Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen Notes

Our Happy Kinders~

Notes

Posted: September 25, 2022

Hi there! What a weekend! It sure was a wet and messy storm, I hope eveyone faired well and have their power and little to no damage! We have a busy four day week ahead of us. Here's what is happening: 

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed classes are Tuesday and Thursday this week.Please dress in comfy clothes.

Library - This week we will visit our school library on Thursday. Students will be able to choose a book they would the like to have read to them. They will sign out the book for the week. Books are due back the following Thusday.Books will go home in a zip-lock bag and should be returned in this bag. Please review the library memo on taking care of your library book with your child. Thanks!!

Thanksgiving Meal - Pre-Orders for the Thanksgiving Dinner are due on Thursday September 29th. The cost of the meal is $7.50. The meal will be served on Thursday October 6th.

Orange Shirt Day - Our school will be honouring Orange Shirt Day on Thursday September 29th. Please wear an orange on this day to honour children of Residential Schools. 

No School - There will be no school on Friday, September 30th, in honour of the National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Every Child Matters!!

Terry Fox Walk-A huge thank you for your donations to our school Terry Fox walk. Your support has helped us continue Terry's dream of the Marathon of Hope alive.

Remember to pack your water bottle each day.

Looking forward to seeing all my little Kinders in class for our first week of Fall and our last week of September. Smile and be kind to each other!

Posted: September 21, 2022

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, our trip to Flecher's Farm is cancelled and is now booked for Wed. October 19th.

Posted: September 19, 2022

Hi everyone! I hope you had a fun weekend.Our first two weeks are in the books and I am enjoying getting to know your little Kinders!! They are sweet, happy and are making new friendships, which is wonderful to see.                   

Here's what is happening this week in Kindergarten:

No Scchool,Monday September,19th, National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth.

Phys.Ed Classes-We have gym classes every Tuesday,Thursday and Friday. Please wear comfy clothes so you can run and play.

Fletcher's Farm- Our Kindergarten classes will be visiting Fletcher's Farm on Thursday, September 22nd. A permission slip will be sent home on Tuesday. Please sign and return the slip with $3 for the students cost of the trip. The student council is paying $2. We will be walking to the farm from school, so please ensure that the children wear sneakers and are dressed for the weather. We will be back at school for lunch.

Water Bottles- remember to pack your water bottle each day.

Lunch Orders- If your child is ordering lunch, please write a note in their agenda or place their lunch order and money in a baggie in their folder.Thanks.

Bus Safety- On Tuesday, we will be doing our bus evacuation. We have discussed the DINO bus safety rules in clsss and a pamphlet will be sent home for you to review these rules with your child. Thanks!

Terry Fox Walk- Our annual school Terry Fox walk will be held on Friday, September 23rd. We will be discussing Terry in class this week and the importance of the Marathon of Hope which is now in it's 42nd year. Please talk with your children about Terry and what you remember about his journey to raise money for cancer research. We are asking students to please bring a dontaion on Friday. Terry said "I am not a quitter.... it must go on without me!" 

Looking forward to a great week in Kindergarten.Smile and take care, Kinders.

 

 

 

Posted: September 12, 2022

A litlle reminder,Tuesday,September 13th is school picture day for K-5 studnets. Don't foorget your SMILES!!

Posted: September 11, 2022

We had a busy first week and a lot of fun in Kindergarten. As we move into our second week at school, I want to welcome everyone and let you know I am so happy to have your little Kinders in my class. We are getting to know each other and many are already comfortable with some of our routines. 

I encourage you to visit our class page on a regular basis, as this is where I will post important dates, information and pictures of your little ones during their Kindergarten day. If you need to reach me, please call the school 627-4074 or email, joan.sullivan-goguen@nbed.nb.ca

This week K-5 school pictures will be on Tuesdy September 13th. Wear your smile!!

