See the buzz inside our hive
We had our first bus trip of the year and went downtown to learn about some community helpers. We visited the fire hall, the police station, and city hall. Here is a picture of all of us watching as a fire truck came back from a call. We liked it when the firefighters went down the pole.
If you are looking for some neat Christmas games online, you might want to take a peek at this link http://www.southfieldchristian.org/elem/christmasfun/christmas.html
There are many fun, virtual things to play… decorate Christmas trees, a gingerbread house, cookies… make a virtual nativity scene… build a snowman!
We are studying the story ‘The Gingerbread Baby’ by Jan Brett. You can see this story narrated on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm75K-YB8DY
This week we are sharing the story called, “Don’t Laugh At Me” which deals with the issue of bullying. We will talk about how all people should be treated with respect and kindness. Check out this you tube video which illustrates the book through song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTNVXlirF4Y
We had a wonderful day of dress up and fun activities for Halloween. We partnered with Mrs. S’s class and ran through special Halloween centres. Mr. G helped us carve pumpkins to make scary Jack O Lanterns. The grade 7 and 8 classes let us play some fun games in the gym. We ate popcorn and got lots of treats from our friends. We also went on a costume parade to each classroom, dancing to the song ‘The Witch Doctor’. It was WAY too much fun! Here is a picture of us using the SMART BOARD to carve virtual pumpkins. Mr. V the custodian was very thankful – much less messy than the traditional pumpkin carving 
We have been talking about and making simple patterns in our classroom. Here are some short 5 minute activities that you can do at home to help reinforce the concept of patterning.
It has already been 2 weeks and the students have settled in quite nicely to the classroom. It is quite a credit to your parenting that they have responded so well to the rules and routines of the class. I am really looking forward to a great year!
Last week, we studied “Brown Bear Brown Bear”, by Bill Martin. Check out this video of Bill Martin reading this very popular story. Your child will probably be able to read it with him! Brown Bear Brown Bear by Bill Martin
I am so happy that you are part of our Junior Kindergarten Class. We are going to learn a lot this year and make some new friends. Don’t forget to come to come to your interview day at your scheduled time on Tuesday Sept 7th or Thursday Sept 9th. Our first full day of school is Tuesday Sept. 14th. See you then!!
With the celebration of Easter and Spring and all things new, we completed a short study about ‘Birds’ and are moving into a short unit on butterflies.
Next week, we will study the wonderful story entitled ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle.
We will look at how a butterfly changes from an egg to a chrysalis and finally into a butterfly. Students will work on sequencing these stages.
