Welcome to Kindergarten in Room 1A with Ms. Andres!
This is such an exciting time- the start of school for your child! We are looking forward to a year full of exploring, learning and fun. :) This is your "go to" location to get information about your child's daily learning and what's happening at school. Please be sure to check in often, and let me know if you ever have any questions or concerns! Check out our photo gallery on the right side of this page. Just click on the first picture and then scroll through!
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May 29- June 2, 2023
Monday
PD Day- There is no school for students today. Check out the Rollie Review under the Resources tab!
Tuesday
We learned about the number five (5) today! Ask me what number comes before 5, and what number comes after 5. :) We learned about different interests people can have. Ask me what my interests are! Students brought home their Shape Monsters today.
Wednesday
We had music class today, and we went outside for recess. We are keeping our library books for one more week because Mrs. Townsend wasn't at school today. Have a great evening!
Thursday
Happy first day of June! We played tag games in the gym this morning. Ask me who won "Last Friend Standing" today. We played a different way and counted BACKWARDS! Everyone did an awesome job. :)
Friday
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May 22- 26, 2023
Monday
Victoria Day- No school.
Tuesday
We started working on our number sense for numbers 1 through 10 on our morning practice pages! This week we will start learning how to read various high frequency/sight words. The words we will practice reading this week are the following: the, a, in & it. Don't forget that RMS has its own apparel store online! Check it out at ROLAND MICHENER SCHOOL 2023 ON-LINE STORE - NOW OPEN | RM APPAREL (square.site).
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today! We learned all about the number two (2) today. :) We played on the playground for recess. Ask me what I did!
Thursday
We worked on a mini booklet about eyes today! We learned and discussed that eyes can be blue, brown, green, round, big, pretty, happy or sad. Everyone did a great job! Stay tuned for upcoming important dates in Kindergarten. :) We are planning a field trip for June 20th, and our Kindergarten Farewell/Graduation will be on Monday, June 26th. I will be sure to send you all of the info. you need in plenty of time!
Friday
There is no school for students on Monday. Have a lovely weekend!
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May 15- 19, 2023
Monday
We learned about the Sacred Teaching of Honesty today. Ask me what it means to be honest! It was a gorgeous morning for recess on the playground. :) Ms. Polga will be teaching for me tomorrow (Tuesday), although I'll be in the school doing new curriculum planning.
Tuesday
Due to the poor Air Quality Index, we stayed inside for recess today and went into the gym instead!
Ms. Palmer is going to be Principal at a different school in Sept. Please click on the link below to access a survey regarding the new, incoming, principal at RMS. Contact the office if you have any questions or concerns.
Roland Michener School Principal Survey
Wednesday
We stayed inside again today because of the smoky air. We did Phys. Ed. in the gym for 15 minutes to let some energy out! We tried a new math activity on the smartboard this morning. You should check it out at home, too!
https://www.coolkindergarten.c...
Thursday
We learned what it means to be "unique" today, and we started making our own books about the things we like to do! :)
Friday
We finally got to play outside again today! :) There is no school on Monday because of Victoria Day. Have a lovely long weekend! We'll see everyone back at school on Tuesday.
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May 8- 12, 2023
Monday
We listened to Chica Chica Boom Boom today, and then we chose 4 letters to climb our coconut tree! There is no field trip for kindergarten tomorrow. Only grades 1- 5 are going to Blackfoot Crossing. I am still working on trying to get us a bus for a field trip to Little Red Reading House. :) I will keep you informed as soon as I hear any news!
Tuesday
Ms. G was our guest teacher today because Ms. Andres went on the field trip to help with grade 1/2. :)
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today- ask me which one I chose. :) We played Red Light, Green Light in the gym this morning!
Thursday
We made something very special for our Moms today! Students will bring it home tomorrow. :) If the weather is nice tomorrow, we will most likely go outside to play instead of going to the gym. We are going to start learning how to read some high frequency words soon!
Friday
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing Moms of kindergarten! We made something special for you. :) Have a great weekend!
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May 1- 5, 2023
Monday
Ask me what we did during Music with Ms. Butner. :) We will be going outside for gym/recess time every day this week to enjoy the gorgeous weather!
Tuesday
We learned about Courage today; it's one of the Seven Sacred Teachings. Ask me how I show courage! I'm in the process of trying/hoping to book a field trip to the Little Red Reading House on June 7th. If you are able to volunteer, and have passed security clearance through the office, we would LOVE it if you could come with us! More information will be sent home as it becomes available.
Wednesday
We weren't able to exchange our library books today because Mrs. Townsend wasn't here. We will get new books next Wednesday. :) Ask me what we did during Music time. We are ALMOST done learning all of the letter sounds- some students are even beginning to read. Wow! Check out the latest Rollie Review under the Resources tab.
