Week's achievements

Bonjour

Here are some of our week achievements :

-French and science : we learnt the body parts and also they had to reassemble body parts and a face by glueing the mouth, eyes, ect ... at the right place and in the right side

-Reading and writing : We revised the sounds and letters we saw last week plus we learnt two new ones : the T and D. I also I read them two stories

-Maths : we went on working on the two maths workbooks on counting and selecting and also ordering the numbers

-Art : we practised for the Christmas gala every day and the children decorated Christmas balls

Christmas gala costumes contribution

Bonjour, 

As you know we are doing the costumes for the Christmas gala, we did all the shopping needed and I divided it between all of you and it amounts to 10 dollars by student. So if you could bring me the money next week that would be great. I would also like the children to wear black tights and a white long sleeve T shirt underneath the costume for the gala, so please make sure that you have these two items ready for December 15th, so that I can collect them before the gala which will be on the 19th.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation

Madame Claire

Working French without knowing it : Cartoons in French

Little easy thing to do to help your child progress in French. At this age the best way for them to progress is by exposing them a maximum to the language so do not hesitate to make them watch their favourite cartoons or shows in French when it's possible. You can still but the English subtitles for you if needed since they do not read that won't bother them.

Here is an example of a famous one that they like to watch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUH-OFSgbx4

Pizza day and crazy hair day payment

Bonjour,

I just wanted to remind those who didn't pay for the casual day today if they can think to bring me or the office the 2 dollars tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks a lot in advance

Bonne semaine

Madame Claire

Week's achievements

Bonsoir

Just a little summary of what we did this week in the JK class

-first we revised a little bit more the colours and vowels

-we also went on saying what the weather is like every morning

-we practised on a daily basis the song, poem and dance for the Christmas gala

-we learnt two new letters : the consonants B  and P (pronounced by the sounds they make that is 'beu' and 'peu' to prepare them better for reading) and they practised recognizing them and also writing them

-we went on counting until 30 and went until 40 just this morning and we will go on practising on this next week

-we also went to the Aquarium which was really a wonderful experience and the children learnt the names of the most common fishes and the ones we saw over there. We also learnt the song 'Les petits poissons' as you could see on my previous post

-they painted a colourful fish using cotton and paint as some of you saw on the panel tonight

>> you can find some of the materials I used this week below if you want to use them to go on practising

-Finally, please remember that on Monday it's both pizza day and crazy hair day

BON WEEKEND

Madame Claire

La lettre  P -  p

Ex 1 : entoure la lettre P – p

P    C      D     T    B    P     B    A     P     F     P     K    L    

N    P    B    I    O      G   P     R    B     W   P   O     I   U    P  

p     t     p       d      I     y     p      n     b    m     p    o     p   v    

c     p    i      p   d     b    i    o     e     a   p    w    k   m    o   b  

Ex 2 : mets un point sous la lettre P  -   p

POULET          MARIE     PAUL     POUBELLE     TAUPE

papillon       maison     boule       poule      pantalon       sapin

 La lettre  B -  b

Ex 1 : entoure la lettre B – b

B    C      D     T    B    P     B    A     E     F     B     K    L    P  

N    P    B    I    O      G   B     R    B     W   B   O     I   U    P  

b     t     p       d      I     y     c      n     b    m     b    o     t   v     

c     b    i      p   d     b    i    o     e     a   b    w    k   m    o   b  

Ex 2 : mets un point sous la lettre B  -   b

BALLON          MARIE     BOL     BOUTEILLE     TABLEAU

bouillon       maison     balle       poule      bouchon       table 

Lunch box essentials

Dear parents,

I would like to remind you that candies, lollipops and chocolate are forbidden at school. They can have it in their lunch boxes for after school but they won't be able to eat them in class. I would also appreciate if they could all have at least one portion of fruit or vegetables each day.

All this is to allow them to be able to concentrate in class and fight against the cold. 

I know that most of you already do it that way but I just wanted to send a little reminder so that every child gets the appropriate snack and lunch. 

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Have a good day.

Madame Claire

Song of the week

Bonjour,

Here is the song of the week that we are going to sing in relation with the visit to the Aquarium.

We are also going to learn the names of some fishes and see where they live (ocean/sea or river)

We will also go on to work on the number six and on the letter B

Bonne semaine

Madame Claire

This Week- Week of November 16, 2014

Week of November 16, 2014

Hello Parents,

Here are the updates for this week

1- School Trip to Ripley's Aquarium - Wednesday November 19

The students will attend a workshop at Ripley's Aquarium on Wednesday November 19. Through the workshop, the students will discover the amazing world of sharks, their jaws, as well as appreciate how misunderstood they are. They will also discover the diversity of body coverings of animals living in the aquatic eco-systems. After the workshop, the students will walk around the aquarium.

The school bus will leave the school at 9:15am and will return at 2:00pm. For this school trip, the students will be asked to wear their full uniform. They will have to bring a light lunch and snacks in their small blue backpack.

For the parent volunteers, each volunteer parent will escort one or two students and will take the school bus with the students. Please don't forget your camera.

I will send a reminder on Tuesday evening

2- Holiday Bazaard - Wednesday December 3

The PSC is cordially inviting you all to the Holiday Bazaard on Wednesday December 3 in the gymnasium. This event is from 3:30pm until 8:00pm.

- Free face painting & free admission
- Pizza and variety of healthy drinks 
- Karaoke for all ages
- Games for all ages
- Tons of shopping: fashion, jewelry, baked goods, comics
- Raffle and silent auction
- All kids and family members welcomed


3- Gala - Friday December 19

I am giving you a heads-up about the upcoming student gala on Friday December 19. Details about time and location will come from the school within the coming weeks.


Please be aware that the school is closed on that day and that parents and students are reportedly expected to attend. Having said that, please inform Mme Fabregues ASAP if you know ahead of time that your child will not attend the gala.

The gala is an opportunity to see our children performing songs that they have learned, and they will perform dressed in a costume.

Please let Madame Fabregues, know if you are interested in volunteering for this activity.

Winter time

Bonjour,

With the cold coming and the children spending twice 15 minutes and once 30 min outside every day could you please insure that they come to school well equipped for the cold so that they can enjoy their time outside without being cold or getting sick.
Thanks for your understanding and your cooperation

Bonne apres-midi

Madame Claire

Morning early birds

Bonjour,

I would like to remind the parents that bring their children before 8.15 on the morning that they have to leave them in the Prep K class with Madame Christine and Madame Victoria so that they do not stay in the corridor where nobody can look after them. I go get them at 8.15 in the Prep K and take them with me in the JK classroom.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation

Today the children are going to attend a theatre show and we are going to work on the number 5 as well as on the weather forecast. You will be able to see their work exhibited in the corridor before the end of the week.

Bonne journee

Madame Claire

Christmas Gala song and poem

Here is the poem for the Christmas gala that we are going to learn as well as the song. Do not hesitate to repeat it at home with your children :)

Le bonhomme de neige a froid

Il fait froid
Claque, claque tes mains
Elles ont chaud, elles sont bien
Frotte, frotte ton front
Il rougit comme un lampion
Tape, tape tes joues
Mais pas comme un petit fou
Dring, dring ton nez
C'est pour bien le rechauffer
Gratte, gratte ton menton,
Barbichette, barbichon

Going back to school message

Bonjour,

I wanted to remind you that next Wednesday (the 19th) we are going to the Aquarium, you will find all the information needed on the form I put in your children's bag. It needs to be completed and sent in back to me as soon as possible. I also need volunteers to help me so if you're free and you want to join us please let me know on the form too.
Here is a copy of the form.
Merci

Another little reminder : it's rare but it can still happen that children's sport bags get mixed up. If you happen to get one from another student would you please wash the clothes anyway so that they would have their clothes clean too for sport. That means that your child will also have clean clothes and that every student is ok. Thanks a lot for your cooperation and understanding.

Snowman costumes update

Bonjour,

As I talked with Madame Faye about it we decided that 28 dollars is too much to ask so we are going to make it ourselves in class as our art sessions (as it will be quite easy). I'm going to go and buy the materials (big white t-shirt, black felt, cotton, elastics, orange make up and scarves) we need and I'll tell you how much it will be for each child so you can reimburse me but it won't be more than 20 dollars I'm confident of it.
You will just have to provide a black tights and they will have to wear their black school shoes.
So I will let you know as soon as I know more.

Enjoy the end of the week and your weekend

Madame Claire

URGENT PLEASE READ- SNOW MAN COSTUMES

URGENT PLEASE READ-

Hello Bonjour Parents!

Just a quick update that over the few weeks I have been looking for the "snowman costumes" for the children for the Christmas Gala!  

The good news is that the Costume above is available and they have 12 in stock for 4-6 year olds. The unfortunate news is the costume which you previously saw on the blog has been sold out and other snow man costumes either are too expensive or simply they don't have enough in stock.

The cost of the Snowman Costume above which I negotiated to meet our budget is $25.00 & with tax $28.25.  

I would like to propose the following, only if everyone is in agreement  with this costume, in order to provide closure on this task. 

I will order and pay for all the costumes tomorrow and will be able to have them delivered by Monday November 10, 2014. 

However, if you could kindly provide your payment to Madame Claire in a sealed envelope for $28.25 by November 12, 2014, that would be greatly appreciated.

Please let me know, your response and I shall arrange next steps.

Cordially,

Sonya