Our Kindergarten children made us very proud during their first important assembly of the year, the Remembrance Day Ceremony.  It’s a serious and somber time, where students are reflecting on peace and what it means to them.  The children were noted for their excellent self-regulation skills:  calm bodies, focused listening and an awareness of their social situation and responding appropriately.

We’ve had some sickness moving through the school building and we encourage everyone to stay home if you are not feeling well.   Kindergarten is a fun and busy time and we know nobody wants to miss out, but please keep in mind that sick children have a hard time with behavioural expectations, listening to the teacher and following classroom rules and routines when they are not feeling healthy and strong.  In Kindergarten where we share our toys and school supplies, and children still put their hands in their mouths and noses and touch classroom items, germs and illness spread fast.  A day or two to rest at home and get over the worst of a cold or cough is best for everyone.

Although it seems far away, the Christmas Concert is coming up quickly!  The week of December 11-14 is going to be full of dress rehearsals and performances as our staging arrives the week before.  We wanted to give you lots of time to plan your child’s Christmas Concert outfit.

Girls:  dress, skirt and top, party or dress shoes (if you have them)

Boys:  collared shirt, dark pants, dress shoes (if you have them); necktie, bow tie, vest are optional

We had another two weeks to go to finish up our current round of Sharing and Special Helper theme of “3 objects that begin with the first letter of my first name.” 

Upcoming Events and Reminders

Wednesday, November 15:  school is in session 8:40 am -2:40 pm

Please return your Library Books.  We will try to arrange a short book exchange time for Division 16 as they missed their regular Tuesday Library time this week. Division 15 is tomorrow at 9:00am.

Mrs. Meldrum’s Grade 4 class is organizing the Sock, Toque and Glove Drive.  They are looking to collect new items for donation.  Pick-up from our classrooms will be on Wednesday and Friday until November 24.