Kindergarten Information!
if you have questions contact me at [email protected]
Last updated April 22nd, 2024
Ms. Sanderson (and Ms. Sharp) Room 154, Div 15
Please refer to this site often for information
I plan to up-date here, each Monday by beginning of the school day
See the Calendar pull-down (above) for up-coming dates and events
Here is a link to the school website
https://gordongreenwood.sd35.bc.ca
I make mistakes, if you notice a mistake, please drop me a line.
April 22nd General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as wells as Math activities and some Science activities.
-To help create a sense of routine, we have sent home a 'Home Reading' ziplock with a book of your child's choice, this continues for the rest of the year.
-Monday, April 22nd we have a parent coming in to talk about their job.
Tuesday, April 23rd we have a parent coming in to talk about their job, a new student, and a student teacher coming in to watch.
Wednesday, April 24th we have a parent coming in to talk about their job.
-Thursday, April 25th we have a parent coming in to talk about their job and hot lunch.
-Friday, April 26th we have our field trip to SaveOn and the library and it it also Retro Dress-up day!
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Word(s): of the week: be / cannot
Sentence starter of the week: At the beach...
Number of the week: 18 (Again)
Joke of the week:
What has four wheels and flies?
punchline: a garbage truck
Poem of the week:
I Can Be Anything
I can be a doctor
I can be a teacher
I can be a clown
I can be a creature
I can be a spider
I can be a bee
I cane be anything
I want to be!
April 15th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as wells as Math, daubing, toy change purse, chocolate coins, buddy activity.
-To help create a sense of routine, we have sent home a 'Home Reading' ziplock with a book of your child's choice, this continues for the rest of the year.
-Monday, April 15th- Jump Rope for Heart! we jump from 1:00-1:30, it will be fun and tiring!
-Thursday, April 18th hot lunch -Cookies and Milk treat day .
-Friday, April 19th Alphabet Day- wear your favourite letter, Adult Reading 8:45-9:10am and Ms. Sharp's last day.
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Word(s): of the week: you
Sentence starter of the week: In the garden...
Number of the week: 17 (Again)
Joke of the week:
Why do bees have sticky hair?
punchline: Because they use honey- combs
Poem of the week:
Can You See a Rainbow? (title)
Can you see red?
Can you see orange?
Can you see yellow, green, blue, and purple?
Can you see colours way up high?
Can you see a rainbow in the sky?
April 8th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as wells as Home Reading Books (more information below), some math activities, and family tradition time-lines.
-To help create a sense of routine, we have sent home a 'Home Reading' ziplock with a book of your cild's choice. We want to offer book exchange each Monday and Thursday (the following day if there is a holiday or we miss it LOL). This book offers choice, and sense of success. Students have been encouraged to read the book to you, or a pet, or a stuffy, or another family member. What 'reading' will look like will be dependent on where your child is, they can be looking at pictures and trying to figure out the story, or perhaps, reading the initial (or end) sounds of words, reading just one specific word, or if ready reading the book. The goal is not to be strict or correcting every mistake, the goal is to create a routine of fun, restful reading, and to feel successful. This is not to add pressure to your busy day but, to add a sense of routine for the student to take responsibility for. At my house, I find it best to do the reading around a meal time when we are all in the same kitchen/living space.
-Tuesday, April 9th- 11:45 earthquake drill, a paper about alphabet day and a request for parents to come in and talk about their job at school.
-Friday, April 12th a permission slip will come home this week for a community walk. PAC Movie Night, see the school newsletter for information.
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Zz
Word(s): of the week: like
Sentence starter of the week: I like...
Number of the week: 16 (Again)
Joke of the week:
How did the soggy bunny dry himself?
punchline: With the hare dryer
Poem of the week:
Yucky yams,
Yucky yams,
You can have my,
Yucky yams.
April 2nd General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as wells as Nature symmetry, skip counting, safe adults, rainbow write, under wear colouring, counting by 10's.
-We hope you had a fantastic break with some sun, rest, and play! Please do send in Show and Tell (please see the schedule below).
-Monday, April 1st No School
-Tuesday, April 2nd- class luncheon, just bring a snack for morning recess.
-Friday, April 5th Adult Reading 8:45-9:10am all adults welcome.
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Yy
Word(s): of the week: go
Sentence starter of the week: Taller than a...
Number of the week: 15 (Again)
Joke of the week:
Why Shouldn't you tell an easter egg a good joke?
Punchline: It might crack up
Poem of the week:
Yucky yams,
Yucky yams,
You can have my,
Yucky yams.
Mar 11th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as wells as a 'Show and Tell' bag, drawings of symmetry, rainbow 10 facts, our buddy activity, and penguin activities.
-Sprinkle, Chicky, and Coco have gone back to the farm to be laying hens!
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Monday, March 11th 'Jump Rope for Heart' assembly
-Wednesday, March 6th school ends at 12:30 and we will NOT eat lunch at school.
-Thursday, March 14th Special assembly
-Friday, March 15th last day before break, hot lunch day, wear your pj's!!
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Xx
Word(s): of the week: in
Sentence starter of the week: Spring is...
Number of the week: 14 (Again)
Joke of the week:
Knock-knock!
Who's there?