Cafeteria- monthly menus are sent home. If your child is ordering lunch please write on a sheet of paper your childs name, what their order is and then put the slip with the money in a baggie and put in their red school folder. Thanks!!

Phys. Ed Classes- we have phys.ed with Mrs. Dickson every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On these days please dress in comfortable clothing.

Please bring a water bottle to class each day. Please write your childs' name on their bottle. Thanks!

Student Agendas- Please return this book to class each day. I will fill out what is happening each week and send the agenda home each night, so this is a great way for us to communicate. 

Student Fees- If you have not already done so please send in your $10 fee, or if you have paid the family plan with another child, please let me know so I can mark it in my records. Thanks!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and are excited for another fun week. Smile Kinders! Take Care!

Mrs. Sullivan-Goguen

Posted: September 7, 2022

What an exciting first day in Kindergarten we had. It was wonderful to meet all of my new little Kinders, Andi, Brayden, Damien, Deklin,Eligah, Isabella, Kennedy, Lydia, Mack, Peyton, Sawyer, Tate and Zeke. I am looking forward to a year of fun, learning and friendships. 

Posted: June 19, 2022

Happy Father's Day to all of our wonderful Dads and Grandfathers.We want to thank you for all of you do for us. We hope you had a very special day!

It is hard to believe that this is our last week in Kindergarten. Wow a year has cone by sooo fast.I want to thank all of you for your support throughout the year, it certaily was appreciated given all that we have been through.

Here is our Kindergarten news for the last week of school,

Borrow-A-Books-No books wil be sent home this week. Please read a favourite book from your home library.

Library- If you have not already done so, please return all library books by Friday.

Phys.Ed.-Our gym classes are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to wear your sneakers, as we may be outside for class. 

Sports Day- The K-2 Sports Day is on Tuesday June 22. Please send in the pizza lunch form and money for Monday. If you are not ordering pizza,bring a lunch as the cafeteria will not be open.Be sure to wear sneakers, a hat and bring your water bottle. Please dress for the weather.

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

Report Cards go home on the Friday, June 24th the last day of school.

I am excited for our last week together, my little Kinders. I know it will be a special one.Smile and be kind to each other!! Take Care, Kinders!

We had a super, fantastic Student Appreciation Day. The children declared it, "the BEST DAY EVER!! Lots of fun and smiles and many people to thank especially. Madame Walsh and the Home & School, staff and volunters, members of the Miramichi Fire Department, RCMP Officer Keith Gill, John Fletcher, Ian and middle school boys who did balloons and the middle school girls who did face painting. Were are very grateful to all who made this special day such a wonderful celebration for our Raider Students!  

Hello everyone! I trust you had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. Here is your Kindergarten news,

Literacy-Read your Borrow-A-Book- Read and be read to each night. You have three levelled books and a student coloured book .As you read your books to someone be sure to use the pictures for cues,say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. Read a  book or two each night and please remember to record the book title and print your name on the reading log.Return your bag of books to class on Friday. 

Rock Star Sight Words- Keep up the great work with your sight words.Be sure to review, print and this week use your words to make a sentence or two.When you know the list of words quickly, return the signed sheet to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Library- Tuesday is our last library day, we will not be borrowing a new book,so please return all library books to school today. Thanks!

Phys.Ed.-Our gym classes are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to wear your sneakers, as with the nice weather, you may be going outside for class.

Student Appreciation Day- Wednesday June 8th, is student appreciation day at Nelson Rural School.Please read the memo for information of this fun day. The cafeteria will not be open but we are having a free BBQ for everyone. If your child does not like hotdogs\hamburgers, then please send a lunch. Thanks! 

Jump Rope for Heart-Our school JUMP Day, is on Friday June 10. This is a voluntary event.If you wish for your child to participate, please fill out the form that was sent home. Students collect pledges for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pledges can be collected in the envelope that was sent home, or online by registering at, jumpropeforheart.ca. Thanks for your support! 

