Over the next week, we will be talking about the changes happening to the trees and leaves.  We will be exploring outside on our school property in search of some cool looking leaves.  If you have any trees at home with leaves that are changing colour, feel free to send in a few leaves with your child.  We will be observing the leaves like little scientists as well making some beautiful art!

Terry Fox Run

We had a great time doing the Terry Fox Walk on Friday. Thank you for all of your donations and support!

September Apple Inquiry

It’s harvest time! Starting this week, September 21, we will be doing an inquiry all about APPLES. We will be observing the apples with our five senses and doing fun activities! It would be greatly appreciated if you could send an apple with your child sometime this week for our exploration. Any colour is great. Thank you for your support! 

Mme Anna and Mrs. Rocco

Open House and Pizza Night

St. Gabriel Catholic School

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400 Keyrock Drive, Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2T 0G6

Tel: (613) 271-6181     

E-Mail:  Gabriel@ocsb.ca

                               

September 14, 2015

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our school will be holding our annual Terry Fox Walk fundraiser to commemorate Terry Fox’s inspirational Marathon of Hope on Friday, September 25th, 2015.  

Millions of students are expected to participate across Canada. Since Terry’s Marathon of Hope began in 1980, annual Terry Fox Runs have contributed millions for cancer research. Your generous contribution of total funds collected to date is $10,972.07 Please help us make this year another successful Terry Fox Walk!

The Terry Fox walk for the kindergarten classes will be held in our school yard.

 In order to show our support for cancer research, we are requesting that each student brings in a donation of $1.00 or $2.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Families also have the option to make donations online at www.terryfox.org. You can donate to our school fundraiser by typing in School link for donations, just click on this link  or enter this URL in the browser https://goo.gl/UwuDK1

In an event of rain Terry Fox Walk will be on Monday, September 28.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

The Staff of St Gabriel  

Bienvenue à la maternelle! Welcome to Kindergarten!

Welcome to Kindergarten at St. Gabriel Catholic School! We are eager to begin an exciting year full of many wonderful learning opportunities. As your child’s teachers, we aim to create an environment that is both supportive and challenging in order to facilitate learning and ignite the imagination.

1. Communication Book: Your child has been given a mailbag with their name on it.  We will use this bag to send home any notes/communication.  Please write notes for us in this book provided.  For your child’s safety, always send written instructions about changes in your child’s routine (e.g. a different caregiver, or if you will be picking up your child etc.) in the Communication Book. Please check the Mailbag daily for information from school. If you leave a note, please have the Communication Book open to that page so that it doesn’t get missed.

2. Quiet time: Please send a small blanket/beach towel that can be left at school for quiet time. We ask that no stuffed animals or pillows be sent in.  Blankets/towels will be sent home to be washed at the end of each month.

3. Shoes and Clothing: A pair of no-slip, non-marking easy to get on sneakers (velcro or elastic closure) are requested to wear in the classroom and gym. These shoes will remain at school as their “indoor shoes”.  It is also important that your child comes to school in clothes in which he or she can play. Our classroom will be a busy one where paint, markers, sand, water and outdoor play is encouraged.  Please ensure that all articles of clothing and shoes are labeled.

 4. Snacks: Your child will have two scheduled nutrition breaks so they will need two nutritious meals in labelled reusable containers. Our school is nut-free so please do not send any nut products in your child's lunch.  If you send a snack with WOW butter, please put the sticker on so we don't mistake it for peanut butter.

5. Oops! Accidents!: Please send a change of clothes (including socks and underwear) to be kept on hand in case of spills or accidents. Please label and place them in a plastic bag for storage.  If an accident does occur, we will send home the dirty clothes in a ziplock.  Please send back more clothing the next day.

6.  Birthdays: We recognize birthdays in our classroom and celebrate each child’s special day. We ask that no treats are brought in. This is to avoid interaction with students that may have allergies. We have a tradition that has started where your child can bring in a birthday book to share with the class that day, which can be added to our classroom library.

7.  Family Photos:  Our classroom has a family tree that students can look at to remind them of home.  If possible, please send a family photo with your child.  Write your child's name on the back of the photo.  These will be returned to you at the end of the school year.

8. Donations:  We are always in need of Kleenex and ziplock bags (large size) in the classroom.  If you would like to donate any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it. 

9.  The Blog:  Please remember to check in often to get classroom updates and news.  Sign up for notifications on the home page. ( roccododd.blogspot.ca)

We look forward to speaking with you over the next few weeks. We know that the year ahead will be an exciting one, with plenty of learning, laughter and growth.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rocco and Mme Anna