Irish
Irish who?
Irish you a happy St. Patrick's Day
Poem of the week:
X-ray, x-ray,
Sticks and stones.
X-ray, x-ray, broken bones.
Mar 4th General Housekeeping:
-There were so many busy days last week, thank you for doing what you can to support dress-up days, and Young Entrepreneurs Sales. All the special activities in the school make it memorable. The Interactive FairyTales assembly on Thursday was so engaging, the students really loved the version of Robinhood with all its silly songs, outfits and audience participation!
-Tuesday, March 5th lockdown drill at 10:05am
-Wednesday, March 6th school ends at 12:30 and we will NOT eat lunch at school.
-Thursday, March 7th there is NO SCHOOL for students as we are meeting with Families for 'Student Inclusive Conferences.'
-Friday, March 8th We will celebrate Penguin Day- wear black and white, the chicks will head home to the farm, Adult Reading 8:45-9:10am, all adults welcome!
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Ww
Word(s): of the week: can
Sentence starter of the week: Look at the...
Number of the week: 13 (Again)
Joke of the week:
What do you call cheese that is not yours?
Punchline: Nacho cheese
Poem of the week:
Walk in and out the windows,
Walk in and out the windows,
Walk in and out the windows,
As we have done before.
*Show and Tell Schedule
Monday March 11th
1, 2, 3, 4
Tuesday March 12th
5, 6, 7, 8, 14
Wednesday March 13th
9, 10, 12
Friday March 15th
13, 15 (anyone that forgot or missed their day)
11 will be after spring break
Feb 26th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as wells as an activity about family, a math worksheet, and a flower pot created with their buddy.
-Exciting, we had three chicks hatch, 'Sprinkle' (yellow) born Tuesday night, Feb 20th. 'Chicky' (brown) was born Wednesday night, Feb 21st, and 'Coco' (blackish) was born Thursday night, Feb 22nd. The students were thrilled!! This week the students will get the chance to hold/touch the chicks.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Tuesday, Feb 27th is 100's Day for our class, it also Heritage Day - please do dress up , representing your heritage.
Wednesday, Feb 28th is Pink Shirt Day and Entrepreneur Day / IDEA summit, if you would like to send Money with your child, please do send it is a baggie with their name. A 'catalogue' was sent via email Friday morning to families.
Thursday, Feb 29th is 'Ability Day' wear what you are passionate about, what you feel good at. At 11:00am we will have an Interactive Fairy Tales Assembly.
Friday, March 1st is Rainbow Day, please wear the rainbow. It is also a hot lunch day.
*Special note that Wednesday, March 6th school ends at 12:30 and we will NOT eat lunch at school. Thursday, March 7th there is NO SCHOOL for students as we are meeting with Families for 'Student Inclusive Conferences.'
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Vv
Word(s): of the week: the
Sentence starter of the week: Big Things...
Number of the week: 12 (Again)
Joke of the week:
What kind of bow can't be tied.
punchline: a rainbow.
Poem of the week:
Valentine, valentine,
Who will be my valentine?
Number 1, number 2, number 3.
It must be you.
Take my heart along with you.
Feb 20th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as well as Valentine's, a Valentine's bracelet, math activities, a number of sheets using our new math skills, number bonds. This terms reporting will be a 'Student Inclusive Conference' (SIC). Parents will sign up for a time to come with their student and conference with teachers about their learning. Please be sure to read the School newsletter to sign up for a time. If you have questions
-Exciting, we could have chicks this week!
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Wednesday, Feb 21st the chickens are set to hatch. Please also send a photo or drawing of your family of Family Day weekend.
Thursday, Feb 22nd We will go to the Pow Wow demonstration.
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Uu
Word(s): of the week: to
Sentence starter of the week: I play with...
Number of the week: 11 (Again)
Joke of the week:
Knock, knock,
Who's there?
Ketchup,
Ketchup who,
Ketchup to me and I will tell you.
Poem of the week:
Under my umbrellas,
As we wait here for the bus,
Under my umbrells,
The rain can't fall on us.
Feb 12th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as well as a number of sheets using our new math skills, number bonds. There was also a collection of things for celebrating Lunar New Year, 2 paper dragons, a red envelope, and a 'Good Luck' book mark. Finally, there was a form that needs to be returned 'Students Inclusive Conference (SIC) , March 2024' please return for Thursday, Feb 15th.
-The district is changing how student learning is shared with families. This terms reporting will be a 'Student Inclusive Conference' (SIC). Parents will sign up for a time to come with their student and conference with teachers about their learning. Please be sure to read the School newsletter to sign up for a time. If you have questions please touch base.
-Thank you very much to the fantastic parent who drove and braved the field trip to Fort Langley. Field Trips are a necessary part of exploring our world, they are a busy, sometimes a bit harried but really fun! Thank you for your help.
-Exciting, we have 3 chicken eggs in an incubator in our classroom until they hatch in about 13 days from now. We are watching the eggs with the help of a light and scope as they grow.
-I have tried to add as much to the calendar as possible for the year (in the calendar tab at the top).
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Today, Monday, Feb 12th we have a fire drill at 11:45 while in library.
-Tuesday, Feb 13th snap peas should arrive to try.
