Posted: February 15, 2024
All school fundraiser pledge sheets were due today. Please send in the form tomorrow Friday, February 16, if you did not send it in today.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen Notes
Welcome Kinders
Notes
Posted: February 15, 2024
School clothing orders are available at RiverSigns.ca . You can go to the site to look at what they have available and place your order before Friday, February 23rd.
Posted: February 11, 2024
Hello everyone! Well we are cruising through February and what a lovely weekend we had weather wise. We are in for another busy week with a few celebrations.
Happy Valemtines Day- On Wednesday the 14th, we will be exchanging valentines in class.The children should be working on printing out their own cards to thier friends please. A class list was sent home last week and is attached to this note.Please wear red and pink. We would like to wish all of our family and friends a very HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Flag Day- On Thursday, February 15th, we will be celebrating our flags birthday.Please wear a Canadian shirt or red and white.
Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday. Come dressed in comfy clothes.
Library- Every Thursday we visit our school library, please remember to return your book in order to sign out a new book.
Homework- This week: Review your sight words and math facts each night. Read your valentine book "Look in the bag". Print out your valentine cards for your classmates.
School Fundraiser All pledge sheets are do, Thursday, Feb.15th. Our Math-Action test will be held on Tuesday, February 20th, students will be engaged in a full-day of Math and Physical Activity. All pledge money must be returned by Thursday, February 29th.Thank you so much for your support!
100th Day of School- It's hard to believe but the 100th day of school is fast approaching and should be on feb. 20th, weather permitting. A memo is going home on Moday regarding our celebrations and how you can help your child prepare for the big day. You can view the memo below.Thanks for your support!
Please bring your water bottle, everyday.
Looking forward to our special week as we celebrate friendship, love, kindness and our Canadian flag.Smile and be kind to each other! Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: February 4, 2024
Hi there and Happy February! The month started off with a lot of snow. The groundhogs didn't see their shadow but, you wouldnt believe that with all of this snow. I hope got out to play in the snow and have fun. Dress warm for the weather and be sure to pack and extra pair of mittens\gloves and socks We are in for a very busy month ahead. We are closing in on the 100th day of school, so we will be busy doing activities for this.Stay tuned for a memo regarding 100th day celebration.
Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday. Come dressed in comfy clothes.
Library- We visit the library every Thursday. Students must return their book in order to sign out a new book.
Homework- This week review your sight words each night. Students need to know these words quickly without hesitation. Once they do, parents sign the sheet and return to class. I will test steudents on the words and send the next sight word list,if they are ready. We are reviewing these words daily in class with our literacy activities. Remember every child learns at their own pace. In Math, review your math facts sheet.
School Fundraiser Our Math-Action Fundraiser has offically begun.Please study the math facts with your child to prepare them for our test on Tuesday, February 20th, students will then be engaged in a full-day of Math and Physical Activity. All pledge money must be returned by Thursday, February 29th.Students are asked to collect pledges\donations from family and friends, until Feb 15th. K-2 students are not to go door to door to collect pleadges, so we encourage you to contact family and friends. This is our only major school fundraiser, all funds go back to our students to help pay for school activities and events throughout the year. There are many prizes available for students to have a chance to win and some incentives from each team level. We thank you for your support! GO RAIDERS
Please bring your water bottle, everyday.
Let's have a super fun week in class. Smile and be kind to each other!
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: January 29, 2024
Good Morning, Kinders!! It is Monday, January 29th,we are going skating today at school in the afternoon.Bring your skates, helmets and snow pants and an extra pair of mittens.
Posted: January 28, 2024
Hi everyone! I hope you had a fun weekend and got outside to enjoy the weather. It's good-bye January and hello February. We have a busy week ahead, so let's get started.Come dressed for the weather everyday, be sure to pack and extra pair of mittens\gloves and socks.
Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday.
On Monday, January 29th we will be skating at our outdoor rink, so bring your skates and helmets.
Library- We go to the library on Thursday, be sure to bring your book so you can sign out a new book.
Homework- This week review your sight words each night. Students need to know these words quickly without hesitation. Once they do, parents sign the sheet and return to class. I will test steudents on the words and send the next sight word list,if they are ready. We are reviewing these words daily in class with our literacy activities. Remember every child learns at their own pace. In Math, complete the groundhog 10 frame page. Trace the number with a pencil and colour that many squares on the 10 frame. Remember to fill the top row of the 10 frame first. This is good practice when adding on from 5. Students know when the top row is filled they have 5, so they are adding 5 and 1 more each time to make numbers 6-10.
Groundhog Survey- We are talking about Groundhogs Day in class and wonder what you think, "Will the groundhog see it's shadow, yes or no?Please write your name in the box marked yes or no. Please return your sheet to class by Thursday Feb.1st. Thanks!
