Lines, Lines and More Lines!

It was great to see students in orange today in recognition of Orange Shirt Day.  

We are continuing to talk about lines in Kindergarten.  This pre-writing skill was practiced today through a game.  Students rolled 2 line dice with a partner and drew them on a whiteboard.  The goal today was to try and connect 2 different types of lines.  Some of the combinations were challenging!

Orange Shirt Day on Monday

The AM class participated in the Terry Fox run today!  They did a wonderful job despite the wet weather and the snow.  We can't wait to do our own run with the PM class next week!

Just a reminder that Orange Shirt Day is on Monday.  Please send your child in an orange shirt if they have one.  If you are unsure what Orange Shirt Day is, please read more here.

http://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html

Terry Fox Run and Toonies for Terry

Just a reminder that the AM Kindergarten class will be participating in the school wide Terry Fox run tomorrow.  It looks like it'll be a cold day so please dress your child appropriately. 

The PM Kindergarten class will take part in our Kindergarten Terry Fox run on a warmer day next week.

Please bring in "Toonies for Terry" to add to our classroom shoe in support of cancer research!  Thank you to those of you who have already contributed!  :)

Winter is Coming...

We have just started celebrating the season of fall and hopefully the snow stays away!

Just a reminder that we do go outside everyday with our classes. Being active outdoors is an important part of our learning. Please send your child with appropriate outdoor clothing for our unpredictable Calgary weather!

This Friday, our AM class will be in school. It is our annual Terry Fox Run! There will also be a muffin breakfast, hosted by our School Council, in the morning before school begins! Check out the Hawkwood School website for more information!

Happy Fall!

Today marked the first day of Fall and with it came a whole bunch of new Fall centres to introduce to the students.  Please talk with your child to see which one was their favourite and why!

Picture Day is on Monday! Bring Your Smiles!

Meet Mat Man

Today students met Mat Man!  Mat Man teaches readiness skills such as body awareness, pre-writing, sequencing and counting.  After putting Mat Man together and singing his song, students worked on drawing a picture of themselves.  Here are some of our little learners hard at work!  

Reminders

Please remember:

- To send back any student information packages and demographic forms as soon as possible. 

- Not to send any snacks that contain nuts, as we have severe allergies in the class.

- If you would like to be notified of new blog posts, enter your email address on the right hand column under "Follow by Email."

- No school on Friday.

- Picture day is on Monday, September 23!  :)

Loose Parts

Loose Parts are materials that can be moved all around the room and used in endless ways.  We will used Loose Parts throughout our Kindergarten year to explore and create.  

Yesterday students used loose parts to cover the letters of their names!

  

Fire Drill Kindergarten Practise

    

Kindergarten students might be coming home talking about a fire drill today.  There wasn't an official school wide drill but we practiced on our own so that students know what to do when we have our first drill in the coming weeks.  They did great!!

Update:
Our PM Kindergarten class actually DID get to experience a school wide fire drill at the end of the day!

In Case You Missed Meet the Teacher...

Happy Friday Everyone!
We had a wonderful turnout for Meet the Teacher last night! In case you missed it, here are some of the main talking points. Feel free to email Mrs. Alm or Ms. Bakker if you need some clarity or have questions!

Our Philosophy:

•Literacy focus on speaking and listening

•Math foundations

•Play-based learning

•Problem solving skills

•Social emotional wellbeing

Center Time:

•Play based learning

•Teaches problem solving skills

•Responsibility

•Independence

Snack:

•Daily snack break

•Choice in eating

•10 minute timer

Bussing:

•Main contact is our AP, Tara Ernst

•Contact office for bus absences

Pick up and Drop Off:

•Door 2

•Hand to hand meeting

•Alternating Friday schedule 

•Dismissal 1:20

Library:

•1 book at a time for 2 weeks at a time

•Student responsibility

•Begin in October

Opera:

•This is a year long project with Calgary Opera where a librettist will gather ideas from our students to create our story, and a composer will work with us to create our music. We will have a director to help us make the opera a reality!

•It is a school wide community building event that will involve all students and staff.

•There will be both daytime and evening performances on May 27 & 28.

•We will need volunteers to help us! If you have a skill or interest you would like to share with us we will need help with costumes (sewing), set building (carpentry), prop making, choreography, setup and strike crew (muscles lol), make up, hospitality, merchandise, advertising, front of house, research, business manager or treasurer.

•Calgary Opera has extended a discounted ticket rate to our students and families for specific performances! Please show the poster I am attaching with all of the info. They just call the box office and let them know they are with Hawkwood School Let's Create an Opera.

Volunteers:

•In-class volunteers welcome!

•Field trip volunteers needed 

•Email or through sign-up genius (coming soon)

Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Teacher Night

We're excited to see you all on Thursday night!  Check out Hawkwood School website for more information.