Friday, June 15, 2012

Last Day

Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe how quickly the school year came to an end!
I really enjoyed teaching your kids!
Thank you for your support and interest in our class!
Have a great summer and God bless your families always!
Mrs. Padovan

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Play Day!






















Reminder

Please find your child’s Report Card in his/her backpack.
Please bring in your child’s backpack tomorrow as I still might have stuff to send home.
Thanks

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Things to take home!

Dear Parents,
In the next couple of days I will be sending your child's belongings home. Please check your child's backpack.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan

Good Afternoon!

Today we started the day with a quick rehearsal at the Gym for Graduation. Students practiced going up on stage to get their certificates.
Next students came in class, had a snack and made a pig puppet. After that we played an outdoor game where they had to follow the road signs (stop, green, red and yellow traffic lights).
Students came back to the class and completed a worksheet where they had to say the name of the picture and circle the beginning blend. On the back of the same worksheet they had to match each kitten to the ball of yarn with the same number.
After lunch students attended gym and french classes.
To finish off the day students had the choice of writing on wipe off books or playing with blocks.
Have a great evening everyone and I hope to see you tonight @7pm.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Graduation!

Dear Parents,
Tomorrow, Wed. is graduation day!
The ceremony will begin at 7pm and ALL students will be receiving a promotion certificate.
Some students will receive an award as well.
Students will be siting with their class and will be under my supervision during the ceremony.
I hope to see everyone here!

Good Afternoon!

Today we started the day off with the Spelling Bee competition in the Gym. Congratulations Jayden (1st place), Anisha (2nd place), Pranav and Zachary (3rd place). Thank you Pranav and Sara for trying hard!
Next, students came to class and had a healthy snack. Zachary presented his Show and tell and right after that students completed a worksheet where they practiced sounding out the following words: cat, sock, dog, gas, hat and bus.
Next we finished our monkey puppet and head off to outdoor recess.
After lunch students attended Music and French classes.
To finish off the day we played bingo shape and students had the choice of manipulating math counters or sorting sets.
Have a great evening everyone!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Good Afternoon!

It is very good to be back and healthy!
Today we began the day with calendar routine, show and tell, story time and healthy snacks.
Next, students completed a worksheet where they had to say the name of the picture and draw a circle around the correct word. Students practiced sounding it out the following words: bag, ten, bun, lock, hill, duck, fin, hen, mitt, rat, cup and well.
After that we did our in class spelling bee contest. the following students made it to the final round: Zachary, Anisha, Jayden, Sara and Pranav. Congratulations guys!
After that students completed another worksheet where they had to count the right amount and circle the correct number.
As part of our unit inquiry we used chalks to draw roads on the pavement (in our playground) and played racing cars.
In the afternoon, students started a monkey puppet and they will finish tomorrow.
Students also attended Gym and French classes.
To finish off the day, students had the choice of playing with blocks or puzzles.
Have a great evening everyone.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

IMPORTANT

-          Wed. June 6 – Arts Night
Girls may wear a dress and boys collar shirt, please drop off your child in his/her classroom @ 6:45pm sharp. JKs will be performing a song on stage. After their performance, your child must stay with you.
-          Fri. June 8 – In class Spelling Bee Contest
Top 5 will be chosen on that day to participate in the final in class round on June 12.

Field Trip to the Zoo!



We had a great day at the Zoo!
Thank you parents who kindly volunteered!









Monday, June 4, 2012

Busy Monday!

We began the day with calendar, story time, healthy snacks and show and tell.
Next students completed a language worksheet where they had to match the following words to the pictures: duck, rat and hen.
After that students painted their creepy crawlers for Arts Night!
Next we played a game where students practiced for the spelling bee.
After lunch students attended French and Gym classes.
To finish off the day we had a whole school rehearsal for the Arts Night.
Have a great evening!
Mrs. Padovan

Field Trip to the Zoo!

-          Please be at the school by 8:45am.
-          Send your child in Gym uniform.
-          Send in a disposable lunch in a SMALL backpack.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Science Fair

I am glad to show you the results from Science Fair!
Good job JKs!

Good Afternoon!

Today was a busy day and very productive!
Students began the day with calendar routine and we reviewed all the important dates for the month of June.
We also had story time and Show and Tell.
After that we had Art class, today students created their own creepy crawling, we will be painting their bugs on Monday.
Next students completed 3 worksheets, one for Language Arts and 2 for Math.
In the afternoon students attended French class and created shapes using stick pretzels and marshmallow.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Good Afternoon!