Thursday
We brought online book order forms home today. If you'd like to order anything, our class code is RC218036. Check out our links for the Letters Q and X Songs! There is no school for students tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
Friday
PD Day- No school for students.
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April 24- 28, 2023
Monday
We learned about the letter Jj today. Ask me to tell you what sound the letter Jj makes. Check out the video for the Letter J Song under links. :) Mission Impossible has started in the gym- it's like a gigantic obstacle course. So much fun!
Tuesday
Ms. Polga was our guest teacher today.
Wednesday
Ms. Polga was our guest teacher again today. Ms. Andres will be back tomorrow.
Thursday
We went into the gym and played on the Mission Impossible obstacle course today! Ask me which part was my favourite. :) Check out the Letter W Song under links.
Friday
Anything but a Backpack Day! Join us on this fun spirit day by bringing your things to school in anything but a backpack. :) Participation is not mandatory.
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April 17- 21, 2022
Monday
We learned about the letter Vv today! Check out the Letter V Song under links. :) A balance beam was added to our gymnastics stations in the gym. Ask me what we did in Music today!
Tuesday
We read an indigenous story called Smile So Big today, and then we passed a mirror around our circle so everyone could think or say aloud what they love about themselves. :) We did our first guided drawing of "Mat Man", and they turned out great!
Wednesday
Ms. Wind taught us a lesson about being a classroom family. We even got to make bracelets with coloured beads that each have a meaning! Students wore/brought them home today. :) Tomorrow we are going to learn how to use the Canadian Climber during gymnastics!
Thursday
We used the Canadian Climber during Phys. Ed. today. :) Ask me about it! Tomorrow is Ms. Wind's last day with our class. We will miss her a lot!
Friday
We would like to wish our families that celebrate, a very joyful Eid. Eid is a day to cheer and to laugh with all your heart. It’s a day to be grateful for all of your blessings. May you find a million reason to make your life more beautiful on this day. May the joy of Eid be multiplied a thousand times and stay with you forever. Eid Mubarak! Have a great weekend!
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April 10- 14, 2023
Monday
PD Day- No school for students.
Tuesday
We started gymnastics in the gym today! Ask me what I did. :) We had our second fire drill practice this morning. Everyone did a wonderful job being Safe, Silent, and Serious!
Wednesday
We went to the library to listen to a story and borrow new books today. Ask me what book I got! We played Last Friend Standing (a counting game from 1- 10), and we're getting really good at it. :)
Thursday
We made Shape Monsters today! Ask me what shapes I used to make mine. :) We will be staying inside for Phys. Ed. this week, and next, because we're doing gymnastics in the gym. We will resume going outside for recess after our gymnastics unit.
Friday
We learned about the letter Ll today- check out the video for the Letter L Song under "Links"! Have a look at our Shape Monster bulletin board. They're awesome. :) Have a great weekend!
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March 20- 24, 2023
Monday
We learned about the letter Kk today, check out the video under "Links". We will try to go outside for recess tomorrow- please ensure your child has winter (or rubber/rain) boots and snow pants with them each day at school. :) Thanks in advance!
Tuesday
We played on the playground this morning! Ask me about the game Last Friend Standing that we play during math. :) Ms. Wind is going to teach us a lesson using our names tomorrow.
Wednesday
We borrowed a new library book today! Ask me what we did in the gym for Phys. Ed. today (hint: starts with y). We will attempt to go outside for recess tomorrow; please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and melting snow. Thanks in advance!
Thursday
We went outside for recess today! We did yoga in the gym again. :)
Friday
We had music with Ms. Butner today, and Phys. Ed. with Mr. Marshall. Ask me what we did. :) We are back to school from Spring Break on Tuesday, April 11th. Monday, April 10th is a PD Day for teachers. Have a wonderful and safe break! See you in April!
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March 13- 17, 2023
Monday
We have a new center this week; it's stringing letters onto pipe cleaners that say our name or other words and letters that we know. :) Please ensure your child has a pair of indoor shoes (runners) that they can keep at the school. Students must have indoor footwear, especially in case of a fire drill practice. Thanks in advance!
Tuesday
We have a student teacher in our class for four weeks! Her name is Miss Wind. :) We learned about the letter Ff today. Ask me what the letter Ff sounds like! We are going to learn more about shapes this week, too.
Wednesday
Today we went to the library to hear a story and to borrow a book. Ask me what book I borrowed! We are almost finished our Numbers Booklet. Once we are finished with it, we'll be able to take it home. Did you know that we practice subitizing up to 5 every day? Ask me what that means. :)
Thursday
We played Red Light, Green Light and Still Waters in the gym today! We worked on the number 10 in our number booklets today. We'll bring our booklets home next week. :) Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day- students are welcome to wear green to school if they'd like to. We will be making paper hats to celebrate tomorrow!
