Happy March Break & Update

I hope you are having a fun and relaxing March break! 

On February 1, Mr.Sierra and I welcomed a baby boy into our family. We're looking forward to the warmer weather to visit all of our friends and see all of the amazing things happening in Room 109 :) 

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!!

We hope you and your family enjoy this break and have a great time celebrating the New Year! 

In the new year, Mrs.Florio and Mrs.Partab will be keeping you informed of all the wonderful things happening in Room 109 through another form of communication (i.e., Edsby, newsletter etc...) I look forward to visiting in the New Year. 

"Leave a little sparkle wherever you go"

This week, our kindness Elf, Sparkle returned to our classroom. She reminds us of classroom rules and encourages us to work hard and be kind to our friends and teachers. 

We've had lots of fun finding her in the morning and writing letters to her. Letter/card writing is a great way to practice date recognition and writing a detailed message. 

   

Thank you to everybody for contributing to our 360 Kids Drive and Book donations. We collected over 80 items in our classroom. 
We incorporated math and students had the chance to sort and count the items.

 

Our baby nursery has been really popular! Students enjoy reading to the babies, changing diapers and putting them to sleep. 

 

Friendly Reminders/Updates:
1) Next Wednesday is our Kindergarten concert. Please drop your child off by 6:00 p.m. in Room 109. Please have your child wear: white shirt, black pants, mittens and hat. 

2) Today your child is coming home with the January homework/classroom calendar. It will be posted on our blog soon. The special helper activity will be sent home early January 

3) Winter Challenge Book: Mrs.Partab and I are sending home a winter book for you to complete during the holidays. 

*We will be having Festive Friday (dress up in your favourite holiday gear i.e., socks, headbands, sweaters). It is a full day of school!**

Holiday Reading

We will not be sending home any Home Reading books and Library books over the holiday break.

This Friday, we will be returning library books only. Mrs. Denney will be sending home notes for lost library books. The last day we will send home Home Reading books is Friday, December 14th. On Monday, December 17th  we will begin to collect books for the holidays and we will send home books again on Monday, January 7, 2019.  

Please continue to find fun ways to engage with your child in reading and writing activities over the break (e.g., find letters and words in signs, read and write/decorate holiday cards, read festive holiday books, practice writing the names of family members, etc.).

Thank you!

Hello December!

This week we said "hello" to the last month of the year! It is a busy and exciting time of the year. 

Please don't forget to continue to send in items for the 360 Kids Food Drive. Our box is already overflowing, way to go and thank you! 

We have been busy getting ready for our Holiday Concert. More information will be coming home this week.

Thank you to all of our families for sending in items for our new drama centre. We are excited to open up the centre on Monday! 

Enjoy the pictures from the week. 

We've been learning about 2D shapes and 3D solids! 

 

 

Who has the higher number?

Students have loved making lists. At home, you can have your child make birthday, holiday or grocery lists! 

See you on Monday! 

Last Week of November

Thank you to all of our Year 1 Families for visiting our classroom for observations. We hope you had a great time and learned lots about our program. 

In math, we have started learning about 3D solids and 2D shapes. When outside for a walk or around the house, ask your child which 3D solids he/she can find/knows. 

Baby Inquiry: 
We sent home a note regarding our interest in babies. If you have any items that you are willing to donate for our drama centre, please send them with your child. 

Also, please send in a baby picture of your child by Monday if possible. 

360 Kids Needs Drive: 
Our school are partnered with 360 Kids, a charitable organization that helps homeless youth transition back into the community. This year we will be donating to the 360 hub in Richmond Hill. They offer counselling, essential food and other health care aids and provide avenues for students to continue their education.

This year, the Kindergarten classes are kindly asked to donate single-serve food items. This is different from canned items.
Examples include: Kraft Dinner in a cup 
Mr. Noodle 
Cereal in a cup 
Uncle Ben's Single Serve

We will continue the drive until December 20- we greatly appreciate your support. 

Makers Space: 
We are in need of recycled materials (i.e., show/cereal/Kleenex boxes, towel paper rolls etc...). If you have any of these items, please send them in with your child on Monday.

Vacation: 
If your child will be away during the month of December, please inform the office.

Have a great weekend! See you on Monday :)  

Crazy Hair Day

This Friday, we will be having CRAZY HAIR DAY! 

You can earn a colour team point for this spirit day.