“If baby animals play, this is because play is useful

in the struggle for survival; because play practices and so

perfects the skills needed in adult life”

Susanna Miller

First week of school in September 8- 11(times to be emailed in summer)

2O minute welcoming conversation with teacher

Please bring completed Kindergarten Information Package Criminal Record Check (for volunteering) Completed Parent Questionnaire

Tues, Sept 8 ALL new Ks (10-10.15 am) parents stay

Tues, Sept 8 / Wed, Sept 9 / Thurs, Sept 10 / Fri, Sept 11 20-minute Welcoming Conversations

(see summer email or letter for your specific day and time – please bring your child and completed parent questionnaire)

Mon, Sept 14Group A – 9am-11amGroup B – 1pm – 3pm

Tues, Sept 15Group A – 9am-11amGroup B – 1pm – 3pm

Wed, Sept 16All students 9am – 11am

Mon, Sept 14Group A – 9am-11amGroup B – 1pm – 3pm

Tues, Sept 15Group A – 9am-11amGroup B – 1pm – 3pm

Wed, Sept 16All students 9am – 11am

Thurs, Sept 17 and Fri, Sept 18

– All students -9am – 3pm

Time Activity

8.55amWarning Bell Rings

students line up outside   

9:00am: Opening Circle Time

Students enter the classroom when greeted by teacher – entry routines

students meet on the carpet to complete class oral activities such as, Calendar, reviewing the Shape of the Day, and planning for their centre time. 

9:20am: Centre Time

students will be learning through play, teachers may circulate and facilitate the students' play or may use this time to work with small groups of students

Possible Kindergarten Shape of the Day

10:30am:Recess

students may start preparing for recess by washing hands, locating snack, and transitioning to regular recess schedule at 10.40am

10:55am: Outside play 

students might work on their large motor development on the outdoor playground or will learn through play by exploring nature and the world around them

11:45am: Class activity

this may involve a story and a response to the reading (class book, journals), or a class game or group activity

12 noon Lunch

after eating their lunch students will transition to regular lunch break schedule

12.55pm: Quiet Time

 

students may sit and rest , read a book or complete a puzzle on their own

1.05pmClass Gathering

students may engage in group activities such as songs, stories, and may discuss their current play or projects that they wish to continue to work on

1.30pmProject / Centre Time

students will continue to engage in play based learning and may work on any projects that they wish to explore  

2.30pm: Journals 

students may reflect on their day by drawing in their journals 

2:45 - 3pm:Clean up and Home Time

students will clean up, collect communications, and be dismissed to caregiver

Possible Additional Activities

Library book exchange Physical activities in the gym Recognition assemblies Special drama / musical performances Computer lab visits Big buddies?? Fieldtrips Community Walks

You will receive communication in the form of emails and hardcopy from:

1.Classroom Teacher

2.School

3.PAC

PLEASE:

CHECK BACKPACK DAILY

RETURN FORMS ASAP

RETURN MONEY AND FORM IN ZIPLOC BAG OR ENVELOPE WITH YOUR CHILD’S

NAME ON FRONT

Best way to contact teacher:

email or phone to set up an appointment