Great weather to play outdoors today!
We began the day with morning circle time, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts students completed a page where they practiced writing and reading the word bus.
The earlier finishers also completed an activity where they had to cut and paste matching upper case with lower case.
In Math, students practiced their numeracy skills by counting and circling the correct number.
In our UOI we started our new unit of inquiry. Today we watched a short video about animal classification and made a bubble map of animals, we talked about what animals need to survive: water, food, air and habitat.
Students participated in centers and Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!
Monday, 31 March 2014
Saturday, 29 March 2014
Fun Friday!
We had a great day at the LEGOLAND yesterday!
We participated in a workshop in the morning, had lunch and then lots of time to play and explore!
I want to thank Mrs. Petrovic (Jacob's mom) and Mrs. Poon (Aidan's mom) for their help!
I'll post pictures in the next couple of days.
Have a great weekend!
We participated in a workshop in the morning, had lunch and then lots of time to play and explore!
I want to thank Mrs. Petrovic (Jacob's mom) and Mrs. Poon (Aidan's mom) for their help!
I'll post pictures in the next couple of days.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Happy Thursday!
Today we accomplished a lot!
W e began the day as usual...circle time, snacks, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts students completed a page of their Writing with Phonics book, where they had to look at pictures and try to hear the vowel sound in the word. Students also completed their journal. Today the topic was "When it rains I like to...". In Math, they completed a page of their ABC 123, where they counted and circle the correct number. Students also completed a couple of activities dealing with patterning. They were instructed to cut and paste pictures in order to continue a dinosaur pattern.
In the afternoon we worked in our Portugal project and it's coming along. Thank you parents for all your help!
Next we had centers as you can see in the pictures and finish off the day with Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Busy Wednesday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time, snacks and French class!
In Language Arts students completed a page of their Writing with Phonics book and also a page of ABC 123.
The Writing with Phonics workbook is correlated with basic phonics sounds to help children learn phonics as they practice correct writing formation.
The ABC 123 workbook emphasize number concepts and writing numbers 1-20. The phonics pages emphasize on the following: short and long vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, blending of consonants and vowels and words containing one and two vowels.
During 3rd term JKs will be focusing on the highlighted items.
In Math we will continue with numeracy skills and also 2 more units. More information will be sent home on Friday.
In the afternoon, students worked on their Portugal project and today we gather some interesting information. We learn about the flag and its symbols, the rooster symbol, Portuguese culinary and sports.
To finish off the day we had centers and Gym class!
Have a great evening everyone!
In Language Arts students completed a page of their Writing with Phonics book and also a page of ABC 123.
The Writing with Phonics workbook is correlated with basic phonics sounds to help children learn phonics as they practice correct writing formation.
The ABC 123 workbook emphasize number concepts and writing numbers 1-20. The phonics pages emphasize on the following: short and long vowel sounds, simple consonant sounds, blending of consonants and vowels and words containing one and two vowels.
During 3rd term JKs will be focusing on the highlighted items.
In Math we will continue with numeracy skills and also 2 more units. More information will be sent home on Friday.
In the afternoon, students worked on their Portugal project and today we gather some interesting information. We learn about the flag and its symbols, the rooster symbol, Portuguese culinary and sports.
To finish off the day we had centers and Gym class!
Have a great evening everyone!
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Happy Tuesday
Today we had a fun day!
We began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts we completed a second page that will be attached to the Report Card, students completed their journals on Spring!
Next, students completed a page from "Writing with Phonics" book.
We had reading groups where we practiced reading blends and short words.
In Math students completed a page where they had to count and circle the correct number.
In the afternoon we watched this video http://youtu.be/QrcOdLYBIw0 about diversity and had a discussion about our International Day project. Students shared what language they speak at home and where their parents come from.
For centers we had lego, play dough, Mr. Potato Head and online phonics games.
Have a great evening everyone!
We began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts we completed a second page that will be attached to the Report Card, students completed their journals on Spring!
Next, students completed a page from "Writing with Phonics" book.
We had reading groups where we practiced reading blends and short words.
In Math students completed a page where they had to count and circle the correct number.
In the afternoon we watched this video http://youtu.be/QrcOdLYBIw0 about diversity and had a discussion about our International Day project. Students shared what language they speak at home and where their parents come from.
For centers we had lego, play dough, Mr. Potato Head and online phonics games.
Have a great evening everyone!
Kareena presenting her Show and Tell
Nicole and Jacob showing their dream catcher!
Centers! Fun Fun Fun!!!
Intructions for Friday!
I am super excited to take JKs to LEGOLAND this Friday.
Please read carefully the following instructions:
- Be at school at 8:40am sharp.