School Fundraiser Kick-Off- On Thursday Feb. 1st we are having our annaual school fundraiser kick-off.Please wear school colours on this day to show your school spirit. This is our second year doing Numer-Action. Students will be given a set of math facts to learn. We are asking our family and friends for their support. Students will collect pledges and\or donations for how many math facts they can answer correctly and if the K-2 students can do 1 hour of exercise on that day. A memo will go home Thursday to explain all the details. Please read and if you have any questions, contact me at school, 627-4074. This is the only major fundraiser we do, all funds go back to our students to help pay for school activities and events throughout the year. There are many prizes available for students to have a chance to win and some incentives for each team level. Thanking you in advance for your support! Go RAIDERS!!
Please bring your water bottle, everyday.
Let's finish January off on a positive note and ring February in strong show our true school spirit. Let's Go Kinders!!Smile and be good to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: January 21, 2024
Wow it's the third week of January already and winter has arrived with lots of snow. Please come dressed with your snowsuit, boots earm mittens and hat.
Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday.Be sure to wear comfy clothes.
Library- We go to the library on Thursday, be sure to bring your book so you can sign out a new book.
Homework- This week for homework, please read your book "The Snowman". The book focuses on the sight words for, here, my, is, the. Use the picture and sound out the letters to figure out the unknown word.The book is in the front sleeve of the home work book. Be sure to read each night and sign the reading log when you read. Review the sight words-sheet 1-students need to know these words quickly without hesitation. Once they do parents sign the form and return to class. I will test them on the words and send sheet 2 if they are ready. We will review these words daily in class with our literacy activities. Remember every child learns at their own pace. In Math, play the dice game Snowball Fight. You will need different type of counters for each player, roll the dice and add the number of conters on the board. The player with the most counters on the board wins. You can also play by subtracting counters from a full board. Each player places equal amounts of counters on the board. Take turns rolling the die, remove that many of your counters from the board.The first person to remove all their counters first wins. Please return the homework book on Friday. Thanks!
Please bring your water bottle, everyday.
Have an awesome week at school, everyone! Be kind to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: January 14, 2024
Hi everyone! It was a messy weekend and we have a little more snow and ice so be sure to wear your snow suits,boots,hats,warm mittens. It's best to dress warmly as we will be outside for recess and lunch, weather permitting.
Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday.Be sure to wear comfy clothes.
Library- We will go to the library on Thursday, be sure to bring your book so you can sign out a new book.
Homework- This week for homework you will have a book to read; "Look at winter", and 2 pages to complete. The book focuses on the sight words look, at,the, sound out the unknown word and use the picture to figure out the word.The book is in the front sleeve of the home work book. Be sure to read each night and sign the reading log when you read. The pages are:1) Literacy-complete beginning letter sound page- look at the picture and print the letter the word begins with. Please use a pencil and try to sound out the rest of the letters you hear in the word for ex. apl would be acceptable for apple as the "e" is silent at the end of the word. 2) Math- play the dice game One More. Play with another player, roll the dice and colour the number that is one more than the 1 you rolled. ex. roll a 5 colour 6. The person with the most numbers coloured wins. Please return the homework book on Friday. Thanks
Don't forget to pack your water bottle, everyday.
Let's have a super week at school, Kinders! Smile and Be Kind to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: January 7, 2024
Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday! I am excited to begin 2024 with my little Kinders and to hear all about their celebration.
We begin the year with a little snow on the ground and colder days ahead so please dress in your snow suits,boots,hats, warm mittens. We will be going outside weather permitting.
Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday this week except for Thursday.Be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
Library- We will go to the library on Thursday to sign out a new book.
Homework- On Tuesday, the homework book will be going home with 2 pages. One is for letter\sound fluency the other is roll and read the words page. Please circle any letters\sounds or words on either page that your child doesnot know or had trouble identifying quickly. Please return the homework book on Friday. Thanks
Don't forget to pack your water bottle, everyday.
I can't wait to see my little Kinders for our first day back at school. Looking forward to an awesome week in Kindergarten. Smile and have fun! Be Kind to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: December 17, 2023
WOW, can you believe it, our last week of school before Christmas. This is Christmas Spirit week at school, so here is the schedule to get us in the festive spirit:
Monday, Dec.18th- Christmas Hat Day
Tuesday, Dec.19th- Beach\Hawaiian Shirt Day
Wednesday,Dec.20th- Christmas Concert Day
Thursday, Dec.21st- Christmas Shirt Day
Friday,Dec. 22nd-Christmas PJ Day
Homework- This week we will be discussing our favourite things about Christmas that we share with our families. Please fill out the Christmas Traditions page and return to class by Thursday. Watch your favourite Christmas movie, read your favourite Christmas story.Have fun!
