A Glance at the Week

Monday- Library

Tuesday- French

Wednesday- Phys Ed

Thursday - Phys Ed

Friday- Music

WELCOME!

Thank you for stopping by our class website! Please continue to check this website regularly for updates, upcoming events, and announcements!

A Note from the Teacher

Hello parents and students! My name is Mrs Van Dongen and I am so excited to be teaching the grade 2 gifted class this year! We are going to have a wonderful year together.

As your child's teacher it is important you know a little bit about myself. I completed my undergrad at the University of Guelph in the Child, Youth and Family program. During this time I completed placements in the classroom environment as well in Occupational Therapist offices. After graduating I completed my Masters at the University of Toronto for Child Study and Education and obtained my qualifications in Special Education. My first few years of teaching were in Kindergarten, and while I loved every second of teaching the little ones- I found another passion and that was teaching the gifted program. While completely different they are much the same. I will be listening and observing what students know, what they are interested in and finding fun ways to have them learn more about the world around them. We will be exploring much of the world around us through literacy and math and fostering an environment where student curiosity is encouraged. Helping build a student who is confident, curious and caring is my goal and as a result we spend lots of time working through self-regulation, Tribes, Kelso's choices and creating a growth mindset.

I am thrilled to be back at Pilgrim Wood as it truly is a great community and I hope you make it feel like home too- ask questions, get involved and visit often!

I am a mom of two girls Adrie and Kylie and I promise to treat your children like my own and always have their best interest at heart!

I look forward to the great times ahead and I am excited to meet all of you!

Sincerely,

Mrs Van Dongen

Be apart of Pilgrim Wood Teams and Clubs!

There are a lot of clubs and teams to be apart of at Pilgrim Wood School. Make a difference and meet new people!

Monday: Math Club

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday: Primary Choir

Friday: FFF (last Friday of the month), Acorn Club