Our week for September 23-26, 2024

 Hello Grade One Families:

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, also known as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day of observance for all Canadians to reflect on the ongoing effects of residential schools and to honour the experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

We will wear orange to support EVERY CHILD MATTERS.
 

Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.

1) Friday September 27 is a PA DAY.  There is no school that day.

2) Monday is Day 5 of our cycle (Gym Days are 2 & 5) 

3) We will not have Library next week.  We will have Library on Monday September 30 (Day 4) 

4) Please send lots of snacks, we are growing and learning lots every day. 

5) We are only bringing home our BEE bags if we have a note or work in it.  We are still waiting for our Agendas to arrive.  We went home today with our Friday Letter.  Please read with your child and return on Monday.

Save the date:  Tuesday October 1, 2024.  

BBQ starts at 6pm-6:30pm.  Meet the Teacher is from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Our Terry Fox Walk is on Wednesday October 2 (more to follow)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.

Have a wonderful weekend with your children.

Mrs. Petramala 🖉

Our week for Sept. 16-20

Hello Grade One Families:

We have been busy and learning lots in Grade One.  We are learning to be a Classroom Community.  Below are our agreements.

Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.

1) Monday is Day 5 of our cycle.

2) Library books are due back Day 4 ( Friday)

3) Pick up at the end of the day for our WALKERS is Line D.  We will make our way out to LINE D, only if inclement weather will we dismiss from inside DOOR C.  

4) We went home with our Friday Letter today, please help read with your child, sign and return on Monday.

5)Please complete and return their STARS on Monday, September 16. We are going to show and share our STARS on Tuesday.

6) We have started our Special Me program.  One child is drawn every 2 weeks.  They are allowed to bring a show and share on DAY 1 (family photos/favourite toy) only on Day 1.  Look out at the end of their 2 week period for a SPECIAL ME book. :)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.

Have a wonderful weekend with your children.

Mrs. Petramala🖉

Our week for September 9-13

Hello Grade One Families:

Here are some reminders for our 2nd week of Grade 1 Fun!

1) Your child went home with a Red Duotang called FRIDAY LETTER.  In it is a parent note explaining why we do it.  Please help support your child read it, sign it and return every Monday in their GREY BEE BAG.

2) Please return the GREY BEE BAG daily as we will put important Grade One notes in it.  

3) We also went home with our LIBRARY BAGS.  Our Library Day is Day 4 each cycle.  Please enjoy reading picture books with your child.  Our Reading Program will be starting shortly.  More information about our Reading at school/home will go home shortly.  Please stay tuned.

4) Monday is Day 5 of our cycle and it's Gym.  Please have appropriate footwear to participate.  Our Gym Days are 2 & 5.

5) Please return as soon as possible GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD paper to school.  

6) Please send lots of healthy snacks, we are growing and get hungry as we learn lots. :)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.

Have a wonderful weekend with your children.

Mrs. Petramala✐