Halloween

Thank you to those of you who sent in treats to share for Halloween.  It is a fun day but you all know how sugar effects children - it makes them crazy.  Please try to limit the amount of candy your child brings to school following Halloween.  A child with a ton of candy often leads to them sneaking and sharing candy at inappropriate times.  And although we do not allow sharing snacks at school, they still do and it isn't fair for the parents who limit their child's sugar intake.

I hope you all have a ton of fun Trick-or-Treating tonight.

See you tomorrow,
Miss Mynes

allergy alert

When sending in food to be shared amongst the children, for example for class parties or birthdays, please do not send in any tomato sauce or eggs.  We have children who are allergic and we want to keep them safe.

Thanks for you support.

A note about tomorrow.  The Halloween Howl is tomorrow.  It should be fun but please do not confuse this event with our class party.  We will celebrate Halloween as a class with a party on October 31st, Halloween, in the afternoon.  The children are free to wear their costumes and bring in food to share with their friends.

thanks,
Miss Mynes

a little about tomorrow

Tomorrow, thanks to a donation from the Luong family, we will be making Bird's Nest Treats!  Using pretzels, shredded wheat cereal, licorice strings, mock peanut butter, crushed graham crackers and marshmallows we will makes birds nests that are yummy to eat!

:)
Miss Mynes

You Tube Stars!

Our grade 6s are You Tube Stars!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LLFCrJ7P2g&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

 

Check it out!

 

:)

Miss Mynes

Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Mr Pate and I will be attending a Kindergarten Professional Learning Community.  This is were kindergarten teachers come together to share best practices.  Mr pate will be attending in the morning and I will be attending in the afternoon so the children will always have one of us with them.  I know we will come back on Monday filled with wonderful ideas.

:)
Miss Mynes

school photos

Just a little FYI before you buy your child's school photo.  Picture retake day is October 27th.  If you child wasn't looking their best in the original photo and you want to try again, just write me a note and I will be sure to have their picture retaken on October 27th.  The children often do better on their second try.

:)
Miss Mynes

Our Next Unit

Our next unit, starting later this week, is based on Lois Elhert's Feathers for Lunch.  We will be learning about birds, animals sounds and bird calls and habitats. 
Here is where you can help:
-empty 2L milk cartons to make bird feeders
- pretzel sticks, shredded wheat cereal, licorice whips, Wowbutter (looks and tastes like peanut butter but made of soy), graham cracker crumbs and marshmallows to make bird's nest treats
- bird seed mixture, small milk cartons and soil to plant bird seed and see what grows

I know it is asking a lot but if we all work together the burden can be lighter.  These activities will be amazing but even if we are unable to get the materials, we will still have a fun and informative unit.

Thanks for your support,
Miss Mynes