-Wednesday, Feb 14th is a treat hot lunch day and our celebration of Valentine's Day. Please do send Valentine's for everyone, if for anyone.
-Please return the (SIC) 'Student Inclusive Conference' form by Thursday, Feb 15th
-Friday, Feb 16th, No School for students it is a Professional Development Day
-Monday, Feb 19th, No School for Family Day
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Tt
Word(s): of the week: am
Sentence starter of the week: Love is...
Number of the week: 10 (Again)
Joke of the week:
What did the finger say to the thumb?
punchline: I'm in glove with you!
Poem of the week:
Teddy bear, teddy bear,
Touch the ground.
Teddy bear, teddy bear,
Turn around.
Feb 5th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as well as a guide for writing letters and numbers.
-At this point in the year all student should have mastered writing their name with the proper case for each letter.
-Big News, today is Chelsea Sharp's first full day of teaching immersion! Ms. Sharp will teach full time until April 12th. Please touch base with us if there is ever a concern.
-I have tried to add as much to the calendar as possible for the year (in the calendar tab at the top).
-I sent an email last week with our class list incase you would like names for Valentine's writing, if you are not getting my emails please contact me asap.
-Over the next 2 weeks I will be doing a district based assessment with each of the children, if you would like to know more about, touch base with me.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Wednesday, Feb 7th we have a Chicken eggs arriving - this is a secret from the students currently
Thursday, Feb 8th at 11:40am hot lunch will arrive for our class so we can eat before heading out on our field trip. Please be sure to leave a booster seat for your child at school if they are travelling with another parent. Drivers please arrive for 12:10. We will be late dismissing on Thursday at 2:45.
-Friday, Feb 9th Adult Reading 8:45-9:10am all Adults welcome. We will also celebrate Lunar New year in class.
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Ss
Word(s): of the week: my
Sentence starter of the week: Faster than a...
Number of the week: 9 (Again)
Joke of the week:
Why do bees have sticky hair?
punchline: Because they use honey combs
Poem of the week:
Snail, snail, snail, snail, snail,
Go around and round and round.
Snail, snail, snail, snail,
God round and round and round.
Jan 29th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines as well as a permission slip for a visit Fort Langley.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
I am working with the PAC to figure out how we can have hot lunch and go on our field trip, when I know more, I will let you know.
Tuesday, Jan 30th Apple delivery.
Thursday, Feb 1st permission slip for field trip due
Friday, Feb 2nd is Ground Hog Day
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Rr
Word(s): of the week: is
Sentence starter of the week: Winter is...
Number of the week: 8 (Again)
Shape of the week: Trapezoid (Again)
Joke of the week:
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
punchline: a gummy bear
Poem of the week:
Row, row, row, your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.
Jan 22nd General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines.
-Last Monday we had a trash / recycling presentation by the LEPS / Langley Township, they students were really engaged and it was very hands on with what goes where. I hope they talked about it with you when they got home.... before the snow!
-Three snowdays, a child's dream!!! I hope everyone was safe and had a great time with the snow.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
Friday, Jan 26th Is a Spirit Day- Book Character Day, please dress or came as your favourite book character. We will also have a Fire-drill at 10:10, it is also a hot lunch 'Booster Juice' day
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Qq
Word(s): of the week: look
Sentence starter of the week: Winter is...
Number of the week: 7 (Again)
Shape of the week: rhumbus (Again)
Joke of the week:
How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?
punchline: Ten tickles
Poem of the week:
Queen, queen Caroline
Washed her hair in turpentine.
Turpentine made it shine,
Queen, queen Caroline.
Jan 15th General Housekeeping:
-In the brand new** 'Back and Forth' bag went some of our regular routines (some with a little twist), and a scholastic order form.
-Our new colouring supplies arrived- phew the students were starting to wonder! I have sent home a new 'back and forth' bag as many were breaking down. We did a number of fun and interesting things last week including estimating and graphing smarties!
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Please do send a bag of extra clothes and inside shoes that fit. Please lean away from shoes with laces as students get feeling left behind when trying to go out, or come into the school.
-Monday, Jan 15th we will have a LEPS presentation in our class!
-I will place the scholastic order over the weekend so please order before Friday, Jan 19th (only if you want to, no pressure).
Friday, Jan 12th 'Adult Reading' 8:45-9:10am, please come and Hot lunch
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover, see our post Jan 8th for schedule
Letter of the Week: Pp
Word(s): of the week: I
Sentence starter of the week: Winter is...
Number of the week: 6 (Again)
Shape of the week: Pentagon (Again)
Joke of the week:
Knock knock,
Who's there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in we're cold out here!
Poem of the week:
Peas porridge hot,
Peas porridge cold.
Peas porridge in the pot,
Nine days old.
Jan 8th General Housekeeping:
Happy New Year 2024!!!
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag and craft bag we sent home lots of crafts that the students made, some used school supplies, inside shoes and extra clothes.
-Our last week of Dec was amazing! We had so much fun creating, learning, sharing and crafting! I hope that some of the fun we created got shared with your family.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday.
-Please do send a bag of extra clothes and inside shoes that fit. Please lean away from shoes with laces as students get feeling left behind when trying to go out, or come into the school.
