We had a fantastic morning with the breadlady on Wednesday.  Here are some photos of us learning about flour and making our yummy treats with the flour we ground.

Just a quick reminder there is school on Friday, December 7th for Mrs. Hannon's Kindergarten class.  Also, if it is outdoor recess the Kinders will get to go on the main sledding hill during lunch  recess.

On Wednesday, December 5th we have the bread lady coming to do a presentation to the class.  This presentation involves teaching them all the steps of making bread.(from wheat -flour)  In this presentation, the students are placed in groups of 4 and make their own bread roll.  In order have a successful morning it would help if we had some parent volunteers.  If you are available the morning of  Dec. 5th, please e-mail me for further details.

Thanks
Dina Hannon

dina.hannon@blackgold.ca

As many of you already know, bingos help pay for many, many items in the school that would not otherwise be there without this parent-supported fundraising.

URGENT : Willow Park School has a bingo this SAT, DEC 1 @ 5:30pm

Later in the month Willow Park School has a bingo DEC 29th @ 11:45am

Finally, Willow Park School has another bingo JAN 15 @ 5:30pm

We need parent volunteers to help with the bingos.  If we do not get enough parents we lose the bingos and the funds for the school that go along with the bingo.

Please pass on this request to any other Willow Park parents that you know, who may be able to help out. If each parent worked one bingo, this work would be EASY ! Please volunteer !

Thank you !! (:

Sincerely,
Donna Ritter
President, Willow Park School Parents' Association
780 739 4887

There is some new Tobogganing Hill news.

Kindergarten students will be able to use the tiny hill behind the playground everyday!!  If they have a sled, snowpants and signed permission slip.

Kindergarten will continue to have the larger hill on Fridays.

All sleds can be kept at the school.  Please label your child's sled with their name and grade.

December Art Cards

We are pleased to once again offer Christmas cards with your child's artwork available for pruchase.  The cards are in packages of 6 with envelopes for a cost of $6 or 2 sets for $10.  Cards must be pre-ordered using the form that was sent home.  If you misplaced the form you can find a copy on the school blog. Cheques should be made payable to "Willow Park School".  Below is a sample of the cards our class prepared for the Christmas Art Cards Fundraiser.

 

Here are some photos from our all day Kindergarten Presentation Day.  We all had a great time and loved all the activities!

I finally had some quiet time to down load my camera.  I believe the saying is, better late than never.  Hope that is the truth.  Here are a few Halloween shots.  I was not able to get as many pictures as I wanted, for it was a very busy afternoon in our classroom.

Just a quick reminder.  There is class on Friday, November 23rd for the Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten class.

Also, I want to let everyone know Mrs. Clarke will be teaching my class this Friday, as I have a PD Day to attend.

Please remember there is school for our class tomorrow.  Thursday, Novemeber 15, 2012

See you then.

Dina

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is early dismissal.  Class will be dismissed at 2:25 p.m. as it is the first Wednesday of the month. Please meet your child in the boot room at 2:25 p.m. if you normally pick up your child. Bus students will be catching the bus at that time.

Willow Park School

Kindergarten

November 2012 Newsletter

 

We had a wonderful October learning about the fall season, our senses and pumpkins.  October has been a very busy month with settling into routines, getting to know each other better and lots of activities.  Of course, Halloween has been the highlight!  Thank you to all the parents who were able to come and assist with dressing students and helping with the games and activities at the Halloween party.  Extra hands are always greatly appreciated.

 

Our theme for this month will be Oceans.  We will focus a lot of our learning areas around this topic. 

Kindergarten Fridays         

Mrs. Hannon’s & Mrs. Aubie ( Monday/Wednesday) Class has school the following Fridays

  (Monday/Wednesday Class)

 Wednesday, November 7^rd, 2012 is early dismissal (2:30 p.m.)

 Friday, November 9^th, 2012

 Thursday, November 15^th, 2012

 Friday, November 23^th, 2012

 

Early Dismissal:

Mrs. Hannon’s class will be dismissed on Wednesday, October 3 at 2:25 p.m. as it is the first Wednesday of the month. Please meet your child in the boot room at 2:25 p.m. that day if you normally pick up your child. Bus students will be catching the bus at that time.

Reminder: Regular Kindergarten dismissal time is at 3:05 p.m. If you pick your child up afterschool, please be in the boot room at this time. Thank you!

 

 

 

Combined Class:

On Thursday, November 15, Mrs. Hannon’s class will have school.

All thre Willow Park Kindergarten classes are combining that day to take advantage of 2 in-school field trips. A presentation of “I am Unique” and “Healthy Me.” One will be in the morning and the other in the afternoon.  Extra parent volunteers to assist throughout the day  would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help, please let your child’s teacher know.

Picture Day: 

Willow Park School’s Picture Retake Day is on Wednesday, November 14^th, 2012.  This is a one day event.  Therefore, the Thursday class will not be in school.  For this reason, we ask parents who want picture retakes done in the Tuesday/Thursday class to bring their child to school on Wednesday, November 14^th, 2012 for 8:45ish to have their picture retake taken.  This will be the last picture day in the school until the end of the year.

Report Cards:

Report cards will be going home on the following days. 

 

Mrs. Hannon’s (Monday/Wednesday class) will get their Report Cards on Wednesday, November 28^th, 2012. 

