. Should be a great show!
EARLY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUMENT
A while back you received a letter explaining the EDI. I will be at a mandatory workshop funded by the Parent Resource Centre on Thursday, Feb.9th to learn how to use the program and enter the data.
ELKP
Carleton Heights is set to begin the Early Learning Kindergarten Program (all day) in the fall of 2012. As such, we must prepare! Ms. Muzumdar and I will be meeting on Wednesday to complete an inventory of existing materials, resources and furniture and to create a list of needed items.
VALENTINE'S DAY
February 14th is Valentine's Day and the SKs will be busy talking and reading about friendship.
Please have your child wear red or pink on the 14th and bring a fruit to add to our 'Friendship Fruit Salad'.
I will send home a class list for those who are interested in sending in Valentine cards (please send one for every friend, if you choose to participate). Thank you!
AT HOME READING
Please remember to send the ziplock bag with the folder and book inside each Thursday (I prepare them over the weekend, and I do not always have time during our day to check folders that come back late). Thank you for your understanding.
Be sure to stop by to check out some of the amazing artwork the SK's have completed. It's a blizzard of collages! Nicely done!
Have a great week!
Warmly,
Ms.Cox
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