September 29, 2022

  We have had an eventful week.  Our class participated in the Terry Fox run, and we drew a portrait of Terry.

Every week, we have been walking around the school to look at the leaves on the trees to see what colours we can spot.  So far, we have seen "hojas de color amarilla, naranja, verde, cafe, roja y morada "(yellow, orange, green brown and purple leaves)

We had our pictures taken today, and got new library books.

We also started some new learning centers, including Roll and Build, Step by Step Drawing, and Count the Apples and Record.

We have been learning about Indigenous ways of knowing, including the tradition and meaning behind sharing circles and talking sticks. We are asking children to go on an outdoor walk this weekend, and search for a stick approximately 30 cm long/5 cm in diameter to bring to school. We will be painting and creating our own talking sticks to share at home with our families. Please bring a stick to school on Monday, October 3, or Tuesday, October 4, whichever day your child is at school.

Today we watched this video.  We will wear our Orange Shirts on Monday, October 3.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CISeEFTsgDA

We will begin learning the Spanish words for "Las partes de la cara" (The parts of the face)

Ojos - eyes

Nariz - nose

Boca - mouth

Dientes - teeth

Orejas - ears

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oT-DV2tnfE

September 26, 2022

School photos will take place on September 27 for the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group, Grades 1, 3 and 5. On September 28, the Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten group as well as Grades 2 and 4 will have their pictures taken. Please note that it will be the individual as well as the class photos.  Retakes will take place on October 17 & 18, 2022.

On Thursday, September 29, Dalhousie will recognize the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation by wearing orange shirts.    Students will also be engaging in learning around Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.    There is no school on Friday, September 30.  As we do not have classes on Thursday, we will wear orange shirts on MONDAY, OCTOBER 3.

Dalhousie Parent Society News

Our Apple Fundraiser is underway! Place your orders with the forms sent home by September 28. Cheques or e-transfers are accepted! 

Our Fall Harvest Fundraiser allows you to get some fresh produce.  Please visit https://store.indeygo.com/fundraisers/dalhousie-school-fall-harvest-fundraiser/. Donations can also be made to the Foodbank! What a great opportunity to double up on helping out! 

The next fun lunches are Fat Burger and Mucho Burrito. Get your orders in by Friday, September 23 at midnight on healthyhunger.ca  All restaurants are up until the end of December so feel free to order for any of the weeks.

If your child is going to be absent and you have ordered them a lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11am the morning of fun lunch and let us know if you would

1. like it sent home with a sibling
2. You would like to pick it up
3. Donate it to the amazing staff

Kinder Parents, please make sure you are only ordering for the day your child is attending. 

If you would like to volunteer for fun lunch, check out available spots.  If you aren’t sure if you have clearance for volunteering, please email us and we will be able to help you out dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

21 septiembre, 2022

 Due to Parent Teacher Interviews, there is no school for all students on Friday, September 23.  It is a full day of school for all students, including Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students on Thursday, September 22.

Dalhousie students and families will be participating in the annual Terry Fox run. The run will be held at the school on September 26 at 1:45 PM. Donations can be made online to the Terry Fox foundation under Dalhousie School. Students are also encouraged to bring a Toonie for Terry on the day of the run. 

School photos will take place on September 27 for the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group, Grades 1, 3 and 5. On September 28, the Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten group as well as Grades 2 and 4 will have their pictures taken. Please note that it will be the individual as well as the class photos. A retake date will be confirmed.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY - On Monday, October 3, Monday/Wednesday kindergarten students are encouraged to wear orange shirts in recognition of Orange Shirt Day.

This week we learned about Terry Fox.  We read books about his life, watched a video and discussed why he was a Canadian hero.  We talked about the difference between a hero and a superhero, and sorted pictures into the correct category.

We are continuing to learn about patterning.  Today, the children demonstrated their understanding of patterning using a variety of materials.

Here are some patterning action songs we have been exploring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLNhTnDO4I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sS0OeABaFs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9q4U2P3ig

We went to the library today (Wednesday is our day to exchange books) and the children who returned their books, chose new ones.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - TERRY FOX, INTERVIEWS, MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE QUEEN, FUNDRAISING INFORMATION, FUN LUNCH

 On Monday, September 19, Dalhousie School will observe a moment of silence in to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All CBE School and workplaces will remain open as scheduled.