- Send in an easy snack in a plastic bag for your child to eat before entering LEGOLAND. Refrain from sending anything that requires cutlery or home containers.
- Send in a disposable water bottle with your child's name on it.
- Wear GYM uniform.
- Pick up time at school as usual (3:40pm).
Please, contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Please read carefully the following instructions:
- Be at school at 8:40am sharp.
- Send in an easy snack in a plastic bag for your child to eat before entering LEGOLAND. Refrain from sending anything that requires cutlery or home containers.
- Send in a disposable water bottle with your child's name on it.
- Wear GYM uniform.
- Pick up time at school as usual (3:40pm).
Please, contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Monday, 24 March 2014
New Show and Tell/Special Helper
Dear parents,
Starting tomorrow, we are having a new version of Show and Tell. Every day a student will take a special bag home. The student is asked to bring in the bag his/her show and tell. The item can not be too big, it has to fit in the bag. When arriving at the school, leave the bag in your child's cubby or on my table. As part of the presentation, the audience will try to guess what's inside the bag.
It can be ANY item.
Have fun!
Starting tomorrow, we are having a new version of Show and Tell. Every day a student will take a special bag home. The student is asked to bring in the bag his/her show and tell. The item can not be too big, it has to fit in the bag. When arriving at the school, leave the bag in your child's cubby or on my table. As part of the presentation, the audience will try to guess what's inside the bag.
It can be ANY item.
Have fun!
CASUAL DAY
This Wed. is casual day. Students will be receiving extra house points if they wear a soccer jersey (any team).
WELCOME BACK
Lots of stories to share today!
We began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks and French class.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of the alphabet and blends.
Students completed a couple of worksheets dealing with reading and word formation.
We also spent quite some time on our Report Card student's comment portion.
In the afternoon we had centers and talked about our International Day project.
If it is not possible for you to send in 1-2 important facts about Portugal...no worries...we will be working on that during class time.
To finish off the day we had Gym and story time.
Have a great evening everyone!
We began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks and French class.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of the alphabet and blends.
Students completed a couple of worksheets dealing with reading and word formation.
We also spent quite some time on our Report Card student's comment portion.
In the afternoon we had centers and talked about our International Day project.
If it is not possible for you to send in 1-2 important facts about Portugal...no worries...we will be working on that during class time.
To finish off the day we had Gym and story time.
Have a great evening everyone!
Friday, 7 March 2014
Happy Friday!
Today we began the day with a house game in the gym, snack time, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts we completed a page that dealt with ending sounds. Next, we had reading groups while waiting for the fire truck. But, unfortunately they were not able to visit us again. They were on a call. We'll try again after March Break. :)
In the afternoon we watched a short video about St. Patrick's Day and made a rainbow craft.
To finish off the day we had centers and Gym class.
In Language Arts we completed a page that dealt with ending sounds. Next, we had reading groups while waiting for the fire truck. But, unfortunately they were not able to visit us again. They were on a call. We'll try again after March Break. :)
In the afternoon we watched a short video about St. Patrick's Day and made a rainbow craft.
To finish off the day we had centers and Gym class.
SJA staff wish you a safe and fun March Break!
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Visit to Maples Academy
We began the morning with a house game in the gym. Students came in class, had French class and snacks. We completed a worksheet that dealt with beginning sounds. After that we had an early lunch and went on our field trip to Maples. When we got there we played in their playground and had students from Maple to be distributed in their houses (KIP, ZBP, TSP). Then we returned to SJA and it was already time to pack up and go home.
I have kept all agendas, I'll return it to you tomorrow.
Have a great evening everyone!
I have kept all agendas, I'll return it to you tomorrow.
Have a great evening everyone!
INTERNATIONAL DAY
Dear Parents,
On April 4th St. Jude’s will have an
International Day. Each class will “host” a country.
This is a school event and all parents are welcome to visit
each class. We will have more details about time slots to visit after March
Break. Our country is Portugal.
Please, during March Break help your child to find 1-2 facts
about Portugal. The facts can be showed through drawings, printed pictures or a
simple sentence. When students come back from March Break (Monday, March 24th)
we will collect the information and make a nice poster.
Here are some research ideas:
- type of music
- food
- traditional
dress
- artwork
- products
- dance
- toys
- childhood
games
- climate
- sports
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Sunny Wednesday!
I just love to see the sunshine! No matter if it's cold...as long as we have the sunshine!!! :)
Today we began the day with a house game in the Gym. Students came in class, had snacks, French and Drama classes. We then got ready to wait for the Fire Truck, that unfortunately couldn't make it. Students were pretty understandable after I explained to them that the firefighters were probably helping someone in danger. We re-scheduled for this Friday, hopefully will work!
