Hello families,
It was a wonderful first two days back at school! We spent time reviewing school expectations and the flow of our daily schedule. Students also explored the Montessori shelves and materials. Here were some of our Work Period tasks, Responsible Work Choices, and books we read!
The 2024-2025 Grade 1/2 Team
Ms. Girl, Ms. Greenhall, Ms. Adamson, Ms. Midgley, Ms. Green, Ms. Zimmer.
Soft Entry
On Tuesday, teachers will be outside to meet students in the morning from 8:00-8:10. Starting on Wednesday morning, we will begin our soft entry in the morning. When students arrive at school they will come in our door as they arrive at school. Doors will be open from 8:00-8:10. Students will be engaged in a morning activity and instructional time will begin at 8:10am. If a student is late, please go to the front office doors.
Absences
If your child is going to be absent, please make sure to contact the office via phone or email. I would also appreciate being cc'd on the email so I am kept in the loop!
Snack
During snack time students will be using placemats in their space as part of our Montessori practical-life learning. Something simple that can fit in your child's lunch kit is perfect - even a tea towel works! The placemat is meant to travel to and from school each day. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Shoes and Water Bottles
Please make sure your child has clean indoor shoes that they can put on independently to keep at school. Indoor and outdoor shoes need to be appropriate for physical activity as some days we have physical education outside! Students are more than welcome to keep a water bottle at school in our classroom. Please ensure their name is on any personal items to prevent them getting lost.
Montessori Birthday Walk Around the Sun
At LBS we like to celebrate students' birthdays with the Montessori Walk Around the Sun. If it is your child's birthday month, you will receive a copy of a Google slideshow for you to add photos about your child each year of their life. This is optional and you are more than welcome to add on to the slideshow from last year if you made one. *Please note birthday treats cannot be shared with the whole class as a LBS rule.*
Volunteers
I truly value our volunteers offering their time to support our students inside and outside of the classroom. The grade 1/2 team is planning for some great field trips this year and we would love for you to join! If you are interested in volunteering please ensure you have a valid CBE police clearance (completed through our office) as well as have signed the annual volunteer form for 2024/2025. Please note that CBE police clearance can take quite a few weeks to come through so getting it done earlier in the year ensures you will have it for upcoming volunteer opportunities. Please contact the office for more information about getting a CBE police check and signing the annual form. We will be begin welcoming volunteers in October.
Upcoming Dates
I will try my best to include important upcoming dates in my blog but please continue refer to the LBS website and email in case I happen to miss any!
Have a wonderful long weekend,
Ms. Greenhall
Important Dates
- Monday, September 2nd - Labour Day - No School
- Thursday, September 19th - Open House & Welcome Back BBQ
- Friday, September 27th - PD Day - No School for Students
- Monday, September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School