Bowling\DQ end of year field trip- We are planning a trip for Monday, June 13th.Please sign and return the permission slip and your childs lunch order and $7, to class by Friday, June 10th.

Remember to pack your water bottle every day.

Smile and be kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders and have a fantastic week at school!

Posted: May 29, 2022

Wow what a beautiful last Sunday in May and now we are welcoming June. Where does the time go? I am excited for another fun week in Kindergarten.

Literacy-Read your Borrow-A-Book- Read and be read to each night. You have three levelled books and a student coloured book on the Frog Life Cycle.We are exploring frogs and this book follows a frogs life.  Remember to use the pictures for cues,say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. Read 1 or 2 books each night and please remember to record the book title and print your name on the reading log.Read your books each night and return them to class on Friday. 

Rock Star Sight Words- Keep up the great work with your sight words.Be sure to review, print and this week use your words to make a sentence or two.When you know the list of words quickly, return the signed sheet to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Library- Tuesday is our library day,be sure to pack your book so you will be able to sign out a new one for the week

Phys.Ed.-Our gym classes are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to wear your sneakers, as with the nice weather, you may be going outside for class.

Math Dice Game- Play Fish Out Of Water dice game. We are having fun playing in class. Each player needs 20 counters, you can use macaroni or gold fish crackers, or any little items you have at home.The object is to take turns rolling the dice and be the first to put all 20 fish in your bowl. Have fun!!                     

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

Let's have a great week in Kindergarten.Smile and be kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders!

Posted: May 23, 2022

Happy Victoria Day everyone. I hope you are enjoying your May long weekend with family and friends.Here is our Kindergarten news for the week,

Read your Borrow-A-Book- Read and be read to each night. You have three levelled books and a student coloured book on the 5 Senses.We are exploring our 5 senses so this book follows a long with our theme.  Remember to use the pictures for cues,say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. Read 1 or 2 books each night and please remember to record the book title and print your name on the reading log.Read your books each night and return them to class on Friday. 

Rock Star Sight Words- Continue to review and print your sight words.These words are explored daily at school and the students have been doing a great job learning their sight words.When you know the list of words quickly, return the signed sheet to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Library- Tuesday is our library day,be sure to pack your book so you will be able to sign out a new one for the week

Phys.Ed.-Our gym classes are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure to wear your sneakers, as with the nice weather, you may be going outside for class.                     

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

Can't wait to see all of my little Kinders. It will be a short but busy week in Kindergarten.Smile and be kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders!

Hi there Kinders and families. What a lovely weekend to be outside and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Spring.Here's what is happening this week in Kindergarten,

Read your Borrow-A-Book- Be sure to read and be read to each night. You have three levelled books this week. Remember to use the pictures for cues,say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. Read 1 or 2 books each night and please remember to record the book title and print your name on the reading log.Read your books each night and return them to class on Friday. 

Rock Star Sight Words- Continue to review and print your sight words.These words are explored daily through games, word work, morning message and writing.When you know the list of words quickly, return the signed sheet to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Kindergarten Yahtzee- We have been having a lot of fun playing this math game in class.Please play it this week at home with your Kinder. You will need 2 dice. The object is to add the 2 dice together and colour the number on your game card. The first person to colour all numbers yells, "Yahtzee". Please ensure that students do not count each dot on the dice but, count on from the biggest dice rolled.Have fun!!

Library- Tuesday is our library day,be sure to pack your book so you will be able to sign out a new one for the week.

Phys.Ed.-Our gym classes are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday this week. Be sure to wear your sneakers, as with the nice weather, you may be going outside for class.                     

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

It's going to be another lovely week, so be ready Kinders for a week of fun at school.Smile and be kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders!

Enjoy your long weekend as we have no school,Monday,May 23, Victoria Day. Have fun, I will see you Tuesday!

