Hi everyone!

Thanks for checking in on the blog. Wow did our Grade 1s ever do an awesome job on our big Terry Fox Walk!  Thank you for your support with this amazing campaign.  It was awesome to hear how the students earned their pledges or their “Toonie for Terry”.  We were tired when it was all said and done, but the students sure felt proud!

Please keep an eye out for a note coming home asking for volunteers for our Crossings Branch Library field trip. As that is another big walk, we want to make sure students are dressed appropriately for the weather that day as well!

In Language Arts, we are finishing up a letter sound review, and will soon start blending sounds together for reading words.  If you’re finding your child is still not confident with their letter sounds, please contact your teacher and ask how you can help with this at home.  This is the strong foundation that will build the confidence that kids need to LOVE reading!  Don’t forget to keep practising with SIGHT WORDS!  Remember, students do not need to know how to spell sight words at this time, but they do need to be able to recognize and read them quickly. 

In October, we will be starting our Home Reading Program.  It is an expectation that students read at least 15 minutes EVERYDAY! Please keep an eye out for a detailed note that explains home reading, as we will be offering two different programs, and you need to respond with your preference. 

In Social Studies we’ve been talking about belonging to different groups, such as our family, friends, school, and any extra activities. In Science, we’re continuing with learning about Colours.  We’ve learned about natural and manufactured colours, and have been mixing primary colours to make secondary colours.

We are looking for some parent volunteers who would be willing to help with Grade 1 Recycling.  Our recycle bin needs to be emptied and brought into the depot once a week.  If you are willing to help us out with this that would be greatly appreciated! The money collected from recycling will be put towards renting school buses for Grade 1 field trips.  If this is something you’re interested in, please let your Grade 1 Teacher know ASAP and we can work out a schedule!

 This week, your Grade 1 Teacher will be filling out a Mini Progress Report about your student’s progress so far this year.  Please talk to your teacher if you have any questions or concerns with the report! 

Have a wonderful weekend with your families!

Here’s the dates for October for your calendars:

Tuesday October 7^th- Crossings Branch Field Trip.
(Payne and Fallwell’s class in the AM, Johnston and Tsentouros’ class in the pm)
Wednesday October 8^th- Firefighter presentation
Monday October 13^th- Happy Thanksgiving! No School!
Tuesday October 14^th- PL Day- No School!
Wednesday October 15^th-22^nd- Feed the Bug Campaign
Tuesday October 21^st- Picture Retake Day
Wednesday October 22^nd- Spirit Assembly @ 12:30
Thursday October 23^rd-PL Day in the PM, students dismissed @ 11:45
Friday October 24^th- PL Day-No School
Friday October 31^st- Happy Halloween! Details to come!