Dear Parents, December 10, 2009
Thank you to all the parents and family members who have volunteered to talk to our children about their different traditions. This really adds to our program and it is good for the children to see what other families do during this time of year.
On Thursday, December 17th, the children will be hosting a winter celebration in which parents are invited for the last 45 minutes of class.
(a.m. 10:45 – 11:30 p.m.- 2:30 – 3:15)
During this celebration there will be a couple of winter art activities to participate in, the children will be singing a few songs, and the there will be some snacks for sharing. If the parents who are coming to the party could bring a few treats and if someone could bring juice for sharing it would really help us out a lot.
Just a reminder to families that classes will resume in the new year on Monday, January 4th, 2010.
Have a happy holiday!!!
Lesley & Grazyna
Friday, December 11, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Dear Parents, November 27, 2009
We will be wrapping up the project about books and storytelling this week. It has been interesting to see the direction the project has gone. We have looked at our favourite stories and retold them in a number of ways. We have made a classroom book based on one of their favourites, “Brown Bear Brown Bear What do you See?” We would like to present our book during our celebration of learning on Tuesday, December 8th from 11:00 to 11:30 for the morning class and from 2:45 to 3:15 for the afternoon class. The children will also sing a few songs and show the work they have done from the project.
We would like to start a project on light on December 9th. The centre’s philosophy supports tolerance and sensitivity towards various religious beliefs. Instead of focusing on the celebration of Christmas during this time of year, we are going to explore a number of holiday traditions (ex. Hanukkah, Divali, Winter Solstice, etc.) and take a look at how light is represented in each celebration. In order to make this project on light as successful as possible, we need parent help. If you or anyone you know would like to come in and talk to the children about a particular holiday tradition and how light is incorporated we would greatly appreciate your time and help! This is a fun and interesting project and helps expose the children to different cultures and traditions.
One last note, Lesley will be away for the week of December 14 to the 17th. I am a part of a baptism in Cuernavaca, Mexico and it falls before our Christmas break. We have Tera subbing in the morning (she has subbed a couple of times before). For the afternoon there will be two education students subbing on alternate days. Have a great week!
Lesley and Grazyna
We will be wrapping up the project about books and storytelling this week. It has been interesting to see the direction the project has gone. We have looked at our favourite stories and retold them in a number of ways. We have made a classroom book based on one of their favourites, “Brown Bear Brown Bear What do you See?” We would like to present our book during our celebration of learning on Tuesday, December 8th from 11:00 to 11:30 for the morning class and from 2:45 to 3:15 for the afternoon class. The children will also sing a few songs and show the work they have done from the project.
We would like to start a project on light on December 9th. The centre’s philosophy supports tolerance and sensitivity towards various religious beliefs. Instead of focusing on the celebration of Christmas during this time of year, we are going to explore a number of holiday traditions (ex. Hanukkah, Divali, Winter Solstice, etc.) and take a look at how light is represented in each celebration. In order to make this project on light as successful as possible, we need parent help. If you or anyone you know would like to come in and talk to the children about a particular holiday tradition and how light is incorporated we would greatly appreciate your time and help! This is a fun and interesting project and helps expose the children to different cultures and traditions.
One last note, Lesley will be away for the week of December 14 to the 17th. I am a part of a baptism in Cuernavaca, Mexico and it falls before our Christmas break. We have Tera subbing in the morning (she has subbed a couple of times before). For the afternoon there will be two education students subbing on alternate days. Have a great week!
Lesley and Grazyna
Thursday, November 12, 2009
We're going to see a play.
Dear Parents, November 12, 2009
We have been looking at different ways to tell a story. The children really enjoy retelling familiar stories using the felt board. On Thursday Nov. 12th we had a drama student show us how to perform a story while he narrated. The morning class became the characters in Sleeping Beauty, while the afternoon class used puppets to retell the story.
To continue with this strand of performance, we have planned a field trip to the Transalta Arts Barns (10330 – 84 Avenue) to see a play called the Project Whooping Crane. The play will be on Monday, November 30th at 10:00 am. We are combining the morning and afternoon class to see the play. We are not renting transportation for this field trip. We are going to meet in the lobby of the Transalta Arts Barn at 9:45 am and pick up will be at the same location at 11:00 am. If any parents would like to see the play with us, you are welcome to join us. You can buy an adult ticket at the door for $7.
For more information about the play look on this website: http://www.fringetheatreadventures.ca/project_whooping_crane.php
Please look in the mailboxes in the classroom to sign a permission slip.
Have a great week!
Lesley & Grazyna
We have been looking at different ways to tell a story. The children really enjoy retelling familiar stories using the felt board. On Thursday Nov. 12th we had a drama student show us how to perform a story while he narrated. The morning class became the characters in Sleeping Beauty, while the afternoon class used puppets to retell the story.
To continue with this strand of performance, we have planned a field trip to the Transalta Arts Barns (10330 – 84 Avenue) to see a play called the Project Whooping Crane. The play will be on Monday, November 30th at 10:00 am. We are combining the morning and afternoon class to see the play. We are not renting transportation for this field trip. We are going to meet in the lobby of the Transalta Arts Barn at 9:45 am and pick up will be at the same location at 11:00 am. If any parents would like to see the play with us, you are welcome to join us. You can buy an adult ticket at the door for $7.
For more information about the play look on this website: http://www.fringetheatreadventures.ca/project_whooping_crane.php
Please look in the mailboxes in the classroom to sign a permission slip.
Have a great week!
Lesley & Grazyna
Friday, October 9, 2009
Our first blog newsletter 2009
Dear Parents, October 7, 2009
Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to read to the class. The children like to have others read to them. After spending these first few of weeks getting to know the children and seeing their diverse interests, we have decided that our first project will be about favourite books and storytelling.
Our project begins with the children sharing their favourite stories through retelling, using puppets, drawing, and dramatic play. This project may lead into performance, mask making, or writing classroom books. We will see where the children’s interest takes us. If you have ideas for possible field visits or experts who could come talk to our children please let us know.
We will be starting show and tell on the week of October 19th. We will go through the class list, one child per day. See attached calendars. To go along with our project topic we are asking children to bring their favourite book to share with the class on their show and tell day.
As you have noticed we have started using the prep gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please let us know if you have to pick up your child early on our gym days so we can help your child get ready. Otherwise please meet us back in the classroom at dismissal time.
We put an accumulation of your child’s artwork and projects in their shelves of their lockers. Please pick up their work on a regular basis. Thanks.
Have a super week!
Lesley & Grazyna
780-492-6518
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