SJA's Senior Kindergarten Class (2014-2015) : March 2014

Monday, 31 March 2014

Monday, March 31st, 2014

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

* Report Cards were sent home this past Friday *

Please fill out the "Parent's Comments" section and return it back to school for it to be photocopied!

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* INTERNATIONAL DAY -> FRIDAY, APRIL 4th *

(Parents are welcome @ 3pm to view the displays)

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Happy MONDAY!

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

Special Helper: Jayden.
- During Journal time today, students wrote about what they did over the weekend and what they enjoyed the most about the visit from the chicken farmer from Friday!
- This week's JOLLY PHONICS will be on the sound of "th". Today students brainstormed words and completed a practice worksheet.
- We are into the 2nd week of the VERY EXCITING 5th Unit of Inquiry on COMMUNITY HELPERS! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "How we organize ourselves". This week students will learn about mail carriers!

- Today in Math, students wrote their MATH TEST on TIME. The results will be sent home tomorrow for parents to view and sign.
- At the end of the day, students worked on sounds in their BLENDS book. This book will be sent home & KEPT home for practice while we also work on it at school. This week everyone will practice the blends on p. 18.

- Students attended GYM/ART/FRENCH class 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "th" page) *

-> Due: Friday, April 4th

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Friday, 28 March 2014

SJA EMERGENCY NUMBER

SJA Emergency Number

Hello,

Please note that the SJA phone line is currently unavailable. If you need to contact the school, please use 647-233-7820.

Please save this in your contacts for future reference!

Thank you,

Ms. Chang :)

Friday, March 28th, 2014

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MATHIAS FOR HIS "PRINCIPLED" AWARD (MARCH LEARNER PROFILE)

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Happy FRIDAY!

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

Special Helper: Avaneesh.
- During Journal time today, students wrote about what they think the best part of being back to school is along with something new they learned this past week.
- This week's JOLLY PHONICS will be on the sound of "sh". Today students had Show & Share:
* SHovel
* SHadow the dog
* SHapes
* SHip

FOR MORE PICTURES, VISIT "MS. GENCO'S BLOG"

- Today in Math, students reviewed TIME to the hour and the half-hour.

REMEMBER TO STUDY FOR THE:

MATH TEST (MONDAY, MARCH 31st) on TIME.

Review sheets for the test have been sent home!

- At the end of the day, students worked on sounds in their BLENDS book. This book will be sent home & KEPT home for practice while we also work on it at school. This week everyone will practice the blends on p.16-17.

- Students attended GYM/FRENCH class 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "sh" page) *

-> Due: Friday, March 28th

* TIME: MATH TEST *
-> Monday, March 31st
(Review sheets will be sent home by the end of the week)

Have a wonderful weekend,

Ms. Chang :)

Thursday, March 27th, 2014

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

* PLEASE CHECK AGENDA BAGS FOR IMPORTANT NOTICE FORMS *

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Happy THURSDAY!

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

Special Helper: Aarnav.
- During Journal time today, students wrote how a sunny day makes them feel and why.
- Students also completed a worksheet where they had to write a list of what activities they enjoy when it is raining.
- This week's JOLLY PHONICS will be on the sound of "sh". Today we continued practicing this sound with another worksheet. Tomorrow is SHOW & SHARE for some.

- The SK classes are into the 1st week of the VERY EXCITING 5th Unit of Inquiry on
COMMUNITY HELPERS! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "How we organize ourselves".

* TOMORROW WE ARE HAVING OUR FIRST COMMUNITY HELPER GUEST OF THE UNIT! STAY TUNED :) *

- March's learner profile has been PRINCIPLED; today students were given another lesson about this important term - we read a book entitled "Mr. Peabody's Apples" (which is actually written by Madonna!), and then students wrote on an apple template what the meaning of PRINCIPLED is.
- To help prepare for next week's "International Day", students coloured flags of our class's country: KOREA. Everyone coloured a North Korean flag and a South Korean flag.
- Today in Math, students reviewed TIME to the hour and the half-hour. There will be a:
MATH TEST (MONDAY, MARCH 31st) on TIME.
Review sheets for the test will be sent home tomorrow!
- At the end of the day, students worked on sounds in their BLENDS book. This book will be sent home & KEPT home for practice while we also work on it at school. This week everyone will practice the blends on p.16-18.

