Activity Folders/Communication Folders

Hello Parents,

Today, the students will be bringing home two folders:

Communication Folder: With a Pizza Order Form (Please return filled out by THURSDAY)

Activity Folder: In this folder you will find there a) Reading Folder (starting next week the students will be bringing home leveled books to practice at home) and b)Letter of the Week folder. The activity folder will come on every Monday to be returned by Friday with the completed Letter of The Week and the the book read documented on the Reading log.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to e-mail me at ilianna.givelos@tdsb.on.ca

Thank you for all your support.

-Ms. Givelos

REMINDERS

Please remember to return ALL library books every Day 5. If library books are not returned, students WILL not be able to take out new books. Please ensure you return the Parent Communication Folder as every Monday it will be sent home with Newsletters, calendars, reminders etc...

Thank you.

-Ms. Givelos

Happy Monday!

This week the students of Room 108 will be exploring their names and the letters in their names. Tomorrow the students of Room 108 will read the book “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Hankes which is about a mouse (Chrysanthemum) celebrating the diversity of her name.

Each student will create a poster with the first letter of their name. We will incorporate math and count how many letters are in our names. We will incorporate art by creating our posters using natural materials. We will incorporate drama/dance by creating movements that describe us individually.

Stay tuned……

TERRY FOX RUN

This morning all of the Kindergarten students learned about Terry Fox and his journey across Canada. Our morning story was “Terry and Us: The Story of Terry Fox” and we discussed WHY we are running for Terry Fox. We emphasized the important of raising money and awareness for people with cancer. We discussed Teamwork. 

Cooperation, Empathy, Respect and Kindness. The students enjoyed the story and were able to describe why what he did was so important.

After the story, we all met in the gym and began our walk around the neighborhood. Throughout our walk we would chant “Terry Fox” and discuss why we were walking.

Here are a few YouTube video’s on Terry Fox and his cause that you may share with your child.

Terry Fox Song

30 Years of Hope

-Ms. Givelos

“The Kissing Hand”
By: Audrey Penn

“The Kissing Hand is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance.”

Today Room 108 read the Kissing Hand which is about a raccoon that is worried about going to school. The students noticed that the time of day the raccoon went to school is at night. This sparked the student’s interest and we began to discuss Nocturnal Animals (animals that are active at night). The students came up with various animals such as: owls and bats. Next week, we will explore this topic further and play games, create art and read more stories.

The art component:
The students are using paint to stamp their own hands to create their own kissing hand. 

Animal Websites for kids '

Earth Rangers: Wild Wire

Kids National Geographic

Animal Fact Guide for Kids

Our Room 108 Contract

After reading various stories, the students of Room 108 created a Room 108 Contract.  

Having a discussion with your child at home about our Room 108 contract is a great way to promote self-regulation. Have your child discuss how they follow the rules at school and maybe try to create a contract at home. 

Stories that promote Self Regulation:

How Full is Your Bucket (for kids)
By: Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer

That Makes Me Angry!
By: Anthony Best

When I’m Feeling Angry
By: Trace Moroney

Hands Are Not For Hitting
By: Martine Agassi

Words Are Not For Hurting
By: Elizabeth Verdick

The Recess Queen
By: Alexis O’Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith

September 5, 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Welcome to our Full Day Kindergarten classroom. I am very excited to be teaching your child this year.  I look forward to a great year filled with new experiences, exciting learning, and of course, fun! I am also very excited to be working with our ECE Ms. Isabel Saplala who will be working in our classroom all year.

I have an “open-door” philosophy and I always welcome parents/guardians. I believe that in order to provide an effective education for your child we must work as a team and therefore I like to keep a constant line of communication between school and home. I have found that the best way to do this is through a Communication Folder, which will be sent home EVERY MONDAY. On Monday September 8^th your child will receive their FIRST Communication Folder, which will contain important information about the school, a package that needs to be reviewed, filled out and signed, Class calendar and any other important information you may need.

Other important information to note includes:

-  Physical Education days are Day 2 and Day 5.

-  Music and Drama is on Day 1, 3,4.

-  Library is on Day 5.

-  Please send indoor running shoes so that your child always has the appropriate footwear for Phys. Ed and DPA.

-  Please send your child to school with a water bottle.

-  Please make sure that all things brought to school have your child’s name clearly marked on it to help place missing items with rightful owners.  Please label lunch bags.

-   Snack program has begun and will be provided to the students in the afternoon. If your child enjoys a morning snack please pack them a healthy snack.

-  A copy of the September calendar will be included in Monday’s package.  I will send home a calendar every month.

Please fill out the student information sheet and return it promptly.  The more information I have about each child, the better able I will be to program for students’ specific needs. 

I look forward to meeting you at the school’s upcoming curriculum night (the date will be provided to you as soon as possible). At that time you will be given more information about the school year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school by leaving a message at 416-393-0570 or via email at ilianna.givelos@tdsb.on.ca

Sincerely,

Ilianna Givelos