Friday
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Check out the cool hats we made. :) We had Phys. Ed. in the gym with Mr. Marshall this morning. We did lots of movement songs today, too. Have a great weekend!
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March 6- 10, 2023
Monday
We are having a Book Fair this week! Please see the flyer that your child has brought home. :) We will preview the Book Fair during our Library time on Wednesday. Students may bring money to school on Thursday, to spend at the Book Fair, if you wish. Otherwise, students are invited to visit the Book Fair with their parents during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Tuesday
A REMINDER THAT THERE ARE TWO MORE DAYS TO BOOK YOUR CONFERENCE TIME!!!
Conferences Dates:
Thursday March 9: 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
and
Friday March 10, 2023: 9:00 am - 2:40 pm
Bookings will open on March 1 at 9:00 am and will close at midnight on March 8. Parents must book these conferences through their MyCBE account as NO BOOKINGS WILL BE DONE THROUGH THE OFFICE OR THE TEACHER. The instructions on how to book them are listed below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
How to Book a School Conference
1. Log-in to MyCBE.
If you do not have an account, follow the Create a MyCBE Account instructions.
2. Click on the My School Conferences icon.
3. Click on the time slot that is available and convenient for you. Ensure pop-up windows are allowed.
4. In the pop-up window, you will choose your child (you have the option to enter the student's name), the name of the parent/guardian is pre-filled, but can also be changed.
Create a MyCBE Account
1. Go to www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe and click on the “Create Parent Account” link.
Important: the email that you are using to create your account must be the same one you have provided to the school. If you are unsure, please contact the school office.
2. Once you have created an account, you will receive a confirmation email.
3. After your account is confirmed, you can login to the system.
Wednesday
We previewed the Book Fair today! Students may bring money to school to buy books tomorrow. :) Thank you for booking a time to meet with me tomorrow or Friday. I look forward to chatting about your child's learning! There is no school for students on Friday.
Thursday
P/T Conferences 3:30- 7:30pm I am looking forward to meeting with all of you this evening and tomorrow. :) There is no school for students tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
Friday
No school for students. P/T Conderences 9:00am- 3:30pm
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February 27- March 3, 2023
Monday
We had music with Ms. Butner today! Ask me what new center we have in our classroom now. :) This week we are going to learn more about the letters Dd and Ee!
Tuesday
We listened to The Letter Dd Song today! Check it out under "Links". :) We have library and music tomorrow. Check out our newest Rollie Review from Ms. Haniak under "Resources"!
Wednesday
RMS has an online apparel store! Check it out here. --> https://rm-apparel.square.site...
We borrowed a new library book today. :) Ask me what we did with Ms. Butner in music! Don't forget about our Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser- the deadline for ordering is March 7th. Click on the following link to order:
https://fundraising.purdys.com...
Bookings for our Student Led Conferences is now open!
Kindergarten – Thursday, March 9th, 3:30 – 7:30pm (15 minute slots, one family per slot) and Friday, March 10th, 9:00am – 2:00pm (20 minute slots, one family per slot)
Please remember to sign up for an appointment as soon as possible in your MyCBE account. I look forward to meeting with you! :)
Thursday
Check out the Letter E Song we listened to today! Mr. Marshall took us outside to play on the playground during PE. :) Don't forget to book a time to meet with me on Thursday evening or on Friday, please!
Friday
We are having fun exploring with our new light table/magnetic tiles center. Look at some of the amazing creations that have been made so far! Have a great weekend!
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Februrary 20- 24, 2023
Monday
Family Day- No school.
Tuesday
We learned about the letter Gg today! Ask me what TWO sounds the letter g makes. :) Tomorrow is PINK SHIRT DAY! Students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt to school tomorrow to show awareness of kindness and anti-bullying behaviour.
Wednesday
We had library and music time today! We read stories about Pink Shirt Day and being kind to one another. :) We designed our own pink shirts that will be put on display with the rest of the school's. Ask me what it means to be kind!
Thursday
Ms. Polga was our teacher this morning because Ms. Andres was doing the RRST with students in our class. We did yoga during PE time!
Dear families,
Mark your calendars! The fun and excitement of a Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!
So save the date! Our Scholastic Book Fair will take place on March 9th and March 10th in the library during conferences
And for parents, friends and family that can't join us in the school, be sure to join us online with our Virtual Book Fair Extension! Our online shop will be open on the first day of our Fair, but you can view a selection of the books you'll find here:
https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5188546
Watch for news leading up to our Scholastic Book Fair! Happy Reading!
Friday
We went to the music room with Ms. Butner today- ask me what we did! We had center time twice. :) Have a great weekend!
