Sept. 9-13, 2024

September is a busy time in Kindergarten...this week we started adding in some new routines that help Kindergarten to run smoothly...assigning each kiddo to a lead teacher team, learning about our strengths when we try to work independently, and practicing asking for help when we need it! 

Each student will have an assigned hook where they can hang their belongings each day and is learning how to manage the indoor/ outdoor shoe routine, as well as looking at our visual schedule each day!! It is amazing to see the enthusiasm our students have for learning, making new friends, and trying new things. We are excited to see what this year will bring!

To start our work together we have been focusing on the concept of identity and celebrating how each child is special and unique. 

We started an important art project this week to create a self portrait from paint and ripped paper that will become the cover to our visual journals. We used small mirrors and read several books to help students explore their own unique characteristics and represent themselves! 

As we learn through the year, most of your child's "work" will be completed in their journal. After special art pieces are displayed and celebrated, they are then collected into the journal. So don't be concerned if your child is not bringing home many papers from school! The journal will be an awesome keepsake of your child's entire kindergarten year!

On Thursday we celebrated International Dot Day! We read the story "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds and talked about his character Vashti who was nervous to start her artwork. Vashti gained confidence in her abilities after experimenting making different types of dots and signing her name on her paper. We learned we can make a dot and see where it takes us.

WE are ALL ARTISTS!

We can't wait to share all of our artwork on September 26th!

We loved this Dot Day song! You can play it with your child. They loved singing it this week!

Quick Reminders:

Our snack time is short- we usually have about 5-10 minutes to eat. Please send 1 healthy snack (no candy or chocolate); water only (no juice, milk or yogurt drinks). 

Also- NO NUTS, peanut butter, Nutella or other nut products please- thank you!

 

Please leave an extra set of clothes in your child's backpack

for your child in the event of an accident or snack spill- Thank you!

 

                       

Don't Forget- School Pictures are on Monday September 16, 2024!!!

Important Kindergarten Dates...

Monday, Sept. 16 - School Pictures

Friday, Sept. 20 - PM Kindergarten attends

Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Terry Fox Run

Thursday Sept. 26 - Kindergarten "Meet the Teacher" Night

Link to our school  calendar: 

Simons Valley School Calendar

Link to schedule for Friday Kindergarten Classes: Friday Schedule

Upcoming: Kindergarten "Meet the Teacher" Night

Thursday September 26

Kindergarten families will have the opportunity to come in for an open house "Meet the Teacher" evening. We will explain a few things about our kindergarten program and you will have the opportunity to see our classroom space and artwork your child has created! This will NOT be a one-on-one time to discuss your child or their progress. Those conferences will take place in November.

You will need to select ONE time to come as the information will repeat each session.

Time	Teachers	Room	Session
5:30-6:00	Kindergarten Team	1,2	1
6:00-6:30	Kindergarten Team	1,2	2
6:30-7:00	Kindergarten Team	1,2	3
7:00-7:30	Kindergarten Team	1,2	4

More information on how to book a time in PowerSchool will be emailed next week to families.

Our Emails

Mrs. Oster: rdoster@cbe.ab.ca 

Mrs. Sutherland: klsutherland@cbe.ab.ca 

Mrs. Wiskar: mjwiskar@cbe.ab.ca