Happy Friday Everyone!

We had another great week in kindergarten! The students are settling in well to the classroom routines and are enjoying getting to know each other better each day. We have recently started talking about our names and what makes us unique. We are looking at the letters in our name and why our names start with a big letter and not a small one. We are also counting the letters and so far the longest name has had 6 letters. I would also like to talk with the students about the significance of their names and where their name game from and why you chose their name. If you could send me a short email answering those questions it would be very helpful in supporting our learning. 

Over the next week, we will be talking about Orange Shirt Day which is on September 30th and Terry Fox as we will be doing our Terry Fox Run on Friday October 2. Students are welcome to wear anything they have that is orange on September 30. If you don't have anything orange please don't feel like you need to go out and buy something as wearing orange is not mandatory. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we will be talking about the meaning of Orange Shirt Day and why we choose to recognize it as a school. For our Terry Fox Run on Friday, please ensure that your child comes to school in appropriate clothing to run in. We will be doing our run on the top field behind our school. 

I am excited about the week ahead and I know the students will have lots to tel you about what we are doing in class.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Seana Blake

smblake@cbe.ab.ca