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February 13- 17, 2023
Monday
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and we will be having a little celebration in class. :) If your child is handing out valentines, please ensure there is enough for all students (27). To make it easier for handing out, we ask that you only put your child's name in the "from" section. You do not have to print all 27 names of students, but could write "To my friend" or something similar. We are going to wear red, pink and/or white clothes to school too, if we can!
Tuesday
Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you so much for sending cards and treats for our class. :) What an exciting morning! We hope you love the valentine your child(ren) made for you.
Wednesday
We watched a story about how to be kind. Then we each coloured a heart that said what I think kindness is. We cut them out by ourselves, and Ms. Andres is going to put them up on our school's Kindness Tree for us to see on Tuesday. There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday and Monday. Have a great long weekend!
Thursday
No school for students. Teacher's Convention
Friday
No school for students. Teacher's Convention
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February 6- 10, 2023
Monday
Check out the Links on the right side of this page to watch the alphabet videos we use at school! I will be sending "goodie bags" home with the students who were not at school on the last day of school, before winter break. :)
Tuesday
We coloured penguins, and glued cotton balls on their fuzzy tummies, this morning! They turned out really cute. :) Don't forget about our Purdy's Fundraiser. Click on the following link to place your order online: https://fundraising.purdys.com...
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today- ask me which one I got. :) Ms. Polga will be teaching our class tomorrow and Friday. Ms. Andres will still be in the building, but working on planning for the new curriculum as well as administering the RRST to all students.
Thursday
We did a cut & paste activity, comparing big and small, today! A notice will be going home tomorrow about Valentine's Day. We will have a small celebration on Feb. 14th, where students may exchange valentines if they wish. It is not mandatory that your child participates.
Friday
Ms. Butner brought us to the music room today! Please read the pink notice about Valentine's Day next week. :) Students only have school for 3 days next week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday). There is no school next Thursday or Friday because of Teacher's Convention. Have a great weekend!
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January 30- February 3, 2023
Monday
School Council is having a fundraiser with Purdy's Chocolates! Please click on the link below.
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1583013-103578
There are still a few wild life calendars available for purchase. This fundraiser is part of the School Council fundraising for this school year. The calendars are available to purchase at the office at the cost of $20.
School Council fundraising helps our students access field-trips, bussing for field trips, in house programs such as Sound Kreations dance troupe - this ensures that you do not have to pay for these things out of pocket.
Tuesday
We had our last dance class with Mr. Alex today- we thanked him very much for teaching us the Peanut Butter Jelly Time dance! :) Ask me what the "Just a Dot, Not a Lot" activity was about (hint: glue).
Wednesday
Mrs. Townsend read us That's What Dinosaurs Do in the library, and we each borrowed a new book. :) We played Builders and Bulldozers in the gym for PE. Don't forget to check out the newest Rollie Review under the Resources tab!
Thursday
https://fundraising.purdys.com...
Click on the link above to order from our school's Purdy's Chocolate Fundraising Event! You just have to enter your email address, and join the Roland Michener School Campaign. :) There is no school for students tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
Friday
PD Day- No school for students. Check out the Links on the right side of this page to watch the alphabet videos we use at school! :)
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January 23- 27, 2023
Monday
We are learning about letter sounds and rhyming words! We played Four Corners in the gym. :)
Tuesday
We are doing Hip Hop dance lessons during Phys. Ed today, tomorrow and Thursday. It is so much fun! It is important for all student to have indoor shoes at school. If possible, it's best if they are left at school with your child. Ask me to name 5 things that begin with the letter Pp.
Wednesday
We are learning a dance to go with the song Peanut Butter Jelly Time with Mr. Alex. :) We are having so much fun expressing ourselves through dance! Mrs. Townsend read us a story in the library, and we borrowed new books. Ask me which one I got!
Thursday
We had two center times today! Ask me what I did. :) Our Peanut Butter Jelly Time dance is coming along nicely- we have so much fun with Mr. Alex! We are learning about the letter Oo this week.
Friday
https://fundraising.purdys.com...
RMS is having another fundraiser, and this time it's Purdy's Chocolate. Yay! Please click on the link above to order. Orders are due by March 7th, please, and will be available for pick up before spring break. :) We are dancing with Mr. Alex on Monday and Tuesday next week. Have a lovely weekend!
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January 16- 20, 2023
Monday
Happy new year, and welcome back to school! We have two new friends joining our class this week. :) I hope everyone had a wonderful break!
Tuesday
We learned about the number 0 (zero) today! Ask me how much zero is worth. :) We played Freeze Tag in the gym this morning.
Wednesday
We borrowed new books from the library today! This week, we are learning all about the letter Pp. During Music, we got to play on instruments for the first time!
Thursday
We traced and coloured winter themed pictures this morning. Ask me which one I did! Please find the latest Rollie Review under the Resources tab.
Friday
We played Builders & Bulldozers in the gym during PE- ask me how to play it! Wildlife Calendars are still available for purchase from the office. :) Have a great weekend!
