Can you believe it’s the end of September? This has been such an exciting month, and the students have progressed so far in just the first few weeks of school. I am excited to continue to work, and try, and grow.
Here’s this week's news: First, I would like to extend my appreciation to J. M. and K.W. for their contribution of soft, dark gloves. We use these with our class set of whiteboards to make erasing easier and less messy. Thanks to these two moms, we now have a full class set.
On that note, before you throw anything away, consider if it is something that could be contributed to our first grade classroom. We are always on the look out for the following items: any children’s books at any level that you were considering just donating to good will; used clean baby food jars or egg cartons; paper towel or toilet rolls (just the cardboard part that gets thrown away; buttons or sequins or any odds and ends; clean plastic milk jug or juice lids (these make great sorting items as they are durable and come in different colors); puppets; Maple Leaf roast containers – cleaned (these are sturdy black plastic trays that make great storage containers or art supplies); ice cream buckets; any recyclable plastic containers cleaned, with or without lids. So if you are planning on chucking or recycling any of those items, one easy way to be done with them is send them with your child to school!
I have just returned this weekend from the beginning teacher’s conference in Edmonton. I am excited to implement many of the skills and ideas I learned into my own classroom. If there are any parents in the classroom willing to do some volunteer work either in the classroom, or from home, I would welcome your assistance. Please just let me know by phoning, commenting on the blog, or writing a note in your child’s agenda. We do a sentence each morning, and by signing the sentence, I know you are looking at the agenda each night.
On that note, our class is in need of a classroom parent. If you are interested in this job, or just want more information, please contact Sheila Robinson at (403) 758 – 6077.
Please also remember to sign the zippy book forms each night, so that we know you have read them with your child. If they are not signed, we send home the same book. Zippy books need to come back each day. Library books come back on Friday.
Important reminders for the week:
This weeks spelling words are way, her, ask, off, not. The try-it for this week is: Look in your favorite books for a scavenger spelling hunt – see how many times in five minutes you can find the words of the week! Everybody loves a good treasure hunt!
If you are ordering school pictures from the proofs sent home last week, they are due on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. This week is also the first scheduled Friday lunch fundraiser run by school council. If you wish to order week by week, please return the small blue slip that came home by Wednesday morning.
Also this Friday is the annual Terry Fox run. Fundraiser kits went home
last week, and the run will be on Friday, with more details to come as we know them.
The grade one students have earned a teddy bear picnic. This Friday, we will be eating our lunch on a picnic cloth (either inside or outside depending on weather) with our favorite teddy bear friend (or other cuddly doll, depending on your child). If anyone wants to contribute treats to this event they are welcome. If you do choose to send something, please ensure it contains no nut products.
We appreciate your support and hard work. Have a wonderful week!
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