-Monday, Jan 8th Welcome back! New Seating and some changes to routines.
Friday, Jan 12th 'Adult Reading' 8:45-9:10am, please come and Hot lunch
Pete the Cat Weekend Sleepover:
Each week a student will get to take 'Pete the Cat' (and a recording sheet) home for a weekend Sleepover. He should go home on Thursday and return to school on Monday (Tuesday if a holiday) along with a drawing and write-up of the adventure! If you know the date won't work or if you have questions or concerns, pleas touch-base.
Schedule for 'Pete the Cat'
Jan 11th #10
Jan 18th #9
Jan 25th #8
Feb 1st #7
Feb 8th #6
Feb 15th #5
Feb 22 #4
Feb 29 #3
Mar 6th (7th off) #2
Apr 4th #1
April 11 #5
April 18th #14
April 25th #13
May 2nd #12
May 9th #11
Letter of the Week: Oo
Word(s): of the week: a
Sentence starter of the week: Winter is...
Number of the week: 5 (Again)
Shape of the week: Hexagon (Again)
Joke of the week:
What do you call an old snowman?
punchline: water
Poem of the week:
Octopus, Octopus,
Squiggling in the water.
Octopus, octopus,
Ow, ow, ow.
Dec 18th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines.
-It was so fun to watch the students at Reindeer Lane, I hope you got some goodies!
-We are collecting all our crafting for our loved ones at school until Wednesday / Thursday.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday. We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
-Monday, Dec 18th Hats and socks
-Tuesday, Dec 19th Red Green
-Wednesday, Dec 20th Ugly Christmas Sweater
-Thursday, Dec 21st PJ's day, Special lunch and movie day with hot chocolate with popcorn with our movie.
Show and Tell #3 'Celebration Box' starts next week, I will send home a 'Celebration Box' with the first few students with a paper to fill in with help from an adult. We are trying to make a connection between celebrations, please feel free to bring an item for any celebration you would like to share.
'Show and Tell #3' 'Celebration Box' Schedule
Tuesday, Dec 5th #12, #13
Wednesday, Dec 6th #14, #15
Thursday, Dec 7th #1, #2
Tuesday, Dec 12th #3, #4
Wednesday, Dec 13th #5, #6 (may get bumped because of the concert)
Thursday, Dec 14th #7, #8
Tuesday, Dec 19th #9, #10, #11
Letter of the Week: Nn
Word(s): of the week: Santa
Sentence starter of the week: I went to...
Number of the week: 4 (Again)
Shape of the week: Oval (Again)
Joke of the week:
Where do Snowmen go to dance?
punchline: the Snowball
Poem of the week:
Number nine,
Number nine,
Engine, engine,
Number nine.
Dec 11th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday. We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
-We are practicing our two songs for the Concert that will be held for Families at 1:00, Wednesday, Dec 13th, up to two seats per family please.
-There are lots of Spirit days next week, Dec 18th Hats and socks, Dec 19th Red Green, Dec 20th Ugly Christmas Sweater, Dec 21st PJ's day
-**Please send a gift bag to school big enough for a shoe box for us to collect all the special crafts we are creating to go home the last week.
*Dec 15th we have 'Reindeer Lane' at school, it is a sale where the students can come with a list and buy gifts for $2 each for family members. Please do make a list and put it along with your child's name and money in a baggie for Dec 15th. If you have gently used, or brand new items that you do not need, please drop them off in the boxes in the office foyer pryer to Dec 14th (see the GGE newsletter for more info).
-Wednesday, Dec 13th 1:00pm is our Concert
-Friday, Dec 15th Reindeer Lane, please be sure to come with a list and money in a baggie. This is an amazing feeling for kids to buy for family members.
Show and Tell #3 'Celebration Box' starts next week, I will send home a 'Celebration Box' with the first few students with a paper to fill in with help from an adult. We are trying to make a connection between celebrations, please feel free to bring an item for any celebration you would like to share.
'Show and Tell #3' 'Celebration Box' Schedule
Tuesday, Dec 5th #12, #13
Wednesday, Dec 6th #14, #15
Thursday, Dec 7th #1, #2
Tuesday, Dec 12th #3, #4
Wednesday, Dec 13th #5, #6 (may get bumped because of the concert)
Thursday, Dec 14th #7, #8
Tuesday, Dec 19th #9, #10, #11
Letter of the Week: Mm
Word(s): of the week: cookie
Sentence starter of the week: In my room...
Number of the week: 3 (Again)
Shape of the week: Rectangle (Again)
Joke of the week:
How do Snowmen greet each other?
punchline: They say, 'Ice to meet you.'
Poem of the week:
Do you know the muffin man?
The muffin man, the muffin man.
Do you know the Muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane?
Dec 4th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday. We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
-We are practicing our two songs for the Concert that will be held for Families at 1:00, Wednesday, Dec 13th, up to two seats per family please.
-There are lots of Spirit days next week, keep your eye on the GGE newsletter for updates!
-One day this week we will be baking Gingerbread!
-On Friday your children will become life size Gingerbread!
-Today the Creative Kids cards are coming home in 'Back and Froth bag.'
-Please send a gift bag to school big enough for a shoe box for us to collect all the special crafts we are creating to go home the last week.
