Hi Parents,
I hope you had a great weekend! We have a full and exciting coming up with Halloween! It is going to be a fun time in 1G.
Language Arts
We will doing some discussion, writing and activities around Halloween
We will do some more Halloween crafts.
Writing - we have started basic sentences beginning with C'est, Je vois, Regarde, J'aime, J'adore. We will continue working on these sentence structures.
We are wrapping up our first block, block 1 and starting block 2.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-30 and we are starting to represent those numbers in different ways such as pictures and using the word spelling in French. This week, we will focus on representing the number that becomes before and after a given number.
We will be working in Math activity centers.
Integrated Studies: This week we continue to talk about how things change. Our focus will be on what is changing outside with the seasons. We will continue this discussion.
Important Information
Homework - I sent home basic homework home in the blue duotangs with details. The students will be doing some simple tasks such as review of letters/ sounds, a book they have made in class, and counting. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Clothes- with the weather now a little cooler, please make sure your child is dressed accordingly. I know it can be cooler in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Also, please make sure your child has a change of clothes in their school bag. You never know when they might need something.
Headphones - If you don't have any headphones please send some in.
Important Information
Halloween Friday - Kids are allowed to dress up in their costume but there should be no masks or weapons. We will also have a classroom party with some treats and fun! Please feel free to send in any treats, just needs to be store bought/peanut free.
Library is Thursday. Please send in any library books.
If sending treats in your child's lunch this week, please limit the amount. I always say that 2 treats are enough.
Upcoming Dates
October 30 - Halloween at Glen Stewart Primary
November 5/6 - PEITF/CUPE Annual Convention (no classes)
November 9-13 - Scholastic Book Fair
November 12 - Scholastic Book Fair Shopping Party (6pm-6:45pm)
November 10 - Remembrance Day assembly (11am)
November 11 - Remembrance Day (no classes)
November 16 - Report Card Day (no classes)
November 26 - Parent Teacher Interviews (4-7pm)
November 27 - Parent Teacher Interviews (no classes)
I hope you have a great week!
Jana
October 19-23, 2026
Hi Parents,
I hope the weekend went well! We have another full week ahead! Here is a glimpse at what we will be doing in 1G:
Language Arts
We will begin doing some review of Fall and Fall activities as well as body part vocabulary.
Writing - we have started basic sentences beginning with C'est, Je vois, Regarde, J'aime, J'adore, Il ya. This week we will focus on some writing related to Fall/Fall activities...continued from last week.
We will do a Halloween craft, the students will be making a monster and describing some body parts.
We have wrapped up block 1 of our phonics program and we will be doing some review this week.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-30 and we are starting to represent those numbers in different ways such as pictures and using the word spelling in French. We will continue to work on tally marks
This week we will move away from play centers and begin more math focused activity centers.
Integrated Studies: This week we continue to talk about how things change. Our focus will be on what is changing outside with the seasons. We will continue this discussion.
Important Information
Homework - I sent home basic homework home in the blue duotangs with details. The students will be doing some simple tasks such as review of letters/ sounds, a book they have made in class, and counting. Please reach out if you have any questions.
School Retakes - School retakes will be on October 22 (this Thursday).
Utensils - When packing your child’s lunch, please make sure to include any utensils necessary.
Clothes- with the weather now a little cooler, please make sure your child is dressed accordingly. I know it can be cooler in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Also, please make sure your child has a change of clothes in their school bag. You never know when they might need something.
Headphones - If you don't have any headphones please send some in.
Upcoming Dates
October 30 - Halloween at Glen Stewart Primary
November 5/6 - PEITF/CUPE Annual Convention (no classes)
November 9-13 - Scholastic Book Fair
November 12 - Scholastic Book Fair Shopping Party (6pm-6:45pm)
November 10 - Remembrance Day assembly (11am)
November 11 - Remembrance Day (no classes)
November 16 - Report Card Day (no classes)
November 26 - Parent Teacher Interviews (4-7pm)
November 27 - Parent Teacher Interviews (no classes)
I hope you have a great week!
Jana
October 13-16, 2025
Hi Parents,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! We have a short week with 2 field trips! Tomorrow we are going to Orwell Corner and Friday we are going Cotton Park.
