Month: November 2019

Hello All,

Division 20 had a good week. There were some great moments of kindness, cooperation and leadership. I can tell that they have started to come together as a team. However, this week we did have numerous conversations about expected volume levels during work time as well as transitions. Please have a conversation with your child this weekend about ways they can help ensure our classroom volume is at a level where everyone can get their work done.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computer

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Music and Gym ( Breakfast with Santa and PJ day.)

What is coming up:

Holiday Cards: Were sent home last week. I will continue to have conversations with the students about the importance of giving back to our community. Thank you, everyone, for your support.

Gym Sense Gymnastics: We will be participating in a gymnastics program in January. I was informed that information about it was sent out. If you have any questions about the program please let me know and don’t forget to pay the fee online.

Winter Concert: Our Winter Concert with being on Thursday, December 19th.

Costume this year:  dark bottoms and  a white t-shirt

How to help out and something to think about:

Nothing at this time

 

Hello All,

Thank you to you and your families for a very successful week of Goal setting conferences.  I really enjoyed meeting with everyone and I cannot wait to continue working towards those goals.

As you may have heard we took a spontaneous walk to the Renfrew Library with our buddy class to return our books. I try to get our class outside as much as possible while the weather cooperates.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computer

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Music and Gym

What is coming up:

Holiday Cards: We will be starting our holiday cards next week with our buddy class and you will be given an opportunity to order some! Stay tuned.

Gym Sense Gymnastics: We will be participating in a gymnastics program in January. I was informed that information about it was sent out. If you have any questions about the program please let me know and don’t forget to pay the fee online.

Friday, December 6th: Breakfast with Santa (Everyone should have seen the RED notice that was sent home) This will also be Pajama and Stuffy Day!

How to help out and something to think about:

I haven’t received any charity/non-profit suggestions yet.

 

Hello All,

I hope everyone is looking forward to our Goal Setting conferences this week. I personally see this as a great opportunity to discuss our goals for the year ahead.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computer

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday: Goal Setting Conferences. 2:00 dismissal

Thursday: Library and Goal Setting Conferences. 2:00 dismissal

Friday: Music and inside school-wide fitness

What is coming up:

Scholastic Book Fair:  November 19th-21st  Please take a look at the posters around the school as to exact times.

Friday, December 6th: Breakfast with Santa (More info to come) This will also be Pajama and Stuffy Day

How to help out and something to think about:

Each year during the holiday season I try to think of a way for Div. 20  to give back to our community. I see it as a way to have a conversation about the importance of giving back as well as being thankful and appreciative of what we have.  Last year, we made holiday cards and families were able to purchase cards and other items with a portion of the profit going toward a charity. Last year we donated to The Red Fox Living Society. I am looking for ideas as to what charity or organization to support this year. If you have any ideas please send me an email.

Hello All,

I hope everyone is having a great long weekend and reflection on the importance of Remembrance Day.

Last week we went on our first field trip to the Renfrew Public Library. We were running out of time at the end which led me to decide that  I would sign out all the books under my name/card and the books will stay in the classroom.  Everyone seemed to really enjoy it there and I hope to go again.

I have sent home Parent-Teacher Forms on Thursday, please do your best to send those back to school ASAP so I can ensure I make a schedule that accommodates everyone.

Renfrew School Clothing 

*If you would like to purchase Renfew School clothing it will be on sale Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-8:55 and 3:00-3:30 outside of the office.

***This will be the last week to purchase this***

The week ahead:

Monday:  No School Remembrance Day

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Music

What is coming up:

Wednesday, November 13th- Hat Day (encourage your child to wear their favorite hat and show their Renfrew School spirit.)

How to help out:

Nothing at this time

 

 

Hello All,

Thank you for another great week.

We had lots of fun with different special activities. The coding workshop was amazing and I know I learned a lot. Some children have seen and used “Scratch” before but if you haven’t please check it out, all you need to do is google “Scratch” and its the first tab, have your children show you what they learned.

We also checked out Mr. Wong’s Haunted House and went to Mrs. Lee’s class to watch presentations. Here we were able to practice both how to be a good audience as well as “TAG” our classes way of giving positive and constructive feedback.  We also went to the Halloween Dance and had School-Wide Fitness on Friday! What a week.

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Renfrew School Clothing 

*If you would like to purchase Renfew School clothing it will be on sale Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-8:55 and 3:00-3:30 outside of the office.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computers

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library *We will be going on a neighborhood walk to the Renfrew Public Library. We will listen to a story read by the Librarian and do a short lesson on how to find and take out books.

Friday: Pro-D Day (No School)

What is coming up:

Tuesday, November 5th – Photo Retake Day

Thursday, November 7th – Remembrance Day Assembly ( if your child is in Girl Guides, Cadets, or Brownies please encourage them to wear their uniform to the assembly.)

Wednesday, November 13th- Hat Day (encourage your child to wear their favorite hat and show their Renfrew School spirit.)

How to help out:

Looking for 1 or 2 parent volunteers to walk with us to the Renfew Public Library on Thursday from 12:45-3. Please email me if this is something you would like to come to.