Week of January 20th

Our letter of the week is "c" and our word of the week is "can".  The children wrote great sentences about things they "can" do.

We continued to be scientists and observe our eggs.  Today was Day 6 of our egg experiment and we had so much to see!  The students were very observant and enjoyed talking about all the changes in these eggs.

The sk students will be coming home today with their new snuggle books.  Please remember to keep this folder separate from the library book.  We hope you are enjoying this precious snuggle time with your child!

Due to the school closure tomorrow, pizza day will be on Wednesday instead.  Friday is a PD day so there is no school for the children.

Upcoming events:

Movie Night: Council is hosting a movie night on February 7th. The movie is Wonder Park.

Here are some pictures from today:

Week of Jan. 13th - Snuggle Folder Info - Please Read!

Today, the SK students came home with their Snuggle Folders. Please read the information in the front pouch. The idea of this program is not to be stressful for you or your child rather to give you a few minutes to snuggle and enjoy looking at a book together. Please return the folder with the book inside every Friday. These books will be passed on to other students so please ensure that they come back each week. The kids were SO excited to have homework!

On Tuesdays, the kids will continue to bring their library books home.  Please ensure that the library books come back to school every Tuesday. These books should NOT be placed in the snuggle folder.  Please keep the library books separate from the snuggle books.

Information regarding Raz Kids came home as well today.  This is an online reading program for the students to do at home.  We have explored this program at school using our classroom chromebooks and the kids really enjoy it.  Raz Kids will not be monitored at school and more of an at home program with your kids this year.  Feel free to explore the books and have your child read along with them.

Our letter of the week is the letter "d" and our word is "and".  Please continue to practice letter recognition and letter sounds with your child.

In Math, we have been talking about the difference in 2D and 3D shapes and looking at things in the classroom that are cylinders, spheres, cubes etc.  This week, we will be going on a shape hunt and collecting objects that match our 3D models.

Our jk friends made pizzas with 2D shapes today.  They decorated their "crust" with all their preferred toppings!  The goal for this activity was to identify and count 2D shapes. Ask your child what the difference is between 2D and 3D shapes and some examples of each.

If you are planning on placing a January Scholastic order, please do so by Friday, January 17th.

Happy New Year! Week of Jan. 6th

Happy New Year to all! It's hard to believe that it is now 2020! We hope you had a restful holiday season. The kids were so happy to share all about their Christmas break and their adventures over the past few weeks.  It sounds like everyone enjoyed their time with family and friends!

Our letter of the week is "w" and our word of the week is "we". We talked about the letter 'w' and how sometimes it tricks us by thinking it says "d" instead of "w". At this age, it is a common mistake so we will continue to practise! The sk students wrote great sentences in their journals using their sounds independently.  They are becoming quite confident with their free writing and are using the word walls and resources around the room to help them.

We revisited 10 frames today and explored numbers 1-10. The students used the gems to represent the number given. Please continue to explore numbers at home. Make it fun so the kids will want to engage in learning about numbers.

In the afternoon, we reviewed 2D shapes and looked more in depth at 3D shapes. We compared 2D and 3D shapes and talked about what is different and what is similar. We know that 2D shapes are flat and 3D shapes pop out. The students then extended their learning by building with the 3D manipulatives. At another tabletop, the students made objects using tangrams (2D). We will continue exploring shapes over the next little while.

Next week, we will be sending home a weekly reading program for the sk students only.  This is a simple and stress-free program for all!  More details to come next Monday!

Reminders:

• Please send back blankets and spare clothing if you have not done so already.
• We will continue to stay outdoors each morning so please have your child dressed for the weather.
• If a snow day (bus cancellations) occurs on a Tuesday, pizza day is cancelled.  Please ensure that your child has a lunch if they are coming to school. Pizza will be delivered the following day.

Kindergarten Registration: Registration for junior kindergarten takes place during the week of January 13th-17th, at St Gabriel School. Registration will also be accepted anytime during the school year if you happen to miss the official January registration period.

Week of December 16th

We are into the final week before Christmas break and we are all excited! It has been such a privilege and pleasure to work with your beautiful children so far this year. On behalf of Mrs. T, Mme Vida and myself, we wish you the most joyous and blessed Christmas. We hope you are able to find some restful moments to spend with your family along with the fun and celebrations.

The students are busy practicing for the Kinder Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 17th at 1:30. Please feel free to come to the gym for 1:15 and get settled in. The students are so excited to perform for you! You are invited to come back to the classroom after the performance to make crafts with your child. Feel free to send your child in Christmas colours (red, white, green) or their Sunday best.

