“If baby animals play,
this is because play is useful
in the struggle for survival;
because play practices and so
perfects the skills needed in
adult life”
Susanna Miller
First week of school in September 8- 11
(times to be emailed in summer)
 2O minute welcoming conversation with teacher
 Please bring completed Kindergarten Information Package
 Criminal Record Check (for volunteering)
 Completed Parent Questionnaire
Tues, Sept 8
 ALL new Ks (10-10.15 am)
parents stay
Tues, Sept 8 / Wed, Sept 9 /
Thurs, Sept 10 / Fri, Sept 11
 20-minute Welcoming
Conversations
(see summer email or letter for
your specific day and time –
please bring your child and
completed parent questionnaire)
Mon, Sept 14
Group A – 9am-11am
Group B – 1pm – 3pm
Tues, Sept 15
Group A – 9am-11am
Group B – 1pm – 3pm
Wed, Sept 16
All students 9am – 11am
Thurs, Sept 17 and Fri, Sept 18
– All students -9am – 3pm
Possible Kindergarten
Shape of the Day
Time
Activity
8.55am
Warning Bell Rings
students line up outside
9:00am:
Opening Circle Time
Students enter the classroom when greeted by
teacher – entry routines
students meet on the carpet to complete class
oral activities such as, Calendar, reviewing the
Shape of the Day, and planning for their centre
time.
9:20am:
Centre Time
students will be learning through play, teachers
may circulate and facilitate the students' play
or may use this time to work with small groups
of students
10:30am:
Recess
students may start preparing for recess by
washing hands, locating snack, and
transitioning to regular recess schedule at
10.40am
10:55am:
Outside play
students might work on their large motor
development on the outdoor playground or will
learn through play by exploring nature and the
world around them
11:45am:
Class activity
this may involve a story and a response to the
reading (class book, journals), or a class game
or group activity
12 noon
Lunch
after eating their lunch students will transition
to regular lunch break schedule
12.55pm:
Quiet Time
students may sit and rest , read a book or
complete a puzzle on their own
1.05pm
Class Gathering
students may engage in group activities such
as songs, stories, and may discuss their current
play or projects that they wish to continue to
work on
1.30pm
Project / Centre Time
students will continue to engage in play based
learning and may work on any projects that
they wish to explore
2.30pm:
Journals
students may reflect on their day by drawing in
their journals
2:45 - 3pm:
Clean up and Home
Time
students will clean up, collect communications,
and be dismissed to caregiver
Possible Additional
Activities
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Library book exchange
Physical activities in the gym
Recognition assemblies
Special drama / musical performances
Computer lab visits
Big buddies??
Fieldtrips
Community Walks
You will receive communication in the form of emails and hardcopy from:
1.Classroom
Teacher
2.School
3.PAC
PLEASE:
CHECK
BACKPACK DAILY
RETURN
FORMS ASAP
RETURN
MONEY AND FORM IN ZIPLOC BAG OR ENVELOPE WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON FRONT
Best way to contact teacher:
email
or phone to set up an appointment