Book Orders:

Book Orders are due on the following day

Mrs. Hannon’s (Monday/Wednesday class) book orders are due Wednesday, November 7^th, 2012

Money:

If you are sending money with your child to school for any reason, e.g. milk orders, popcorn, hot lunch, book orders, please put the money in an envelope or zip lock bag well marked with your child’s name/class, how much money is enclosed and what the money is for.  

 

Bread Making Sessions:

On December 5^th and December 6^th, the Bread Lady will be in our classes teaching the Kindergarten students the process of bread making from field to the bread.  For this presentation, we need 1 adult per 6 students (6 adults volunteers per class).  If you are able to come and assist the Bread Lady in helping a small number of students make bread (instructions/materials supplied). Please let your child’s teacher know.  If we don’t get the volunteers, we will have to cancel.  This has been a very good presentation in the past and we would hate to have to cancel.

Clothing:

Please ensure that all pieces of your child’s clothing are labeled with their first and last name.  Don’t forget their outdoor clothing (toque, mittens, gloves, scarves, hoodies, and boots)

 

Homework:

Attached is a homework activity called “I am Unique” for your child to complete and return to school by Thursday, November 15, 2012.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 780-986-8456 or dina.hannon@blackgold.ca

 

Sincerely,
Mrs. Dina Hannon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just came in from our lunch hour recess.  There were many cold kids outside.  Many were not prepared for the fall weather.  Please make sure your child is dressed and ready for the changing fall weather.  We go outside, everyday!!  Please pack mitts, hats, winter coats etc...  It is better to be warm/hot and unzip your jacket, then just have a sweater or fall jacket and be cold and miserable.  We want all the kids to enjoy their time outside!

Thanks
Dina

Cold Weather:

As the weather turns colder, we ask that you continue to send your child with the proper clothing and footwear each day as we go outside everyday for recess.

 

Extra Clothing:

Please send an extra full set of clothing to be left in their backpack. Have them in a plastic bag with your child’s name on it. Thank you.

 

Picture Day:

Willow Park School’s Picture Day is on Thursday, October 11^th.  Unfortunately, this is only a one day event.  Therefore, the Monday/Wednesday class will not be in school.  For this reason, we invite any parent with a child in the Monday/Wednesday class to bring their child to school on Thursday, October 11^th for 8:45am and wait in the lobby to have their child’s picture taken.  If you are unable to make it to the school on October 11^th, there will be another Picture Day on Wednesday, November 14^th.

 

Halloween Parties:

Our Halloween party will be in the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31.  Unless your child’s costume requires extra make-up or hair coloring, which you can put on before they come to school, we ask that you just send their costume with them and we will help them dress at 12:45 p.m. We will have a costume parade and then continue with the party festivities for the rest of the afternoon. If you do not celebrate Halloween, your child can wear their pajamas for a “Pajama Day.” Extra parent volunteers to help dress and assist with the Halloween games/centers for the party would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help, please let your child’s teacher know.

 

Bus Safety Presentation:

On Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 there will be a short bus safety presentation for the Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten class.

 

Monday/Wednesday School Year Calendar

 

Here is the tentative Kindergarten School Calendar.  However, some days may still change due to school presentations where we will need all three Kindergarten classes together.  Please read the monthly newsletters to confirm the next months school days. 

 

Yellow= School Days       

Green  =Early Dismissal (2:25pm)     

 Blue = School Closed

 

AUGUST 2012 S M T W Th F S       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31			FEBRUARY 2013 S M T W Th F S           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28	6              Early Dismissal 7 &8        ATA Convention                 (No Students) 18            Family Day                 (School Closed)
SEPTEMBER 2012 S M T W Th F S             1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30	3        Labor Day (School Closed) 14        PD Day (No Students)		MARCH 2013 S M T W Th F S           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31	6           Early Dismissal 25-29    Spring Break              (School Closed)
OCTOBER 2012 S M T W Th F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31	3           Early Dismissal 8           Thanksgiving Day              (School Closed)                                 9           PD Day (No Students) 31         Halloween		APRIL 2013 S M T W Th F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30	1           Easter Monday              (School Closed) 3           Early Dismissal  19         PD Day (No Students)
NOVEMBER 2012 S M T W Th F S         1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30	1            PD Day (No Students) 7            Early Dismissal 11         Remembrance Day 12 & 13 Mid-Term Break              (School Closed) 15         Presentations All Day              *I Am Unique              *Healthy Me		MAY 2013 S M T W Th F S       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31	1           Early Dismissal 17         Mid-Term Break              (School Closed) 20          Victoria Day              (School Closed)       *3 No School     Replaced by Thurs., Nov 15
DECEMBER 2012 S M T W Th F S             1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31	5           Early Dismissal 24-31   Christmas Vacation		JUNE 2013 S M T W Th F S             1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30	5            Early Dismissal 14          Farmers’ Day               (School Closed) 25          Safety City Fieldtrip           *21 No School   Replaced by Tuesday, June 25
JANUARY 2013 S M T W Th F S     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31	1-4       Christmas Vacation 9           Early Dismissal 31         PD Day (No Students)		JULY 2013 S M T W Th F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31	4           Independence  Day

 

              

Thanks,

Dina Hannon

 

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to stop by or drop me a note in your child's home school book.