Dear parent(s)/guardian(s),
Welcome back to school! I am excited to be your child's Grade 1 teacher this year. This year is going to be full of many adventures and learning experiences and I cannot wait to embark on them. The following is some important information:
SCHOOL HOURS
8: 40 - 11 :30 AM LUNCH 11: 30 - 12: 25 12: 25 - 3: 15
Please make sure that your child arrives
on time so that he/she receives the benefit from the program. As a courtesy to all staff, please pick up your child promptly at lunch and dismissal time. Students registered on the school bus for dismissal will be escorted to the school bus
, unless there is a written note/phone call from parents/guardians advising us of other pick up arrangements.
LUNCH PROGRAM
If your child eats at school, please pack healthy and adequate lunch and snacks. We discourage glass bottles, soft drinks, candy, and chips. The lunch should be packed in a bag with your child's name on it. Please be mindful of the following school allergies; peanuts/nuts and fish.
CLASS TIMETABLE
Library day is DAY 5. It would be appreciated if you remind your child to return the book borrowed by this day so that he/she can take out another one.
Physical Education days are DAY 4 and 5. Please do not forget that rubber soled
running shoes are required during gym class to prevent slipping on the floor. These running shoes will also be used in the classroom daily (
indoor shoes).
Music day is DAY 2. Students are reminded to bring instruments, if any and be prepared for the lessons.
Drama/Dance day is DAY 1.
WASHROOM ROUTINES
Please encourage your child to use the washroom before coming to school each day. At the beginning of the year we will be going to the washrooms before recesses to practise routines and help develop a habit of going at this time. Students will be discouraged from going during class time due to interruptions and for safety reasons. If the child must go, they will go with a buddy.
HEALTH CONCERNS
P
lease notify me about all allergies or health concerns. If your child is ill, please have him/her stay home and rest until he/she can participate in all school programming.
OUTDOOR PLAY- RECESS
Students go outside
twice during the school day for a
15 minute recess. As well, if they are staying for lunch, they will be outside for
30 minutes. Please make sure your child wears clothing suitable for the weather every day.
TOYS AT SCHOOL
Children are
NOT allowed to bring toys to school. If they do, they will be asked to leave them in their back packs or with me until the day is over. Next week, I will be asking children to bring their favourite object to school as part of a speaking activity for Show and Tell.
PROGRAM DURING THE FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL
We will spend time working on school routines and building a sense of community in and outside the classroom. We will establish and display our
TRIBES agreements that will help us remember that mutual
respect,
active listening, appreciation, and
positive participation promote academic success.
We will also be reviewing what children learned in Kindergarten as well as gradually moving toward meeting the First Term expectations for Grade 1.
You can help your child adapt to the routines of Grade 1 by making sure that he/she receives adequate rest and by talking with him/her about how to be a good listener and friend. You may also refer to educational French websites on the "Parent Resources" tab of this blog. I will be observing your child carefully to assess his/her skills so that I will be able to provide your child with the right program that suits his/her needs.
A parent newsletter and class timetable will be sent home shortly.
Thank you for your support and here's to a fantastic year!
Madame Bensalam