*Dec 15th we have 'Reindeer Lane' at school, it is a sale where the students can come with a list and buy gifts for $2 each for family members. Please do make a list and put it along with your child's name and money in a baggie for Dec 15th. If you have gently used, or brand new items that you do not need, please drop them off in the boxes in the office foyer pryer to Dec 14th (see the GGE newsletter for more info).
Monday, Dec 4th report cards are published on-line tonight. Feel free to touch base with me at any time.
Wednesday, Dec 6th Hot lunch for those that ordered Whitespot.
Show and Tell #3 'Celebration Box' starts next week, I will send home a 'Celebration Box' with the first few students with a paper to fill in with help from an adult. We are trying to make a connection between celebrations, please feel free to bring an item for any celebration you would like to share.
'Show and Tell #3' 'Celebration Box' Schedule
Tuesday, Dec 5th #12, #13
Wednesday, Dec 6th #14, #15
Thursday, Dec 7th #1, #2
Tuesday, Dec 12th #3, #4
Wednesday, Dec 13th #5, #6 (may get bumped because of the concert)
Thursday, Dec 14th #7, #8
Tuesday, Dec 19th #9, #10, #11
Letter of the Week: Ll
Word(s): of the week: (Mom Dad- from last week) To and From
Sentence starter of the week: I want to try...
Number of the week: 2 (Again)
Shape of the week: Circle (Again)
Joke of the week:
Where do polar bears keep their money?
punchline: a snow bank
Poem of the week:
Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Lily Fisher found it.
Look Lily, look Lily,
Look for the pocket.
Nov 27th General Housekeeping:
-How is it the end of Nov? In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines. We have sent home a 'wreath' for you to create at home and return when it works for your family.As part of our learning with Rights and Responsibilities, we had a visit from constable Schwerdfeger (a dad of a student in our class) and his vehicle. Photos went home over last week. If you are still waiting an order, please let me know if it has not got to you by Friday. Some students simply ran out of time with our ice cream matching math activity, please feel free to finish it at home.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday. We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
-Thursday, Nov 30th we have our field trip to Burnaby Village Museum, we will aim to leave at 9:30am, parents who have told me they are attending, please be here for 9:25am.
-Friday, Dec 1st we have 'Adult Reading' 8:45-9:10, this is also Ms. Sharp's last day until Jan. 22nd.
Letter of the Week: Kk
Word(s): of the week: Mom Dad
Sentence starter of the week: I am good at...
Number of the week: 1 (Again)
Shape of the week: Square (Again)
Joke of the week:
Why is dark spelled with a 'K' and not a C''?
punchline: Because you can't 'C' in the dark!
Poem of the week:
Che Che koolaid,
Che Che kofinsa,
Kofinsa langa,
Ka ta chee langa,
Koom a denday,
Koom a denday, k!
Nov 20th General Housekeeping:
-Our weeks are not slowing down, we had a fun week with Ms. Sharp teaching full days! We will have another week with introduction to our new songs and more of Ms. Sharp teaching full days. Ms. Sharp's last day is Dec 1st, until Jan 22nd when she returns to begin her long practicum. I am still working on a way for you to see a recording of the Remembrance Day singing, stay tuned.
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday. We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
Wednesday, Nov 22nd, Have your photo of your child help, Photo re-takes, be sure to let me know if you need a re-take.
Friday, Nov 24th, School Wide Jersey Day, wear any Jersey or your GGE colours!
Letter of the Week: Jj
Word(s): of the week: donut
Sentence starter of the week: I smell...
Number of the week: 10
Shape of the week: Triangle (Again)
Joke of the week:
Want me to tell you a joke about pizza?
punchine: Sorry it is too cheesy!
Poem of the week:
Jump, jump Jack-in-the-box
Jump, jump, Jack-in-the-box
Jump, jump, Jack-in-the-box
Jump, jump, jump.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Nov 14th General Housekeeping:
-Our Diwali Celebration was fun, many of the students tried some of the 'India Sweets,' everyone enjoyed the Diya painting, and going to Ms. Peterson's (Ash's) room to do some learning. The singing by the Kindergartens grade 1/2's was so lovely at the Remembrance Day Assembly, it was tearful for many. It was a very proud moment for the class for sure. I am working on a way for you to see a recording of the singing.
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines as well as, our painted Diya, and a field trip form for Burnaby Village Museum.
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Friday. We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
-Ms. Sharp is asking students to bring a photo of them helping around the house for Wednesday, Nov 22nd, please send a tangible photo or email it to [email protected]
Tuesday, Nov 14th, we will walk to the Community Garden with our buddies.
Thursday Nov 16th, Lock down drill 10:00am
Friday, Nov 17th Pete the Cat Day wear blue! Adult Reading 8:45-9:10am
Letter of the Week: I i
Word(s): of the week: cat
Sentence starter of the week: I touch...
Number of the week: 9
Shape of the week: Trapezoid
Joke of the week:
Icky ink,
Icky ink.
Rad and yello,
Green and pink
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Nov 6th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines as well as, the 'Creative Kids Art and Order form, I did get a few orders, thank you, the scholastic order form went home on Friday too. Much of the fun learning Ms. Sharp is teaching is coming home.