This week, we are having a PJ day on Wednesday, December 18th and the children will be treated to a movie in class. They are also welcome to bring a stuffed animal from home for our special PJ day. On Friday, the students are invited to wear their Christmas sweaters (ugly or nice!).

We will be sending home blankets on Friday to be washed over the holiday break and returned in January. Please check your child's backpack as we are also sending home a gift for the children from us. The last day of school is this Friday, December 20th and we return on Monday, January 6th.

We are also so grateful for your generous contributions to our hamper drive. We were able to fill 2 boxes with food and toiletries for each family along with a gift card to purchase fresh food! Truly the season for giving and being grateful!

Week of Dec 9th

Thank you to all who have sent in donations of money, deodorant and toothbrushes for our hamper collection.  We are still collecting these items until Wednesday, December 11th. The hampers will be going to families in need at our sister school, St. Elizabeth.  We are also continuing to collect new hats and mittens for families in need.  Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

On Wednesday, we will be having a lockdown practice.  We will continue to practice and reassure the students that there is nothing to be scared of or worry about.

The students are busy practicing for the Kinder Christmas Concert next Tuesday, December 17th at 1:30.  Please feel free to come to the gym for 1:15 and get settled in.  The students are so excited to perform for you!  You are invited to come back to the classroom after the performance to make crafts with your child.   Feel free to send your child in Christmas colours (red, white, green) or their Sunday best.

We continued to talk about the nativity story.  We read a book that the children loved called "A Child Was Born".  They were inspired to draw pictures of their favourite part of the story.  Their pictures were so beautiful and are now decorating our classroom.

Week of Dec. 2nd

Happy December!! It's hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner.  December is going to be a busy month filled with fun activities.  Be sure to check the blog each week for important dates and activities.

Today we got our last letter and word until the new year.  We will spend the month practicing our songs for the big Kinder performance on December 17th.  You won't want to miss it!

Our letter this week is "n" and our word is "in".  Please continue to practice these with your child.

Today we lit the first Advent candle and attended our school wide Advent liturgy.  The students did a great job singing and listening to the readings.  As a class, we spoke about the importance of the Advent Season and what we are waiting for during this time.  The children were very excited to put out the nativity scene in the classroom and to learn about the different people depicted in this scene.

We are kicking off our hamper collection and it will run until December 11th.  Please consider donating to this worthy cause.  Our class will be collecting deodorant and adult sized toothbrushes.  Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity!  Please read the details below.  A hard copy will come home tomorrow.

Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

The Advent season has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner. Each of the classes at St. Gabriel School will be involved in our Advent project to help those in need. Each class, from Kindergarten through grade six, will contribute to allow us to prepare a “hamper” for needy families from our adopted school, St. Elizabeth. 

Each student is being asked to bring in a few specific items for the food hamper. Additionally, a minimum donation of $2.00 for the family would also be most appreciated. Monies collected will go towards the purchase of a grocery store gift card for each family, so the family can purchase a turkey and fresh fruit and vegetables. 

We encourage the students to complete a chore at home to earn their own money, so that they experience the gift of giving. Your child is invited to bring in a stick of deodorant and one adult sized toothbrush. We will be collecting the hamper items and money from Monday,December 2nd until Wednesday, December 11th. 

** Please note we also welcome donations of hats and mittens to send to families in need in our school board.  

Thank you for your generosity and support during the Advent Season.

God Bless, 

St. Gabriel Catholic School Staff

Reminders:

Our Kindergarten Christmas Concert: Tuesday, December 17th at 1:30

Week of Nov. 25th

We are very excited to announce that our Kinder Christmas concert will be held on Tuesday, December 17th at 1:30 pm in the gym.  The students have been busy learning their songs and are thrilled to be presenting them to you in a few weeks.  More details will come home later this week.

With Christmas fast approaching, our school will be collecting items for our Christmas hampers.  The hampers are for families in need at our sister school, St. Elizabeth School.  A letter will be coming home shortly with more information.  Your kindness is much appreciated for this worthy cause.

Our letter of the week is the letter "o" and our word is "to".  Please continue to practice with your child at home.  In Math, we are working on showing our work using pictures and numbers.  The children did a great job showing their thinking for today's problem: How many wheels do 2 cars have?"  We are also looking at shapes this week and incorporating them into art and writing.

Scholastic book orders came home today.  If you would like to place an order, please ensure that you do so before December 3rd.  I have changed the date from the flyer to be sure the books arrive on time before the holidays.

Here are some pictures from today: