Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen Notes

Our Happy Kinders~

Notes

Posted: March 17, 2024

Kinder Korner News~ March 18th-22

Wishing everyone a very Happy St. Patrick's Day, may the luck of the Irish be with all of you. How lucky am I to work with my love Kinders everyday! The children were very excited on Friday building their leprechaun traps. I wonder if they were lucky enough to catch a leprechaun? With all the books we read we know that leprechauns can be very tricky. Good luck Kinders!!

This week is a four day week for the Kindegarten students only, they will have NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, March 19th, as next years Kinders will be here for "On my Way to K".   

Weather- With the warmer weather, the snow is melting faster, so we are in for some wet and muddy days ahead. After playing outside the snowsuits and mittens are pretty wet. If you could send in a reusable bag for your child to send their snowpants and mittens home each day that would be great. Also, please send an extra pair of socks. pants and mittens for your child to have in their book bags just in case,Thanks!                                                     

Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week. Dress in comfortable clothing.

Library- On Thursday, we go to the library to sign out a new book.Please have someone read the book to you and return the book in your library bag the folllowing week.

Homework- This week: Review your sight words, once you know the words quickly hava a parent sign your sheet and return it to class. I will check your childs words and send home the next sheet if they are ready. Read 2 books a few times this week. Read the sight words and sound out unknown words, use the picture to help. Students print their names on the reading log each night they read.Math-Complete the math sheet,fill in the missing numbers, use a pencil. Literacy- Complete the beginning letters sheet. Print the letters with a pencil.Return your homework book to class every Friday. Thanks!!

Bring your water bottle to school everyday.

NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, March 25th as this is a PL day for Teachers. 

Have a great week, Kinders. Smile and be kind:) Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen

Posted: March 14, 2024

Wear green or Irish shirt!

We will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Friday, so please wear green or wear an Irish shirt!!

Posted: March 11, 2024

Kinder Korner News- March 11-15th, 2024

Hi and welcome back ! I hope you had a fun  and relaxing March Break. I am so excited to see all of you and hear about what you did on your break.                                                             

Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday. Dress in comfortable clothing.

Library- On Thursday, we will be signing out a new book for the week.Please have someone read the book to you and return the book in your library bag the folllowing week.

Homework- This week: Review your sight words, once you know the words quickly hava a parent sign your sheet and return it to class. I will check your childs words and send home the next sheet if they are ready. Read the leprechaun book a few times this week. Read the sight words and sound out unknown words, use the picture to help. Students print their names on the reading log each night they read.Math-Play the roll a leprechaun dice game with 1 or more people. Literacy- Complete the missing letters alphabet sheet. Return your homework book to class every Friday. Thanks!!

Your Roots are Showing- We will be learning about St. Patrick's Day this week. As we explore the holiday, the country of Ireland and the culture, we would love to know about your families heritage and which of our Kinders are Irish. A heritage sheet will go home on Tuesday for you to complete with your child. Please fill it in and have your child draw a picture of a favourite family tradition you celebrate. Return the sheet for Friday. Thanks!

Bring your water bottle to school everyday.

Let's have a great first week back, Kinders. It will be wonderful to come back to class, to work, play and have fun together.

Smile and be kind:) Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen

Posted: February 27, 2024

Pink Shirt Day~Take a Stand

Hope to see lots of pink shirts tomorrow as we show that we care about others and choose kindess.

Posted: February 25, 2024

Kinder Korners News~ Feb. 26th-March 1st

Hi there, I hope you had a fun weekend.It's hard to belive we are in our last week of February. For our last week before March Break, we are celebrating school Spirit Week.Let's show our Raiders spirit and dress up for each theme day this week:

Monday - Jersey Day~Dress like an athlete

Tuesday - Retro Day~pick an era~ 60's, 70's, 80's or 90's

Wednesday - Pink Shirt Day

Thursday - Flannel, Wool or Toque Day

Friday - PJ Day

Let's go Kinders!!

Phys.Ed-We have phys.ed classes everyday except Thursday. Come dressed in comfy clothes.

Library- On Thursday, please return your book. We will not be signing out a new book this week, due to March Break.

Homework- This week: Review your sight words, once you know the words quickly hava a parent sign your sheet and return it to class. I will check your childs words and send home the next sheet if they are ready. Read the book "We Can Be Kind" be sure to recognize sight words and sound out unknown words. Students print their names on the reading log each night they read.
Review the Home Practice Literacy page.Complete the math sheet,count the marshmallows in the hot chocolateand print the number in the box below the cup with a pencil. Return your homework book to class every Friday. Thanks!!

Math-Action Funraiser- All pledge sheets and corrected test were sent home on Friday,Feb.23rd.Please collect and return all pledge money by Friday, March 1st.Thanks for your support!

Don't forget to bring your water bottle to school everyday.

Let's have a super fun spirit week, Kinders. This week we will be discussing the importance of Pink Shirt Day and being a kind classmate and friend to everyone. We are kind Kinders and together we can share, care and have fun as we work and play.

I want to wish everyone a very safe and fun March Break from the 4th-8th. I will see you back in class on Monday, March 11th. Smile and be kind:) Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen

 

Posted: February 19, 2024

Kinder Korner News Feb. 19th-23rd

Happy Family Day! I hope yau are enjoying this special day with your family!

                                                 

Happy 100th Day of School- Tuesday Feb. 20th, is the 100th Day of School. Please bring in your collection of 100 things and a food bank donation. The K-2 students will be celebrating this special day with some special activities . 

Math-Action School Fundraiser  Our Math-Action test will be held on Tuesday, February 20th, students will be engaged in a full-day of Math and Physical Activity. Please return your pledge sheet today,if you have not already done so.Good luck, Kinders on your test!

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 each night and your math facts on Monday, as we have our Math-action test on Tuesday. Complete the literacy and math sheet.

Please bring your water bottle, everyday.

Looking forward to our 100th and Math-Action Day. We have a lot of fun activities planned. The children have grown and learned so much in 100 days of school and it is exciting to celebrate with them. Looking forward to an awesome week.Smile and be kind to each other! Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen :)

Posted: February 15, 2024

Family Day Holiday~

We want to wish everyone a very happy Family Day on Monday,February, 19th. Enjoy your long weekend together!

Posted: February 15, 2024

Reminder~Pledge Sheets Due

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.

Posted: February 15, 2024

School Clothing Orders~~

 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

Feb.12- 16th, 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

Kinder Korner News Feb.5th -9th,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

Monday~Outdoor Skating~

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

Kinder Korner News- Jan. 29-Feb.2

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

Kinder Korner News Jan.22-26th

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

Kinder Korner News Jan.14-18

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 :)

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