-As a class we practiced lockdown drill but the actual drill was postponed until Nov 16th
- The Alphabet Jive is coming home with (some) students today for a week, please return them on Tuesday as Friday and Monday are holidays! We have a few so expect it to come home to your house a week in November so they can teach you the Alphabet Jive!
-Ms. Sharp is asking students to bring a photo of them helping around the house for Wednesday, Nov 22nd, please send a tangible photo or email it to [email protected]
Tuesday, Nov 7th we will Celebrate Diwali
Thursday, Nov 9th please have students wear black and white for our Assembly for Remembrance Day at 10:50am that we will sing at. All adults are welcome to come watch.
No school Friday Nov 10th - School Improvement Day and Report Card Prep
No School Monday Nov 13th in lou of Remembrance Day
Field trip form coming this week for Thursday, Nov 30th to Burnaby Village Museum
Letter of the Week: H h
Word(s): of the week: Poppy
Sentence starter of the week: Fall has...
Number of the week: 8
Shape of the week: Rhombus
Joke of the week:
Happy play with one hammer,
One hammer, one hammer,
Happy plays with one hammer,
Then he play with two.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Oct 30th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines as well as more Community Values prizes and some shape work, and some Halloween fun!
-This past week we have introduced a few new ways to calm our bodies, or to reset ourselves for learning time. Ms. Sharp is teaching a bit more each week, this week was about shapes and there have been lots of fun activities. Ms. Sharp's last day Is Dec 1st. She will return later in January to do her long practicum.
-Another Pumpkin will be coming home today, if you have time this week please do the 'Math and Science activity book.' We ran out of time at school to do it and it might be fun a little later in the week when you would like to have a conversation about Halloween.
-Creative Kids is coming home Today and has to be returned by Friday, Nov 3rd.
-With Halloween this week there will be more fun activities.
-Photos will come home today too!
-Nov 1st will be a very slow moving morning, understanding that most students will be out and about perhaps 'trick or treating' the night before. We will start a song about Peace at school that we will present at the Remembrance Day Assembly on Thursday, Nov 9th.
-Tuesday, Oct 31st all costumes are welcome, students are welcome to take off their costume when then choose, we will have an assembly at 9:15am to see the schools costumes. Please do send a snack for recess. at 11:15am we will have a special lunch by our Classroom Parent and others who support the luncheon.
-Wednesday, Nov 1st we will start a song about Peace for the Assembly Thursday, Nov 9th
-Thursday, Nov 2nd we will have a lockdown drill at 11:45am and then we have hot lunch
-Friday, Nov 3rd Creative Kids is due, there will be no exceptions.
Letter of the Week: G g
Word(s): of the week: Candy
Sentence starter of the week: I have...
Number of the week: 7
Shape of the week: Pentagon
Joke of the week:
Why was the broom late?
Punchline: It overswept
Poem of the week:
These are Grandma's glasses,
This is Grandma's hat
This is the way she folds her hands,
And lays them in her lap.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Oct 23rd General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines as well as more Community Values prizes and books, a scholastic book order form, and a Fall Preliminary Report.
-I sent an email on Friday with information about the field trip and more, please check your email.
Tuesday, Oct 24th, we will go on our Field trip to the Pumpkin Patch parents please arrive for 10:00am. Book Fair 2:30-4:00
Wednesday, Day Oct 25th, we will have a 1:30 dismissal, book fair 1:30-7:30
-Thursday, Oct 26th, we will have a 1:30 dismissal, book fair 1:30-4:30
-Friday, Oct 27th, 'Adult Reading' 8:45-9:10am please come!
-'Show and Tell #2' starts this week!
Letter of the Week: F f
Word(s): of the week: Pumpkin
Sentence starter of the week: Pumpkins are...
Number of the week: 6
Shape of the week: Hexagon
Joke of the week:
Knock, knock?
Who's there?
Pumkin.
Pumpkin who?
Knock, knock?
Who's there?
Pumkin.
Pumpkin who?
Knock, knock?
Who's there?
Pumkin.
Pumpkin who?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Orange
Orange who?
Punchline: Orange you glad I didn't say pumpkin again?
Poem of the week:
Fishy fins, fishy fins,
Flippy, floppy, fishy fins.
Fishy fins, fishy fins,
Flippy, floppy, fishy fins.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Oct 16th General Housekeeping:
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home some of our regular routines as well as winnings from the Community Vales book sales, A card about how glad kids are in my class, a sheet of stickers from Lyra's birthday (along with a cupcake we ate in class), a collections of different activities with Terry Fox, including a tattoo!
-Thursday, Oct 19th, we have our first Earthquake Drill and hot lunch
Friday, Oct 20th No School
-Starting next week we are doing our 'Show and Tell #2' with a secret 'Show and Tell.' Each student will bring home a bag paper bag with a note on it to help support this 'secret' 'Show and Tell.' The student will brings something in the bag that starts with the same letter as their first name. An example would be Anne brings an 'Apple.' My clue could be, something that I live to eat that grows on a tree. The students will keep the item in the bag a secret, and share the 'clue' with the class. Then the other students will take 3 guesses to see if we can figure out it is the 'secret.' If this is not clear, please contact me.
the students participate as follows:
Monday, Oct 23rd #12, #13, #14
Tuesday, Oct 24th #15, #1, #2
Wednesday, Oct 25th #3, #4, #5
Thursday, Oct 26th #6, #7, #8
Friday, Oct 27th #9, #10, #11
Letter of the Week: E e
Word(s): of the week: Apple
Sentence starter of the week: Apples are...
