Parent Resource: "Inspiring your child to learn and to love Math"
http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/parent_engagement-math/en/index.htm
Friday 13 November 2015
Monday 5 October 2015
Writing our own wishes:
Grade 2
" I wish you more sun, than wind!" Koala
"I wish you more trees, than weeds!" Wolf
"I wish you more can, than can`t!" Cheetah
" I wish you more brave, than afraid!" Leopard
" I wish you more care, than scare!" Pony
" I wish you more kisses, than misses!"Kangaroo
"I wish you more calm, than scared!" Fox
" I wish you more peas, than bees!" Dragon
" I wish you more fun, than done!" Eagle
"I wish you more health than, breaking your leg." Unicorn
Grade 1
" I wish you more smiles, than tears!" Owl
" I wish you more wishes, than misses!"Kitty
"I wish you more hugs, than bugs!" Lion
" I wish you more hugs, than eewwwws!" Panther
" I wish you more love, than not." Elephant
" I wish you more dreams, than screams!" Panda
" I wish you more fairs, than bears!" Zebra
"I wish you more cheese, than weeds!" Turtle
" I wish you more fun, than punished !"Cobra
" I wish you more me`s, than you`s!" Meerkat
"I wish you more cats, than rats!" Wild Dog
Our crazy Minion "iread" sticks help us to read each word!
Global Read Aloud 2015
Book One: ChopSticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
What do you think the book " Chopsticks"by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is about?
"I think it`s about the Global Read Aloud and how it works." Pony
"I think it`s about the things you use to eat." Cheetah
" I think it`s about Chopsticks that come to life." Koala
" I think it`s about chopsticks but I`m not sure." Fox
" I think it`s about different things to eat." Turtle
"I think it`s about how to eat with chopsticks and other things." Kangaroo
" I think it`s its about people eating with chopsticks and trying different foods."Kitty
" I think the chopsticks are alive. " Wild Dog
" I think it`s about Japanese people using chopsticks to eat sushi!" Cobra
" I think it`s about how to use chopsticks." Wolf
" I think it`s about cooking tools that come to life." Unicorn
" I think it`s about chopsticks coming to life when they meet all the other kitchen tools."
Meerkat
"I think it`s about the fork on the back cover saying that he is the best tool. " Dragon
"I think it`s about all kinds of things and people trying different foods." Panther
" I think it`s about the tools on the table in different countries." Eagle
" People eating different foods with chopsticks." Elephant
" People are using chopsticks for different foods." Jaguar
"I think it`s about all kinds of tools that you can use to eat different kinds of meals."Owl
" I don`t know what to think!" Zebra
"I think the chopsticks are best friends. " Bunny
" I think it`s about using chopsticks" Leopard
" I think it`s about using chopsticks!" Lion .
Book One: ChopSticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
What do you think the book " Chopsticks"by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is about?
"I think it`s about the Global Read Aloud and how it works." Pony
"I think it`s about the things you use to eat." Cheetah
" I think it`s about Chopsticks that come to life." Koala
" I think it`s about chopsticks but I`m not sure." Fox
" I think it`s about different things to eat." Turtle
"I think it`s about how to eat with chopsticks and other things." Kangaroo
" I think it`s its about people eating with chopsticks and trying different foods."Kitty
" I think the chopsticks are alive. " Wild Dog
" I think it`s about Japanese people using chopsticks to eat sushi!" Cobra
" I think it`s about how to use chopsticks." Wolf
" I think it`s about cooking tools that come to life." Unicorn
" I think it`s about chopsticks coming to life when they meet all the other kitchen tools."
Meerkat
"I think it`s about the fork on the back cover saying that he is the best tool. " Dragon
"I think it`s about all kinds of things and people trying different foods." Panther
" I think it`s about the tools on the table in different countries." Eagle
" People eating different foods with chopsticks." Elephant
" People are using chopsticks for different foods." Jaguar
"I think it`s about all kinds of tools that you can use to eat different kinds of meals."Owl
" I don`t know what to think!" Zebra
"I think the chopsticks are best friends. " Bunny
" I think it`s about using chopsticks" Leopard
" I think it`s about using chopsticks!" Lion .
