Friday, October 18, 2024

October 14-18, 2024

🍎This week, we had so much fun exploring apples as part of our fall activities! First, we created colorful patterns using pictures of apples in three different colors: red, yellow, and green. Then, we examined the inside of an apple core and discovered the patterns there. We counted the seeds and used a ten frame to show how many we found! Then we used our observation skills like scientists do to draw and colour what our eyes see. Finally, we learned all about the life cycle of apples. Make sure to ask your child to share the "star story" about the little red house with no doors, no windows and a star inside...and show you the special shape inside of an apple!




Apple Patterns:








Apple Exploration- Combining Math and Science:







Apple Life Cycle- Math and Science:








Fun in the gym with Mr. Collins!
The kids are having a blast learning new games like "What Time is it, Mr. Wolf?" and "Red Light, Green Light." These games keep us moving, help our hearts grow strong, and improve our big movements!  The students are jumping high, crawling low, and practicing moving fast like a cheetah and slow like a turtle. When it’s time to leave, Mr. Collins helps everyone line up safely. Ask your child  about following Mr. Collins' fun directions like "Walk on the line, don’t go in the lava, here we go!" We can't wait for our next gym adventure!





Outdoor Play and Centres!
We continue to enjoy learning through play, inside and outside! 

❄️ As the weather gets colder and we might see S-N-O-W next week, it's time for extra outdoor gear! Please label all of your child's items (boots, hats, mitts, and scarves) with their name. Encourage them to practice getting dressed by themselves at home, so they can do it at school. 


Part of our New Science Curriculum includes Computer Science activities both plugged and unplugged. Try this "unplugged" game: Lay out their snow gear at home and help your child put on their clothing in the same order as shown in the picture. When it's time to take them off, they can do it in reverse order. Just a reminder: they may take off boots first at school but will put them on last at the end of the day. Thank you for your help!

Library Day is on Monday! Thank you for helping your child to remember their library book AND plastic protector BAG each Monday!!

NEW!! Our classroom now has an account within the Scholastic Reading Club!
 We have no expectation for families to place orders, but wanted to share our class code just in case, as we can earn points toward book purchases for our classroom when families place orders! 
Our classroom code is: RC210876

Our next class order is going in on October 25, 2024

Important Kindergarten Dates...
Monday, Oct.21- Library Day - Return books in their plastic bag
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30pm Halloween Hop
Friday, Oct. 25 - NO SCHOOL for students - Non-Instruction Day
Friday, Nov. 1 - PM Kindergarten attends

Link to our Simons Valley School calendar: Click Here

Link to schedule for Friday Kindergarten Classes: Friday Schedule

Our Emails

Mrs. Oster: rdoster@cbe.ab.ca 

Mrs. Sutherland: klsutherland@cbe.ab.ca 

Mrs. Wiskar: mjwiskar@cbe.ab.ca