Welcome to Kindergarten!

 
Hello Kindergarten Families,

We are so excited to begin a new year of learning together.  Mrs.Bitz and Mrs. Rupert will be sharing this blog space to keep families updated about all of the wonderful learning and growing that is happening in our classrooms throughout the year.   It will be updated weekly and is a wonderful way to talk with your child about what they have been doing at school.

This was an exciting first week of Kindergarten.  We did such a fantastic job meeting our teachers and classmates, touring the school, learning new routines and making friends.  We started our week with an "Apple Hunt" around the school.  We found "apples" in lots of important places like the Library, the Office, the Gym, the Music Room and our own classroom.  We met special people who work in our school and practiced getting around the building together- especially learning about where the bathrooms are located and which doors of the school we come in and go out.

We spent lots of time in both Kindergarten classrooms, exploring centres, painting, listening to stories and playing with new friends.  We also went to our first gym classes and music classes.  Next week will visit the Library and also have some time at the park (weather permitting).

Please remember to label your child's belongings- especially coats, shoes,  backpacks, snack bags and water bottles.  It is so helpful as we are getting settled into our classrooms and routines- as many items can look similar and be forgotten or misplaced throughout the day.

Also, please have a conversation with your child about getting picked up afterschool.  We have informed children that if they do not see you at pick time, they need to stay with the teacher.  Please emphasize this point with your child.  Creating a pick up spot where they can look for you consistently is helpful.  Letting them know who is coming to get them is also extremely helpful.  We attempt to make eye contact with parents as children are leaving, however, we are still getting to know all of our new families and pick up people.  While we do this, we appreciate your patience.  We will continue to work on our dismissal routines and we are confident everything will be running smoothly soon.

Important Dates to Remember:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: No School

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: AM Kindergarten ONLY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: PM Kindergarten ONLY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: Open House (more information to come)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: PD Day - No School