June News
Our grade one friends have been coming in from recess with runny noses due to the changes in our weather. Please send a box of Kleenex to school with your child and encourage your child to continue wearing jackets to school. Please also send a water bottle to school with your child.
Spring is here! Our grade one students are learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. In an effort to help them to better understand this concept, we brought in caterpillars. Grade one students have watched them transform into beautiful butterflies.
June 5: Written homework will no longer be sent home (unless a student needs to catch up on missed work). I will be checking Raz Kids and Mathletics each week for student progress.
June 13: Classroom Celebrations will take place on this date. They will take place in our classroom from 1:00 – 1:20pm. We would love for parents to attend.
Zoo Field Trip & Sports Day: As you are all aware, our grade one students will be visiting the zoo this year. A reminder that this will be a Non-Uniform Day. It will also be a Non-Uniform Day on Sports Day as well.
Volunteer Tea: Thank you to all the volunteers for their time, patience and support this year. More information about this day will be sent to the parent volunteers shortly.
Our grade one friends have been coming in from recess with runny noses due to the changes in our weather. Please send a box of Kleenex to school with your child and encourage your child to continue wearing jackets to school. Please also send a water bottle to school with your child.
Spring is here! Our grade one students are learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. In an effort to help them to better understand this concept, we brought in caterpillars. Grade one students have watched them transform into beautiful butterflies.
June 5: Written homework will no longer be sent home (unless a student needs to catch up on missed work). I will be checking Raz Kids and Mathletics each week for student progress.
June 13: Classroom Celebrations will take place on this date. They will take place in our classroom from 1:00 – 1:20pm. We would love for parents to attend.
Zoo Field Trip & Sports Day: As you are all aware, our grade one students will be visiting the zoo this year. A reminder that this will be a Non-Uniform Day. It will also be a Non-Uniform Day on Sports Day as well.
Volunteer Tea: Thank you to all the volunteers for their time, patience and support this year. More information about this day will be sent to the parent volunteers shortly.
May News:
- Some items to send with your child:
- A box of Kleenex.
- A spare change of clothes. With the weather changing, our grade one friends are having lots of fun playing outside and sometimes fall in rain puddles. If you have not already done so, please send a spare change of clothes as soon as possible.
- Ramadan: During the month of Ramadan, students will be receiving Sails Home Reading and Raz Kids for homework. We will be discontinuing the worksheets so as to give families some time together during this important period.
- On May 30, 2019, our students will be performing their song, “What Does The School Say?” again. This song will be recited during the Virtue Assembly. We hope that you will be able to attend. More details will follow closer to the time.
April Fun - Community Helpers
“One person can make a difference and everyone should try!” This past month, community helpers have come to visit our school to teach our students about working together for the good of the community. Our special helpers included: Firefighter Todd Berry, Constable Robinson and Constable Jennings, and Dr. Al and Dr. Jenny (Optometrists). Students learned by: asking questions; watching videos; slide show presentations; short stories; having a close look at the eye lenses; and; sitting in a police car. Pictures have been taken from these visits and will be posted on the school website shortly.
“One person can make a difference and everyone should try!” This past month, community helpers have come to visit our school to teach our students about working together for the good of the community. Our special helpers included: Firefighter Todd Berry, Constable Robinson and Constable Jennings, and Dr. Al and Dr. Jenny (Optometrists). Students learned by: asking questions; watching videos; slide show presentations; short stories; having a close look at the eye lenses; and; sitting in a police car. Pictures have been taken from these visits and will be posted on the school website shortly.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Dear Parents,
In math, we have been working on our Addition Unit. We have been using addition strategies to solve addition questions. This Friday, March 1, 2019, our Shining Superstars will be writing a math test. Our math test will include solving addition questions using addition strategies such as: counting with fingers, counting on, counting using pictures, counting with a number line and counting with ten frames. We have been studying in the classroom for this test. We have also been practicing our math addition skills with various homework worksheets.
Dear Parents,
In math, we have been working on our Addition Unit. We have been using addition strategies to solve addition questions. This Friday, March 1, 2019, our Shining Superstars will be writing a math test. Our math test will include solving addition questions using addition strategies such as: counting with fingers, counting on, counting using pictures, counting with a number line and counting with ten frames. We have been studying in the classroom for this test. We have also been practicing our math addition skills with various homework worksheets.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Dear Parents, I hope that you are all doing well. Our weather recently, has been giving us some ups and downs! Students (the teacher as well) have been getting sick. WHAT WE DO AT SCHOOL: 1. If the weather is -20 or more, students do stay indoors for both the morning recess and the lunch recess. They also wait in the gym until the school buses arrive at the end of the day. 2. If students do go outside for recess, they are not permitted to leave, until they have on all of the winter belongings that they have brought to school. 3. Students do go for water and washroom breaks as a class and are encouraged to wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizers before eating. 4. If the teacher notices that a student is at school and he/she is really sick, a phone call goes home so that the student can get picked up and can get the rest that he/she needs. 5. We have also talked to students about how a cold/flu can spread and how we can try to prevent ourselves and others from getting sick. 6. I check the classroom temperature each day to ensure that theclassroom is warm and cozy for our students. A LITTLE EXTRA FROM THE TEACHER: 1. I will be bringing a diffuser for the classroom. 2. Any cleaning supplies used in the class (to wipe down desks)will contain only white vinegar and water. WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1. Make sure that your child is wearing long sleeved white shirts or the green school uniform cardigan. 2. Make sure that your child has all of his/her winter belongings forschool. 3. Send kleenex boxes and hand sanitizers. 4. Keep your child home if he/she is not feeling well. Thank you for your support in this matter. Warmest wishes, Ms. Khandani |
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
A reminder that tomorrow is our 100th Day Celebration! Students have worked so hard this year and the grade one teachers cannot wait to celebrate their achievements! I saw so many beautiful, creative and unique posters this morning! Students wrote about their posters in their journals and they will be sharing these posters tomorrow morning. Stay tuned for pictures! Students are welcome to bring a fun snack for themselves. If they wish to share something with a classmate, it must be a non-edible treat. Happy 100th Day! |
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
1. Valentine's Day - Students will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. On this day, students can bring 100th day cards for each other (optional). This will take place instead of handing out Valentine's Day cards as some families do not celebrate this day. Note, that due to allergies, we cannot share food with each other.
