There are many exciting things happening in February. Literacy and Black History will be themes for Athlone School. Please take a look at the February calendar, newsletter and the school website for all of the information you will need to stay up to date with what is going on.
We will be celebrating Valentine's Day and 100 Day in the classroom on Friday, February 14th. Valentine cards are great for your child to fill out to practice their writing. Please check the newsletter for more information about Valentine's Day.
We have already been working to get ready for conferences in March. We are currently writing our own books to share with our families. We have been setting writing goals, working on our math skills and exploring science and social studies concepts.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a restful winter break! We are working hard in the classroom on our second term units. Students have enjoyed learning about colour and important people in our community. There has also been an emphasis on gathering more information about winter and the changes this season brings.
As we begin to focus on reading and writing more, it is important to practice these skills at home to reinforce what we are learning in the classroom. Making letters out of play dough, reading simple books together and having your child point out letters or words they know, trying a fun literacy app or game on the tablet or computer are all great ways to promote these skills.
In math we are focusing on numbers to 20, naming the number that is one more and one less than a given number, learning 2D shapes, representing numbers in different ways and participating in number talks and math story problems. Playing card games like war, counting a collection of objects, writing numbers in yogurt or pudding and playing board games are just a few ideas to further develop your child's numeracy skills.
I'm also mindful of how important it is to work on and develop social skills in Kindergarten too! We have talked a lot about how to solve problems in a respectful way, how we can become more independent and how to be a kind and helpful friend. I must brag about manners in the classroom. Students have done an awesome job of using manners to ask for things politely!
If you need any further activities or ideas about how to help your child with a specific skill, don't hesitate to contact me. It has been amazing to see so much growth in such a short period of time with all of the students this year.
All the best in 2020!!
Mrs. Lavallee
As we begin to focus on reading and writing more, it is important to practice these skills at home to reinforce what we are learning in the classroom. Making letters out of play dough, reading simple books together and having your child point out letters or words they know, trying a fun literacy app or game on the tablet or computer are all great ways to promote these skills.
In math we are focusing on numbers to 20, naming the number that is one more and one less than a given number, learning 2D shapes, representing numbers in different ways and participating in number talks and math story problems. Playing card games like war, counting a collection of objects, writing numbers in yogurt or pudding and playing board games are just a few ideas to further develop your child's numeracy skills.
I'm also mindful of how important it is to work on and develop social skills in Kindergarten too! We have talked a lot about how to solve problems in a respectful way, how we can become more independent and how to be a kind and helpful friend. I must brag about manners in the classroom. Students have done an awesome job of using manners to ask for things politely!
If you need any further activities or ideas about how to help your child with a specific skill, don't hesitate to contact me. It has been amazing to see so much growth in such a short period of time with all of the students this year.
All the best in 2020!!
Mrs. Lavallee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
New School Year
It has been a very busy September in the Kindergarten room. We have been working on getting to know one another and learning more about ourselves. We have established routines and made our class treaties. We look forward to exploring new ideas and concepts in a variety of different subject areas. We will also spend a great deal of time strengthening our skills in printing/writing, fine motor and numeracy.
There are many activities planned for October! Be sure to take a look at the October newsletter and calendar.
Happy Fall,
Mrs. Lavallee
There are many activities planned for October! Be sure to take a look at the October newsletter and calendar.
Happy Fall,
Mrs. Lavallee
Monday, April 1, 2019
Spring and Beyond
We have many exciting things planned for the remaining months of school. With the weather getting nicer, we will have many chances to take our learning outside. Please watch for permission forms coming home about community walks and field trips.
We hope to have Kid-netics from the University of Manitoba come to our classroom to teach us more about specific topics in science.
We have Indigenous Educator (Richelle Scott) joining our classes for sessions in April and May to teach us about Indigenous culture.
Students enjoyed making pizzas in the classroom and we hope to take part in more cooking/baking as we continue to learn about the food groups and healthy eating.
On another note, please be sure to send your child with appropriate clothing for this wet spring weather. An extra pair of socks and gloves in your child's backpack would be helpful!
And before you know it, we will be preparing for our Kindergarten Celebration in June!!
We hope to have Kid-netics from the University of Manitoba come to our classroom to teach us more about specific topics in science.
We have Indigenous Educator (Richelle Scott) joining our classes for sessions in April and May to teach us about Indigenous culture.
Students enjoyed making pizzas in the classroom and we hope to take part in more cooking/baking as we continue to learn about the food groups and healthy eating.
On another note, please be sure to send your child with appropriate clothing for this wet spring weather. An extra pair of socks and gloves in your child's backpack would be helpful!
And before you know it, we will be preparing for our Kindergarten Celebration in June!!
Saturday, February 23, 2019
We are looking forward to sharing our learning with our families at conferences coming up in March! We have been quite busy these past few months learning new things and developing our skills in many areas.
We will be focusing on these areas during our final term of school:
- Becoming stronger writers and readers.
- Improving our counting, number recognition and building on our problem solving skills.
- Learning about new concepts in science and social studies. (paper, spring, the world around us, etc.)
- Studying healthy foods and learning about ways to keep our bodies healthy. (Let's make and bake some food too!)
- Learning new techniques in art and creating art pieces that have to do with spring and foods.
- Learning outdoors!
AND...
Let's go on a couple of field trips!
There are so many things to look forward to in the next few months. We are excited!
We will be focusing on these areas during our final term of school:
- Becoming stronger writers and readers.
- Improving our counting, number recognition and building on our problem solving skills.
- Learning about new concepts in science and social studies. (paper, spring, the world around us, etc.)
- Studying healthy foods and learning about ways to keep our bodies healthy. (Let's make and bake some food too!)
- Learning new techniques in art and creating art pieces that have to do with spring and foods.
- Learning outdoors!
AND...
Let's go on a couple of field trips!
There are so many things to look forward to in the next few months. We are excited!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
November
We are working hard to put together our growth-folios for first term conferences. We are looking forward to sharing our work with our families! We hope to see you at conferences on Nov. 22nd or Nov. 23rd.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Welcome Kindergarten Families,
October is a busy month as we celebrate Thanksgiving, Halloween and much more learning! Watch for more updates in your child's Bird Binder on special activities happening later this month! Take a look at the October newsletter and calendar located on the right side of the blog!
Mrs. Lavallee :)
October is a busy month as we celebrate Thanksgiving, Halloween and much more learning! Watch for more updates in your child's Bird Binder on special activities happening later this month! Take a look at the October newsletter and calendar located on the right side of the blog!
Mrs. Lavallee :)
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