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I look forward to connecting with you during our elementary Parent-Teacher Interviews on Friday, October 31, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. I value these conversations as an opportunity to celebrate your child’s strengths and to collaboratively plan for their ongoing growth. Please sign up online using the link above. If you are unable to attend during the scheduled times, kindly contact me to arrange an alternative meeting time. 

Our school lost and found is located in the foyer.  It is typically emptied at the end of each month.  Please check there for missing items.  Also, please label your child’s uniform pieces as well as jackets or anything else they bring to school.  We will make every effort to return labelled items to their owners but unlabelled items will be donated.

This week, we’ll be doing a fun craft that involves making leaf prints! If you happen to be out and about, I’d love your help collecting some leaves.

We’re looking for medium-sized leaves (about the size to fit in the center of a paper plate), and a variety of shapes would be great. Green leaves are perfect for what we’ll be doing.

If you’re able to collect a few and send them in with your child, it would be greatly appreciated!

Since I have your attention, remember that tomorrow (Wednesday) is a Fall Colours dress up day for the elementary.

Enjoy your day!

Our first month of grade one is complete.  I am enjoying teaching this group of bright, happy, hard-working learners!

Here are some dates for the month ahead to add to your calendar:

Monday, September 29th and Tuesday, September 30th – no school for students

Wednesday, October 1st – Fall Colour Dress Up Day.  Students can wear red, orange, brown, yellow, and green clothing.

Friday, October 10th – Fieldtrip to Taves Family Apple Barn.  Students may wear play clothes.  Bring a bag for your pumpkin.

Monday, October 13th – Thanksgiving  (no school)

Tuesday, October 21st – Photo retakes.  Please let the office know if your child will be needing retakes.

Friday, October 24th – Provincial Professional Development Day (no school for students)

Wednesday, October 29th – Pirate Dress Up Day

Friday, October  31st – Parent Teacher Interviews (9-4).  No school for students.  More information to follow.

We are excited this year to do the Terry Fox Run together as a department (K-6). We will be doing a 30-minute walk/run on Tuesday, September 23^rd. Students are invited to wear Knight Clothes on this day. We are asking each child to bring in at least $2 to fundraise for Cancer Research. 

We have a few important updates to share with you this week:

Comfort Kits
Please look for a blue paper in your child’s folder with information about comfort kits. Last year’s kits are coming home so you can refresh any items as needed before sending them back to school.

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
Details about our upcoming pumpkin patch trip are on an orange paper in your child’s folder. Please be sure to sign the permission form and return it to school on the school side of the folder as soon as possible.

Terry Fox Run – Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday our school will be participating in the Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. If you would like to contribute, please send a toonie in your child’s folder (school side). Every little bit helps us support this important cause!

Thank you for taking a few moments to check your child’s folder and help us stay organized. Your support makes these activities possible and so meaningful for the children!

I want to take a moment to clarify our class dismissal routine, as I realize my last blog post may have caused some confusion. Thank you for your patience as we all get settled into our new year together!

Our dismissal time is 2:45. At that time, I will dismiss students directly from our classroom door to the parent or caregiver waiting there. This is our regular and preferred procedure.

If, for some reason, a parent or caregiver is not at the classroom door at 2:45, I will walk the children who are still waiting out to the playground. At that point, they may be picked up there (until 3 pm). This option is meant as a backup, not the usual plan.

I apologize for the mix-up my earlier message may have caused and hope this clears things up. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal smooth and safe for everyone.

Just a quick reminder that on Fridays your child may either wear their uniform or a knight t shirt along with casual bottoms.  Knight wear can be purchased at the school office.

We had a great start to grade one this morning.  It’s going to be a great year!

Here are a few important details for the weeks ahead:

• School Hours: Tomorrow will be our first full day. The classroom door opens when the first bell rings at 8:35, and class begins at 8:40. Dismissal is at 2:45.
  On Thursdays, I may open the door a couple of minutes late as I have morning supervision outside.

• Gym Days: Our gym days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure your child has a pair of gym shoes to keep at school.

  • No light-up shoes, please.

  • Slip on/velcro shoes are preferred.  If shoes have laces, your child should be able to tie them quickly and independently.

• Dismissal: Each afternoon, students will be dismissed to the playground. Supervision is provided until 3:00. Please decide with your child where you will meet them so that dismissal is safe and smooth.

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year with your children!

Here are a few important dates to keep in mind as we begin this exciting first month of Grade One:

Wednesday, September 3 – Welcome Back BBQ (5:00 – 7:30)  Our Grade One classroom will be open between 5:00 and 5:45 if you would like to come for a visit.

Tuesday, September 9 – Class Photo Day

Tuesday, September 23 – Terry Fox Run (more information to follow)

Friday, September 26 – Orange Shirt Day (more information to follow)

Monday, September 29 – Pro D Day (no school)

Tuesday, September 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Day (no school)