Parent / Teacher Conferences – November 27 & 28: 

This conference is an opportunity for parents/guardians and teachers to discuss your child's current learning. Parents can book appointments with teachers via your MyCBE account. 

Access to book appointments with teachers will be available from 06:00 am on Wednesday, November 19 and close for booking at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 26.   Conferences will be held in-person, in your child's classroom.  

For information on how to book a conference please review instructions HERE

Picture Day – Nov 13:

Our rescheduled Photo Day will be held on Thursday, November 13. If you miss Photo Day there will be retakes happening on December 9.

Table Top Topics from Remembrance Day Assembly:

·      What was something you noticed or felt during our Remembrance Day assembly today?

·      What did the wreath and poppies mean to you?

·      When we say “We all belong,” what does that mean to you?

·      How can we help peace grow at school? What about at home?

This year, we will honour Remembrance Day with an in-school gathering and classroom reflections. Given our recent return to school, we want to keep the day meaningful yet manageable for students and staff.

As we reflect on those who served and sacrificed for peace, we will also connect this to our school theme of “We All Belong.” Together, we’ll consider how belonging, kindness, and understanding help build the peaceful communities that so many have fought to protect.

Students will receive a poppy to wear on November 7. Veteran poppy donation boxes are available in the school office for anyone wishing to contribute to the Royal Canadian Legion in support of veterans and their families.

Stay tuned for next week’s Woodbine Weekly, where we’ll share conversation starters and reflection prompts families can use to continue the discussion at home.

Terry Fox Run

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year's Terry Fox Run such a phenomenal success!

The beautiful weather was the perfect backdrop for an inspiring day as our students came together to honor Terry Fox's incredible legacy and celebrate our school community.

A special thank you to our Grade 4 teachers and students for their hard work in planning and organizing the run, including their care for our newest runners in Kindergarten.

We are truly grateful to everyone who has already generously donated. If you haven't yet, you can still support this important cause by clicking here:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/98208

A Note About School Communication from Administration:

We want to kindly remind families that our school’s main mode of communication for weekly events, important updates, and upcoming dates, both from the school and from School Council is through SchoolMessenger. Each Friday, we send out the Woodbine Weekly, which keeps families informed and up to date.

For your convenience, the Woodbine Weekly is also posted on our school website: https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/.

Thank you for making the Woodbine Weekly your go-to source for school news and updates!

The five senses song we are learning this week:

This video uses the same poems I use to help our class remember how to form the numerals. We are only doing number 1 this week:

This is the song students will be learning to help remember the sound /a/:

Dear Parents and Families,  

Welcome to Kindergarten!  I hope you have enjoyed your summer and are ready for an amazing year of learning together.  As we begin Kindergarten at Woodbine School, I am excited to get to know our new students and families. Together, we will create a supportive and positive learning community. 

My name is Mrs. Caroline Harper, and I will be your child’s teacher this year. It is so important for a child’s first experience with school to be a positive one, so it is my goal to ensure all my students leave Kindergarten with a passion for learning and growing. This is why I love teaching Kindergarten! 

Our designated door for dropping off and picking up will be the front doors of the school. Students can line up on the path closest to the school (see picture below) and when the bell rings I will bring the class inside. Please notify me as to how/who your child goes home with.  Your child will be dismissed at the front door once they have identified that they see their adult who is picking them up. I will not let your child leave without confirming the adult they are going home with is present so please make me aware if there are any changes to pick up throughout the year. 

Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  We will be doing a staggered entry for Kindergarten on Tuesday and Wednesday, please refer to the chart below to see when your child has been assigned to attend. The morning kindergarten class is in green, and afternoon is in blue, which will be their colours for the entire year.  

Starting Thursday September 4, 2025 we will begin the regular schedule of Monday - Thursday AM Class: 9:04-11:58, and the PM Class: 12:46-3:40. On Friday classes will alternate classes and attend 9:04 – 1:05 starting with AM Kindergarten on Friday September 5, 20245    
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When picking up students during the day, you are required to check them out through the office where they will call them from class or have them ready if pre-arranged.   

 Please bring a pair of “indoor shoes” that will be left at school. Please keep an extra change of clothes in a zip-lock bag in your child’s full-size backpack in case of accidents. We will not have a designated snack time, but children may use the snack table when needed. Please pack enough healthy snacks to fuel your child’s day (no peanuts, please). Treats are best saved for home. Don’t forget a water bottle, as we don’t have a fountain in our classroom. 

