Thursday, October 31st, 2013 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

Day 39... Happy WEDNESDAY!   
      
- The SK students, in their awesome costumes, started their morning with a FUN Halloween assembly in the gym with the entire school!! They then went back to class and had calendar time led by our Special Helper: Jayden. 
- Everyone had a great day, participating in Halloween activities. Everyone created their own MONSTER, making up its name, what its favourite treat is and who it likes to scare! 
Students brought their monsters home with them today.
- In the afternoon, students had a Halloween party. Thank you for sharing MANY treats & goodies with us everybody :) 

- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning) & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*

- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Ee"/"Hh" page) *

 -> Due: Friday, November 1st

* Candy Drive -> Please bring in any unwanted candies for us to donate to the food drive! * (THIS IS A HOUSE COMPETITION!!!)

* After-School Programs *

Have a wonderful evening & a Happy Halloween,

Ms. Chang :)

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 - CASUAL DAY & FALL FESTIVAL (7pm)

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
TONIGHT @ 7pm !! DRESS WARM!!

* Halloween Spirit Dress-Up Day 
-> Thursday, October 31st * - No weapons please!

Zack & his book that he read to the class!

Noah & Mathias's books!

Day 39... Happy WEDNESDAY! 

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 

Special Helper: Avaneesh. 
- During Journal time today, students wrote a sentence about what their favourite candy is!
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Ee/Hh". Today students brainstormed words with "Hh" and constructed the letter with playdoh. 
- In honour of the Fall Festival tonight, students spent the afternoon decorating our pumpkins & investigating them!! Everyone had great fun with these activities:

 Measuring the height of the pumpkin with snap cubes

 Observing the inside of a pumpkin

We counted the seeds inside the pumpkin!

 The class findings!

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*

- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Ee"/"Hh" page) *

 -> Due: Friday, November 1st

* Candy Drive -> Please bring in any unwanted candies for us to donate to the food drive! * (THIS IS A HOUSE COMPETITION!!!)

* After-School Programs *

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
Parents will accompany their children 
for a night of fun!! Wear your costumes!!
 Wed. October 30th @ 7pm... 

TICKETS ON SALE for $3!! ($4 at the door)

* Casual Day -> Wednesday, October 30th *

 Sophia's "short e" book

 Anshuman's book

 Aarnav's Kangaroo from last week's Show & Share

Bosco's book

Day 38... Happy TUESDAY!

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 
Special Helper: Aarnav. 
- During Journal time today, students wrote about what they're most excited about for Halloween.
- Students did extra writing today as they each worked on their POLAR EXPRESSIONS story. This is a Writing Contest that SJA students participate in every year; for the SK level, it is a good starting point & practice for kids to become interested in story-writing, and most of all it was a fun experience!
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Ee/Hh". Today students practiced "Ee" by completing worksheets.
- We continued with our 2nd Unit of Inquiry entitled "Down on the Farm"! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "Sharing the Planet". For the next 6 weeks students will be learning about "From Farm to Table" concepts (what the sources of our food are, such as milk/meat/wheat products). Today students reviewed livestock on the farm.
- In Math, students continued working on Patterns: today they reviewed yesterday's lesson on ABB & AAB, and also had a lesson on AABB & ABCD.

- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning) & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*

- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Ee"/"Hh" page) *

 -> Due: Friday, November 1st

* Halloween Spirit Dress-Up Day -> Thursday, October 31st * - No weapons please!

* Candy Drive -> Please bring in any unwanted candies for us to donate to the food drive! *

* After-School Programs *

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Monday, October 28th, 2013

HELLO READERS of the 

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
Parents will accompany their children 
for a night of fun!! Wear your costumes!!
 Wed. October 30th @ 7pm... 

TICKETS ON SALE for $3!! ($4 at the door)

 ~Noah's book~

Avaneesh reading Noah's book to the class

Day 37... Happy MONDAY! 

Everyone looked great for Picture Day today!