Dear Parents,
Razkids is now functioning at optimal level. Please feel free to use this resource! The code will be sent in the agenda shortly.
Please click the Twitter to view your child`s post. We are participating in the Global Read Aloud 2015. Some of the posts are for children in other classes to read, as we are also participating in a global guessing game, where we post two facts and one "stumper". For Twitter, the students each have an "animal spirit name" which is written in your child`s agenda. Communication is a two way street, if you would like to direct message your child please use their " animal spirit name"and they will read your message on the smart board the next morning. Thanks to "Wild Dog`s" Mom for starting the trend!
We have more Grade 2 lego movies to post shortly. You will also be able to view them Progress Report Night when you visit. Thank you for your patience.
The kidblog is also set up and we will be using that in class, as we have connected with five classes for Global Read Aloud 2015. Kids will have access to it and a sign in code. I will curate the comments. It`s a secure way for them to post their thoughts about the books we are reading and to read and respond to other children from other countries.
Ms.Gray
Razkids is now functioning at optimal level. Please feel free to use this resource! The code will be sent in the agenda shortly.
Please click the Twitter to view your child`s post. We are participating in the Global Read Aloud 2015. Some of the posts are for children in other classes to read, as we are also participating in a global guessing game, where we post two facts and one "stumper". For Twitter, the students each have an "animal spirit name" which is written in your child`s agenda. Communication is a two way street, if you would like to direct message your child please use their " animal spirit name"and they will read your message on the smart board the next morning. Thanks to "Wild Dog`s" Mom for starting the trend!
We have more Grade 2 lego movies to post shortly. You will also be able to view them Progress Report Night when you visit. Thank you for your patience.
The kidblog is also set up and we will be using that in class, as we have connected with five classes for Global Read Aloud 2015. Kids will have access to it and a sign in code. I will curate the comments. It`s a secure way for them to post their thoughts about the books we are reading and to read and respond to other children from other countries.
Ms.Gray
Friday 25 September 2015
Sunday 13 September 2015
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Grades 1 and 2 Blog! The learning has begun! You will find some helpful information in the Educational links section of this blog.
In the months to come, the Grades 1 and 2 students will be developing their reading skills. They will participate in self-selected classroom reading, guided reading and shared reading. Regardless of his or her reading level, all students will benefit from this daily practice. Our Grades 1 and 2 programs are coordinated with our Primary Teaching Team in order to maximize access to resources and facilitate a comprehensive program for all.
Students will have a Raz Kids account where they will login from home and read with a parent. Students in Grade 1 will read each evening for 10 minutes, Monday to Thursday ( 40 min. a week). Students in Grade 2 for 15 minutes each evening Monday to Thursday (1 hour. per week). There will NOT be a "Reading Log Sheet" as the Teacher can view the reading level and log in times and accumulated times online. There are two promises that parents must keep for the program to work effectively. 1) Please do not allow an older child or cousin to "play" on your child`s account. 2) Log off and do not let the program run inactively. I will be checking in weekly for your child`s activity. Family life is busy, there is some room for flexibility, that is why it is a four day a week program. Naturally, reading every evening is ideal. Your child will have sign in information shortly, for Raz Kids as well as Dreambox. If you find yourself without computer access, let me know.
In the future months, students will be instructed on how to pick their "just right level" books which they will choose from bins in the class. These will include picture books, non fiction books and chapter books. Our Library Day will be each Wednesday and books will go home that evening to be returned the next week.
Thank you,
Ms. Gray
Welcome to the Grades 1 and 2 Blog! The learning has begun! You will find some helpful information in the Educational links section of this blog.
