September 1-3

Hello families! (I forgot to publish this on Friday - my mistake!)

We had a great few days in grade 1! We have spent lots of time getting to know classroom routines and learning more about each other. Every morning we have had a sharing circle to share things like our favourite colours, the pets we have or would like to have, and what we have enjoyed the most about grade 1 so far. 

We have read a few stories together such as: First Day Jitters, Our Class is a Family, Cat and Dog, and The Pigeon Has to go to School. The students enjoyed learning how to draw the Pigeon character using the video by the author and illustrator, Mo Willems. 



Here are some of the drawings!







Last year my grade 1/2 class loved reading Junie B. Jones books together so I thought I would try them again this year. We started reading the first one which is "Junie B. Jones and the Silly, Smelly, Bus." She is quite silly and mischievous! Last year we read 21 Junie B. books so I'm curious to see how many we will read this year! 

This week we also had a virtual back to school assembly, practiced some mindfulness, and enjoyed playing some games in the gym! Students also had their first music class with Mrs. Kawchuk. Students will have music every other day Monday-Thursday and some Fridays! 

On Fridays, we usually have two snack breaks and enjoy watching something educational together. Today we watched Story Bots! Another special Friday treat is Free Choice time. Students are given some time to explore the classroom and choose an activity to work on independently, with a partner or with a small group. 

Upcoming Dates
  • Thursday, September 9th - Meet the Principal Virtual Event (9am and 6:30pm)
  • Wednesday, September 15th - Dot Day
  • Monday, September 20th - Beginning of the year forms due (brown envelope)
  • September 27th-October 2nd - Truth and Reconciliation Week
  • Wednesday, September 29th - LBS Orange Shirt Day
  • Thursday, September 30th - Non-Operational Day (not listed on LBS calendar)

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