Weekly Updates

Hello everyone,

It has been another great week in 1C! If you look under the picture tab, you’ll see an example of a lesson that organically arose based on a big emotion in the room. In 1C we are a community and within our community we are all learning and developing at a different pace. I was very impressed with their responses after reading The Bad Seed. We talked about how sometimes frustrations can look like anger, and how it feels to be embarrassed. Your little people shared LOTS of personal experiences of when they felt this way and how they were able to get back to feeling calm and content. We are mistake makers, and mistake fixers!

Next week in math we will continue working on the following outcomes. I encourage you to look on the site under math for activities you can play at home to practice.

·       N1 saying the number sequence, 0-100 forward and backwards starting at any number. Our focus will be 0-20.

·       N2 Subitizing by recognizing at a glance, and name familiar arrangements of 1-10 objects.

·       N3 demonstrating an understanding of counting.

·       N4 representing numbers in a variety of ways.

We have started learning Fundations skills by having writers workshop and practicing with sentence starters. For example, I like… and they have to write one word by tapping it out. Ex. I like cats. Those that were able also wrote a sentence on their own with no starter. We have also had learning centers on printing letters/sounds and trick words, reviewed how to use the Fundations grid and played with rhyming cards. Next week I will review how to use the magnetic letter board. FYI, I haven’t called these centers Fundations. Last year I found the word Fundations was stressful for some. By introducing it slowly using learning centers that are play focused the experience has so far been happy and successful. Eventually we’ll begin a structured lesson as a whole group and hopefully the enthusiasm will remain. During independent reading time I have started small reading groups. These little readers are blowing me away with how much they have retained from kindergarten! Groups will continue next week but I will not be sending books home at this time. I encourage you to look at the site under the literacy tab and use the ideas to help build their phonics skills. Fun Friday next week will be our first Show ‘N’ Share! Your little is invited to bring in an item from home they would like to share. Some weeks there will be a theme, but next week it is their choice. Items must fit in their backpack, and they are responsible for taking care of it. If they take it out for recess and misplace it, I cannot go look for it. They can check the lost and found that day and the next week. If you have any questions, please reach out. Have a wonderful weekend!

Crystal

Hello everyone,

Wow! 1C is off to a great start for this school year. This week we learned the routine of the classroom and reviewed the PAWS matrix expectation with great success. This class is helpful, kind, respectful and working hard to keep themselves and their peers safe. Next week we will continue to build relationships, learn about each other during our share circle, begin printing letters and numbers, and reviewing counting strategies such as pointing to the counter and saying only one number at a time. As the weeks go on the expectations will continue to build with the addition of the Fundations program beginning and reading groups. I am undecided if reading will go home as homework but will keep you updated. Any other homework will be our choice. You can do what works for your family. On the website you will find a lot of ideas that you can easily and quickly do at home. If you do establish a homework routine, I recommend no more than 15-20 minutes, and it includes one game and one pencil/paper activity. Below are a few things to make note of.

·       Check the communication bag each night.

·       Create your online account to complete the needed forms electronically. Call the school office for help, if needed.

·       Send in your early closure form by Monday if you haven’t already done so.

·       This will be the last paper copy going home. I will post the weekly news each Friday on the class website.

·       Picture days are September 15th-16th

·       September 13th is Grandparent Day. Give extra hugs and love to your special people.

Each Friday we celebrate Fun Friday! If there is no school on Friday we will celebrate Fun Thursday instead. This means 1C will have a little work time and LOTS of fun time. Eventually we’ll bring in items from home to share but I will let you know when that begins. I look forward to meeting you all at the BBQ on September 16th! Have a great weekend!

Crystal

Welcome Families,

Welcome to 1C! This year we are reducing the amount of paper going home by having an individual blog for each classroom. Please visit the school website, sherwood.edu.pe.ca/, and under the heading About, click on Staff Directory & Sites then click on Crystal Macintyre and it will take you right to my blog. Each Friday I will post a brief update on curriculum goals for the following week and other communications you will need to support your little person. The site is user friendly on smartphones, laptops and tablets! There are two EAs assigned to work with students in our class this year, Jessica Weatherbie and Karina Saez-Enriquez.

A few things to ensure you do during these first few days of school:

§  Return all forms signed by Friday, September 11th (read carefully, write your child's name one each and sign your name in all places)

§  Create your online account to submit the required forms electronically. An email was sent from the school with directions on how to do this.

§  Check the school website sherwood.edu.pe.ca/

§  Check our class blog, 1C Crystal MacIntyre

§  Please keep the communication scribbler/notebook in the homework bag. When you write a note, please date it at the top of the page and keep the book open to that page. I will not look at any closed books. Also, it’s very important that your little person knows they have the responsibility to give me notes each morning. As time goes on, I will not check each bag and it will be up to them to give me notes. 

§  Please have a filled water bottle each day and heat lunches at home. We do not have access to a microwave.

  8:25-35 arrival time, 2:30 dismissal (Red Boot Room)

  Specialist Classes

§  Day 1,3, 5 Physical Education (Ms. Daun) 

§  Day 2,4,6 Music (Ms. White) Library

§  Day 1 Library (Mr. Duncan)

  Recess 11:15-11:45 & 1:15-1:30

§  We go outside for recess rain or shine unless it is pouring rain or -20 with the windchill. Please ensure your child has warm clothing, clothing for wet weather and a complete change of extra clothing in the bag each day.

      Bus Safety (Please review these with your child)

§  Be at your stop 5 minutes before it is scheduled to arrive

§  Wait for bus to come to a complete stop and have its RED lights flashing

§  If you have to cross the road, establish eye contact with driver 

§  Wait for the driver to beckon you to cross to road

§  Always look both ways before entering any roadway

§  When safe to do so, walk at a brisk pace

§  Always cross the road in FRONT of the bus

§  If you hear the bus horn, get off the road immediately

§  Absolutely no headphones, cell phones, or other distractions during the process

§  Stay focused until safely seated (or safely off the roadway when disembarking) 

I look forward to a fantastic year! 

Crystal