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December 19- 23, 2022
Monday
It's SPIRIT WEEK at RMS!! Today students wore their favourite Christmas/Winter Gear. :) Tomorrow, we are decorating our classroom door. I will post a picture of it here! Ask me what we did during Music class.
Tuesday
There were only 9 of us at school today! We decorated our door for Spirit Week. Check it out! :) Tomorrow is Secret Santa Day, and we're making surprise gifts for the Grade 3 class. Shhhh! It's a secret, and a surprise! Heheheh!
Wednesday
We made snowflake crafts for our secret santa class! Our secret santa class (Gr. 4/5, PLP) made us awesome drawings, and we are so thankful. :) Tomorrow is Pyjama/Movie/Hot Chocolate/Carolling Day!
Thursday
Friday
No school. Winter Break begins today. We are back to school on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
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December 12- 16, 2022
Monday
Our schedule was all mixed up today! We had music at a different time, and our library story time will be on Wednesday this week. We are hosting another school fundraiser, and this time it's Wildlife Calendars. :) Order forms will go home with kindergarten students tomorrow. Please be sure to dress your child for the snow and colder weather in case we go outside for recess. Thanks in advance!
Tuesday
We worked in our "Mixed Up Alphabet" booklets today. So far we have learned about the letters S, A, T, & I and next up is the letter M. We have also been showing the numbers we know using play dough! Someone made 10 worms, another student made 6 pancakes and 5 play dough balls for squishing. :) Our class photos are here, and they'll be sent home with your child tomorrow.
Wednesday
This is the last week we'll be borrowing library books, until after winter break. Ask me what book I chose! How many words can you think of that begin with the letter Mm? At least 10? More? Wildlife calendars are available right away when order forms come back to the school. :)
Thursday
We sorted a whole bunch of pictures into beginning sounds categories, and everyone did an awesome job! Next week is SPIRIT WEEK- we will be doing fun activities each day, as a school, before we go for winter break. :) Monday is Christmas/Winter clothing day- students are encouraged to wear their favourite Christmas sweater, or hat, or socks.. anything that puts them in the holiday spirit!
Friday
We made reindeer hats today! :) Next week is Spirit Week. On Monday, we encourage students to wear their favourite Christmas or winter gear. On Tuesday, we're decorating our classroom door. The last day of school before winter break is Thursday, Dec. 22nd. Have a great weekend!
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December 5- 9, 2022
Monday
Mrs. Townsend read us a story in the library this morning. :) We looked for the letter "Tt" in our morning message today. We will also be learning about the letter "Ii" this week. How many words do you know that begin with the letter "Ii" (example: igloo)?
Tuesday
We played Freeze Tag and Four Corners in the gym this morning. :) I'm hoping everyone had the chance to review your child's EYE-TA Report that was sent home last week. If we didn't get a chance to meet online or via telephone to chat about the report, I will give you a call this week to chat quick. That way I can sign off on having discussed your child's learning with you. Thank you in advance!
Wednesday
We had music class this morning, and we borrowed new library books! Ask me what book I got. :) Please ensure your child is wearing winter boots to school because we'll be playing outside again since the weather is warmer. Thank you in advance.
Thursday
We had a guest teacher today.
Friday
We had a guest teacher again today. Ms. Andres plans to be back on Monday. :) Have a great weekend!
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November 28- December 2, 2022
Monday
This week, we are learning about the letter Tt and what it sounds like at the beginning of words. :) If your child was absent on Thursday, their EYE-TA report has gone home with them today. I will need to schedule a meeting over the phone to discuss your child's learning with you, at your earliest convenience, please.
Tuesday
We each got our own container of playdough to practice number sense and our fine motor skills. We are staying inside the school this week because it's been too cold to play outside!
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today. :) We had music today as well! Please check out the Rollie Review under Resources, on the right side of this page. Ms. Polga is going to be our guest teacher tomorrow. Ms. Andres will be back on Friday.
Thursday
Wow! Can you believe it's already December? Time sure is flying in kindergarten!
Friday
We did directed drawings using shapes today! We drew a mouse and a fox using triangles, circles and lines. :) Have a great weekend!
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November 21- 25, 2022
Monday
Sunset Gourmet Fundraiser order forms are due back at school today, please. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who was able to contribute to helping out with our very important fundraisers! Unfortunately, P/T Conferences have moved online to TEAMS. I was really hoping to be able to meet in person, but we must do what's best for everyone's health and wellness. Please still book a time to chat over TEAMS about your child's learning. Thank you!
Tuesday
We played outside for recess today! Thank you for dressing your child for the weather. :) Please let me know if you need help booking a time to meet with me online, either Thursday evening or on Friday. Your child's EYE-TA report will be sent home with them on Thursday. We will be discussing the results of this report during our conference time. If meeting on TEAMS doesn't work for you, I would be happy to call you on the telephone to chat. Please let me know what works best for you!