 To communicate with you on a weekly basis, I have a blog that can be accessed from the Woodbine School website https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/kindergarten-blog .  Each week I will post our weeks activities as well as important reminders, such as dates to remember and pictures of all the fun we are having. I will never post a picture with a student's face in the picture. I will make every effort to also email you each week what if posted on the blog however, pictures will not be included in the emails as I am limited to the amount of data I can send. Our school website is:  https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/ . If you wish to contact me about your child directly or if you have any questions or concerns my email is cmharper@cbe.ab.ca. I am also happy to meet in person, via phone call or online before school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:00 – 8:45am by appointment. 

It’s going to be a wonderful year of learning, growth, and fun! 

Sincerely,  

Mrs. Caroline Harper  

Beginning of 2025-2026 School Year

Tomorrow we will be having a mini Sports Day and Indigenous Day for our AM class as they will not be here on Friday. 

Our PM class will participate on Friday with the rest of our school. 

Please ensure your kids are dress to be outside (a hat, sunglasses if they need, etc.). Parent Council had bought freezies for the children as a treat during the day (AM on Thursday, PM on Friday), if you do NOT want your child to have a freezie please message me to let me know. 

Lost and Found Donation on June 24:
Our lost and found collection will be packed and donated on Monday, June 24.

We kindly request that you have your child check the lost and found items thoroughly before this date. Any items clearly labeled with a student's name will be returned to them before being packed and donated. 

Online Report Cards:

Online report cards will be enabled for viewing from June 25, 2025 - July 25, 2025 (8 a.m.). During this window, legal guardians are welcome to view K-12 report cards online.

For additional supports (e.g., videos, guides etc.) with Attendance and Assessment and Reporting, refer to Technical Support for Students and Parents

Upcoming School Spirit Days:

We're excited to announce our upcoming School Spirit Days! Most of these events will take place on Fridays, with the exception of our final spirit day, which is scheduled for a Thursday.
Posters are displayed around the school with more details and reminders about these fun-filled days.
Everyone is welcome to participate and show their school spirit, but please remember that participation is completely optional.
Jersey Day – Fri June 6 – Wear your favourite jersey 
Dress Like a Teacher – Fri June 13 – Dress like a teacher and your teacher dresses like a student!
Anything but a Backpack – Fri June 20 – Bring or wear anything but a backpack!
Crocs and Socks Day – Thur June 26 – Wear crazy socks and crocs or sandals! 

Each one is on a Friday except for our last, which will be on a Thursday!  There a some posters around the school to remind students of the fun spirited days that are ahead!

Save the Date – Volunteer Tea

We are pleased to invite you to our Volunteer Appreciation Tea on Friday, May 23, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to say thank you for your invaluable contribution to our school community.

This is a chance for us to personally thank all of our families who have volunteered their time, energy, and heart to our school community. To show our appreciation, we invite all parent and community volunteers to join us for a special Volunteer Tea as a small thank you for the big difference you make. Please come and enjoy some light refreshments and snacks, good company, and heartfelt gratitude from our staff and students. We look forward to celebrating you.

Please RSVP here by May 15th, so we can plan accordingly.

Woodbine School Council Parent Night - May 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Woodbine School Council is pleased to welcome psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko to our school on May 20th from 6:30-8:00pm. Dr. Buzanko will be sharing her presentation, Building Confidence and Resilience in Children and Teens.  

Your RSVP will help us plan this evening. Please click on the link below to let us know if you are interested in attending this event.

Woodbine School Council is able to bring Dr. Buzanko to our school thanks to the Alberta School Council Engagement (ASCE) Grant. 

We hope to see you on May 20! 

https://forms.gle/1MicqEekN7Hdugqb7 

2024-25 Yearbook – Consents

The production of the 2024-2025 school yearbook is currently underway, and we are in the final stages of page compilation.

We wish to bring to your attention a crucial matter regarding your child's photograph in the yearbook. Based on the selections made in your Annual Authorizations 2024-25 within SchoolEngage, if you indicated "NO" to both "CBE Use" and "By News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party)," your student's photo will not be included in the yearbook.

Should you wish for your child's photo to appear in the yearbook, you will need to update your consent in SchoolEngage to "YES" for both of the following authorizations:

·       CBE Use

·       By News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party)

The deadline to make these changes is a firm May 16. After this date, we will be unable to accommodate further consent updates as the yearbook will proceed to production.

Please log in to your SchoolEngage account by May 16 to review and update your Annual Authorizations if necessary.

