Wow can you believe it, our last week of school before Christmas. The children are super excited, counting down the days until Santa will be here. Even though most of the snow has gone, please still send your little ones with snow pants,coats, boots,hat, mittens. It is still pretty chilly outside, especially in the mornings, please send an extra pair of mittens and socks in your childs book bag. Thanks!

Christmas Spirit Week-To get our Raider family in the Christmas Spirit we are having daily Christmas dress up theme days , we hope to see everyone participate and join in the Christmas fun.

Monday, Dec.16th- Christmas Hat\Hair Day

Tuesday, Dec. 17th- Christmas Colours\Shirt Day

Wednesday, Dec. 18th- Christmas Concert Day

Thursday, Dec. 19th- Dress Like an Elf Day

Friday, Dec. 20th- Christmas PJ's Day  

Phys. Ed. Classes- We have phys.ed. classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.Please dress in comfy clothes and sneakers to run, exercise and play.Our extra phys.ed class on Wednesday afternoon is an outdoor class, so please dress for the weather. This is when the extra pair of gloves and socks will come in handy. 

Cafeteria- Place your daily lunch orders online. Please let me know if your child is purchasing lunch or any item by,sending a note indicating exactly what they are ordering, along with the money in a baggie.Even if your child is only ordering milk or a cookie please send a note. Thanks for your support!

Kindergarten Skating- Our first skating day is Thursday,December 19th at the Civic Center, we leave school at 9:45am and skate from 10:10-10:50am, we return at 11:10. Students must wear skates and a CSA approved helmet on the ice at all times. Parents or a family member are welcome to come and skate with the children (especially if they have never skated before) but, must also wear skates on the ice, No Boots Allowed (City of Miramichi policy).Looking forward to seeing everyone at the rink.

Water Bottles- Please send in a water bottle with your child each day. Thanks!

Library- All books are do back at school, Friday, December 13th.Thanks!

Homework- This week play the math dice game Roll a Reindeer. You can use both sides of the page and play a few games throughout the week. Have fun! Also, there are 2 beginning letter sound pages to complete. On the first page, look at the Christmas picture and circle the letter the item begins with. For the second page, look at the Christmas picture and print the beginnning letter in the box beside the picture. Use a pencil,please. Return your homework book on Friday this week.Thanks!  

Food Bank Donations- We are still collecting food bank donations this week. Any items would be greatly appreciated. Please bring to the school by Thursday, december 19th, so we can make a delivery on friday. Many Thanks!

Christmas Concert- Our school concert will be held on Wednesday,December 18th at 9:00am, with the storm date on Thursday, December 19th.Hope to see you there!

We have a very busy but, fun week ahead. I want to take this time to wish all my little Kinders and their loved ones a very Merry Christmas, celebrate and enjoy the wonders of the season. Wishing you all a very safe and healthy new year. Smile and be kind to each other! If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at school, 627-4074 or email joan.sullivan-goguen@nbed.nb.ca Thanks!