Wednesday
We borrowed new books from the library today! Your child's Early Years Evaluation (EYE) assessment report will be sent home with them tomorrow. This document is what we'll focus our discussion on during our conference meeting Thursday evening, or on Friday. Please book a time to meet with me, if you haven't already done so. You will also find an information pamphlet about access to free eye exams and free glasses, if required. :) There is no school on Friday due to P/T Conferences.
Thursday
P/T Conferences online from 3:30- 7:30pm.
Friday
P/T Conferences online from 8am- 2:40pm. No school for students.
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November 14- 18, 2022
Monday
Mrs. Townsend read a story in the library this morning. We will borrow new books on Wednesday. :) We are learning about the letter Ss this week! What sound does the letter "s" make? What are some words that begin with the letter "s"? We have four students in our class whose names begin with the letter "S"! Please be sure your child is dressed warmly for the weather, including winter boots, hat & mittens/gloves, because we will be going outside on the playground on Tuesday, Thursday and maybe Friday this week. All students need a pair of indoor shoes to change into once they're at school, especially during the wet, winter months please. Thanks so much!
Tuesday
We coloured in our counting books today. We also used glass beads to show different number amounts up to 10. :) Hopefully your Sunset Gourmet fundraising is going well! We weren't able to play outside on this gorgeous morning because many students were not prepared for the cold, snowy weather. We will try again on Thursday. Please note that the Parent/Teacher Conferences bookings will be open starting on Thursday, November 17th. Conferences MUST be booked online via your Power School account, please.
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today. :) Online book orders were sent home with students today. Our class code is RC218036, and you can have books delivered right to your home affordably. We will be going outside to play on the playground tomorrow. Please be sure to dress your child for the chilly weather and for playing in the snow. Thanks so much!
Thursday
This is a friendly reminder that our Sunset Gourmet fundraiser forms/orders are due on Monday, Nov. 21st, please! We truly appreciate your efforts to raise money for our students and school community. Online booking for Parent/Teacher Conferences is available now. Please be sure to book a time to come in and chat about your child's learning so far in kindergarten. Thank you in advance!
Friday
We had a great week! Counting and learning about numbers to 10, as well as learning all about the letter "Ss", kept students busy. We played Hotdog Tag and Here Come the Bears during Phys. Ed. Don't forget to book a time to meet with me next Thursday or Friday. :) Have a great weekend!
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November 7- 11, 2022
Monday
Our Sunset Gourmet School Fundraiser starts today! All orders and payments are due by November 21, 2022. Order forms will be sent home with your kindergarten child tomorrow. My apologies for the delay! We borrowed new library books today. :)
Tuesday
Fundraiser forms have gone home with your child today. :) Students who brought their dental forms back, and were at school today, received the Flouride Varnish Service from an AHS employee. They are bringing home a form explaining the procedure. Our Remembrance Day Ceremony is on Thursday morning. We will be colouring poppies to make a wreath for the ceremony, and two members of our class will help carry it. One student from our class will be chosen to share "why they wear a poppy" with the school on Thursday.
Wednesday
We read "Why We Remember", a book about Remembrance Day, written and illustrated by Grade One students at a Manitoba school. :) We also coloured poppies for our class wreath, which two students will carry to lay at the Remembrance Ceremony tomorrow at 10am. One of our classmates will also tell the school why we wear a poppy for Remembrance Day. We played Freeze Tag and Hotdog Tag in the gym!
Thursday
Kindergarten students did an amazing job at our second assembly ever! They listened and paid attention and stayed quiet during the performances and presentations. :) There is no school tomorrow for Remembrance Day. We'll see you again on Monday morning. Have a great long weekend!
Friday
Remembrance Day- No school
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October 31- November 4, 2022
Monday
Happy Halloween! We loved seeing everyone's awesome costumes this morning. :) Have a fun and safe evening! There will be a guest teacher here for Ms. Andres tomorrow.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Dental forms are due on Monday morning, at the latest, please.
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October 24- 28, 2022
Monday
We had our first Lockdown practice today! Everyone did an excellent job of staying "safe, silent and serious" until Constable Rich came in to let us know how well we did. :) Please be sure to dress your child for the cold weather, as we'll be going outside for recess on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesday
We played outside for 15 minutes this morning! Ms. Andres read us a story called "You're Different and That's Super", ask me what it was about. :) We will be going into the gym for PE tomorrow, and then back outside for recess/PE on Thursday. Please be sure that your child is dressed for cold weather.