The firefighters are usually on call when they visit schools, fingers crossed they will not have any calls Friday morning. :)
In Language Arts, students completed a page where they had to look at the picture and circle the correct word. After March Break we will be strongly focusing on cvc word (consonant/vowel/consonant).
In Math, students reviewed patterns by manipulating various blocks, seashells and shapes.
After lunch we had centers and Gym class with me.
Have a great evening everyone!
Today we began the day with a house game in the Gym. Students came in class, had snacks, French and Drama classes. We then got ready to wait for the Fire Truck, that unfortunately couldn't make it. Students were pretty understandable after I explained to them that the firefighters were probably helping someone in danger. We re-scheduled for this Friday, hopefully will work!
The firefighters are usually on call when they visit schools, fingers crossed they will not have any calls Friday morning. :)
In Language Arts, students completed a page where they had to look at the picture and circle the correct word. After March Break we will be strongly focusing on cvc word (consonant/vowel/consonant).
In Math, students reviewed patterns by manipulating various blocks, seashells and shapes.
After lunch we had centers and Gym class with me.
Have a great evening everyone!
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Happy Pajama Day
One more day of super fun activities in our school.
We began the day with our annual Pancake Eating Contest.
Students came in class, had snacks and morning circle time. Students presented their transportation projects, everyone did a fantastic job!
Next, we completed a page on Language Arts and a page on numeracy skills for Math.
In the afternoon we had centers and of course movie and popcorn to along with our pjs!
The movie was also about our last unit of inquiry on transportation.
Have a great evening everyone!
We began the day with our annual Pancake Eating Contest.
Next, we completed a page on Language Arts and a page on numeracy skills for Math.
In the afternoon we had centers and of course movie and popcorn to along with our pjs!
The movie was also about our last unit of inquiry on transportation.
Have a great evening everyone!
Monday, 3 March 2014
Maples
We are excited to announce the recent acquisition of the Maples Academy, a vibrant private school located in Orangeville, Ontario.
As part of the celebration of this acquirement, we SJA will be visiting the Maples this Thursday, March 6th.
This is a school event, there will be no teachers at SJA on that day. Students and teachers will be departing SJA on a school bus at 11:30am, after lunch period. And return by 3:30pm.
JKs will be taking a small snack and water bottle with them.
Please, send something that doesn't require any reusable containers (cereal bar, yogurt drink, any snacks in a Ziploc bag works fine).
Please, dress your child in proper winter gear as we will have an outdoor recess.
Please, let me know if you have any questions.
It is exciting to see our school growing!!!
As part of the celebration of this acquirement, we SJA will be visiting the Maples this Thursday, March 6th.
This is a school event, there will be no teachers at SJA on that day. Students and teachers will be departing SJA on a school bus at 11:30am, after lunch period. And return by 3:30pm.
JKs will be taking a small snack and water bottle with them.
Please, send something that doesn't require any reusable containers (cereal bar, yogurt drink, any snacks in a Ziploc bag works fine).
Please, dress your child in proper winter gear as we will have an outdoor recess.
Please, let me know if you have any questions.
It is exciting to see our school growing!!!
Happy Crazy Hair Day!
Today we had a fun Monday
We began the day with a house game in the Gym and also the most crazy hair was selected. Alyssa got in second place!
Good job Alyssa!
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of p and completed a worksheet to practiced writing upper and lower case p. Students also completed their journals. Today the topic was: Describe your favourite candy.
In Math, we will be working through out the week on a booklet from 1-20 where students will represent, tally, write the number and write the word number.
In our UOI we will work on a Spring bulletin board this week. Today we started off making butterflies. Students used markers to draw designs on a coffee filter and then I sprayed water on it.
It turned out really nice!
To finish off the day, students participated in centers and Gym class. Today they had a nice treat for Gym class...a huge bouncy castle!
*Tomorrow students are encouraged to wear pajamas and feel free to bring a stuffed animal and/or a blanket!
We began the day with a house game in the Gym and also the most crazy hair was selected. Alyssa got in second place!
Good job Alyssa!
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of p and completed a worksheet to practiced writing upper and lower case p. Students also completed their journals. Today the topic was: Describe your favourite candy.
In Math, we will be working through out the week on a booklet from 1-20 where students will represent, tally, write the number and write the word number.
In our UOI we will work on a Spring bulletin board this week. Today we started off making butterflies. Students used markers to draw designs on a coffee filter and then I sprayed water on it.
It turned out really nice!
To finish off the day, students participated in centers and Gym class. Today they had a nice treat for Gym class...a huge bouncy castle!
*Tomorrow students are encouraged to wear pajamas and feel free to bring a stuffed animal and/or a blanket!
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