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 
Special Helper: MacKenzie. 
- During Journal time today, students wrote about what they're going to dress up as for Halloween.
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Ee/Hh". Today students brainstormed words with "Ee" and completed Writing A printing practice.
- We continued with our 2nd Unit of Inquiry entitled "Down on the Farm"! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "Sharing the Planet". For the next 6 weeks students will be learning about "From Farm to Table" concepts (what the sources of our food are, such as milk/meat/wheat products). Week 3 will be geared toward learning about different MEAT. Today we discussed different livestock & what type of food people might eat that come from cows, chickens or pigs.
- In Math, students continued working on Patterns: today's lesson was on the patterns ABB & AAB. Students used Halloween -themed things to create these 2 types of patterns. They illustrated & wrote what their patterns were in their Math Journals. Here are some student samples:

Student Samples

- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning), ART (Ms. Pattenick) & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*
- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Ee"/"Hh" page) *
 -> Due: Friday, November 1st

* Casual Day -> Wednesday, October 30th *

* Halloween Spirit Dress-Up Day -> Thursday, October 31st * - No weapons please!

* Candy Drive -> Please bring in any unwanted candies for us to donate to the food drive! *

* After-School Programs *

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Friday, October 25th, 2013

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
Parents will accompany their children 
for a night of fun!! Wear your costumes!!
 Wed. October 30th @ 7pm... 

TICKETS ON SALE for $3!!

* PICTURE DAY is MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th * PLEASE COME DRESSED IN FULL UNIFORM (NOT the usual GYM uniform for Mondays!!)

Pranav read a book to the class today!

Day 36... Happy FRIDAY!

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 
Special Helper: Braydon. 
- During Journal time today, students reviewed yesterday's lesson and wrote a sentence stating the 5 parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, seeds & flower).
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Cc/Kk". Students had Show & Share today: a picture of a Cake, a Cow, a Doctor's Kit (inside was a Karate belt and a Kool-Aid!). Thank you students!

- We continued with our 2nd Unit of Inquiry entitled "Down on the Farm"! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "Sharing the Planet". For the next 6 weeks students will be learning about "From Farm to Table" concepts (what the sources of our food are, such as milk/meat/wheat products). Today students made a plant craft that they got to bring home.
- The SKs & Mrs. Nelson's Grade 3 class got together today & made a fun Halloween craft. Mrs. Nelson first read a Halloween story to everyone, and then the boys & girls worked very well together on creating Jack-O-Lanterns:

(Be sure to view a few more pictures on Mrs. Nelson's blog)

- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning), & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*
- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Ee"/"Hh" page) *
 -> Due: Friday, November 1st

* Casual Day -> Wednesday, October 30th *

* Halloween Spirit Dress-Up Day -> Thursday, October 31st * - No weapons please!

* Candy Drive starts next week -> Please bring in any unwanted candies for us to donate to the food drive! *

* After-School Programs - Notice Form sent home! *

Have a wonderful weekend,

Ms. Chang :)

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
Parents will accompany their children 
for a night of fun!! Wear your costumes!!
 Wed. October 30th @ 7pm... 

TICKETS ON SALE for $3!!

Sophia & her book !

Day 35... Happy THURSDAY!

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 
Special Helper: Mathias. 
- During Journal time today, students made their own ABC pattern & wrote a sentence about what the pattern is.
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Cc/Kk". Today students brainstormed words with "Kk" and completed a worksheet to practice the sound.
- Students completed review activities to practice all 5 vowels. Great effort everyone!
- We continued with our 2nd Unit of Inquiry entitled "Down on the Farm"! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "Sharing the Planet". For the next 6 weeks students will be learning about "From Farm to Table" concepts (what the sources of our food are, such as milk/meat/wheat products). Continuing with our studies on the parts of the plant (fruit/vegetable plants), students completed a task of sorting words under 2 categories: Plant Parts & Plant Needs. We also read very informative books about Leaves, Stems, Roots and Seeds.
- In Math, students continued working on Patterns: today they reviewed ABC patterns.

- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning), ART (Ms. Pattenick) & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*
- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Cc/Kk" page)
 -> Due: Friday, Oct. 25th *

* OCTOBER Spelling Words -> Test: Friday, Oct. 25th  *

*NOVEMBER - LUNCH FORMS -> Due: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th*

*PICTURE DAY is MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th - PLEASE COME DRESSED IN FULL UNIFORM (NOT the usual GYM uniform for Mondays!!)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
Parents will accompany their children 
for a night of fun!! Wear your costumes!!
 Wed. October 30th @ 7pm... 

TICKETS ON SALE for $3!!

Saanchi reading her book to the class!

Day 34... Happy WEDNESDAY!

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 

Special Helper: Saanchi. 
- During Journal time today, students discussed or wrote/illustrated a reflection on the workshop from yesterday; they shared what their favourite part was!
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Cc/Kk". Today students brainstormed words with "Kk" and constructed the letter with playdoh. 
- We continued with our 2nd Unit of Inquiry entitled "Down on the Farm"! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "Sharing the Planet". For the next 6 weeks students will be learning about "From Farm to Table" concepts (what the sources of our food are, such as milk/meat/wheat products).  Today students learned about the different parts of a plant: roots/stem/leaves/seeds/flower. We discussed types of fruits & vegetables that grow in trees or from the ground. They then cut & labeled a picture of a plant.
- Today students had a lesson about October's IB Learner Profile: Inquirer. We read a book about a penguin (Pipkin) who loves asking questions! Students then completed a sheet writing/illustrating the sentence: Pipkin is an inquirer when... (he asks a lot of questions. He is curious).
- In Math, students continued working on Patterns: today they reviewed & made their own AB patterns & ABC patterns.

- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning) & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*
- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Cc/Kk" page)
 -> Due: Friday, Oct. 25th *

* OCTOBER Spelling Words -> Test: Friday, Oct. 25th  *

*NOVEMBER - LUNCH FORMS -> Due: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th*

*PICTURE DAY is MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th - PLEASE COME DRESSED IN FULL UNIFORM (NOT the usual GYM uniform for Mondays!!)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 - SENSES WORKSHOP!!

HELLO READERS of the 
Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

FALL FESTIVAL - Hosted by the Upper School
Parents will accompany their children 
for a night of fun!! Wear your costumes!!
 Wed. October 30th @ 7pm... 

TICKETS ON SALE for $3!!

The SENSES WORKSHOP WAS TODAY!!

                                                              SCIENTIST TINA TALKING TO THE STUDENTS!!

Day 33... Happy TUESDAY!

- The SK students started their morning with calendar time led by our 
Special Helper: Elina. 
- During Journal time today, students excitedly wrote predictions about what they think the Senses workshop will have & what they are looking forward to doing!
- Students had their JOLLY PHONICS today: this week's focus will be on the letters "Cc/Kk". Today students practiced printing the letter "Cc" in their Writing A book.
- Students practiced all the 5 vowels this morning with a worksheet (short & long)
- The enthusiastic students participated in the Senses Workshop today, help by the organization Scientists in School! They had a wonderful time exploring all 5 of their senses at different stations run by the Scientist, 2 students from Ms. Chin's class and myself. Please be sure to ask your child about this workshop; it was the perfect way to wrap up this unit!
- Students attended GYM (Mr. Browning), ART (Ms. Pattenick) & FRENCH (Mme. Stella) classes at their assigned times.

HOMEWORK etc...

- It is very important for agendas to be checked & signed daily. *Keeping the lines of communication open is essential to the success of the every student!*

- Please take the time to read over the SK GUIDE with your child. This package explains pertinent information in the SK programme, including homework items & assignments. 

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "Cc/Kk" page)

 -> Due: Friday, Oct. 25th *

* OCTOBER Spelling Words -> Test: Friday, Oct. 25th  *

*NOVEMBER - LUNCH FORMS -> Due: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th*

*PICTURE DAY is MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th - PLEASE COME DRESSED IN FULL UNIFORM (NOT the usual GYM uniform for Mondays!!)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)