Posted: May 8, 2022

Welcome Back Everyone! I hope you had a lovely weekend celebrating with your Moms and Grandmothers. What a beautiful weekend it was. It was lovely to be able to sit outside in the sunshine.

Here's what is happening in Kindergarten this week,

Read your Borrow-A-Book- Read and be read to each night. We have three levelled books this week. Look at the pictures to know what is going on in the story, say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. It is very important for the children to read 1 or 2 books each night and please remember to record the book title and have your child print their name on the reading log.Read your books each night and return them to class on Friday. 

Rock Star Sight Words- Continue to review and print your sight words.This week practice printing the words from your list.We have been reviewing these words daily in class. Review your sight words and once you know the words quickly, return the signed sheet to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Library- Tuesday is our library day,be sure to pack your book so you will be able to sign out a new one for the week.

Phys.Ed.-Our gym classes are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday this week. Be sure to wear your sneakers, as with the nice weather, you may be going outside for class.                     

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

Can't wait to see all of my little Kinders tomorrow.Looking forward to a fantastic week at school!! Smile,be kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders!

Posted: May 1, 2022

Wow, April just flew bye, and May has arrived. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. We have a short but busy week together.

We are celebrating school spirit week, so be sure to show your school pride and dress up each day.      Monday-School Colours Day

Tuesday-Tye-Dye\Rainbow Colours Day

Wednesday-Western Day-Plaid Shirt & Jeans

Read your Borrow-A-Book- Read and be read to each night. We have four books this week. One is a student reader "Rhyme Time".Look at the pictures to know what is going on in the story, say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. It is very important for the children to read 1 or 2 books each night and please remember to record the book title and have your child print their name on the reading log.Keep the books for the week and return on Monday.

Rock Star Sight Words- Continue to review and print your sight words.This week practice printing the words from list 1-3.We have been reviewing these words daily in class. Review your sight words and once you know the words quickly, return the signed sheet to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Library- Tuesday is our library day,be sure to pack your book so you will be able to sign out a new book for the week.

Phys.Ed.-We have gym classes on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Dress in your comfortable

clothes. No School for Students on Thursday,May 5th and Friday,May 6th due to NBTA meeting and Subject Council for Teachers.                                                      

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

Have a fantastic week at school!! Smile,be happy and kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders!

To our wonderful Mother's and Grandmother's, you are wished a very special Mother's Day on Sunday May 8th.We love you and appreciate everything you do for us each and everyday. Enjoy this special day to celebrate you!!  

Posted: April 24, 2022

 Hi there! I hope you had a super fun weekend and are ready for a full week at school. Here's what is happening this week in Kindergarten:

Read your Borrow-A-Book- Read and be read to each night. We have three books this week. One is a student reader on How we can help the Earth.As you read;  look at the pictures to know what is going on in the story, say the beginning letter sound and sound out all letters in an unknown word, identify sight words you know. It is very important for the children to read 1 or 2 books each night and please remember to record the book title and have your child print their name on the reading log.Keep the books for the week and return on Friday.

Rock Star Sight Words- Continue to review and print your sight words this week.We have been reviewing the word list daily and are focused on spelling the words from the list. Please continue to work on this, as you practice your sight words.Once you know the words quickly, sign and return it to class and I will check your knowledge and send home the next sheet. 

Library- Tuesday is our library day,be sure to pack your book,so you will be able to sign out a new book for the week.

Phys.Ed.-We have gym classes on Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday this week.Wear your comfy clothes.

Math- We are learning about the number 8 and the different number combinations for 8. This week in class we will play the card game "Exactly 8". Try the game at home this week.The rules of the game are attached. Have fun!!                                                              

Outside-It is still s little chilly in the mornings and we do go outside when the students arrive. So please wear a hat, mitts and warm coat, plus your rubber\winter boots.

Don't forget to pack your water bottle daily.

Have a fantastic week at school!! Smile, be happy and kind to each other!!! Take Care, Kinders!

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