this is because play is useful “If baby animals play, this is because play is useful in the struggle for survival; because play practices and so perfects the skills needed in adult life” Susanna Miller

First week of school in September 8- 11 (times to be emailed in summer) 2O minute welcoming conversation with teacher Please bring completed Kindergarten Information Package Criminal Record Check (for volunteering) Completed Parent Questionnaire

Tues, Sept 8 ALL new Ks (10-10.15 am) parents stay Tues, Sept 8 / Wed, Sept 9 / Thurs, Sept 10 / Fri, Sept 11 20-minute Welcoming Conversations (see summer email or letter for your specific day and time – please bring your child and completed parent questionnaire)

Mon, Sept 14 Group A – 9am-11am Group B – 1pm – 3pm Tues, Sept 15 Wed, Sept 16 All students 9am – 11am Thurs, Sept 17 and Fri, Sept 18 – All students -9am – 3pm Mon, Sept 14 Group A – 9am-11am Group B – 1pm – 3pm Tues, Sept 15 Wed, Sept 16 All students 9am – 11am

Possible Kindergarten Shape of the Day Time Activity 8.55am Warning Bell Rings students line up outside    9:00am: Opening Circle Time Students enter the classroom when greeted by teacher – entry routines students meet on the carpet to complete class oral activities such as, Calendar, reviewing the Shape of the Day, and planning for their centre time.   9:20am: Centre Time students will be learning through play, teachers may circulate and facilitate the students' play or may use this time to work with small groups of students

10:30am: Recess students may start preparing for recess by washing hands, locating snack, and transitioning to regular recess schedule at 10.40am 10:55am: Outside play   students might work on their large motor development on the outdoor playground or will learn through play by exploring nature and the world around them 11:45am: Class activity this may involve a story and a response to the reading (class book, journals), or a class game or group activity 12 noon Lunch after eating their lunch students will transition to regular lunch break schedule

12.55pm: Quiet Time   students may sit and rest , read a book or complete a puzzle on their own 1.05pm Class Gathering students may engage in group activities such as songs, stories, and may discuss their current play or projects that they wish to continue to work on 1.30pm Project / Centre Time students will continue to engage in play based learning and may work on any projects that they wish to explore 2.30pm: Journals  students may reflect on their day by drawing in their journals 2:45 - 3pm: Clean up and Home Time students will clean up, collect communications, and be dismissed to caregiver

Possible Additional Activities Library book exchange Physical activities in the gym Recognition assemblies Special drama / musical performances Computer lab visits Big buddies?? Fieldtrips Community Walks

You will receive communication in the form of emails and hardcopy from: Classroom Teacher School PAC PLEASE: CHECK BACKPACK DAILY RETURN FORMS ASAP RETURN MONEY AND FORM IN ZIPLOC BAG OR ENVELOPE WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON FRONT Best way to contact teacher: email or phone to set up an appointment