Dear parents,
We discussed all this stuff this morning, but we didn't review it at the end of the day, so I feel I should repeat it for you!
Tomorrow morning we will drop off our coats at our cubbies and go directly to the gym for a traditional lion dance performance in honour of Lunar New Year. Our art workshop will begin immediately following and extend all the way until lunch to make up for the late start. Please please please try to be at school by the first bell (8:55). If you are late, we may already be in the gym.
What do I wear?
In honour of Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day, we are all going to try to wear something RED. But, it also has to be art-proof for our workshop. You do NOT need your gym outfit anymore, today was the last day. Sorry for the incorrect information I posted last week.
The transition from gym back to class today was quite messy... our class had a LOT of clothes and winter stuff to carry. I think we went back and found a lot of it, but If you are missing anything, please check the lost and found when you come for your interview.
In addition, please check out Area 24's collection of assorted cutlery, containers and mittens that I've collected from our bins. After the interviews, I will put all of this in the school lost and found where it will be much harder to find again. Please have a look when you're here!
Another thing you can do when you're here is check out the French book fair. Getting a new book is a great way to motivate your child to read. If you're not sure what book to choose, ask Mme Gaudreault for help. Tell her your child is in grade 1 and is around level 2 or 3 in Alpha-Jeunes. That will mean something to her and she is amazing at helping you find books that are at your child's independent reading level.
Tomorrow afternoon is our Valentine's day celebration. Again... no need to send snacks, but if you do, they need to be store-bought and completely nut-free. If your child is making valentines, make sure they have one for everybody so that there are no tears. The list of names is posted, just scroll down. Looking forward to it!
Thank you for being so accommodating with your interview times, I know I wasn't able to give everyone their first or second choice, so I appreciate your flexibility.
See you soon,
Tamara