Dear Parents,

Please remember, tomorrow is casual day.
We just finished our 2nd unit of inquiry. Our 3rd unit will start in January.

Dear Parents,

Please remember to write your comments on your child's report card and return it to school this week.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Dress Up Party

Kizoa slideshow: Dress Up Party - Slideshow

Decorating Gingerbread Man Cookies

Dear Parents,

Today we had a busy day. In the morning we finish our class book, as part of our summative assessment for the unit.
After that students completed language worksheets and had reading groups.
Today we prepared a delicious Jell-o for our Try A Bite Club. Students loved it.
We just mixed fresh strawberries in the jell-o.
In the afternoon we made a craft for Christmas and played with manipulative.
Have a great evening everyone!

Learner Profile Attributes

As part of becoming an IB school, JK students are learning and trying to put into actions the following learner profile attributes:
Thinker- I can solve problems and make good choices by myself.
Communicator - I can speak, listen, write, create and move to show my ideas and feelings.
Principled - I am honest and fair. I follow the rules.
Open-Minded - I know it's okay for people to be different.
Caring - I care for others. I want the people around me to be happy.
Risk Taker - I try new things.
Well-Balanced - I eat healthy food, exercise and take care of myself.
Reflective - I think about what I have learned. I know what I am good at and how I can become a better learner.
Inquirer- I love discovering new things. I have many questions. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
Knowledgeable - I want to know more about my world.

SHOW & TELL

This Friday we are having our Show & Tell. Help your child find something around the house that starts with the letter S.
A couple of students didn't bring a Show & Tell last week. I'll be assessing them this Friday.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Today...

We had our morning routine with songs, calendar, weather graph and devotional.
Students are learning sound, name and formation of letter S this week.
We completed worksheets and colored a friendly snake.
In Math we estimated and counted to identify sets with more, fewer or the same number of objects.

Students practiced writing number 8.

After that we listened to an audio story tittled "Olivia Opens a The Lemonade Stand"

In the afternoon students attended Music, French and had activities to promote fine motor skills.

Have a great evening,

Mrs. Padovan

Drama

Mrs. Deras is asking JK students to come dressed in pajamas for our Christmas concert.

Thank you

Dear Parents,

It is getting colder and colder, please send in a hat in your child's backpack. Students go outside twice daily.
Thanks

Dear Parents,

We accomplished a lot today!
In the morning students practiced sounding out words with a vowel in the middle such as bug, pin, pan, top, hen. Some students were able to write down the words by listening carefully to the sounds! Way to go!
After that students finished a gingerbread man craft and we started to decorate our classroom for Christmas.
In math we played some games and practiced writing numbers 6 and 7.
In the afternoon we had our Try A Bite Club. This week we prepared baked banana with cinnamon and sprinkles on top, everyone tried and really liked.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Padovan

HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY MIA!

Your are such sweet girl!

Thanks for the cake!

Socks

Dear Parents,

In December we will be using our imagination to create sock puppets.

Please, send in a pair of new adult socks by December 5.

You can find cheap socks at the Dollar store.

Thanks,

Mrs. Padovan

SHOW & TELL

This Friday we are having our Show & Tell for letter H. Please feel free to send in ANY item that starts with H. You don't necessarily need to send a toy, it could be a household item, encourage your child to be creative and make this task an exciting event. Once again I'll be evaluating your child on the following:
Listening:
- Eyes are on the speaker.
- Asks relevant questions (stays on topic).
- Shows active listening (whole body).

Speaking:
- Gives three complete statements about show or tell.
- Uses a loud, clear voice.
- Uses appropriate eye contact.

Feel free to practice at home.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Dear Parents,

Since the beginning of the year I am allowing students to bring in toys. So far we are not having any issues. I am just asking you to limit your child to bring in only one toy a day. Students are allowed to play with toys only during recess. Once they come in class they must keep their toys in their backpacks.
Thank you for your help!
Mrs. Padovan

Today...

We started off the day with some songs and our calendar routine.
Students are learning the sound, name and formation of letter H.
They were introduced to a new animal friend "Homer Horse".
Students also practiced writing numbers 1-5 and representing quantity, using snap cubes.
In the afternoon students attented Phys. Ed., Drama and French classeswe read a couple of online books, feel free to read it again with your child:
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f

Have a great evening,
Mrs. Padovan

Dear Parents,

Today we spent some time in class talking about how to keep germs away. Your child is taking home a package with lots of good information. Please take the time to read the little booklet "William, won't wash your hands?"
Thank you,
Mrs. padovan

Dear Parents,

Please note, there is no Show & Tell tomorrow.
We are having our Try A Bite Club tomorrow, after second recess.
Weekly homework will be going home on Monday.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Dear Parents,

Please note that your child is not taking any marked work home as I am keeping them until Parent Teacher Conference on Dec. 7th.
Please mark this date on your calendar!
I look forward to discuss your child's progression with you!

Today we had fun reading the story of The Gingerbread Man.
Students drew a picture of their favourite part of the story.
We played some math games and practiced writing letters M and N.
Have a great evening everyone!

Yeahhh Aaron!!!

Today is the day that you were anxiously waiting for!!!

Happy Birthday!

Healthy Snack

Congratulations to all JK-b students and parents!!!

Today everyone had a healthy snack in the morning!

Students received double stamps!

Today...

Students practiced words that contain the short vowel sound e.g. hat, bell, pin, box and cup.
They also practiced writing number 4 and 5.
We played some games and students attended Ed. Phys., French and Drama classes.
Please check Mrs. Deras blog http://www.stjudesacademydrama.blogspot.com/ as she is getting students ready for our Christmas Concert on Dec. 16th.
Thank you,

Try A Bite Club

This week we are started our TRY A BITE CLUB.
Every week I'm bringing ingredients to prepare (with students assistance) a new healthy snack.

Yesterday was our first trying and students had lots of fun. We prepared celery sticks with cream cheese and raisins on top.

The "Try A Bite Club" happens on Thursdays after 2nd recess. Please continue sending the same amount of snacks to your child on that day, as this activity is just a way of exposing the kids to a new healthy snacks.

Thank you,

Mrs. Padovan

GYM SWEATERS

We have some mixed up sweaters, please check if your child has MICHAEL WOOD's gym sweater.

Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Today...

Today students learned the story of The Ugly Duckling.

We had a very productive in class discussion time. Students shared what they think the book is trying to tell us and everybody came to the conclusion : "It doens't matter how do you look like from the outside but most importantly how do you act towards others ".

After that we made puppets and students had some time to act out.

We also had our reading groups this morning and worksheets done.

In the afternoon students attended French class (no music today).

Have a great evening.

Lost & Found

I have a gym sweater in my class with no name on it.
Please let me know if your child is missing a sweater.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Today...

What a beautiful day!!!
We started our day with our morning circle time, we reviewed name sound and formation for the vowels A/E/I/O/U and the consonants T/L/B/N/M.
After that we played a math game to help students sort, classify and count the
number of objects in a set.
In the afternoon students attended French and Ed. Phys. classes.
Have a great evening everyone!

Dear Parents,

Students had a lot to share today about Trick or Treating. I know students collected lots of candy last night, but I am kindly asking you to refrain from sending any candy to school. I'll continue trying my best to get your child to eat healthy snacks!

Today students are taking home their reading books, please take the time to read with your child. It is important to model good reading habits to your child from an early age.

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Padovan