September Update :)

- meet the teachers night TOMORROW (Wed., Sept. 28, 4:00 - 5:00)

- photo day > Tues., Oct. 11th

- listening rocks: students can bring in one special rock for a carpet time activity (I have several but some asked if they could bring their own)

- objects for, "I Spy": we are writing our own class, "I Spy" book (working on the use of  commas).  Students are asked to bring in some small objects that they would like to have for their photo.

- Fruit Basket: our classroom has a fruit basket for students who run out of food.  It is currently full but when it runs low I will send out requests for more donations of fruit (dried or fresh).  Thanks to Wendy for the dried apples!

- thank you: Wendy, Virginia and Toccoa for helping out on our field trip yesterday! 

Today was the FIRST day EVERYONE brought their Planners!  

Thank you!

What does playtime look like?

Painting (they are helping create a more beautiful welcome wall for our ELF families).

Drawing

Building/designing (notice the small upper level that took time to design and balance with supports).

Making friends (it was their suggestion to name this photo, "making friends").

Playing games.

Role Play/Drama (rotation for small groups in the hall).

Playing with the rats & building with Lego.

What does Quiet Reading look like?  Much different from Playtime!

Weekly Schedule

Here is our weekly schedule :)  

"Integrated Studies" includes: Applied Skills, Fine Arts, Career (Goals), Health, Science, and Socials. P.E. Term 1: Hockey, Term 2: Basketball & Term 3: Soccer.

	Monday/Friday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
8:25 - 9:00	Math (pull 6 per day)	Math (pull 6 per day)	Math (pull 6 per day)	Math (pull 6 per day)
9:00 - 9:30	P.E. Skills: Hockey	P.E. Ropes/Rollers	P.E. Games	P.E. Game: Hockey
9:30 - 9:45	Carpet & Math Lesson:	Carpet & Math Lesson:	Carpet & Math Lesson:	Carpet & Math Lesson:
9:45 - 10:00	SQUIRT PM Benchmark one per day	SQUIRT PM Benchmark one per day	SQUIRT PM Benchmark one per day	SQUIRT PM Benchmark one per day
10:00 - 10:25	Recess	Recess	Recess DUTY	Recess
10:25 - 10:45	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
10:45 - 11:00	Writing Lesson:	Writing Lesson:	Writing Lesson:	Writing Lesson:
11:00 - 11:35	(writing)	(writing)	MUSIC	MUSIC
11:35 - 12:00	(writing)	(writing)	(writing)	(writing)
12:00 - 12:45	Lunch Recess	Lunch Recess	Lunch Recess	Lunch Recess
12:45 - 1:00	Eat & Read	Eat & Read	Eat & Read	Eat & Read
1:00 - 1:30	Centres/Garden Math Minute	Centres/Garden Math Minute	Centres/Garden Math Minute	Centres/Garden Math Minute
1:30 - 2:00	Word Sorts	Word Sorts Clean Up	Word Sorts	Word Sorts
2:00 - 2:45	Integrated Studies	library 2:00 - 2:30	Integrated Studies	Integrated & Class Meeting
2:45 - 3:00	Clean Up	2:30 WSM/ Buddies	Clean Up	Clean Up
3:00 - 3:15	Buddy Reading	Buddy Reading	Buddy Reading	Buddy Reading

Meet the Teacher Night

Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 - 5:00

Families are invited to come and meet the staff at Salt Spring Elementary :)

This is an opportunity to hear about what's happening this year at our school and meet our music teacher, principal and support staff.

Teachers will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and may break out to their classrooms to talk about their plans for this school year.

Hope to see you there!

*Field trip Monday

- boots

- hats (if sunny)

- warm jacket (waterproof if rainy weather)

- water bottle

- hearty lunch

Home Reading

Home Reading is now in their Planners :)

*Field Trip Mon., Sept. 26*

Field trip forms going home today, PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ASAP :)

Welcome :)

What a great start!  I am very impressed with this group so far and am looking forward to pushing ahead in math and science :)
**Meeting times have been assigned and sent home for EARLY DISMISSAL DAY, Wednesday, September 21st at 11:30 am.

Teacher Contact Info

I can be reached via email at:
hserra@sd64.bc.ca
by phone at (250) 537-1337
and at the school at (250) 537-9928.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

"A stitch in time saves nine" :)