If you would like to volunteer in the classroom please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADAD2BA0FEC43-56529634-mayand

Scholastic Book Fair is coming:

Don’t forget, our school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from April 14 - April 17.  Students will be viewing the fair on April 14 and 15.  Books will be available for purchase during the day of April 16 and 17.  Parents and students are welcome to shop during the evening of April 16 from 3:40 - 6:00 pm.  Cash, credit and debit are accepted.

The Scholastic Book Fair is a fantastic way to continue to give our students access to the books they want to read. We are so happy that our students can interact with the Fair at our school, and choose their next favourite book!

All purchases benefit our school and earn Rewards that can be redeemed for books and education resources for our classrooms and school library.

If you have a valid CBE clearance and would like to volunteer, please check out our sign up genius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CADAB2AA4F8C07-55830727-book

You can visit our school’s Scholastic Book Fair site using this link:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/woodbineelemschool1

Yearbook

Place your order for the Woodbine School 2024-25 yearbook! Yearbooks will be sent home in June. The cost is $21 which is paid online directly through the Lifetouch yearbook pay website. The deadline to order is June 30, 2025. Thank you to those who have already purchased!  

Order your 2024-25 yearbook here:  https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/SelectJob

Yearbook ID: 8893925

Scholastic Book Fair is coming:

Don’t forget, our school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from April 14 - April 17.  Students will be viewing the fair on April 14 and 15.  Books will be available for purchase during the day of April 16 and 17.  Parents and students are welcome to shop during the evening of April 16 from 3:40 - 6:00 pm.  Cash, credit and debit are accepted.

The Scholastic Book Fair is a fantastic way to continue to give our students access to the books they want to read. We are so happy that our students can interact with the Fair at our school, and choose their next favourite book!

All purchases benefit our school and earn Rewards that can be redeemed for books and education resources for our classrooms and school library.

If you have a valid CBE clearance and would like to volunteer, please check out our sign up genius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CADAB2AA4F8C07-55830727-book

You can visit our school’s Scholastic Book Fair site using this link:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/woodbineelemschool1

Yearbook

Place your order for the Woodbine School 2024-25 yearbook! Yearbooks will be sent home in June. The cost is $21 which is paid online directly through the Lifetouch yearbook pay website. The deadline to order is June 30, 2025. Thank you to those who have already purchased!  

Order your 2024-25 yearbook here:  https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/SelectJob

Yearbook ID: 8893925

Here is the link for the April Volunteer Sign Up. If you are able please sign up for a day to come into the school. You can come any time of the day I simple put the entire morning or entire afternoon to leave it up to you when you're able to come. I have added each day, I don't expect them to all get filled I just wanted to have as many options as possible for which ever day works best for you.

School Planning Survey: At Woodbine School, we hold the firm belief that families are pivotal to the academic success of children. We are asking that you participate in a short survey that opens February 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM and closes on March 28, 2025 - 11:59 PM. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from families on school planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget, and school fees. When students, staff and families work closely together, students experience greater success.

Access Survey:  https://engage.zencity.io/cbeschools/en/engagements/1a377016-c18d-4593-bc6b-04d1407a3802?utm_medium=email

Parent Teacher Conferences:

With labour action by CUPE Local 40 members limiting access to CBE schools after hours, the decision has been made to hold March Parent/Teacher conferences online. There will not be in person conferences at this time. The conference manager booking system will open for bookings on March 10, 6:00 am.  Please book through your MyCBE account.

Conferences are scheduled as follows:

Kindergarten:

Thursday 20 Mar – 08:00 am – 08:00 pm (regular day for Kindergarten students)

Friday 21 Mar – 08:00 am – noon (no school for all students)

Grades 1-6:

Thursday 20 Mar – 05:00 – 08:00 pm

Friday 21 Mar – 08:00 – noon (no school for all students)

Music: Friday 21 Mar- 08:00-Noon

PE:

Friday 21 Mar – 08:00 – noon (no school for all students)

Lost and Found:

Our Lost and Found area is full again – snow pants/mitts/sweaters etc. please have your child look for lost items. Parents are welcome to come and look through our Lost and Found area too - please check in at the office to do so. Any remaining items will be donated after dismissal on March 20. 

School Planning Survey: At Woodbine School, we hold the firm belief that families are pivotal to the academic success of children. We are asking that you participate in a short survey that opens February 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM and closes on March 28, 2025 - 11:59 PM. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from families on school planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget, and school fees. When students, staff and families work closely together, students experience greater success.

