Sunday, May 26, 2013

Welcome to the last week of May.  The school year continues to fly by.  The children have been busy learning and assembling the lifecycle of the frog.  I will be starting to introduce coins this week.  This is always an interesting unit for the children since everyone uses money.
The end of the school year is always an extra busy time at LKS.  Please continue to check the blog regularly for any changes or updates.
For those new to LKS the last day of school, Thursday, June 27 is celebrated with a huge school picnic in the Shale Pit.  It is called Lunch on the Lawn.  You may bring your own lunch or order pizza (forms will be sent home soon).  All families are invited to attend, but children must be accompanied by an adult.  I will dismiss the morning class as usual and then everyone heads down to the Shale Pit.  Mark your calendars!  Report cards are sent home Wednesday, June 26 with all students.   
The warm weather is upon us again.  Please have your child wear a hat to school to help protect his/her skin from the sun when outside.  Sunglasses are also a great idea, since you can't put sunscreen on your eyes.
I will be sending home June calendars on Monday, May 27.  

Reminders:
Tuesday, May 28-Sharing Assembly
Monday, June 17-Sharing Assembly
Monday, June 24-Senior Kindergarten Graduation-please email or send in a baby picture of your SK child.

Monday, May 20, 2013

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the library beginning Tuesday, May 21 to Friday, May 24.  The Book Fair opens at 8:30 am and closes at 3:30 pm.  It is also closed from 11:30-12:30 for lunch.  Room 159 will be visiting the Book Fair on Wednesday, May 22.  Please send your child's money in a labeled baggie or change purse to avoid lost money.  All children will be visiting the book fair with the class, but buying a book is not necessary.  Just as when adults go shopping, sometimes we just go and have a look.  There is a blue note in your child's mailbag with detailed Book Fair information.
We will continue our unit on frogs this week.  The children have made frogs and have written facts about frogs.  We will be starting the life cycle of the frog this week.  Keep watching the bulletin board in the hall.
On Monday, June 24 there will be a small Senior Kindergarten Graduation ceremony in Room 159.  All children will attend school as normal and the Graduation will be held during the morning and afternoon class.  More information will be sent home with the Senior Kindergarten students.
The next Sharing Assembly is Tuesday, May 28.  This is a date change due to a Kindergarten Workshop that all Kindergarten teachers are attending.  We will be presenting a poem about a "Wiggly Tooth".  Certificate recipients for May and June have been notified.  Please let me know if your child has not received an award and you have not been notified.  Thanks in advance. Our final Sharing Assembly is Monday, June 17.  All Sharing Assemblies start at 9:00 am and 12:40 in lunch room.
I hope that everyone is enjoying a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers in Room 159.  I hope you are enjoying your special day.  The children had a wonderful time creating your paintings during our visit from the artist.  They also put much effort and love into your cards.  It was wonderful to watch the creative process and see their pride in their accomplishments.  They couldn't wait to take home your presents.
Nathalie Vachon, a storyteller, musician and artist presented to both classes on Friday.  The children loved her interactive stories and songs.  
We will be starting a unit on frogs on Monday.  We will be learning the lifecycle of frogs and how they grow.  Watch our bulletin board in the hall as a pond will emerge as the week continues.
The Grade 5 class is having a book drive for less privileged children.  You may send in gently used children's books, text books, encyclopedias and adult books.  New pencils and crayons are also accepted. There is a donation box in our classroom.
Thank you to everyone who has ordered from Scholastic this year.  The May order has been placed and should be arriving soon.  The final order form will be sent home at the end of the week.
As there is no school next Monday, May 20, mailbags will go home Tuesday and Friday next week.  Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends.
A reminder of the May Sharing Assembly on May 28.  It has been moved from May 22 due to Kindergarten workshop that the teachers will be attending.  Families will be notified next week.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

I hope that everyone is enjoying this wonderful weather.  Both classes enjoyed time outside with their Reading Buddies this week.  A reminder to apply sunscreen on your child before he/she comes to school as we are often outside when the sun is at it's strongest.  Children should also being wearing hats and water bottles are always helpful to eliminate trips to the water fountain.  I have also sent home the children's extra pair of shoes from their cubby.
Thank you to everyone who bought a copy of our Morning Class Nursery Rhyme Book for Springfest.  Thank you to everyone who donated items to our Afternoon Fun/Picnic Basket.  Both articles helped to raise money at the Silent Auction.  It was wonderful to see everyone at Springfest enjoying all the fun activities.  The money raised at Springfest helps to provide many wonderful activities including Scientist in the School, Artist in the School and Smart boards in the classroom.  Also thank you so much for your donations to Tombola for Springfest.  I hope everyone had the chance to play this popular game.
Mayor Rob Ford has proclaimed Monday, Blue and White Day in Toronto to support the Leafs as they play their 3rd playoff games against Boston.  Wear your blue and white or Leafs apparel and show your Leaf spirit.  Go Leafs Go!!
We are continuing to study 3d shapes in math.  The children have been finding examples of 3d shapes in their environment.  The children will also have the opportunity to explore which shapes slide and which shapes roll this week.  We have also begun 2 letter blends in our Jolly Phonics lessons.  This week we will be working on some special projects for an important member of our family.
There were no Snuggle Up books this weekend in your child's mailbag.   I hope you have the opportunity to read favourite poems in the Poetry books and practise high frequency words.