Centres, P.E, Play Dough and Joshua's Birthday

Friday, September, 14 2012

            Another exciting week has passed in the Pre-K class.  Thank you to the parents that came out last night to the Introduction meeting.  It was great to go over the year’s curriculum and plans with you.  If you couldn’t make it and have any questions for me, you can always drop by and see me or write me an email.

            Please remember to send in the borrowed library books by Tuesday so that your son or daughter will be able to exchange them.  If you want to send them back by Friday or Monday that is okay.  I strongly encourage you to re-read the library books throughout the week.  Kids at this age love hearing stories again and it is an excellent opportunity for them to help you read or to  have a talk about the book after it is read.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Writing names on the large sand boards.

2.      Computer story “First Day Jitters”

3.      Colouring “Bb” book and guided reading.

4.      Making names with play dough without whiteboards as a guide.

5.      Phonics book letter “B”

Math Centres

1.      Math one to one correspondence books.

2.      Computer Starfall colour game.

3.      Counting letters in names.

4.      Magnetic letters to number of letters in name.

5.      Decorating self portraits.

Word of the week:  see

Student of the week

            The student of the week is Chaline.  She is always trying very hard to add to group discussions and is the most energetic when singing.  Keep up the amazing job, Chaline!!!

Reminders and Notices

1.      Letter books (My Aa, Bb) that get sent home need to be brought back to school.

2.      Remember to bring back library books by Tuesday.

3.      Remember to send in two pictures of your son or daughter.

4.      September 28^th monthly assembly.

5.      September 30^th mid-autumn festival

6.      October 1-5^th Awareness week.

7.      October 8^th Canadian Thanksgiving.

8.      October 10^th Double Ten Holiday.

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

Braedon

There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. 
John Adams 

Friday, September, 7 2012

            We have completed our first full week in the Pre-K class and I couldn’t be happier with how well we have settled into the daily classroom routine.  We started our Math and Literacy centres and all of the students did an excellent job!  In language we were busy with many activities with our names. We also had the opportunity to start using the computer.  In Math we did many centres based around one to one correspondence.   

Next week we will be having similar centres based around our names and begin to explore parts of our bodies.  Today I sent home the “My Aa Book,” let your child read it to you a few times over the weekend and once you are done with it could you send it back to school so it can be put into the portfolios.  Every week we will be completing one of these books and they will go home every Friday or Monday.

Today we also started the “Student of the Week Award.”  Every Friday I will be giving out a certificate to a student that has done an excellent job that week.  This program will give the students something to strive towards and honour those that do excellent work.  During the monthly assembly these special students will also receive a certificate that they will be able to take home.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Writing the letter Aa on the sand boards.

2.      Crayon name trace.

3.      Computer story “Franklin Goes to School”

4.      Colouring “Aa” book and guided reading.

5.      Making names with play dough.

6.      Phonics book letter “A”

Math Centres

1.      Dice and blocks game.

2.      Computer Starfall colour game.

3.      Counting letters in names.

4.      Magnetic letters to number of letters in name.

5.      Puzzles.

Student of the week

            Our first student of the week is Melody.  She is always helping other students and teachers whenever she can. This week she volunteered to put the chairs away and would always give a tissue to a fellow classmate if they started to cry.  We are very proud of you Melody!

Reminders and Notices

1.      Mini books that get sent home need to be brought back to school.

2.      Remember to bring back library books by Tuesday.

3.      Remember to send in two pictures of your son or daughter.

4.      Parents Introduction meeting will be September 13^th at 6:30pm.

5.      September 28^th monthly assembly.

6.      September 30^th mid-autumn festival

7.      October 1-5^th Awareness week.

8.      October 8^th Canadian Thanksgiving.

9.      October 10^th Double Ten Holiday

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

Braedon

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. 
Lao Tzu 

Second Week Photos

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

First Day of School