Language Arts
We are starting a sound/phonics program that will review sounds more explicitly. This week we are focusing on the letters/sound Hh, Xx, ZZ.
Fall - we are discussing signs of Fall and activities we like to do in Fall.
Writing - We have started writing basic sentences beginning with C'est, Je vois, Regarde, J'aime, J'adore, Il y a. We will start writing about Fall and Fall activities.
The students will be working in literacy centers.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-20 and we are starting to represent those numbers in different ways such as pictures and using the word spelling in French. This week we are focusing on representing numbers through tally marks.
Integrated Studies - This week we start to talk about how things change. Our focus will be on what is changing outside with the seasons.
Homework - I sent home homework info for the week in the blue duotang in their gray pochettes.
Upcoming Dates
October 16th - Cotton Park
October 19th - Orwell Corner
October 30th - Halloween at GSP
November 5th - PEITF Convention (No School)
November 6th - PEITF Convention (No School)
November 11th - Remembrance Day (No School)
November 16th - Teacher's Report Card Day (No School)
November 26th - Parent Teacher Interviews (Evening)
November 27th - Parent Teacher Interviews (No School)
Have a great week!
Jana
Hi Parents,
I hope the weekend went well! We have so much learning on the go this week. Here is a glimpse of our week ahead;
Language Arts
We will begin doing some review of Fall and Thanksgiving themes and vocabulary.
We will work on some little books for Fall and Thanksgiving.
Writing - we have started basic sentences beginning with C'est, Je vois, Regarde, J'aime, J'adore, Il ya. This week we will focus on some writing related to Thanskgiving.
We will be starting a sound/phonics program that will review sounds more explicitly. This week we are focusing on the letters/sound G, Vv, Qq, que, Hh, Xx and Zz.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-20 and we are starting to represent those numbers in different ways such as pictures and using the word spelling in French. This week we are focusing on representing numbers through tally marks.
We will spend some time each afternoon in activity centres, where the students will play in groups with magnets, puzzles, blocks, lego and jenga.
Integrated Studies - This week we start to talk about how things change. Our focus will be on what is changing outside with the seasons.
Important Information
Homework - I sent home basic homework home in the blue duotangs with details. There are still some students arriing without their blue homework duotang. It is important now that they have this on Monday as they get thier homework information for the new week. The students will be doing some simple tasks such as review of letters/ sounds, a book they have made in class, and counting. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Field trip - We are going to Orwell Corner, more info to follow soon.
Library - please return books for Wednesday
Clothes - with the weather now a little cooler, please make sure your child is dressed accordingly. I know it can be cooler in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Also, please make sure your child has a change of clothes in their school bag. You never know when they might need something.
October 7 - Walk to school day
October 9 - Picture Day
I hope you have a great week!
Jana
September 28 - October 2, 2026
Hi Parents!
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful Fall weather! We had a great day back at school yesterday. We have a break on Wednesday for National Truth and Reconciliation day. Tomorrow we will be doing some activities connected to that. Here is a glimpse at our week ahead.
Language Arts
We are continuing to do some review of the alphabet, colours and classroom objects.
The students have been making little books that they will begin to take home for review next week for homework.
Activities for National Truth and Reoncilation Day.
Writing - we have started basic sentences begining with C'est, Je vois, Regarde, J'aime, J'adore, Il ya.
We will be starting a sound/phonics program that will review sounds more explicitly. This week we are focusing on the letters/sounds Ff, Bb, Rr.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-20 and we are starting to represent those numbers in different ways such as pictures and using the word spelling in French. This week we are doing some more review on ten frames.
We will spend some time each afternoon in activity centres, where the students will play in groups with play dough, puzzles, blocks, rings and jenga.
Important Information
Utensils - When packing your child’s lunch, please make sure to include any utensils necessary.
Clothes- with the weather now a little cooler, please make sure your child is dressed accordingly. I know it can be cooler in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Also, please make sure your child has a change of clothes in their school bag. You never know when they might need something.
Homework - we will be starting next week with basic homework.
September 31 - National Truth and Reconciliation ********No School
October 7 - Walk to school day
October 9 - picture day, grade 1 French
Have a great week!
