Jun10
Attention all primary students! This Wednesday (June 12th)is ourPrimary Summer Play Day! We will go outside for fun activities during the middle block (12:00pm – 2:00pm). Please be prepared for the weather by bringing a water bottle, wearing a hat, and putting on plenty of sunscreen. Students will be in mixed-grade groups (grades 1-3), and the groups will be rotating through seven activity stations. Groups will spend about 10 minutes at each station. One of the stations will be a cool-down station indoors with freezies. It should be a fun afternoon! (The rain date is Thursday, June 13th)
Jun10
The WEJ BBQ is THIS THURSDAY from 4:30-7:30pm! The weather looks good, and the BBQ will happen rain or shine! Here are answers to the questions we have received:
Will there be Halal food options? Yes, there will be even more food vendors and options this year!
Can a student remain at school after school (i.e., not ride the bus home) and attend the BBQ at 4:30? No. There is no staff supervision between 3:45 and 4:30, and all students need adult supervision at the BBQ (which starts at 4:30). We advise students who normally take the bus to take the bus home and return with their parent/adult supervisor.
Can students come to the BBQ alone? All students should be supervised, and a parent should be responsible for them at the BBQ. This is very important in an emergency, injury, allergic reaction, inclement weather, etc..
Will the BBQ or other events be moved inside if it rains? No. We will not have access to the school except for the use of a few washrooms. This is an outdoor event. Please remember to dress for the weather! If it rains, we cannot go into the school gym or other areas of the school.
Jun10
Volunteer Lunch – June 20th, 11:30 – 12:30
Schools could not function without volunteers. Our school has many volunteers who help in our classes and the school, go on field trips, help with our lunch programs, and do many other essential supportive activities. The Volunteer Lunch on June 20 is our way of saying thank you. Please complete this super-quick formso we have enough food for lunch! Looking forward to seeing you!
Jun10
We invite all WEJ students and staff to participate in a weekly Pride parade of colours to celebrate our diversity and inclusivity throughout the month of June!
Wear your grade’s colour this Thursday to demonstrate that you are an ally:
Kindergarten: BLUE
Grade 1: Purple
Grade 2: Pink
Grade 3: Red
Grade 4: Orange
Grade 5: Yellow
Grade 6: Green
Your colour will change each week.
May29
Grade 3 EQAO testingwill take placenext week and run fromMonday (June 3rd) to Thursday (June 6th). Like last year, the students will complete the EQAO testing online on Chromebooks. Students should make sure they have a good breakfast and are well-rested each day! Having a good night’s sleep each night will be necessary. Your child will have lots of time to complete the sessions each day, so they are encouraged to take their time and do their best. They are reminded to use the online tools (e.g. text reader, calculator, split-screen, highlighter, etc.) and the math manipulatives, thesauruses, their personal dictionary, etc., if they need any! They will be doing Language and Math sessions each day. Parents, please do not schedule appointments next week if possible! (Don’t forget that next Friday is a PD Day (no school for students)).
We have taken some class time to prepare for the EQAO testing. Students have tried practice tests in Reading, Writing, and Math, and we have looked at exemplars to help the students understand how they should be answering the questions. The students also tried the online EQAO primary sample test and practiced using the various online tools. Feel free to have your child revisit this online practice test and tools before Monday. I have also posted some math review questions in Google Classroom if your child wants to do further review!
May27
Just a reminder that my class has been participating in the Scholastic Reading Club program this year. Ordering books through Reading Club is the easiest and most affordable way to offer your child the best in children’s books for the home and to encourage independent reading for fun. Reading every day is the best way for children to become independent readers. Please clickHEREfor more information on the Scholastic Reading Club and how to order books using my Class Code.
Shipping to the classroom is back!And you can order online whenever you want!
Remember: When you checkout, please enter myClass Code (see below). (When you use my Class Code, our class earns20% of the order’s value in rewards. I can use the rewards to purchase more books for our class library, digital teacher resources, and more!)
The MAY/JUNE English paper flyer was sent home with your child today! Click HEREfor the digital version.This month’s book orders are due June 7th (if you plan to order)!
Remember to apply my Class Code to your Scholastic book orders!
MY CLASS CODE:
RC236163
HAPPY READING!
May26
Silly shoes are so much fun,
You can wear them when you run!
Rain boots, slippers, or running shoes,
It doesn’t matter what you choose!
Party shoes with frills and bows,
Flip flops show off your painted toes!
Matching shoes or mismatched ones,
It’s up to you when the time comes!
This Friday, wear your wacky footwear to school,
And you will look so very cool!
May26
A few weeks ago, thestudents hada chance to learn all aboutSoilfrom ourScientists in Schools workshop.We have also had several lessons in class on soil since then.Students will have a mini quizon this content onThursday! We will spend some time in class preparing for this short quiz between now and then.
Here is what the students should know:
1. What are the four things soil is made up of? – rocks, air, water, humus
2. What are the four types of soil? -loam, clay, sand, silt
3. What is composting, and how does it work? What can you compost? What can’t you compost?
4. How do earthworms help the soil and help with composting?
5. What is erosion? – When moving water wears and moves soil to new places.
May16
Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits, and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. The students will participate in a school-wide Jump Rope for Heart event on Thursday, June 6th. Please click the links below for more information about the event, how to register your child, and how you and your child can start fundraising. Please also check out the Jump Rope for Heart website!
Jump Rope for Heart Parent and Guardian Letter
How to Register Your Child for Jump
For more information, watch the Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff video below:
May12
I would like to wish all of the moms (and grandmothers!) a wonderfulMother’s Day! I hope you enjoyed the gifts your child prepared for you. I was very pleased with how the students’ work turned out! I saw some gorgeous creations and heartfelt messages! I hope you enjoyed your day.