- Students attended GYM/ART/FRENCH class 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "sh" page) *

-> Due: Friday, March 28th

* TIME: MATH TEST *
-> Monday, March 31st
(Review sheets will be sent home TOMORROW)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

* PLEASE CHECK AGENDA BAGS FOR IMPORTANT NOTICE FORMS *

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Happy WEDNESDAY!

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

Special Helper: MacKenzie.
- During Journal time today, students wrote about their senses relating to Spring.
- This week's JOLLY PHONICS will be on the sound of "sh". Today we continued practicing this sound with a worksheet.

- We are into the 1st week of the VERY EXCITING 5th Unit of Inquiry on COMMUNITY HELPERS! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "How we organize ourselves".
- To help prepare for next week's "International Day", students watched a video about "International Mindedness" and multiculturalism in the world.
- Today in Math, students reviewed TIME to the hour and the half-hour. Some of us are a bit rusty on these concepts, but we will be practicing this week to prepare for the:
MATH TEST (MONDAY, MARCH 31st) on TIME.
Review sheets for the test will be sent home at the end of the week.
- At the end of the day, students worked on sounds in their BLENDS book. This book will be sent home & KEPT home for practice while we also work on it at school. This week everyone will practice the blends on p.16-18.

- Students attended GYM/FRENCH class 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "sh" page) *

-> Due: Friday, March 28th

* TIME: MATH TEST *
-> Monday, March 31st
(Review sheets will be sent home by the end of the week)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

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Happy TUESDAY!

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

Special Helper: Braydon.
- During Journal time today, students wrote about the signs of Spring.
- This week's JOLLY PHONICS will be on the sound of "sh". Today we continued practicing this sound by comparing it with words that have the "ch" sound.

- We are into the 1st week of the VERY EXCITING 5th Unit of Inquiry on COMMUNITY HELPERS! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "How we organize ourselves". Today students had an overall discussion on different community helpers and then every table worked together to cut and sort/match the object/tools that go with the appropriate job.
- Today in Math, students reviewed TIME to the hour and the half-hour. Some of us are a bit rusty on these concepts, but we will be practicing this week to prepare for the:
MATH TEST (MONDAY, MARCH 31st) on TIME.
Review sheets for the test will be sent home at the end of the week.
- At the end of the day, students worked on sounds in their BLENDS book. This book will be sent home & KEPT home for practice while we also work on it at school. This week everyone will practice the blends on p.16-18.

- Students attended GYM/ART/FRENCH class 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "sh" page) *

-> Due: Friday, March 28th

* Casual Day *
-> Wednesday, March 26th

* TIME: MATH TEST *
-> Monday, March 31st
(Review sheets will be sent home by the end of the week)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Monday, 24 March 2014

Monday, March 24th, 2014 - TERM 3 STARTS TODAY!

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

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Happy MONDAY!

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

Special Helper: Hayden.
- During Journal time today, students enthusiastically wrote and shared with the class what they did over the March break.
- This week's JOLLY PHONICS will be on the sound of "sh". Today we read a book with many "sh" words, brainstormed words with "sh" and completed a worksheet practicing the sound.