Jana
Hi Parents!
I hope you had a great weekend! We are beginning to dive into lot's of learning in 1G. Here is a glimpse at our week ahead.
Language Arts
We are continuing to do some review of the alphabet, colours and classroom objects.
We will be starting a sound/phonics program that will review sounds more explicitly. This week we are focusing on the letters/sounds Ee, Kk, Cc, Pp,SS, Jj.
Writing - we have started basic sentences begining with C'est, Je vois, Regarde, J'aime, J'adore. The students will create a sentence using colour vocabulary.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-20 and we are starting to represent those numbers in different ways. This week we will be focusing on using pictures, the word spelling in French and ten frames.
We will spend some time each afternoon in activity centres, where the students will play in groups with lego, puzzles, blocks and dominos.
Important Information
Terry Fox walk will be happening Friday. We are asking that, if possible, each studen bring in either a toonie or loonie to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. You can send it in any day this week. Please place it in a ziplock bag and label your childs name and what it's for.
Please, if you have not already, send in a pair of headphones for your child to use when we use the computers (we'll start in mid-october). With no headphones all the sounds can be heard from computers and it can get kind of loud in the classroom. Preferably headphones and NOT earbuds.
Utensils - When packing your child’s lunch, please make sure to include any utensils necessary. I have some disposable utensils but they get used pretty quickly. If you would like to donate a bag of forks/spoons to the classroom, you are more then welcome.
Change of clothes- please feel free to send in a change of clothes (in a bag). It's always handy to have a spare pair of pants, socks, shirt and undies. We can keep the clothes in the class. Also a reminder to label your kids clothing
Important Dates
September 25 - Terry Fox Run
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (no classes)
October 9 - Picture Day, Grade 1 French
Have a wonderful week!
Jana
September 14 -18, 2026
Hi Parents!
We had a great start to grade one and a great couples day back this week! We are learning lots of new routines, building friendships and getting to know each other. This week we will continue to practice routines and establish expectations. Here is a glimpse of what we will be doing the rest of the week:
Language Arts
We will be reviewing classroom/school objects and the alphabet.
Last week we started a sound/phonics program that will review sounds more explicity. We have begun reviewing the sounds for the letters Ii,Ll,Oo,Aa,Tt,Nn.
The students are working on making a little backpack with different classroom objects and they will share an write about what is in their backpack.
Math
We are reviewing numbers 1-10.
We are spending some time each afternoon in activity centres, where the students will play in groups with puzzles, blocks, lego and dominos.
Important Information
Meet the Teacher: You're invited to come into our classroom on Wednesday, September 16th from 6:20-6:35pm. This is a great chance to see your child's classroom, meet other parents and I'll have a quick slideshow to go over some information about grade 1!
Footwear: Please ensure your child is able to put on their indoor and outdoor footwear independently (ie - tie laces, or pull up zippers). If they have laces, it's expected they can tie their shoes themselves.
Breakfast Program: Our breakfast program started this week and is open for all students! Toast with butter and toast with jam are always available. Additionally there can be various options such as apples, bananas, cheese or yogurt. Breakfast is available between 8:00 and 8:25 daily.
Hot Lunches: Our Hot Lunch program started this week. To place these orders, you will need to create a new account (even if you had one last year) and place your orders for next week by 9pm tonight (Sunday).
Here is the website to register and order:
https://glenstewartprimary.hotlunches.net/admin/?action=register-form
Here is the website to register and order: https://glenstewartprimary.hotlunches.net/admin/?action=register-form
Monday: Cheese Pizza (Domino’s)
Friday: Cheese Pizza (Stratford Pizza Corner)
Utensils - When packing your child’s lunch, please make sure to include any utensils necessary.
Clothes- with the weather now a little cooler, please make sure your child is dressed accordingly. I know it can be cooler in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Also, please make sure your child has a change of clothes in their school bag. You never know when they might need something.
Homework: We will begin homework routines later this month, stay tuned for more information!
Upcoming Dates:
Sept 25: Terry Fox Run
Sept 30: National Truth and Reconciliation (no school)
Have a great week!
Jana