Number of the week: 5
Shape of the week: Oval
Joke of the week: When asked how the pumpkin was feeling?
Punchline: He said, I'm feeling vine, thank you.
Poem of the week:
Elephants have Wrinkles
Wrinkles, wrinkles
Elephants have Wrinkles
Wrinkles everywhere.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Oct 10th General Housekeeping:
-This past week was full, with just three school days, we had lots on the go! We had some fun activities around Thanksgiving, lots of talk of love and food! -The routines of coming in and leaving the classroom are consistent now, yahoo for independence with shoes, jackets, and Back and Forth Bags! I have suggested to the class that they are probably ready to be dressing themselves at home too.
-I have added all our class to Epic. https://www.getepic.com/options?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_tier1_brand_search_jul22&campaignid=17569233553&adgroupid=140641007200&device=c&keyword=epic&creative=618322036981&matchtype=e&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIudP-xYTqgQMVpM3CBB2FoArZEAAYASAAEgLrs_D_BwE
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-Epic is free 9:00-3:00 (so good for holiday days) our class code is : jux9644. Choose your name and explore books! PS you can totally use the site at home with other little ones during the day. There is a way to sign up with a cost to families after a trial.
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home another Tom and Tabby paper book, reverse consent for the Fruit and Veggie Program, an Orange Pumpkin to decorate and return, our class schedule (please note this is schedule is very fluid each week may be a little different)
-I have added more to the 'Calendar' tab above for dates, click on the 'Kindergarten' tab to get back to this page
-Monday, Oct 9th No School in observance of Thanksgiving
-Wednesday, Oct 11th 11:50am 2nd Fire Drill (practice)
Thursday, Oct 12th Hot lunch and 1:00 Terry Fox Assembly and Run
Friday, Oct 13th Adult Reading 8:45-9:10am All adults welcome, it is also photo day, we also plan to make apple sauce
** Please note there is no School On Friday Oct 20th in observance of a Professional Day.
Letter of the Week: D d
Word(s): of the week: Happy
Sentence starter of the week: I hear...
Number of the week: 4
Shape of the week: Rectangle
Joke of the week: Why did the witch paint her toenails orange?
Punchline: So she could hide in the pumpkin patch.
Poem of the week:
Doggie, doggie,where's your bone?
Someone stole it from your home.
Doggie, doggie, wheres your bone?
Someone stole it from your home
Who has my bone?
I have your bone.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Oct 3rd General Housekeeping:
-This past week was full, the students really enjoyed the activities around Orange Shirt Day, most were able to articulate the significance of the the day. We made pumpkin muffins as many students said they had not tried pumpkin, some really enjoyed it! Our 'Show and Tell #1,' went well, we all know a little more about eat other, and we can see lots of similarities. Thank you for coming to see me and our classroom on Thursday's 'Meet the Teacher.' The BBQ looked like a fun new addition to the night.
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag we sent home an envelope with a verification form and an emergency release form, thank you for being quick to return them, a Young Rembrandts paper, and a picture Day form went home.
-Later today I will add more to the 'Calendar' tab above for dates, click on the 'Kindergarten' tab to get back to this page.
-Monday, Oct 2nd No School in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
-Friday, Oct 6th No School for School Improvement Day.
** Please note there is no School On Monday Oct 9th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Letter of the Week: C c
Word(s): of the week: leaf
Sentence starter of the week: I can...
Number of the week: 3
Shape of the week: Circle
Joke of the week: What kind of tree can fit in your hand?
punchline: a palm tree!
Poem of the week:
Cold and cough,
Cold and cough,
Catch a cold,
Then cough and cough.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Sept 25th General Housekeeping:
-This past week was full, again we started a number of new activities, our printing duotang, or math duotang, our drawing book, our Poem duotang, and, Fun Letters journal.
-We met our Friday Buddies, you may have got a puzzle in a number of pieces, some ran out of time!
-On Tuesdays and Wednesday we eat lunch at 11:35 Before outside time due to gym.
-On Thursdays Kindergarten teachers have collaboration time and monitors will be in the room until 1:00pm.
-In the 'Back and Forth' bag sent home a 'Community Values' coupon book, please read the enclosed information, it is NOT free and please do return it if you do NOT want to participate. We also sent a goodie bag from Emily, a juice box from Austin, and a couple daubing sheets.
-On Monday, I will send home a Verification form for each student please do read it over (double sided) and sign it for return. The 'Back and Forth' Bag is the perfect place for it to come back to me.
-To ensure an easy transition for all students at the beginning of the day, can we please practice a 'kiss and go' method. This method is making sure you get the squeezy hugs, kisses and goodbyes in before your child lines up. This way everyone should be 'filled up' and feel ready and confident to come into school. When some families/students are calling, hugging, kissing while other families/students are already in line, it can make them loose their confidence and independence. All our students are ready to put on their own shoes and jackets, their own backpacks and line up, this piece of independence is BIG! Celebrate that with them at each pick up!