- We are into the 1st week of the VERY EXCITING 5th Unit of Inquiry on COMMUNITY HELPERS! This unit is categorized under the IB theme "How we organize ourselves". Today students discussed what a community and neighbour is, and then we brainstormed a list of different helpers/jobs that are in the community. Following that, everyone completed a writing and drawing task on
"When I grow up, I want to be...because..."
- Today in Math, students reviewed TIME to the hour and the half-hour. Some of us are a bit rusty on these concepts, but we will be practicing this week to prepare for the:
MATH TEST (MONDAY, MARCH 31st) on TIME.
Review sheets for the test will be sent home at the end of the week.
- At the end of the day, students worked on sounds in their BLENDS book. This book will be sent home & KEPT home for practice while we also work on it at school. This week everyone will practice the blends on p.16-17.

- Students attended GYM/FRENCH class 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "sh" page) *

-> Due: Friday, March 28th

* Casual Day *
-> Wednesday, March 26th

* TIME: MATH TEST *
-> Monday, March 31st
(Review sheets will be sent home by the end of the week)

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

Saturday, 8 March 2014

Friday, March 7th, 2014 - Last day of TERM 2 -> HAPPY MARCH BREAK!!

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

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* MARCH BREAK *
March 10th - 21st

SEE YOU ALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 24 !

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SJA's Spirit Week

(March 3-7)

March 3: Crazy Hair Day!

March 4: Pajama Day/Pancake Tuesday
(wear PAJAMAS & Pancake-eating Contest in the morning)

March 5: Backwards Day

March 6: House Colours Day / TRIP TO MAPLES ACADEMY

March 7: St. Patrick's Spirit Day

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Happy FRIDAY!

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

Special Helper: Braydon.
- Students spent this exciting morning by playing a house game in the morning and then wrapping up/organizing their Term 2 work (which has been sent home).
- In the afternoon, we made a St. Patrick's Day craft!
- Students also attended Gym/Art/French 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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "_______" page) *

-> Due:

Wishing everyone a safe & super fun MARCH BREAK,

Ms. Chang :)

Friday, 7 March 2014

Thursday, March 6th, 2014 - TRIP TO MAPLES

HELLO READERS of the

Senior Kindergarten BLOG!!

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SJA's Spirit Week
(March 3-7)

March 3: Crazy Hair Day!

March 4: Pajama Day/Pancake Tuesday
(wear PAJAMAS & Pancake-eating Contest in the morning)

March 5: Backwards Day

March 6: House Colours Day / TRIP TO MAPLES ACADEMY

March 7: St. Patrick's Dress-up Day - Dress in Green

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Happy THURSDAY!

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

Special Helper: Mathias.
- Students visited Maples Academy in Orangeville today!

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!*

* Words of the Week & Jolly Jingles (Circle the "_______" page) *

-> Due:

Have a wonderful evening,

Ms. Chang :)

IB ATTITUDES

We at SJA expect our students to develop and apply the following attitudes:

Appreciation: appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people
Commitment: being committed to their learning, preserving and showing self-discipline and responsibility
Confidence: feeling confident in their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions
Cooperation: cooperating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands
Creativity: being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach to problems and dilemmas
Curiosity: being curious about the nature of learning and the world, its people and cultures
Empathy: imaginatively projecting themselves into another's situation, in order to understand his/her thoughts, reasoning and emotions
Enthusiasm: enjoying learning
Independence: thinking and acting independently, making their own judgments based on reasoned principles and being able to defend their judgments
Integrity: having integrity and a firm sense of fairness and honesty
Respect: respecting themselves, others and the world around them
Tolerance: feeling sensitivity towards differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others

ACTION IS IMPORTANT!!

Action is a significant aspect of the IB learning process. Please become a follower of the SK class blog to post any action your child has completed at home. When his/her name appears on the blog, your child will receive house points. This is to help further their knowledge about what has been learned within the classroom. Students are to use what they have learned and apply it to the “real world.” For example, if we are learning about recycling, students might go home and tell you that they want to implement a recycling program at home, or they may do something simple like telling you that something you were throwing in the garbage may be recycled. Action varies and ranges from something small to something very large; as long as students are understanding the concepts, action is important no matter the size. Thank you for your cooperation :)