In the months to come, the Grades 1 and 2 students will be developing their reading skills. They will participate in self-selected classroom reading, guided reading and shared reading. Regardless of his or her reading level, all students will benefit from this daily practice. Our Grades 1 and 2 programs are coordinated with our Primary Teaching Team in order to maximize access to resources and facilitate a comprehensive program for all.
Students will have a Raz Kids account where they will login from home and read with a parent. Students in Grade 1 will read each evening for 10 minutes, Monday to Thursday ( 40 min. a week). Students in Grade 2 for 15 minutes each evening Monday to Thursday (1 hour. per week). There will NOT be a "Reading Log Sheet" as the Teacher can view the reading level and log in times and accumulated times online. There are two promises that parents must keep for the program to work effectively. 1) Please do not allow an older child or cousin to "play" on your child`s account. 2) Log off and do not let the program run inactively. I will be checking in weekly for your child`s activity. Family life is busy, there is some room for flexibility, that is why it is a four day a week program. Naturally, reading every evening is ideal. Your child will have sign in information shortly, for Raz Kids as well as Dreambox. If you find yourself without computer access, let me know.
In the future months, students will be instructed on how to pick their "just right level" books which they will choose from bins in the class. These will include picture books, non fiction books and chapter books. Our Library Day will be each Wednesday and books will go home that evening to be returned the next week.
Thank you,
Ms. Gray
Monday 3 August 2015
Happy Summer Holidays!
Kids are off to camp! Families are off on vacation! It`s time to relax.
Throughout July, Teachers have been preparing for September by taking Additional Qualification courses at the Universities. In two weeks, Professional Development courses offered by the board offices begin. These courses target specific teaching skills such as number talks in Math, Integration of Technology and Curriculum Design.
This Kindergarten blog was used to express learning by students of St.Anthony ( 2013/2014) and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel (2014/2015). The blog will be changing focus shortly with the new addition of the kidblog, where children can blog about their own ideas and share their learning journey.
http://kidblog.org/class/ms-gray/posts
Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Ms. Gray
Kids are off to camp! Families are off on vacation! It`s time to relax.
Throughout July, Teachers have been preparing for September by taking Additional Qualification courses at the Universities. In two weeks, Professional Development courses offered by the board offices begin. These courses target specific teaching skills such as number talks in Math, Integration of Technology and Curriculum Design.
This Kindergarten blog was used to express learning by students of St.Anthony ( 2013/2014) and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel (2014/2015). The blog will be changing focus shortly with the new addition of the kidblog, where children can blog about their own ideas and share their learning journey.
http://kidblog.org/class/ms-gray/posts
Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Ms. Gray
Thursday 25 June 2015
Sunday 15 March 2015
March Break!
Happy March Break Everyone!
Room 124
We welcome back Ms. Fontaine from her maternity leave. She will be teaching English during the morning. Ms. Borger will continue to teach French in the afternoons and Mrs. Kerr is the Full time ECE.
Ms. Kerr and Mme. Leduc monitor room 124 during the lunch period.
Room 152
We welcome back Mme. Lajoie Early Childhood Educator. Mme. Borger continues to teach French in the mornings and Ms. Fontaine teaches English in the afternoons.
During the Kindergarten lunch period, Ms. Chantal and Mme. Lajoie monitor room 152.
Dates to Remember:
March Break begins Saturday March 14, until Sunday March 22, 2015.
Monday March 23, school resumes and all students return to class.
April 2, Holy Thursday, The Kindergarten field trip to Proulx Farm!
April 3, Good Friday, No School
April 6, Easter Monday, No School
Thank you so much!
Catherine Gray
Room 124
We welcome back Ms. Fontaine from her maternity leave. She will be teaching English during the morning. Ms. Borger will continue to teach French in the afternoons and Mrs. Kerr is the Full time ECE.
Ms. Kerr and Mme. Leduc monitor room 124 during the lunch period.