Access Survey:  https://engage.zencity.io/cbeschools/en/engagements/1a377016-c18d-4593-bc6b-04d1407a3802?utm_medium=email

Dear Families,

So far, only two students have brought in a stamp to mail their letter home. To ensure more students have the opportunity to participate, I will be rescheduling our walking field trip to Wednesday, March 12, 2025 for the PM Class. This will allow additional time for students to bring a stamp so they can send their letter as well.

Thank you for your support!

Caroline Harper

Picture Day tomorrow! (Thursday March 6, 2025) Class and individual :)

School Planning Survey: At Woodbine School, we hold the firm belief that families are pivotal to the academic success of children. We are asking that you participate in a short survey that opens February 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM and closes on March 28, 2025 - 11:59 PM. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from families on school planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget, and school fees. When students, staff and families work closely together, students experience greater success.

Access Survey:  https://engage.zencity.io/cbeschools/en/engagements/1a377016-c18d-4593-bc6b-04d1407a3802?utm_medium=email

Here is the February Volunteering Sign Up. Please sign up if you are able, thank you so much!

Leadership Change: It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of my departure from Woodbine School as I transition to a new leadership opportunity at a Middle School. My official last day will be February 28, 2025. While I am excited for the next chapter in my career, I will always carry fond memories of my time at Woodbine.

Reflecting on my years here, I am incredibly grateful for the experiences and relationships that have made this school such a special place. From the energy of the Sound Creation Dance concerts, to learning to skate, to the excitement of attending Minecraft awards, from the joy of Cultural Night to the camaraderie of leading the CrossFit and Art Clubs, each moment has reinforced my deep appreciation for our vibrant school community. Most of all, I will cherish the opportunity to work alongside our brilliant teachers, dedicated school council, and, of course, my favorite part of Woodbine—the students.

To ensure a smooth transition, I will be collaborating with Education Director Michelle Howell and Assistant Principal Cheryl Rosenbaum to support the incoming Principal. I am confident that Woodbine will continue to thrive under new leadership and maintain its strong commitment to student success.

As part of the process to select a new principal for Woodbine School, the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is seeking input from parents and staff regarding the programming and leadership qualities that are most important to you. This feedback will be an integral part of the hiring process. The survey will open on Friday, February 7 and remain open until Friday, February 21. We encourage you to share your insights by completing the survey at the following link:  Principal Survey

To the students, staff, and families of Woodbine, thank you for the trust, support, and countless memories. It has been an honor to serve as your Principal, and I look forward to seeing the continued achievements of this exceptional school community.

The casino fundraiser volunteer drive is almost there! We still need more people! Thank you Woodbine for the incredible turnout so far!

We still need volunteers for:

- 2 count room staff on Tuesday, January 21st (11pm  - 3am)

- 1 cashier and 1 chip runner on Wednesday, January 22nd (7pm - 3am)

- backups for all shifts

These are the easiest volunteer positions out there - perfect for beginners!

Location: Cowboy's Casino January 21st and 22nd.

Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAFA92CAAFBCF8-53180134-casino/147393421#

Full Info: https://woodbineparents.com/casino/

Our last casino fundraiser raised $77,527.29 for the benefit of the school - if we're 1 short of a full team and can't run the casino we raise $0.

**In the past, funds from casinos have helped pay for extras not all schools get - smartboards, chromebooks, field trips, artists in residence, and more!

Everyone over 18 is welcome to volunteer - parents, grandparents, teachers, community members.

Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAFA92CAAFBCF8-53180134-casino/147393421#

Full Info: https://woodbineparents.com/casino/

Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you volunteering with us!

Join Us for Woodbine School’s Cultural Night! We are thrilled the community to Woodbine School’s Cultural Night on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM! This exciting evening will celebrate the rich diversity within our school community, bringing together families to share and learn about cultures from around the world.

As part of the celebration, our Grade 6 Leadership students are hosting a Cultural Bake Sale Booth to raise funds for a charity chosen by our students (ex. School playground, Children’s Hospital, etc). Families are encouraged to support the “Taste of the World” booth by donating baked goods that represent their cultural heritage. Sign up to contribute here! Please label your items with the culture or country they represent and include an ingredient list for safety. Donations can be dropped off on the afternoon of January 9.

Thank you for your support in making Cultural Night a true celebration of learning, community, and inclusivity. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hello Families, 

I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the generous and thoughtful gifts and the continued support you have shown throughout this year. Your kindness and thoughtfulness mean so much, and I feel very fortunate to work with such wonderful families.