Today we began the day with calendar routine, story time, show and tell and healthy snacks.
Next students practiced ling vowel sound and completed a worksheet where they had to look at the letter at the beginning of each row, say the name of each picture and circle the pictures in which they could hear the long sound of the vowel. Some students were able to do it while others needed more instructions.
After that students completed a Math worksheet where they had to circle the correct number of objects.
Next students had some time to create stamp patterns and right after that they created their own school bus, by coloring and cutting along on the lines.
We also played stop sign game and had lunch.
After lunch students wrote in their journals, attended French and Music classes.
To finish off the day students had the choice of writing on dry erase boards/books or manipulating sorting sets.
Have a great evening everyone!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Good Afternoon!

Today we began the day with calendar, story time, healthy snacks and show and tell.
Next students completed an activity where they had to read the word and draw a line to the correct picture.
After that students completed a Math worksheet where they counted the objects and circled the correct number.
Today students made a craft about the seashore using sand and seashore pictures.
After lunch they attended Gym and French classes and wrote in their journals.
To finish off the day we practiced our song for Arts Night and students had the choice of playing with plasticine or blocks.
Have a great evening! 

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Good Afternoon!

We began the day with calendar, story time, show and tell and healthy snacks.
Next students practiced their numeracy skills by counting the objects and circling the correct number.
Students also practiced writing one vowel word and completed an activity where they had to match words beginning with same sound.
After that students wrote in their journals and had lunch.
After lunch students attended Music and French classes.
To finish off the day we played alphabet bingo and rehearsed our song for Arts Night.
Have a great evening!

Monday, May 28, 2012

Good Afternoon!

Today we began the day with calendar, story time and healthy snacks!
In Language Arts we practiced reading one vowel words and on the same worksheet students had to count the objects and circle the number that came next.
Next we played a game where they practiced spelling one vowel words and I must say that we have some strong spellers in our class! Way to go JKs!
In Math we reviewed patterns and students completed a worksheet where they had to complete the pattern shapes by cutting and pasting the right picture.
After lunch students attended Gym and French classes, wrote in their journals and had silent reading.
To finish off the day Mr. R. read a nice story and students had the choice of manipulating sorting sets or blocks.
Have a great evening!

Friday, May 25, 2012

Track and field pics...




Good Afternoon!

What a nice and warm day for the Track and Field event!
We started our day with our morning routine and show and tell.
Next students worked on a snake pattern, each table had a giant snake to draw patterns on it.
Some students had to finish the rainbow collage (from yesterday).
After that student wrote in their agendas and had lunch.
After lunch we head to the park.
Everyone did really well on Track and Field!
Unfortunately I was not able to take many pictures, the battery died :(
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

3D SHAPES






TRACK & FIELD

* Please apply sunscreen before coming to school.
* Bring in a hat and water.
* Wear Gym uniform
* Gr. 7-8 will be selling freezes for 50 cents each.

Good Afternoon!

Today we began the day with calendar, story time, show and tell and healthy snacks.
Sophia was the special helper today!
Next students completed a worksheet where they had to say the name of the picture and draw a circle around the correct word. Students also completed a worksheet where they practiced reading the following blends: bu, hu, ra, so, ba, se.
After that students worked on a rainbow collage. Students who didn't finish today will be finishing tomorrow morning.
After lunch students wrote in their journals and attended French and Music classes.
To finish off the day, students created 3D shapes using marshmallow and toothpicks.
Have a great evening everyone!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Good Afternoon!

Today we began the day with calendar routine, story time and healthy snacks. Please check the new schedule for Show & Tell on the left side bar.
Next students completed a Language Arts worksheet where they had to say the name of each picture and draw a circle around the correct word. After that students worked on beginning sounds for the following consonants: b, c, t, d, p, m, f, g.
Next students practiced their numeracy skills by counting the objects and circling the correct number.
After lunch, students wrote in their journals and attended Music and French classes.
To finish off the day we practiced our song for Arts Night and played bingo shapes.
Have a great evening everyone!

IMPORTANT

-          Tomorrow is Science Fair Day. JK students worked on a project titled: “Sink or Float”. Feel free to stop by between 2-3pm to take a look at our project.
-          This Friday is Track and Field Day. Students will be walking to the park nearby (weather permitting) and will be participating in activities of running, jumping and throwing.  If you wish to volunteer, we will be leaving school at 12noon and returning at 3pm. Your co-operation is very much appreciated!
-          JK students will be participating in a Spelling Bee Contest at school on June 12th. I am sending home the word list with sentences, so students can practice.  Please encourage your child to sound the words out, letter by letter. On June 4th, we will be having the pre-elimination in our class in order to choose the 3 best spellers to compete on June 12th.    
-          No homework readers for the remaining of this school year. Please focus on practicing the Spelling Bee word list.
-          Please return your Zoo Field Trip permission form and money by Friday, May 25th.