I want to thank you all for making time in your busy schedules to meet with me last week.  It was so great to connect with you and get to chat about your child’s learning and growth!  I’m so proud of each one!

I promised some of you that I would post the names of some apps that you can use at home for extra practice.  So here they are…

For learning phonogram sounds: Phonograms by SEI or iPhonogram

For working on printing skills: Little Writer

These aren’t the fanciest of apps but they do line up quite well with the programs we use at Highroad.

We are currently working on a-z (knowing the sounds and printing the letter) and 1-10.

We really appreciate your home support.  Thank you so much!

A navy zip up hoodie has gone missing.  It is labelled “Jean Luc.”  Could you check your child’s label to make sure that they came home with the correct one.

If you haven’t already done so, please make sure that your child’s uniform pieces are labelled.  It makes keeping track so much easier!

On Wednesday mornings starting next week  we would like to welcome you to stay for a few minutes (10-15) if your schedule allows, for some reading time with your child and possibly a few extra friends.  I am excited for this opportunity to open our classroom door to parents and grandparents and hope that it will be a fun way to start the day.  Younger siblings are welcome join along.  You must have a completed criminal record check and will need to sign in at the office upon arrival.  We hope to see you there!

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow will be a crazy hair day and children are allowed to wear casual clothing instead of their uniforms.

Monday, November 6 will be an optional pay-to-wear casual ($2) day.  All proceeds will go towards buying water filters for the Philippines.

Our school is sending a group of students on a missions trip to the Philippines on Spring Break.  They are raising money to purchase water filters for the community they will be visiting there.

On November 6th the missions team is offering a hot dog lunch.  Today is the last day to order.  If you are interested, you can order through the Munch a Lunch program on the school website.

Wednesday, November 15 is our Parent Interview Day.  I look forward to meeting with you to talk about your child’s wonderful growth this year and to show you some of their work. Please click on the link below to choose a time that works for you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10z4roNufo034vEn19hNCNJLwI5-b5VyvVb2LdgO6bcQ/edit?usp=sharing

This Friday, October 27 will be our first Forest Fresh Air Friday!  Please make sure your child comes to school dressed for outdoor play (Knight shirts and casual bottoms, boots and jackets).  We will be leaving the school after recess and travelling  by bus and returning for lunch.

We are looking forward to this new adventure!

It’s not quite November yet but here are some important dates to keep in mind for the upcoming month:

Thursday, November 9 – Remembrance Day Ceremony 1:30 (more information to follow)

Friday, November 10 – Pro D Day

Monday, November 13 – Remembrance Day – No School

Wednesday, November 15 – Parent/Teacher Interviews 10:30-5:30 (no school for the children)

November 22 – Western Dress Up

I believe everyone is signed up on Seesaw at this point.  Hopefully you are seeing new posts as they are added.  Some of you have been leaving comments.  Thank you!  I love hearing from you!  I am hoping that this will be a useful mode of communication between home and school.