Room 152
We welcome back Mme. Lajoie Early Childhood Educator. Mme. Borger continues to teach French in the mornings and Ms. Fontaine teaches English in the afternoons.
During the Kindergarten lunch period, Ms. Chantal and Mme. Lajoie monitor room 152.
Dates to Remember:
March Break begins Saturday March 14, until Sunday March 22, 2015.
Monday March 23, school resumes and all students return to class.
April 2, Holy Thursday, The Kindergarten field trip to Proulx Farm!
April 3, Good Friday, No School
April 6, Easter Monday, No School
Thank you so much!
Catherine Gray
Saturday 31 January 2015
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year!
You may have noticed that our staff is growing!
Room 124
Things that are the same:
Ms. Gray is the English Teacher in the morning.
Mme. Borger is the French Teacher in the afternoon.
Things that are different:
Ms. Charlene is the ECE ( Early Childhood Educator) all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We are welcoming Ms. Kerr back on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In March, Ms. Kerr will be full-time. Most of the Senior Kindergarten students know Ms. Kerr from last year.
Room 152
Ms. Gray is the English Teacher in the afternoon.
Mme. Borger is the French Teacher in the morning.
Things that are different:
Mme. Lajoie the ECE ( Early Childhood Educator) is on leave since the beginning of December.
We have had different ECE`s until now.
We welcome Ms. Harrison ECE ( Early Chilhood Educator ) to our Team!
Please introduce yourselves to Ms. Harrison stating your name and your child`s name until she gets to know everyone.
A few helpful hints:
Lunch for Kindergarten is from 11:55-am 12:35pm. If you drop your child off after this time please let us know if your child has eaten or not.
Morning arrival before the bell, Kindergarten students are to be outside in the Kindergarten area, in the morning. The ECE or Teacher will be greeting students. Students are not to be dropped off inside the school and waiting in the hall, there is no supervision inside.
We often forget to send the blankets home on Fridays. You can remind us about the blanket, at pick up time!
Homework:
By now the Senior Kindergarten students have the RAZ kids account. Please read with your child. You may also read on Starfall which has a French version. However if you do this we will not see the results. Thank you!
This blog is updated on the weekends. If you check on Monday`s there may be new information.
Ms.Gray and Ms. Borger
Happy New Year!
You may have noticed that our staff is growing!
Room 124
Things that are the same:
Ms. Gray is the English Teacher in the morning.
Mme. Borger is the French Teacher in the afternoon.
Things that are different:
Ms. Charlene is the ECE ( Early Childhood Educator) all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We are welcoming Ms. Kerr back on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In March, Ms. Kerr will be full-time. Most of the Senior Kindergarten students know Ms. Kerr from last year.
Room 152
Ms. Gray is the English Teacher in the afternoon.
Mme. Borger is the French Teacher in the morning.
Things that are different:
Mme. Lajoie the ECE ( Early Childhood Educator) is on leave since the beginning of December.
We have had different ECE`s until now.
We welcome Ms. Harrison ECE ( Early Chilhood Educator ) to our Team!
Please introduce yourselves to Ms. Harrison stating your name and your child`s name until she gets to know everyone.
A few helpful hints:
Lunch for Kindergarten is from 11:55-am 12:35pm. If you drop your child off after this time please let us know if your child has eaten or not.
Morning arrival before the bell, Kindergarten students are to be outside in the Kindergarten area, in the morning. The ECE or Teacher will be greeting students. Students are not to be dropped off inside the school and waiting in the hall, there is no supervision inside.
We often forget to send the blankets home on Fridays. You can remind us about the blanket, at pick up time!
Homework:
By now the Senior Kindergarten students have the RAZ kids account. Please read with your child. You may also read on Starfall which has a French version. However if you do this we will not see the results. Thank you!
This blog is updated on the weekends. If you check on Monday`s there may be new information.
Ms.Gray and Ms. Borger
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