Kindergarten October Newsletter
Important Dates in October
October 8- Pumpkin Patch Field Trip for all Kindergarten classes/Hot LUNCH
October 10 - School Mass at 9:15 (Students should wear full uniform)/ Interim Learning Updates sent home
October 13- Thanksgiving- No school
October 15 - Hot Lunch
October 22 - Hot Lunch
October 23 - 3 Way Conferences by appointment only. No regular classes. Details to follow in the school newsletter
October 24- No school
October 27 - Scientist visit to Kindergarten
October 28 - Picture retakes
October 29 - Hot Lunch
October 31 - Halloween (Dress down in Halloween colours - no costumes)
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
All Kindergarten classes will be going to Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch on Wednesday, October 8th. If you have offered to drive and supervise children other than your own, please ensure your driver’s authorization is updated and you have a current criminal record check. You will be contacted if we need your help. If you are not able to attend with your child, please be sure to send their booster seat (labelled with their name) with your child on that day. More information regarding the trip will be emailed out prior to October. 8th.
Prayer Focus for the Beginning of the Year
We have learned the Sign of the Cross, the Morning Offering, Grace, the Hail Mary and the Guardian Angel prayer already this year. Ask your child to show you how they can pray these prayers at home during your family prayer times. Click the link for a copy of some of these prayers.
October Homework Calendar
Homework calendars have been sent home in your child’s planner and are completely optional. If you choose to complete some/all of the activities, please indicate which ones you have done and send the calendar back to school on November 1st for a small prize.
Hot Lunch
Hot lunches begin this month. They arrive at noon, so please ensure your child has a recess snack and a water bottle on these days as well. Many children need a drink throughout the day and cannot wait until lunchtime, when their juice arrives. We will send home any uneaten food so that you are aware of what your child likes or dislikes for future orders. Please let your child know if you have ordered hot lunch for them or not.
Library Books
Just a reminder that Kindergarten has library on Tuesdays. Please ensure your child’s book is returned on, or before Tuesday morning.
Seesaw
Please ensure you have connected to your child’s Seesaw account and check it regularly to view their work, self-reflections, and photos.
Rainy Day Procedures
On a rainy morning, please bring your child to the school lobby. Please wait to be met by one of our kindergarten EAs, who will escort them to the classroom to help ensure a smooth transition and a happy day.