Tomorrow, students will celebrate their friendships with each other and will talk about how to show respect and care for one another through fun activities.
2. The homework for the long weekend will be a 100th day poster. More information is in the letter that was sent home today. This poster will be due on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
3. Our 100th Day Celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. More information is in the letter that was sent home today.
Reminders:
Thursday & Friday: Teacher's Convention
No school
Monday: Family Day
No school
1. Valentine's Day - Students will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. On this day, students can bring 100th day cards for each other (optional). This will take place instead of handing out Valentine's Day cards as some families do not celebrate this day. Note, that due to allergies, we cannot share food with each other.
Tomorrow, students will celebrate their friendships with each other and will talk about how to show respect and care for one another through fun activities.
2. The homework for the long weekend will be a 100th day poster. More information is in the letter that was sent home today. This poster will be due on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
3. Our 100th Day Celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. More information is in the letter that was sent home today.
Reminders:
Thursday & Friday: Teacher's Convention
No school
Monday: Family Day
No school
ALMADINA CLASSROOM NEWS
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow, we have a blog contest draw! Attached is a blog contest entry form for your child! Follow the instructions provided on the form, sign it and send it back with your child to school tomorrow. Good luck!
Tomorrow, we have a blog contest draw! Attached is a blog contest entry form for your child! Follow the instructions provided on the form, sign it and send it back with your child to school tomorrow. Good luck!
February 4, 2019
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Dear Parents,
I hope that you and your families are keeping warm on this winterday.
I wanted to inform you that our school is open, however we are rescheduling our Teacher's Pet in-school field trip.
The decision was made at this moment and I am informing you all right away.
To all the volunteers that have generously given their time, I sincerely appreciate it and hope that when we have a new date scheduled, that you will all be able to attend.
Warmest regards,
Ms. Khandani
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Dear Parents,
I hope that you and your families are keeping warm on this winterday.
I wanted to inform you that our school is open, however we are rescheduling our Teacher's Pet in-school field trip.
The decision was made at this moment and I am informing you all right away.
To all the volunteers that have generously given their time, I sincerely appreciate it and hope that when we have a new date scheduled, that you will all be able to attend.
Warmest regards,
Ms. Khandani
February 3, 2019
Yesterday was Groundhog Day! Our grade one stars learned all about groundhogs and Groundhog Day on Friday. Be sure to ask your child what happens if the groundhog sees his shadow or does not see his shadow!
Yesterday was Groundhog Day! Our grade one stars learned all about groundhogs and Groundhog Day on Friday. Be sure to ask your child what happens if the groundhog sees his shadow or does not see his shadow!
February 2019 News!
Gold Prize!
This month, our grade one class won the Gold Prize for keeping our classroom clean and for showing respect for our belongings!I am so proud of all their hard work!
Teacher's Pet Field Trip:
As you are aware, we have an in-school field trip on February 4, 2019 @ 9:00am. The field trip focuses on our communities and on our rights and responsibilities. We are short on parent volunteers! This makes it difficult for us to have a successful field trip. If you are able to volunteer, please let me know on classdojo or on your child’s agenda.
100th Day of School:
A letter will be sent home shortly about this special day.
Pink Shirt Day February 27:
It’s that time of year again, where we, at Almadina, wear pink to support anti-bullying! We are encouraging our students to wear pink (or even red). If students are not able to wear these colours, they can wear their uniforms.
Gold Prize!
This month, our grade one class won the Gold Prize for keeping our classroom clean and for showing respect for our belongings!I am so proud of all their hard work!
Teacher's Pet Field Trip:
As you are aware, we have an in-school field trip on February 4, 2019 @ 9:00am. The field trip focuses on our communities and on our rights and responsibilities. We are short on parent volunteers! This makes it difficult for us to have a successful field trip. If you are able to volunteer, please let me know on classdojo or on your child’s agenda.
100th Day of School:
A letter will be sent home shortly about this special day.
Pink Shirt Day February 27:
It’s that time of year again, where we, at Almadina, wear pink to support anti-bullying! We are encouraging our students to wear pink (or even red). If students are not able to wear these colours, they can wear their uniforms.