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today. :) There is no school for students on Friday. We will be observing Halloween on Monday, and your child(ren) is welcome to come to school wearing a costume on that day. We simply ask that no masks are worn, and that there is no blood or weapons as part of their dress up. Students who aren't dressing up are welcome to wear orange and/or black, or they could even wear their pyjamas to school if they'd like. :) We don't want anyone to feel left out!
Thursday
There is no school for students tomorrow. We will see you on Monday for Halloween!
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HALLOWEEN
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All students in Kindergarten – grade 5 are welcome to wear costumes on Monday, October 31st!
Students can wear a safe and non-violent costume if children and families so desire. Dressing up is optional.
Costumes can be as simple as wearing orange and black or a colour of the student’s choice or just wearing their regular clothes.
PLEASE keep costumes as simple as possible. A student should be able to independently put their costume on and off if needed.
During Halloween activities at school we ask parents to PLEASE ensure the following: ¨ No masks! No weapons! No creepy/scary costumes! (face paint is OK)
¨ No candy should be sent to school during this day or in the following weeks. Please avoid any nut based snacks.
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Friday
PD Day- No school for students.
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October 17- 21, 2022
Monday
We played on the playground for the first time as a class today! Ask me what I like the most. :) This week is Secret Path Week. We will be discussing residential schools and Chanie Wenjack in particular. On Friday, the whole school is doing a Walk for Wenjack in his honour and to honour all children and families who have been affected by the residential school system. Let me know if you have any questions!
Tuesday
We played outside on the playground again today, and there were other kids from grades 1, 2 and 3 outside with us! :) Our whole school Walk for Wenjack is on Friday at 10am. We are asking that students wear an orange or purple shirt to school that day, if possible. We have been practicing the actions to go along with the Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment.
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today! Ask me what we did in the gym during phys. ed. Tomorrow, we are reading a book called The Best Part of Me and then we're going to talk about what the best part of each of us is. :) Don't forget to wear an orange or purple shirt on Friday for our whole school Walk for Wenjack!
Thursday
We will be reading The Best Part of Me tomorrow because we didn't end up having time today. Don't forget that tomorrow is our school-wide Walk for Wenjack. We are asking that students wear an orange or purple shirt if possible. :) I will be making signs for the students to carry on our walk.
Friday
We did our Walk for Wenjack this morning! Many people and cars driving by honked their horns and waved at all of our students with their signs. Grades 1- 5 walked further through the community, and we turned back at the end of 4th Ave. I think we made quite an impact on the community with our message that Every Child Matters.
Individual RETAKE pictures, school pictures for new students joining our school and CLASS photos will be taking place on Monday morning, October 24th beginning FIRST THING IN THE MORNING!
Have a great weekend!
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October 3- 7, 2022
Monday
Mrs. Townsend read us a story in the library this morning- it was about a bear and a flea! Students have brought home a notice about enhanced supports because we are starting EYE-TA assessments this week. I will be working with your child on these assessment tasks over the month of October. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Tuesday
We learned more about the season fall today! For table work today we wrote our names, traced various shapes and coloured a pumpkin. We will borrow new books from the library tomorrow!
Wednesday
We borrowed new library books today- ask me which one I chose! Tomorrow is our last day of school before fall break. There is no school for students on Friday, and we come back to school on Monday, Oct. 17th.
Thursday
We painted pictures of fall objects (apples, pumpkins, trees) using Q-tips today. Ms. Andres is going to hang them on our bulletin board in the hallway. :) They turned out great! Fall break begins this afternoon for Kindergarten students. There is no school tomorrow, and then fall break is next week. We are back to school on Monday, October 17th. Have a safe and wonderful break!
Friday
PD Day- No school for students. Fall Break starts today! We are back to school on Monday, Oct. 17th. :)
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September 26- 30, 2022
Monday
This week we are learning about Orange Shirt Day for the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation on Friday. Students will be engaging in activities that promote the idea that Every Child Matters. Kindergarten is learning the actions for the Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment. Thursday is Orange Shirt Day, and we encourage all students to wear an orange shirt to school to honour Indigenous peoples affected by the residential school system.
Tuesday
Mr. Marshall read the whole school a story called, "When We Were Alone" about some Indigenous Peoples' experience at residential school. Tomorrow we are colouring handprints orange and thinking of a word that represents the children who went to residential school. Thursday is Orange Shirt Day. We encourage all students to wear an orange shirt to school to honour the Indigenous lives affected by the residential school system.
Wednesday
We coloured orange hands with a word on them like, "HOPE, LOVE and BRAVE" to describe what we think of when hearing about the children who had to go to residential schools. Everyone did a great job! Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day- students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to school to show that Every Child Matters. We will also be tying orange ribbons on our school fence as a visual reminder for the community that we are honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Thursday
Orange Shirt Day
Friday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- No school.
