January 9, 2026
Hello Families,
Happy New Year!
We have had a fabulous first week back. Students were so excited to see each other and settled into their routines quickly. We have spent this week revisiting classroom routines, working on community-building concepts, and reviewing skills in all subject areas.
Important Dates
Jan 13 Fun Lunch
Jan 14 School Council Meeting & Parent Association Meeting
Jan 30 Non-Instructional Day – no school for students
Well-Being
- I can be kind to others.
- I can take turns and share.
- I can listen when others are talking.
- I can use my words to solve problems.
This week we read so many incredible books that focused on wellness.
"The Mindful 123" picture book teaches children about emotional regulation, self-awareness, and mindfulness. We practiced taking deep breaths to calm our bodies, counting when we were upset, being kind to ourselves through words/actions, asking for help, and noticing the world around us through curiosity and appreciation. This book led us to "The Important Book." This book focuses on recognizing the world and others around us and being appreciative. All students shared why they felt they were important. If you have ever questioned your parenting or wondered if you are doing a good job, check out these heartfelt statements and feel the authenticity behind them... I'd say this crew will move mountains!
Monday/Wednesday Class:
Hayes A: I never get lost.
Devrae: I like my pets.
Parker: I love my mommy and dad.
Benji: My mom cares about me lots.
Noah: I am really good at playing video games.
Gordon: I have Lego.
Nora: I am brave.
Ryan: My mom and dad love me.
Finley: I like myself.
Lena: I have my parents.
Harris: I am important because I have a sibling.
Henry P: I have parents.
Lester: Max is always there for me.
Maximus: I have my brother there for me.
Owen S: I have parents.
Zane: I listen to my mom.
Weston: I love my friends.
Rhys: I am a very good listener.
Tuesday/Thursday Class:
Rhett: I am a good listener.
Aubrey: I like playing with toys.
Alanna: I am a great listener.
Archie: I am good at swimming.
Henry H: I am a good jumper.
Solei: I have my sister.
Harrison: I like playing with my friends.
Marley: I am good at monkey bars.
Alina: I am practicing drawing.
Natalie: I have a brother.
Owen M: I like to play with my friends.
Lewis: I can play with my brother.
Maxwell P: I love my family.
Caius: I am learning to swim.
Gigi: I am a kind friend.
Wyatt: I like playing outside.
Tayten: I have time with my dad.
Maxwell S: I have good friends.
Claire: I am good at monkey bars.
Hayes W: I am a good friend.
Literacy (Writing)
- I can print my name correctly.
- I can print the letters of the alphabet using the proper form.
- I can use correct letter formation when printing.
- I can write a message with pictures and words.
Literacy (UFLI)
- I can identify letters by characteristics. (Letters L and W)
- I can make connections between letters and sounds in words.
This term, we will continue following the "UFLI" program. Daily, students will work on learning the letters of the alphabet, the sounds they make, and how to print them. We will also sing songs about the letters and their sounds to help them remember them. Each day, students will draw a picture to match the letter we learned about (e.g., "w" is for walrus). Students are learning to blend and sound out new words and are eager to write and label their work during play exploration.
Math (Number Sense)
This week, we continued our number talks and reviewed different ways to compose and decompose numbers.
- I can count from 1 to 10.
- I can recognize and write the numbers 1 to 10.
- I can count objects to 10 and match the number with the quantity.
- I can identify the numbers that come before and after a given number.
- I can understand that the last number in a counting sequence tells how many objects there are.
- I can compare objects by size, length, weight, and capacity.
- I can measure objects using non-standard units (e.g., blocks, hands, etc.).
- I can understand the concepts of "longer," "shorter," "heavier," and "lighter."
Math (Patterns)
- I can identify and create simple patterns using objects, shapes, and colours.
- I can continue a pattern that I see.
- I can describe a pattern using words (e.g., "red, blue, red, blue, or big, big, small").
- I can recognize and name basic shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
- I can sort objects by their shapes.
- I can describe the position of objects (e.g., above, below, beside, in front, behind).
Have a great weekend!
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