Please see the separate email that was sent regarding Parent Teacher Interviews, which will be held on Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23.   The conference booking application is currently experience technical issues and you may not be able to book at the initially indicated time.  We thank you for your patience.

Due to Parent Teacher Interviews, there is no school for all students on Friday, September 23.  It is a full day of school for all students, including Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students on Thursday, September 22.

Dalhousie students and families will be participating in the annual Terry Fox run. The run will be held at the school on September 26 at 1:45 PM. Donations can be made online to the Terry Fox foundation under Dalhousie School. Students are also encouraged to bring a Toonie for Terry on the day of the run. 

School photos will take place on September 27 for the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group, Grades 1, 3 and 5. On September 28, the Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten group as well as Grades 2 and 4 will have their pictures taken. Please note that it will be the individual as well as the class photos. A retake date will be confirmed.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society News

Our Apple Fundraiser is underway! Place your orders with the forms sent home by September 28. Cheques or e-transfers are accepted! 

Our Fall Harvest Fundraiser allows you to get some fresh produce.  Donations can also be made to the Foodbank! What a great opportunity to double up on helping out! 

The next Healthy Hunger fun lunches are Fat Burger and Mucho Burrito. Get your orders in by Friday, September 23 at midnight on healthyhunger.ca  All restaurants are up until the end of December s

September 14, 2022

 Today we went to the Library for the very first time and the children chose two books to borrow for the week. If your child's backpack is not large enough for 2 hardcover books, please consider sending a reusable bag to carry these books separately, or using a larger backpack. Our book exchange day is on WEDNESDAY'S.

This week we started Literacy Centers.  The children rotated though Alphabet Puzzles, Find the Letter, Build Your Name and Pattern Block letters.

We also read the book, "The Dot".  We painted some plates by using a dot in the middle, then painting circles around it.

We completed our First Day of School picture, by colouring the outside with AB patterns.  

September 7, 2022

 Today was our first full day of Kindergarten.  We had a very busy day with lots of firsts; first music class, first lunch at school, first time playing on the playground etc.

Please take note of the following information items to ensure a smooth transition to the full day kindergarten program.

1 - Footwear.  Please ensure that your child has a pair of labelled inside shoes (slip on or velcro is best).  We change our shoes many times a day, and shoes that are easy to get on and off are invaluable.

2 - Snack/Lunch - Your child will need a full lunch and a separate snack for the day.  Please tell your child  what food is for snack and what is for lunch, so they don't inadvertently eat all their food for snack.  Some parents find a separate container for snack works well.  Have your child practice opening and closing containers by themselves.  Food items with difficult packaging such as fruit cups, cheese strings etc would be best removed from packaging at home and put in a separate container.  The children have approximately 20 minutes to eat and we want to ensure that that time is spent eating, not waiting for the lunch supervisor to open containers.  Please label all containers with your child's name.  Schools in the CBE have a "Boomerang lunch" policy; anything that comes from home, goes back home and not in the garbage can at school.  This way you are able to see what your child has eaten, and allows proper sorting of compost, garbage and recycling.  

3 - Extra clothes - Accidents happen.  Please put an extra change of clothes (including socks and underwear) in your child's backpack in a ziplock bag.  While we do have spare clothing if the need arises, it's always better to be in your own clothes.

4 - Backpacks - Your child will need a large backpack, big enough to fit a hardcover library book.  We will be starting our book exchange soon. If this is not possible, please put a reusable bag in your child's backpack to transport books between home and school.

Here are some of the songs we have been working on in Spanish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdQ-alL8S7k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMZzGZu15vk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzkLSDs2DGw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwOmjzAkHvg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz69JxNznWA

TERRY FOX RUN

Terry Fox Donation sheets went home this week. Please donate online, there is a QR code on the donation sheet. We did an excellent job raising fund for this worthy cause last year and we want to continue to support Terry Fox organization.