As we approach the holiday season, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy a Merry Christmas and Happy Winter Solstice filled with quality time together. May this season create fun memories for the year ahead!

Warmest regards,

Caroline Harper

SWIMMING VOLUNTEERS sign up here please!

Hello Families, 

I just wanted to send a quick update on a few things:

1) Parent Teacher Conference are tomorrow, Thursday from 8am-8pm and Friday from 8am-12pm. If you have not book a 10 minute time you can learn how to book a conference, edit your booking etc via this help page link:  https://www.cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool-School-Conferences.aspx  If you cannot navigate the booking system you can always call the office and they will walk you through it.

Thursday will be a regular school day for students so there will be a substitue teacher in the classroom while I am in conferences. If you book a time on Thursday during the day you will be meeting with me in the conference room (the office can show you where that is if you do not know. If you are meeting with me in the evening or on Friday you will meet me in our regular classroom (Room 12). I will have a couple chairs in the hall if I am still meeting with someone for you to wait. Please be respectful of everyones time and help me keep the schedule, these are 10 minute time slots, but if you need more time after meeting with me I am always happy to meet with you another time to discuss concerns more fully. 

2) Swim Ability Forms. I am sorry for not explaining the swim ability forms to new famillies to Woodbine. Every year we do swimming lessons as part of our gym program. Kindergarten will be going in January. In order to prepare for this we are asking for your child's swimming ability to ensure they are put into the correct grouping. I will send more information and permission forms home soon about this. We are just figuring out some logistical items before sending permission forms home. 

3) Today I am sending home a "Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive" paper. On it is a calendar with food items to be donated each day leading up to the break. Please feel free to send anything, they are just suggested items based on the Calgary Food Banks wishlist of items needed. The class with the most items brought in will get a doughnut party for their class! 

I think that is all for now, I look forward to meeting with all of you tomorrow or Friday! 

Caroline Harper 

• Staff Appreciation Dinner: If you are able to contribute to our Staff Appreciation dinner on Thursday, November 28 to support our teachers during their Parent/Teacher Conference evening, please follow this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAFA92CAAFBCF8-53364071-woodbine which will take you to the sign up genius which provides further details.
• ·      Cultural Night-January 9, 2025: We are thrilled to invite you to Woodbine School’s Cultural Night—an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our community. Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Woodbine School!

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to participate! If you missed the deadline but would still like to celebrate our school’s cultural diversity, we’d love to have you join us. Please email Mrs. Fraser at bcgoodwin@cbe.ab.ca for more details.

Cultural Night provides students and families with a wonderful opportunity to share their heritage and traditions. Families are invited to represent their cultural backgrounds by bringing food, showcasing talents, and decorating booths that reflect their unique traditions.

We’re also excited to announce that we will be welcoming special guests from various cultural centers around Calgary, who will be sharing insights and performances that enrich this special evening.

If you’ve already signed up to host a booth, thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Each booth will highlight a specific country or region through food samples, decorations, costumes, and talents such as music, dance, or art. Your participation helps promote inclusion, unity, and respect for the many cultures within our school community.

Let’s make this an evening to remember! Together, we’ll create a vibrant celebration of the diversity that makes Woodbine School so special.

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• Woodbine School Book Drive: We’re excited to announce our upcoming Book Drive at Woodbine School! This is a wonderful opportunity to support literacy and community building. We will be collecting gently used or new books suitable for students of all ages from November 25th - 27th. Your donations will help inspire a love of reading in our children and enrich their learning experience. There will be more information coming on soon. Thank you for your generosity and support!
• Parent Playground Committee Meeting: Thank you everyone for your efforts in raising money towards the Woodbine School Playground! Efforts will continue this year. 
• • Stay tuned and watch for the Playground Booth at Woodbine School Events. Please check out the Woodbine Elementary Playground Fundraising Campaign on the Woodbine School Parent Association website for more playground information.   
    
  • For any upcoming events or fundraisers please visit: https://woodbineparents.com

A couple things:

1) Survey: Help us enhance the daily commute for students, staff, and families. Your feedback will guide decisions on traffic management, parking solutions, 'Hug and Go' zones, by filling out the following survey, starting tomorrow:

https://cbeschools.civilspace.io/en/projects/safe-travel-to-school/engagements/safe-travel-to-school-transit-safety-feedback-survey

2) PJ Day: Great news! We raised enough money for Terry Fox, so tomorrow is Pajama Day for PM class and next Friday for AM class. Students are welcome to wear their comfiest PJs to school in celebration.

