Welcome Back to School!

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Grade One! I am thrilled to be your child's teacher this year and am looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and fun. Starting a new school year is always an exciting time, and I’m honored to be a part of your child’s journey as they embark on this important milestone.

In our classroom, we will be focusing on creating a positive, nurturing environment where each student feels valued and motivated to do their best. We’ll explore many new concepts in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, while also fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social skills.

Communication is key to ensuring a successful year, and I want to work together with you to support your child's education.  On the first day of school, your child will be bringing a BEE Bag (Bring Everything Everyday) to school bag home.  In it, will be a letter to support our communication this year.  This bag is to be returned every day to school.

To help make the first few days of school smooth for everyone, please make sure your child comes to school with the following:

• A healthy snack and lunch
• A water bottle
• Indoor shoes marked with their name inside
• Extra clothes in a clear ziplock labelled with their name on it (to be left at school for occassional accidents or if we get wet or muddy) 😄
• Any completed forms or paperwork that were sent home

Thank you for entrusting me with your child’s education. I am looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning adventures. Together, we can make this year a wonderful and successful experience for your child.

Kind regards.

Judith Petramala

Our last week of Grade One!

 

Dear Parents,

As we come to the close of an exciting and productive school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. It has been a true pleasure to watch your children grow and develop over the past year.

Highlights of the Year:

• Academic Growth: Your children have made incredible strides in reading, writing, and math. Their curiosity and enthusiasm have been inspiring, and they’ve achieved so much in a short time.
• Social Development: It's been wonderful to see friendships bloom and social skills improve. We've focused on kindness, sharing, and teamwork, which are crucial at this stage.
• Creativity and Critical Thinking: The students have engaged in numerous creative projects and problem-solving activities, which have helped them develop important critical thinking skills.

Summer Tips: To maintain this momentum, I encourage you to engage your children in activities that reinforce their learning. Here are a few suggestions:

• Reading: Regular reading is essential. Visit the local library, and let your child choose books that interest them.
• Math Games: Play fun math-related games to keep their skills sharp.
• Exploration: Encourage curiosity by exploring nature, science experiments, and creative arts and crafts.

Looking Ahead: As your child transitions to the next grade, know that they are well-prepared for the challenges and adventures that lie ahead. They have a strong foundation and the skills needed to succeed.  Next week I will be sending home a letter to help support, Reading, Writing and Math skills over the summer.  

Thank you once again for your trust and cooperation. It has been an honor to be a part of your child's educational journey. I wish you all a wonderful, restful summer and look forward to seeing the amazing things your children will accomplish in the future.

Warm regards,

Mrs Petramala

Here are some reminders for our upcoming week:

1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle.

2) All Library books are due back.

3) Please send lots of water and snacks for your child.  We are growing and it's been so hot too!

4) If you send sunscreen I will make sure they reapply before lunch.

5) Thursday June 27 is our last day of school.  Dismissal is at 12:10 pm.  

6) Assessment Folder went home today, all work can be kept at home.

7) Please return their Friday Letter duotang, we have one more to write. :)

8) Any work coming home next week can be kept at home.  

9) Report Cards are distributed electronically on Wednesday June 26 through your child's gapps account. Username and password is on the front page of their agenda.

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 June 17-21

 

Hello Grade One Families:

We are excited about our Splash Pad Fun Day on Thursday June 20.  Please make sure your child brings to school that day:

* towel

*bathing suit

* water shoes

*sunscreen

*hat

*change of clothes (either ones they came to school with or another set to change into before going home)

*a bag to put their wet clothes in

Please feel free to come by and join our fun.  We have the Splash Pad from 2-3pm.

Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.

1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle.  Please make sure all Library books have been returned.

2) There will be no more MWW words.  Thank you so much for all your support in helping us learn our Decodable and Heart Words for Grade One

3) Our Friday Letter went home today.  Please read and return on Monday.

4) Our Assessment Folders went home too, please return the Red Folder as more work will be coming home next week. 

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

Happy Father's Day to all our Dads!

Mrs. Petramala 🌞

Our week for June 10-14, 2024

 Hello Grade One Families:

All Library Books are due on Monday June 10, 2024.  Please look around your house to see if there are any books that belong to the Library.  We will look in our browsing boxes too.  

Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.

1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle.

2) Our MWW Words for Lesson # 58 are: Long u words and Heart words

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Our MWW worksheet is due back by Friday.

3) Our Friday Letter and our Poetry Folders went home today too.  Both are due back on Monday.  Please have your child read the Poem called Summer's Here and complete the attached worksheet too.

4) We will be participating in our Annual Jump Rope for Heart on Friday June 14.  Please dress your child appropriately for the weather that day, as we will be outside to participate.  A letter went home today explaining the event.  Please check your child's BEE bag for this letter.  A raindate is set for Monday June 17.  

Our School's Page link is below for on-line donations.

https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/49828

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

Have a wonderful weekend with your children.

Mrs. Petramala🌞

 

Hello Grade One Families:

Tuesday June 4 is our Summer Sizzler.  Festivities begin at 4pm and end at 7pm.  Come by for some fun!  Thank you to all who contributed to our Road Trip Basket.  Your generosity is very much appreciated.  

Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.

1) Monday is Day 5 of our cycle.

2) Friday June 7 is a PA DAY - there is no school that day.  There will also be no MWW words next week. :)

3) Library books will be due back by Friday June 14.  Today was our last day for book exchange.  

4) Please dress your child appropriately for the weather, have lots of water, a hat and sunscreen too.  

5) We will be having a Rick Hansen Recognition Assembly on June 6th at 11:30am.  Those receiving an award have already been notified by invite in their child's agenda.  Congratulations to our recipiants!  Please make sure you are here by 11:20 to get a seat if you would like to attend.  

6) We went home with our Friday Letter and our June Reading Log too today.

7) We are learning to count coins.  We have a supplementary activity sheet that was sent home today called What's in your Wallet?  We are learning to group coins and use the 'count up' strategy.  This does not need to be returned.  However, work with coins and adding/subtracting will be beneficial throughout the summer.  

8) Wednesday June 5 is Walk to School Day as well as a SPIRIT DAY! It's SUMMER FUN DAY!  Wear summer clothes or bright colours.

9) POP UP SHOP!  Buttons and Bracelets for sale at first recess on June 4, 5, 6.  Buttons are $1 and Bracelets are $2.

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

Have a wonderful weekend with your children.

Mrs Petramala🌈