Christmas Concert -Wednesday, Dec. 20th- 9:00am
Phys. Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday this week except for Thursday.Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.
Food Bank Donation-As a way to spread Christmas cheer our school is colllecting can goods and food items to donate to our local food bank.You can send in your donations anytime. Thanks so much for your support.
Skating- The Kindergarten classes will be going skating on Dec. 22nd at the Civic Center. We leave the school at 8:20, skate from 8:45-9:35 and return to school at 10:00.Students need skates and helmets to be on the ice. Anyone who goes on the ice must wear skates, no boots are allowed, which is the directive of the City of Miramichi's public skating rules. Please read the rules that are found attached to this note. A copy will also be sent home. If you have not already done so please return the skating form. This way I can check our selection of skates to try and find a pair for your child.Everyone is welcome to join us at the rink, to help tie skates or go skating with your little one.Thanks!
Early Dismissal- Friday,Dec.22nd will be a half day of school with dismissal at 11:30.
Don't forget to pack your water bottle each day.
I know we are in for a very busy and fun week. The children are so excited especially after we recieved our letter from Santa and everyone is on the nice list. They love our Christmas count day and adding the cotton balls to Santas beard,it is getting so full.
I want to wish all my little Kinders and their families a very Merry Christmas and a holiday filled with love, laughter and joyous celebrations. Take care everyone and best wishes for an awesome new year. Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: December 10, 2023
Hi there I hope that everyone had a great weekend.We have a busy week ahead in Kindergarten, we are getting in the festive spirit and the excitment of the big day
Homework-Literacy-Read each night- continiue with the ABC tracing book especially if you still have a few more lettrs\sounds to learn. Read the Christmas book I Can See the Holiday Fun,the children have coloured and added the first letter for each Christmas picture on the page.Have the students point to each word, sound out the new word on each page. Be sure to fill out the reading log each time you read and print your name. Complete the holiday beginining letter sound sheet in your homework book. Look at each picture, say the word and print the beginning letter for the sound you hear. Please use a pencil.
Math- This week play the dice game Christmas tree, Roll and colour dice game,1 less. Players roll the dice and colour the number that is one less than the number they rolled.Ex. roll 4 colour 3. Note how quickly your child says the number, or do they have to count from 1 to figure it out. Each player picks one colour and uses this for the game.Once all the numbers are coloured, each player counts how many they coloured, the one with the most,wins.Have fun!
Phys. Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday this week except for Thursday.Be sure to wear comfortable clothes , wear a T-shirt in guess you get too hot.
Library- All library books are due this Thursday.
Christmas Dinner-Our annual Christmas Dinner will be on Wed. Dec. 13th. Thank you to our Home and School for covering the cost of the meal. This will be the only meal served that day, so if your child does not like turkey they will have to bring their own lunch.
Christmas Shop- Our Home and School is sponsoring our annual Christmas Shop on Dec.11-12th. The Kindergarten classes will be shopping first on Monday morning, so please send in a few dollars with them to buy gifts for parents\guardians and siblings, depending on the items available.Volunteers will wrap the presents for the children and they will take them home on Monday.
Food Bank Donation-As a way to spread Christmas cheer our school is colllecting can goods and food items to donate to our local food bank.You can send in your donations anytime. Thanks so much for your support.
Skating- The Kindergarten classes will be going skating on Dec. 22nd at the Civic Center. We leave the school at 8:20, skate from 8:45-9:35 and return to school at 10:00.Students need skates and helmets to be on the ice. Anyone who goes on the ice must wear skates, no boots are allowed, which is the directive of the City of Miramichi's public skating rules. Please read the rules that are found attached to this note. A copy will also be sent home. If your child does not have skates, please contact me at school and I can check our selection we have at school, to see if their is a pair to fit them. Everyone is welcome to join us at the rink, to help tie skates or go skating with your little one.
Bring your water bottle everyday.
Looking forward to seeing my little Kinders happy faces.Don't forget to dress warmly for the weather. We are in for an awesome week in Kindergarten. Smile and have fun! Be Kind to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
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Posted: December 3, 2023
Happy December everyone! I hope that you had a super fun weekend.This is a 4 day week as there is No School on Friday Dec.8th for Parent\Teacher Interviews. Let's have a fun week in Kindergarten:
Homework-Literacy-Read each night- continiue with the ABC tracing book especially if you still have a few more lettrs\sounds to learn. Read the Christmas book the children have coloured in class.Have the students point to each word, sound out the new word on each page. Be sure to fill out the reading log each time you read and print your name. A second book will go home on Tuesday.
