Learning's Fun ~ In Grade One! September 24, 2018

FAMILY PHOTOS
Don't forget to send in a family photo for our "I Belong" books that we are making.  I will make a photocopy of your photo and return the original.

EVACUATION PRACTICE
We are having a school evacuation practice this Friday, September 28 in the morning.  We practice walking from our school, down the street to Nordale School, take attendance, and walk back again.  This is where our students would go if we ever needed to evacuate our school.  (And Nordale School practices coming to our school at the same time.)

MISSING MUFFIN
We had a very sad day last Friday.  In the morning, our pet guinea pig, Muffin, was not feeling well.  I took her to the vet on Friday after school and she died there.  I told the children about Muffin this morning and we talked about how she had a very good life and that she was over six years old, which is a long life for a guinea pig.  We talked about how we will miss her and they shared lots of stories about other pets that have died.  Some of the children wrote about Muffin in their journals today.

MRS. LINDA ISAAK
I will be away from school for the next two weeks and Mrs. Isaak will be in for me.  I'm sure the children will remember her from last year when she was a substitute teacher for Mrs. Van Dale.
I will be back after Thanksgiving.  Drop by and say hello to Mrs. Isaak if you have a chance.

Learning's Fun ~ In Grade One! September 19, 2018

Reminders - Thanksgiving Monday - October 8 - NO SCHOOL
                   - School Picture Day - Wednesday, October 10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!                        DESAYO                           SEPTEMBER 22

FAMILY PHOTO
We are making an "I Belong" booklet in Social Studies.  Could you please send a family photo to school as soon as you are able.  We would like to glue the pictures in our books so I will be making a photocopy for our books and sending your original photo home again.  Thanks for your help.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
I will be away from school for 2 weeks starting on Tuesday, September 25 and returning after Thanksgiving Monday on October 9.  I have to have some minor surgery so keep me in your prayers.  Mrs. Linda Isaac will be coming in to substitute for me while I am away.  She is a wonderful, kind teacher who is very familiar with our school and has been substituting here many times before.

PHOTO GALLERY
Playing name BINGO with rocket candies.

 

 

 Welcome to our new grade one friend

Our whole class in September

 Wednesday Chapel service with the whole school - Mr B helps us with music

Chapel theme for this school year - The Fruit of the Spirit

Pastor Schnarr leading chapel

Rainbow paintings - Noah's Ark Story

 There are 6 girls in our classroom

There are 8 boys in our classroom

 The boys wanted a "silly"picture too!

Learning's Fun ~ In Grade One! September 10, 2018

Reminders - Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, September 14
                  - Rally Sunday on Sunday, September 16 at Beautiful Saviour Church on St. Mary's Road
                    The service is at 10:30 am with a potluck lunch to follow

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!                                   Zac                               September 1

SUMMER MEMORIES BAG
The children should have brought home a small brown paper bag on Friday, along with a green letter explaining what to do with it.  Please place 3 or 4 small items from home (that will fit into the bag) that will help them tell about their summer memories.
For example - this rock reminds me of going to the beach, this picture reminds me of spending the night at grandma's house, this name tag reminds me of when I went to space camp ...
We'll be sharing a few them each day.  Thanks for your help.

MATH HOMEWORK
I am sending home a sheet of math homework (on Monday) for the grade ones to do.  I usually send homework on Mondays and it is due back at school on Fridays.  You and your child can choose when is the best time/day to complete the homework.  They may need some help with the directions.

CANTEEN CARDS
The canteen will be open this week during the first 10 minutes of lunch (12:00).  If you would like your child to have a canteen card, you need to send $10 to the office.  The canteen workers will have the cards in the canteen and will mark off the amount of money your child's order costs.  You can ask for restrictions on the card if you wish (example - white milk only, only use on Fridays for a treat, ..)

VIOLIN
If your child has their violin, Mr. B says that they can start bringing them to school everyday now.

NEW FRIEND IN GRADE ONE
We have a new girl in our grade one class starting tomorrow.  Her name is Desayo.  She is Mahfuz's cousin and we are very happy to welcome her and her family to our school.

PHOTO GALLERY
We took photos on our first day of grade one.

 

Learning's Fun ~ In Grade One! September 4, 2018

Hi Grade One Parents,

Welcome to our grade one class BLOG!
I'll be sharing photos and information with you about what's happening in our classroom throughout the school year.  I'll send you an e-mail message when there is a new posting on our class blog.
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow.

FROGGY BAGS
Your child will be bringing home their "Froggy Bags" on the first day of school.  This bag hops back and forth between school and home everyday.  This is where you will find notes, books, homework, etc..  It helps keep papers together, dry and less squished. Please check it everyday.

MUFFIN
We have a pet guinea pig who lives in our classroom.  Her name is Muffin.  She is six years old and she loves treats.  If your child would like to share/bring her a little treat, she has a snack when we have our snack time each day.  She likes any fruit or vegetable. (for example - one baby carrot, one grape, a cube of cantaloupe, ...).  You don't have to send anything special, the children can share what they brought for a snack (but only if they want to).

SUMMER PHOTO
All the children were asked to send one photo of themselves to school that shows them having fun in the summer.  Here is my photo, taken on my granddaughter Rowan's first birthday.  It was lots of fun!