Friday March 15, 2013

Another week has passed and it was very busy with Spirit Week.  It was great to see so many children dressed up in all of the various costumes throughout the week.  Once again I want to thank the parents that came out to support us at race day on Wednesday.  I was very proud to see everyone participate and have a great afternoon on the track.  Below is a video, Yi-Ling (Kyle’s mom) shared with us, thank you! 

Our space unit is going very smoothly and if you have time this weekend and the sky is clear could you please show your son or daughter the moon.  In Math we have been continuing our measurement unit and perhaps this weekend you could measure something with your child.  We have been using paper clips to measure toys but you can use anything around the house (shoes, cookies, pencils, coins etc.), have fun with it!

Here is a fun website to learn about sizes of everything

http://www.numbersleuth.org/universe/

On March 27 the Pre-K’s will be participating in the Musical Scavenger Hunt.  In music class with Ms. Fay the students have been working hard studying various kinds of music and on the 27^th they will play a game showing what they have learnt.  It is always a highlight of the year and like always parents can come by and watch the hunt.  It will start at 9:30 and take about an hour.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Computer story “Eight Days in Space” and NASA videos

2.      Sight words St. Patrick’s Day game

3.      Initial sounds 4 in a row game

4.      Phonics Ss

Math/Science Centres

1.      Grab and guess and count game

2.      Measure the room with paper clips

3.      Go fish card game

4.      Making rockets from straws

Word of the week:  for

Student of the week

The student of the week is Rachel.  She is the latest member of the Pre-K team and she has emerged as strong leader within the class.  Rachel always adds to group discussions and constantly raises her hand.  Keep up the great work Rachel!!!

Reminders and Notices

1. March 17^th St. Patrick’s Day
2. March 27^th Musical Scavenger Hunt 9:30
3. March 28^th Easter Egg Hunt
4. March 29^th School Assembly
5. April 1-5 Spring Break
6. April 5^th Tomb Sweeping Holiday
7. April 9/10 Parent Teacher Meetings
8. April 17^th Pottery
9. April 22^nd Earth Day
10. April 24^th Science Fair

As always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Vicky and Braedon

“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” 
Brigham Young

Spirit Week