Bonjour! Hello! Oki! Kindergarten Families,
Welcome to October! We are amazed with how much growth has happened in our first month of school. Students have been working to demonstrate their independence (joining class line-ups at drop-off, caring for their personal belongings, etc.), understanding their roles and responsibilities in our classroom community, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with peers and teachers.
This Week In Kindergarten
Fine motor skills have become a focus with our cutting centres, letter formation tracing, and using sand trays to practice drawing lines. Building competency with fine motor aids in our ease for pencil grip, drawing and letter formation, as well as stamina for focused work when writing, drawing, and colouring, etc.
Students engaged in discussions and learning about Orange Shirt Day, and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We discussed the origin of the day and Phyllis Webstad’s story. We connected this with the saying “Chaque enfant compte” (Every Child Matters). Through the story “Tout petit toi” by Richard Van Camp, we discussed how every child is important and special to those around them. We created orange shirts and recorded our own “Je compte parce que…” (I matter because…) statements. Thank you to everyone who continued these important conversations at home. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
It was also wonderful to observe how students have begun to expand and alter their engagement with play. We have added a light table and sand tray explorations, which have allowed a great opportunity to practice patience (as they’re very popular!). Students are practicing using their voice and interpersonal skills to discuss moments of conflict and finding compromise/resolution within themselves.
Scholastic
Teachers have set-up Scholastic accounts for each classroom. If you’d like to get a jump on your order, please use the codes below. Teachers will be sending home a highlighted list of favourite books once we receive our paper copies.
Roussy: RC883554
Smyth: RC708810
Thouret: RC149985
Google Classroom
Please ensure you are logged into your child’s Google Classroom. You will need to use your child’s CBE email to access each Google Classroom. Please reach out if you are having any difficulties as we know there is so much going on at the beginning of the year!
Friday Schedule
Please refer to the school calendar for our Friday classroom attendance.
Here are a few songs we’ve been loving to practice & move our bodies:
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English:
Reminders
Fun Snack: Due October 7th *Please let me know if you need another copy*
No School: October 8th, 11th, 18th
Picture Day: Wednesday, October 13th
First Fun Snack: Thursday, October 28th
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or concerns. I am always happy to connect!
Merci beaucoup,
The Kindergarten Team
Jessica Smyth, Michelle Roussy, and Samantha Thouret
