Welcome 2020!

We started the week by writing in our thinking journals. We used pictures to draw and letters and swirls to write about what we did over the winter break.  We were excited to share with our friends our highlights. We visited the learning commons and signed out books for the first time as well with the help of our Librarian, Mrs. Keall. All students got their own library bag, a browsing stick and chose one book of their choice. Students were excited to share the books with their families and we are looking forward to visiting the Learning Commons every week! We also learned a new math game we call, "Dots and Shapes!" In this game, we take turns rolling a die with our partner and drawing different shapes. Along with reinforcing counting and one-to-one correspondance, this game helps us subitize unfamiliar and familiar groups. We were introduced to the story "The Mitten" by Jim Aylesworth, adapted from a Ukrainian folktale. Through this story, we are beginning to talk about different animals and what changes they go through during different seasons. We explored new centers as well such as our new animal center, our dollhouse center and many other games and building centers as well.  Ask your child to share what centers they enjoyed most after coming back!


Kindergarten students will be participating in a Scientists in School experience next week. Please check your emails if you are able to volunteer.

Thank you!

Last Week In Kindergarten 2019

We had a great time at our Winter Extravaganza where we used different materials to make winter inspired creations. Some of us drew and painted winter trees using sharpies and bubble wrap, we worked on beading pipe cleaners for a chandelier, we made penguins, finger painted some Christmas lights, made reindeers using popsicle sticks, made snowmen using loose parts, made gingerbread men in disguise, and more! Thank you to our parent volunteers for their help. Please see below what the students had to share about this day. 1

We did another science experiment as well with a candy cane. We first predicted what would happen if we dropped a candy cane in boiling water and observed what changes happened and if our predictions were right. We encourage you to try this at home as both AM and PM kindergarten had different results- which is fascinating!

We practiced tons for our Winter Concert and performed beautifully as well.

On the last day of classes, we had a special visit from Indigo Circus as well where we watched them perform really amazing tricks. We joined our grade 3 buddies to make gingerbread houses as well using graham crackers and royal icing and candy! Students were excited to take their houses home to share with their families.

We wish all our students and families a restful and fun break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2020. Classes resume January 7th. Please don't forget to check your child's folder for their work and a special gift for their families as well (Fused Glass). 

AM Winter Extravaganza:

Thank you to all of our wonderful AM parent volunteers for their help! We had so much fun working with you!! - AM Kindergarten Students

"I liked making a reindeer with popsicle sticks and glitter glue today" - Kirpa
"I liked making the loose part snowman and liked that I had to make it look like a snowman."
- Maxim
"I made a penguin and liked when I put the feet and beak. My mom helped with the centre." - Keshav
"I liked making the icicle beads hanger for our kindergarten chandelier with Ms. Bereta - Nico
"My favorite part was using the sharpie and bubble wrap and paint to make the tree and bird with Ms. Khan." Hannah
"We all liked using our fingers to paint on our Christmas lights!" -AM Kindergarten
"We had lots of fun!" - AM Kindergarten


PM Winter Extravaganza:

Thank you to all of our wonderful PM parent volunteers for their help! We had so much fun working with you!! - PM Kindergarten Students

We got a letter from the gingerbread man.  He said that he could really use our help.  Every year, he spends that whole month of December running, running, and running away from people and animals who are trying to eat him.  "It's really exhausting!"

We wanted to help by making a disguise for him.  We had fun making him look like something else- anything but a cookie. - PM Kindergarten students

We also liked making a reindeer using popsicle sticks, sparkles and glitter glue.  We can't wait to bring them home.  - PM Kindergarten students

"I liked making a pattern using beads to make an icicle for our chandelier."  - Jacob

"We liked making snowy tree pictures with our Mom using paper, glue and white paint." - Jayden and Allison