Math- This week play "Roll a Reindeer" dice game.Roll the dice and draw the reindeer part for the number you rolled. Each player takes turns until your reindeer is complete. Play your games a few times through the week. Have fun!
Phys. Ed-This week we have phys.ed classes on Monday, Tuesday and, Wednesday. Please dress in comfy clothes.
Library- We visit the library on Thursday to sign out a new book.This will be our last book before the Christmas holiday. If you forget your book on Thursday, please bring it the next day.
Report Cards go home on Monday, December 4th. Please read the report, sign and fill out the interview sheet and student response form and return them in the envelope to school. Thanks!
Parent\Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, Dec.7th 4-6pm and Friday Dec. 8th 8:30-11:30am. Phone interviews can also be scheduled if you would prefer. Please fill out the interview sheet and return to class.Thanks!
Christmas Dinner-Our annual Christmas Dinner will be on Wed. Dec. 13th. If your child would like to have the meal please fill out the form and return to scchool by Thursday Dec.7th.Our Home and School are covering the cost of the meal. This will be the only meal served that day, so if your child is not ordering the meal, then they will have to bring their own lunch.
Christmas Shop- Our Home and School is sponsoring our annual Christmas Shop on Dec.11-12th. Any gently used items, Christmas bags, wrapping and tissue paper you may have and wish to donate would be greatley appreciated.
Food Bank Donation-As a way to spread Christmas cheer our school is colllecting can goods and food items for the moth of December to donate to our local food bank.You can send in your donations anytime. Thanks so much for your support.
Skating- Our class will be going skating on Dec. 22nd at the Civic Center. Students need skated and helmets to be on the ice, no boots are allowed. If your child does not have skates please contact me at school and I can check our selection we have at school, to see if their is a pair to fit them. We wecome parents to join us at the rink.
Welcome Benjamin- We are excited to welcome a new friend to our class on Monday. We can't wait to meet you!
Bring your water bottle everyday.
Let's have a great week in Kindergarten. Smile and have fun! Be Kind and Listen to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: November 28, 2023
The cookie dough orders have arrived. You may come to the school today to pick up your orders. Thanks!
Posted: November 27, 2023
Hi everyone, its hard to believe but, we are in our final week of November and onto December.We are in for some cooler weather so please dress warmly in your winter coat, boots hat and mittens. Please pack an extra pair of mittens and socks.
Homework-Literacy-Read each night- continiue with the ABC tracing book especially if you still have a few more lettrs\sounds to learn. Read the "ap", "am", and "at" word family books that the children have coloured in class.Have the students point to each word, sound out the cvc words.See if they can change the first letter to make a new word. Be sure to fill out the reading log each time you read and print your name.
Literacy homework sheet- The "am" and "at" word search pages can be found in the ABC book duotang. Find and circle the word on the page, colour and print the word. Return the homework book on Friday.
Math- This week play "One More" dice game.You will need a dice and game markers (macaroni, lego pieces, coins etc.) for each player.Roll the dice and place a game marker on the number that is one more than the numeral you rolled.ex.roll 4 and cover 5. Each player takes turn until all numerals are covered. The person with the most covered numbers wins.Have fun! Thanks!
Phys. Ed-This week we have phys.ed classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please dress in comfy clothes.
Library- We visit the library on Thursday to sign out a new book. If you forget your book on Thursday, please bring it the next day.
Bring your water bottle everyday.
Let's have a super final week of November, Kinders. Smile and have fun! Be Kind and Listen to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)
Posted: November 19, 2023
Hi everyone I hope you had a nice weekend together with family and friends. This is a 4 day week as there is NO SCHOOL on Friday Nov. 24th for students, this is a PD day for Teachers.
Homework-Literacy-Read each night your ABC tracing book. It is important to follow the arrows so the children are tracing the letters properley and recognize each letter\sound. Please focus on the letters\sounds your child does not know yet. Read the "at" family book. We are working on this word in class. Point to each word and stop reading at the period. See if they can name other "at" words by changing the first letter sound to make a new word. Be sure to fill out the reading log each time you read and print your name.
Math- This week play Roll the Number dice game. Students will roll the dice and trace that numeral on their sheet. We are practicing proper printing of numerals in class, your support with this activity is appreciated. Thanks!
Phys. Ed-This week we have phys.ed classes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please dress in comfy clothes.
Library- Please remember to return your book on Thursday so that you will be able to sign out a new book. If you forget your book on Thursday, please bring it the next day.
Book Orders are due Tuesday, Nov.21st. You can place your order online at Scholastic Canada.https://bookclubs.scholastic.ca/. Please use our classroom code found on the first page of the book order, the number is RC244367. Thanks!
Bring your water bottle everyday.
Looking forward to a great week in Kindergarten! Smile,Be Kind and Listen to each other.
Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)