Scholastic Book orders have arrived! Please check your child's back pack if you ordered a book. Our next Order Due date is October 18th (Class Code: RC136497)

Here is the volunteering link for October. There are many ways you can volunteer either at school or at home. Thank you for all you do to support your children in Kindergarten!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADAD2BA0FEC43-51625167-october

Hello Families, 

I have had a few questions about some things so I wanted to write a message to let everyone know about a few things. 

1. Our school will be having a “Meet the Teacher” night on Thursday September 26 in the evening. This is an open house style where you come in anytime to see the classroom tour the school say hello to me and such. If you would like a more traditional private 10-15 minute interview with me alone please email me before Thursday September 19 at 3:30pm so that I can ensure I have enough time set aside to do this.  Based on how many people would like a private meeting I will set up a sign up with time slots to fill in that will be sent out Friday. If you are ok with simply attending the “Meet the Teacher” and not meeting individually no need to let me know.
   
2. I wanted to let you know what our weekly schedule is for Library, gym and music. This can sometimes change, but if there is a permanent change I will let you know. 
3. 1. Morning Class:
   2. 1. Monday = Gym
      2. Tuesday = Music
      3. Wednesday = Gym
      4. Thursday = Library
      5. Friday = Gym
   2. Afternoon Class
   3. 1. Tuesday = Music & Gym
      2. Wednesday = Library
      3. Thursday = Gym
      4. Friday = Gym
         
3. Library: In kindergarten we get 1 book to bring home each week. When the book is returned they are able to bring a new book home. We have a library bucket in our room so they can bring the book back whenever they would like to however we only attend the library on the given day above in order to bring a new book home. If the book is not returned after a few weeks a reminder will be sent home to bring it back. There are no late fees, however if the book is lost there is a replacement fee to replace the book that is lost. This fee is dependent on the cost of the book that was lost.
   
4. Volunteering: In my weekly email I will send a link to a signup genius where you can sign up for a way to volunteer for the class. I put lots of spots but please don’t feel pressure to fill in all the slots. If they don’t get filled, no biggy, I just want to make sure I am making the opportunity available to you. I typically don’t have volunteers in September as we are learning routine and for some it is still a transition to leave parents so having parents come to the school can be tough. So expect to see the signup in a week or two to plan for October!
   
   Thank you so much!
   ​​​​​​​Mrs. Caroline Harper

Songs We Learned This Week:

REMINDER: Afternoon Kindergarten class is attending tomorrow 8:58 - 12:50pm.

Hello Families,

We had a great day today learning the expectations for colouring. I have sent home a checklist for you to help with all the items needing to be completed at the beginning of the school year.
If your child brought it home in a green or blue folder please return the folder tomorrow. We are still waiting on a shipment of supplies so if you didn’t get a green or blue folder, it will arrive soon!

A few things to remember:

-       Please fill your child’s water bottle before coming to school.

-       Please have your child go to the bathroom before leaving home.

-       Please ensure your child eats breakfast or lunch before school so they aren’t hungry right when we start school.

Thank you so much,
Mrs. Harper

Hello Families,  
It was so nice to meet all of you and your kiddos. We had a great couple of days learning how we come into class and start our day. As well as touring the school. We learned about our learning centers classroom and how to put our items away when we are finished with them.  

Plans for this week Sept. 3-6: 

• Colouring expectations 
• Scissors and cutting expectations 
• Glueing expectations 
• How to draw a person (PM class) 

Action Items: 

• Complete online forms  
• I will be sending home a checklist of all forms to be completed, and how to access the forms. I will be sending this home in their travel folder. This is a green (for AM) or blue (for PM) plastic folder that is used to keep items safe that are being sent home and is expected to be returned to school as soon as possible (preferably the next day) so that it is ready to go for the next item that needs to be sent home. I will not send it home unless there is something that needs to go home, so please check your child's backpack every day for the folder.  
• Work with your child on packing their backpack independently. (example: how to place their lunch kit in so it fits)  

Important Dates to Remember: 

• Friday September 6 = PM Kindergarten attends 
• Thursday September 26 = Meet the Teacher night 
• Friday September 27 = Meet the Teacher (invite only) 
• Monday September 30 = NO SCHOOL National Truth and Reconciliation Day 
• Monday October 14 = NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Day  

Pictures from last week:  

Working on different emotions: 

“This is my mom, she’s happy!” 

“This is silly because his tongue is out!” 

“I made it a sad face.”