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September 19- 23, 2022
Monday
We played a new tag game during Phys. Ed. Kindergarten's first fire drill practice will be on Thursday morning at 9am. We will give them lots of notice and a chance to practice before the actual drill. :) We use the words, "Safe, Silent and Serious" during this time.
Tuesday
Everyone is getting so good at printing their names! We coloured name puzzles in the shape of a crayon, and we'll be using these to practice building and writing our names using upper and lower case letters. :) Today I brought home a tracing practice page of apples falling down. We have been working on proper pencil grip as well.
Wednesday
We borrowed new books from the library today! Our first Fire Drill practice is tomorrow morning at 9am. Students will get lots of notice, and we'll prepare for the event as best as we can. :) We will leave the building from the front doors and make our way around the school, to the soccer field, all while being "Safe, Silent & Serious".
Thursday
Kindergarten children did an AWESOME job during our practice fire drill! They were Safe, Silent & Serious, and we tried really hard not to cover our ears on the way out of the school. There is no school for students tomorrow. Happy fall, and have a great weekend!
Friday
PD Day- No school for students.
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September 12- 16, 2022
Monday
School photo proofs have gone home with students today! :) Please order online, or bring your order form and payment to school by September 26, 2022.
Tuesday
We did a journal activity about the first letter of our name! Ask me what we did (hint: stickers). Ms. Andres is hanging our work up on the bulletin board outside of our classroom. :)
Wednesday
We ran/walked laps, for 5 minutes, in the gym for Terry Fox this morning! If you are able to, we're collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research. Donations can either be made online, or brought into the school with your child. Thank you in advance!
Thursday
Tomorrow is our first Terry Fox Run! Kindergarten will be participating by running & walking laps in the gymnasium. :) Today we did laps for 8 whole minutes! Thank you so much for your generous donations toward cancer research. Donations may be made online, as well as by bringing cash/change to school, only if you are able to!
Friday
We ran or walked for a whole 15 minutes during the RMS Terry Fox Run this morning. :) Way to go, Kindergarten- I am so proud of everyone's effort and perseverance! Terry Fox tattoos were sent home with your child. Have a great weekend!
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August 29- Sept. 2, 2022
Monday
Music Day!
Tuesday
Wednesday
Library & Music Day! We will keep our library books at school this week. :)
Thursday
Friday
Our school was selected to participate in the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation's annual Adopt a School fundraiser! Every dollar raised in-store at Indigospirit TD Square and Chapters Chinook and online between September 12 - October 2, 2022 will go DIRECTLY to our school to help fill our shelves with new and diverse books! Click on the link below to make a donation online. Thank you!
https://indigoloveofreadingfou...
There is no school on Monday, September 5th for Labour Day. Have a great long weekend!
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August 22- 26, 2022
Monday
Picture Day was today! We got to go first, and we all gave our best smiles for the camera. :) Please see the email about Meet the Teacher on Thursday evening. It is NOT necessary that parents who came for staggered entry last week attend on Thursday. I have sent separate emails to parents who haven't been in the school with regard to your child starting kindergarten this year, inviting you to choose a time to come in- either 5:30 or 6:30pm. Thanks so much!
Tuesday
We coloured name puzzles today! Ms. Andres read No, David! at story time. Ask me what it was about. Starting tomorrow, kindergarten students will be released from the school one at a time so that I'm able to keep a close eye on who is here to pick whom up. There will be a list for me to cross-reference. It is very important that you let myself or the office know of any changes when it comes to pick up time. Thank you. I appreciate your patience as we navigate a new year of kindergarten together!
Wednesday
We went to our school library today, and Ms. Townsend read us a story. :) We will start borrowing library books next Wednesday! Our class also went to music with Ms. G, and we had so much fun singing and dancing. Thank you for sending such wonderful and healthy snacks to school with your children; I have been impressed by the variety of foods they enjoy eating. Keep up the great work kindergarten families!
Thursday
Meet the Teacher is this evening from 5:30- 7:30pm. It is not mandatory that you attend, especially if you were at our Welcome to Kindergarten evening back in May. I look forward to meeting any parents that I haven't yet. :)
Friday
Our first full week of kindergarten was busy and quite successful! Your children are working hard on listening to adults and following directions that will help keep them safe at school. We're looking forward to lots more fun and learning next week. :) Have a great weekend!
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August 15- 19, 2022
Monday
Staggered Entry- Parent(s) attend with child as per schedule.
Tuesday
Staggered Entry- Parent(s) attend with child as per schedule.
Wednesday
Last Names A- E attend from 8:00- 11:00am. Don't forget to pack a snack!
Thursday
Last Names J- V attend from 8:00- 11:00am. Don't forget to pack a snack!
Friday
ALL students attend from 8:00- 11:00 am. :) Yay!
Reminder: Monday, Aug. 22nd, is individual school photo day!
If your child has to miss this day, retakes and class photos are scheduled for October 24th.
