Aris & Peterson
This Site:
This site will be used to house important information, forms, etc., for the 2025-26 school year. In the event of "home schooling", this site will be used as the primary source of communication. It will be updated frequently.
A daily "Ask Me" question should be asked to your child each day. I will provide those before the end of the day on a Friday with questions for the next week. Please ask the question daily if you can as it helps ensure your child is picking up on lessons taught that day. You may find more information under the "Ask Me" tab of this site.
TVDSB Early Literacy Guide for Parents and Caregivers
This guide will help parents understand expectations of Early Years children academically at school. There are helpful ideas to do at home to help enhance all literacy skills.
The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in the class is Jennifer Peterson. She has worked at Stoney Creek for 13 years and brings many years of experience working with Early Years aged children. (See below for more information)
I am Chris Aris. This is my 14th year teaching at Stoney Creek PS. (See below for more information.
Chris Aris
This is my 28th year of teaching. This is my fifth year teaching FDK. I have taught every grade from Grade 1 to Grade 8, except from Grade 6. I have even taught Grade 11 and 12 English at summer school. Prior to teaching FDK last school year, I taught Grade 1 in my 10 previous years at Stoney Creek. I have a Bachelor of Education, as well as a specialist in Special Education, which helps me deal with the variety of needs in the classroom. I look forward to the 2024-25 school year.
Jennifer Peterson
I have been an Early Childhood Educator for over 30 years, specifically with the Thames Valley District School Board for 15 years. I am married with 3 adult children. I love spending time with my family,my friends and being outdoors.
I look forward to getting to know you and your child. I am looking forward to a great year!
Student sites
http://sparky.org/games (fire safety)
www.turtlediary.com This site has numerous games/activities in math and language.
www.getepic.com A great site with online kids books.
www.iknowit.com A great site with online kids books.
https://www.turtlediary.com/game/abc-puzzle.html (alphabet game)
Parent sites
Full Day Kindergarten:
Kindergarten | ontario.ca Information about the kindergarten program from the Ministry of Education, as well as curriclum expectations.
Family Literacy Day https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/family-literacy-day/
Overview of the overall Kindegarten expectations. Kindergarten-Overview-of-Expectations-Handout.pdf (ddsb.ca)
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kindergarten Program (this is from the Durham District School Board in Pickering/Whitby area, but applies to our board.)
Early Years - Frequently Asked Questions - DDSB