Please keep toys at home!
A big week back to school and everyone was excited to share their new gifts from the holidays. I have seen an increase in toys and stuffies from home. Please make sure these items are not coming to school. It has caused some problems in the classroom. The students all know Mrs. Hughes rule, the first time I see it, it is mine until a parent comes to retrieve it, the second time I see it, it becomes mine and comes home with me for my dog to enjoy. I very much appreciate your support with this and next week will be following through with taking things away.
** I should add, if it is in the backpack and left there, it is not a problem. I know that the daycare has special days where students can bring things in AND/OR some students find comfort knowing something is in the backpack. ***
Our message of the day read, Can you name a character in a story? We had fun with the characters from the story, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
PM students either spent some with our school Physiotherapist or went to an assembly about our next Sacred Teaching of Respect and the Buffalo.
I sent an email today about a NEW round of Top Banana. ACTION REQUIRED!!!!
Hello Families,
This week we completed our next round of Top Banana and we are looking forward to beginning our next rotation. This is an opportunity for your child to be the classroom special helper as well as show and tell presenter! A new name will be drawn each day until each child has a chance to share.
In Kindergarten, students have been getting to know one another. We are exploring how individual characteristics, talents and interests make us unique. Our Top Banana is invited to share a tradition or something special you as a family do together. This can include birthday celebrations, movie nights, family dinners, holidays, game nights, ect.
Some ideas include:
A photo of games you play during a family game night.
A photo of a special food eaten during a celebration.
A photo of significant places you visit like camping in the summer.
A photo of special clothing you wear for a holiday/celebration.
Please email your child's teacher with the subject "(Child Name) Top Banana " and attach a photo.
Spend some time with your child discussing your tradition so they are comfortable sharing about it and answering peer questions.
Please complete and send this in by January 30 at the latest, we will begin this round next week. We look forward to hearing all about the special traditions your family has!
Thank you,
Ms. Russell, Ms. Reef
Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Hellyer