-Soon to come more in the 'Calendar' tab above for dates, click on the 'Kindergarten' tab to get back to this page.
-Starting today we are doing our first 'Show and Tell #1 with our 'Summer Memories.' I have all the Summer Memories and will help the students participate as follows
Monday, Sept 25th #9, #10, #11
Tuesday, Sept 26th #12, #13, #14
Wednesday, Sept 27th #15, #1, #2
Thursday, Sept 28th #3, #4, #5
Friday, Sept 29th #6, #7, #8
-Monday Sept 25th we are making pumpkin muffins and trying pumpkin seeds if students wish to.
Tuesday, Sept 26th we will have our first Fire drill, we will discuss it today and prepare for it.
Thursday, Sept 28th we will have Meet the Teacher Night, please come at 5:00pm to visit our classroom with your child. This is just a meet and greet.
** Do remember there is No School Monday, Oct 2nd in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day
Letter of the Week: B b (last week was A a)
Word(s): of the week: Fall (last week was I and me)
Sentence starter of the week: I feel
Number of the week: 2 (last week was 1)
Shape of the week: Square (last week was triangle)
Joke of the week: What happens when you cross an elephant with a potato?
punchline: mashed potatoes!
(last weeks: What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?
punchline: time to get a new fence)
Poem of the week:
Busy Bee, busy bee,
Buzzing around from tree to tree
Busy bee, busy bee,
Don't you Dare to Buzz near me.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Sept 18th General Housekeeping: (updated Sept 19th)
-Our first week of full time school, be kind to yourself and your child, they could be very tired this week, extra calories and sleep could very well be on the agenda at home.
-I sent home a 'Back and Forth' bag which can hold any papers to come home and paper to come to school. I have told the students that I will give them a sticker everyday that they remember to bring it to school!! I have also given them a 'Sticker book' that is welcome to stay in the 'Back and Forth Bag.' Please do empty the 'Back and Forth' bag every day.
-Soon to come more in the 'Calendar' tab above for dates, click on the 'Kindergarten' tab to get back to this page.
-Last week we sent home, a scholastic order form, a birthday goodie bag from Harper, a letter from our class parent, an Aboriginal declaration form
-The last two weeks have been very busy in our class. We have been practicing putting on and off our own shoes, jackets, and backpacks. We had a little tour of the school. We have been practicing how to sit on the carpet and in our desks at learning times. We use 'Give me Five'- ear listening, eyes watching, legs crossed, hands still, lips are zipped. We have our own space at the desks with our name tag. We have been practicing writing our name on everything we get. We learned about the different centres and how to play in them, and clean up. We read many books usually 2-3 a day We have done a little directed drawing of people, specifically ourselves. We are currently working on making our classroom rules. We have talked about game play- turn taking. We have started a number of routines for the year including Word Work Daily, our Fun Letter journal, our phonics activity, our name and Printing practice, calendar, snack and lunch eating times, Read to Self. This week we have started going to library, gym and Big Buddies with another teacher. This week we are adding more routines and new things to do. This is what makes school so much work for littles.
-We have library on Monday- book please return Friday or Monday, students can NOT take out another book until it is returned.
-Gym is Tuesday and Wednesday right after outside lunch time- inside shoes that are runners are ideal!
-I will pass along a schedule as it firms up over the next few weeks.
-Monday and Tuesday, Sept 18th and 19th we are celebrating 'Dot Day' - basically, try, try again.
Friday, Sept 22nd we will have our first 'Adult Reading' 8:45-9:10. 'Adult Reading' is a time when any Adult is welcome to come in and read with our class. It is about the joy and enjoyment of reading. We will invite Adults in just after students in the morning. The students will find books and the Adults read. This is a calm, enjoyable time. Siblings are welcome as long as the focus remains the Kindergarteners.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Bell times for 2023-2024
8:47 – Start of the day
8:47 – 10:20 – Classes in session
(10:00-10:20 snack in our class)
10:20 – 10:35 – Recess
10:35 – 11:57 – classes in session
11:57 – 12:30 – Lunch play period
12:30 – 12:40 – Eating period
12:40 – 2:30 – Classes in session
2:30 - Dismissal
Sept 11th General Housekeeping: (for this week)
-Hello and Welcome!
I'm thrilled to have your child in my class, Happy New School Year!!!
-This site is where I put information so you can refer to it, I intend to update it before end of school Monday with information for the week.
-Please note we have a different 'recess schedule' than the other students due to our gradual entry.
-We have requested a $45 cheque to Gordon Greenwood for school supplies, to fill in the 'Two Stars and Wish' paper for the Kindergarten Scrapbook, a pair of 'inside shoes,'a full change of clothes in a large ziplock with the students name on it, please complete and bring in the 'Summer Memories' (a large paper that was sent in the summer mail out).
-Soon to come 'Calendar' tab above for dates, click on the 'Kindergarten' tab to get back to this page.
-I make mistakes if you notice something please let me know!
Our Welcome song: (it has actions too!)
Hello Friends
How are you?
I’m so happy
To see you
Greet your neighbour
Boogie on down
Give a jump
And turn around!