fevers :(

It seems we have an outbreak of fever in our class.  Yesterday, we had more kids absent in the morning then here.  I hope everyone is recovering and we miss you.  Please review with your child proper hand washing procedure as that is the best way to avoid passing viruses along.

Take care,
:)
Miss Mynes

oops

Well, when you arrive in your classroom and there is a box there, you assume it is yours, even if you don't remember ordering it.  That was my mistake.  The caterpillars that were delivered to room 9 actually belong to room 10 and grade 1/2.  Sadly, I have passed them along.  We will just have to see butterflies in the wild.  I guess if that is the biggest mistake I make this year, it isn't such a bad one.

:)
Miss Mynes

art lessons continued

Today, we continue to learn about the use of colour in illustrations.  Our book for the week, Rosie's Walk, has warm coloured illustrations.  We will paint our own warm pictures today.

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Miss Mynes

this weeks theme

This week, we focus on the book Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins.  It is about a fox that is after a chicken and she is oblivious to his presence yet stays safe the whole way around the farm.  If you can this week, visit a farm.  Walk around the farm and look for bee hives.  Your bodily-kinesthetic, naturalist and interpersonal learners will love it.

:)
Miss Mynes

next week

Next week, we will be learning all about butterflies!

:)
Miss Mynes

metamorphisis

Yesterday, we began the exciting project of turning caterpillars into butterflies.  It is a very exciting thing to watch.  I will keep you updated on our progress.  Watching a butterfly emerge from it's coccoon is an experience akin to watching a chick hatch from it's egg - priceless!

:)
Miss Mynes

a little about today

Today, we wrote about our ideal hot dog.  We discussed the vocabulary in The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog.  I read with some seniors. In the afternoon, we will play a math game to help us with our sorting skills.  The children see Miss McGregor twice today, once for dance and once for physical education.

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Miss Mynes

another fun idea...

This week,  take your child to a place in your neighbourhood where pigeon congregate.  Ask your child "How do they walk?" "What do they eat?"  Your linguistic, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalist learners will love it.

:)
Miss Mynes

next week

Next week, we focus on the book The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Williams.  Next week would be a great week to have a hot dog for dinner or better yet, visit a hot dog stand.  Ask your child: How do the cooks prepare the hot dogs?  What do customers like on their hot dogs?  Your linguistic, interpersonal and intrapersonal learners will love it.

:)
Miss Mynes

our special event today

Meet Blue Spruce Nominee Rebecca Bender


Thu May 16, 2013

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

60 mins

Albert Campbell

Come meet Rebecca Bender, the award-winning children's author and illustrator of 'Giraffe and Bird', and learn about their new adventures. She will talk about how pictures and words work together to make a story. For more information visit the branch or call 416-396-8890.

Presented in co-operation with the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writer's Union of Canada.

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Miss Mynes

Writing with purpose

With only a little help, Courtney wrote a birthday message for her friends.  Writing with a purpose helps a child see value in learning to read and write.

agenda cover contest

JG WORKMAN SCHOOL AGENDA COVER CONTEST GUIDELINES


TUESDAY MAY 14, 2013

THE WINNING AGENDA COVER WINS ICE CREAM BARS FOR HIS OR HER CLASS AND A SPECIAL PRIZE.

THIS YEARS THEME : SCHOOL SPIRIT

Posters should reflect some aspect of this year's theme: What do we know about school spirit? When do we show school spirit? How do we raise school spirit? Why do we need school spirit? What does school spirit mean to you and your classmates? Why is this important to you?



Posters should provide a picture with a slogan or message which reflects this year’s theme: “SCHOOL SPIRIT”



Grades: JK/SK through 8

SIZE: 8½" x 11"

Colour or black and white

Design: Hand drawn. No computer generation allowed. Must be your own creation. Must be a two‐dimension painting, drawing, collage or combination, in color or black

and white,



REQUIREMENTS: Must have school name and picture of Workman Bear. Here is alink to the Workman Bear Head.  If it doesn't work, please let me know and I will give you a hard copy.

C:\Documents and Settings\046845\Desktop\bear_head_2col[1].JPG

IDENTIFICATION: The back of the poster must include name, grade, teacher, and room number.



Second Place and Third Place entries will be recognized. The top three entries will be placed on display.



Submit entries to Mr. WEBSTER BY WEDNESDAY MAY 29th,, 2013.



JUDGING:

Covers will be judged on how well the design conveys the message, “School Spirit” originality, creativity, attractiveness, and if they meet all of the criteria requirements outlined.

a little help

The children have been asking for food packages for drama centre.  The children have turned drama centre into a restaurant and grocery store, depending on the day.  As you use up food at home, and if the packaging is appropriate, please send it into school to enhance our drama centre.

Thanks for your support,
Miss Mynes

school clothes

Sometimes, we get wet at school.  Be it at the water table (we do have smocks but the kids seem to dislike wearing them) or we have an accident, we can all agree wet clothing is uncomfortable.  If you have old clothes, maybe ones your child has outgrown or simply past their prime, I  would appreciate you donating them to the class.  When your child does wear school clothes home, just toss them in the laundry hamper and return them after you do your laundry, no rush at all.  Also, if your child wears home something they love, feel free to keep it and send in a similar piece of clothing to keep our school clothes bin full.

Thanks for your support,
Miss Mynes

donations

The children have been asking for shoes for drama centre.  Do you have some pretty shoes that are past their prime or hurt your feet?  If so, we would love you to donate them to room 9.  The children will enjoy dressing up in them.

Thanks,
Miss Mynes

Science in action

Smiti, Isaiah and Talitha are trying to blow the dice across the table!

Writing with a purpose

Antony didn't want anyone to tidy up his tower, so he wrote a note to let everyone know.

Ewwww

I say yuck but Smiti and Tsering say yay! They are making mud cupcakes.  Good times working on team work and experiencing nature and science.

a little about today

Today, we will continue our Peter's Chair unit by discussing the book to deepen our comprehension.  We will build towers of blocks as tall as we are.  We also have to go back to our pink pictures from yesterday and discuss their work (many of them left their names off).  Ah, the small things that are big to learn in kindergarten.  :)  The children will have drama and dance with Miss McGregor and also physical education.

:)
Miss Mynes

Measurement

We are working on the concept of mass. Yuki and Cassandra are trying to balance the scale.

our poem of the week

When I Was One

When I was one, I was so small, (hold up one finger)
I could not speak a word at all. (shake head)
When I was two, I learned to talk. (hold up two fingers)
I learned to sing, I learned to walk. (point to mouth and feet)
When I was three, I grew and grew. (hold up three fingers)
Now I am four and so are you! (hold up 4 fingers)


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Miss Mynes

Visual arts at its best

Zoey is a creative child. When given time to explore, she can make some great creations! And we are saving the earth by reusing materials.

:)
Miss Mynes

first Wednesday of the month

Today, we will be going to see the children's librarian at Albert Campbell library.  The children will also see Miss McGregor for physical education.

Have a wonderful day, I know we will.
:)
Miss Mynes