First Week of School!

Friday, August 31, 2012

            So one week is completed in the Pre-K class!!!  We had a great week getting to know each other and the routines of the school and classroom.  My first goal of any school year is for the students to get accustomed to me and the school.  Once they are comfortable then we can start to learn.  We did a lot of introductory games and practiced basic procedures of the classroom.  Our first unit is called “All About Me” and we do a lot of things with our name and ourselves.  Some students do not yet know their English name that well.  Could you please practice addressing your child by their English name over the weekend.  This will help with the adjustment at school.

            Our library time this year will be every Tuesday and each child will be able to take out one or two books.  Could you please ensure that the books are brought back by the following Tuesday each week so your son or daughter will be able to take out another book.  If they do not then they won’t be able to take home a new book. 

The Pre-K’s will not be using a communication book this year.  The administration and I believe that since I see most parents at least once a day it would be more effective if I discuss any concerns face to face.  This will stop any miscommunication that might occur.  If I do not see you and you have a question or concern you can always write me an email.

Yesterday the P.E uniforms went home with every child.  On Friday could you please dress your child in this uniform for P.E along with suitable outdoor running shoes.  Also during any field trip or special day could you please ensure that they are dressed in the P.E uniform. 

If your child is sick and will need medicine administered to them at school could you please let me know by email or in person.  I sometimes do not check the student’s bag in the morning, so I might miss seeing the medicine.

            Next week we will begin our literacy and math centres.  Our literacy centres will involve many things involving the students’ names and in math we are starting with basic one to one correspondence and counting 1 to 5. 

Cheers

Braedon

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. 

Benjamin Franklin 

 

Reminders

September 13 Parent intro meeting

September 28 Monthly Assembly

September 30 Mid-Autumn Festival

October 1-5 Awareness Week

October 8 Canadian Thanksgiving

October 10 Double Ten holiday