Weekly Centres, Chinese Week and Gym Picnic

Zoo trip cancelled

Dear all,

Due to the rain and cold weather we have decided to postpone our zoo field trip until next Friday February 10th.  Sorry for the confusion and disruption, mother nature wasn't on our side today.

cheers
Braedon and Vicky

Friday, February 20, 2012

I hope everyone had a terrific and relaxing Chinese New Year.  I heard many adventures of all the places you went, saw and did over the break.  If you would like to share any photos of your holiday you can send in a flash drive, CD, or an email of your pictures.  Your son or daughter would really enjoy the opportunity to share them with the class.

            This is going to be another busy month.  With Valentines Day, 100^th day of school, Lantern Festival and international week there will be lots going on. 

For international week, every class in the elementary department has picked a country that they will study and showcase to the rest of the school.  The Pre-K’s have decided on India. From February 20-24^th we will be taking a closer look at everything to do with India.  More details will follow but this is going to be an amazing learning opportunity not only for the Pre-K’s but the entire elementary department!

What we did in our centres this week

Literacy Centres

1.      At the Zoo cut and paste sight word books.

2.      Computer story “Penguin Penguin”.

3.      Guided reading with a teacher.

4.      Phonics book PP

5.      Zoo animal acting using masks.

6.      Sorting animal flashcards in alphabetical order

Math and Science Centres

1.      Tangram blocks making animals.

2.      Tangram shape construction computer game.

3.      Monkey scales using 2 numbers to make it equal.

4.      Tracing 3D shapes.

Student of the Week

The student of the week this week is Wayne.  During library Ms. Welz saw Wayne always participating, paying attention and not moving around.  He was also helping others find books to take home.  Congratulations Wayne, we are all proud of you.

Reminders and Notices

1.     February 27^th and 28^th there will be no school due to Lantern Festival.

2.     International week will be from February 20^th – 24^th.

Like 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

Zoo Trip Reminder

Hello Pre-K families,

Just a reminder that the zoo trip is tomorrow, Friday February 3rd.  We will be leaving the school around 9:30 and returning around 1:30.  Please pack a suitable lunch to eat outside, its going to be a great day!

cheers
Braedon and Vicky

Friday Experiment

Weekly Pictures

Friday, January 20, 2012

            The Pre-K class has been learning a lot about Chinese New Year this week.  We made two kinds of dragons, wore red clothes, used chop sticks and learnt how to write Chinese calligraphy.  Today we also did a graphing exercise with the stuffed animals that your child brought into school.

            The Pre-K class has grown again and this week Andy Son joined us.  He is from South Korea and has an older sister in the 3^rd grade.  So, if you see Andy or his parents around the school could you please welcome them to the Pre-K team!

            The read-a-thon totals are in and as a class we raised over 19 000NT and read over 700 books.  Ms. Vicky and I are so proud of all of you by reading so many books.

            Next week is Chinese New Year and there will be no school.  Ms. Vicky and I want to wish everyone a happy and restful break and we can’t wait to see you in the New Year!

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.       Zoo animal acting using masks.

2.       At the Zoo cut and paste sight word books.

3.      Computer story “Red is a Dragon” and “One is a Drummer”.

4.      Guided reading with a teacher.

5.      Phonics book Oo.

Math and Science Centres

1.      Tangram blocks making animals.

2.      Tangram computer game.

3.      Monkey scales.

4.      Tracing 3D shapes.

Student of the Week

The student of the week this week is Bryan.  He has only been with us for a short time but during P.E this week Mr. Burt saw him doing an excellent job, he was listening and participating all the time.  Way to go Bryan!!!!!

Reminders and Notices

1.     Chinese New Year will be from January 23^rd to 27^th and there be NO school.

2.     Valerie has lost her white jacket, could everyone please keep their eyes open for it.

3.     Zoo money and permission forms needs to be brought in ASAP!!!!

Like 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