Kindergarten Corner
Kindergarten Little GEMS Assembly
What have KG2B been learning this week?
KG2B have been inquiring about the ocean. We are really enjoying this unit and all of the fun activities we do together that help us to learn about the ocean. Our reading buddies came to make ocean crafts with us too!
KG2B have been inquiring about the ocean. We are really enjoying this unit and all of the fun activities we do together that help us to learn about the ocean. Our reading buddies came to make ocean crafts with us too!
What have we been learning in KG1G This week?
This week in KG1G we have been counting the number of pets in the class and creating graphs showing the different pets we have and also how many people have pets. We have been practicing our counting and writing our numbers and because our letter of the week is Dd we drew pictures of our Daddy.
This week in KG1G we have been counting the number of pets in the class and creating graphs showing the different pets we have and also how many people have pets. We have been practicing our counting and writing our numbers and because our letter of the week is Dd we drew pictures of our Daddy.
KG1 H students have really enjoyed spending time with their caring book buddies from 5C!
Primary Years Program News
IB PYP Learner Profile Of the Month
What is an IB PYP School?
It is a school that, regardless of location, size or constitution, strives towards developing an internationally minded person.
What is an internally minded person?
It is a person who demonstrates the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
The aim of the IB PYP is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB PYP Learners strive to be inquirers, communicators, caring and more in their goal to become internationally minded.
In conjunction with our Culture of Kindness, we are keen for our students to develop the IB Learner Profile, inside and outside of the classroom. Therefore we would like to ask our parents to support our goal and encourage your child to develop these attributes. Every month, we will be posting ideas in the newsletter that you can share with your child to develop their IB Learner Profile. If you have questions about the IB Learner Profile, please do not hesitate to speak with your classroom teacher or the IB PYP Coordinator, Sofia Lyons.
What is an IB PYP School?
It is a school that, regardless of location, size or constitution, strives towards developing an internationally minded person.
What is an internally minded person?
It is a person who demonstrates the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
The aim of the IB PYP is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB PYP Learners strive to be inquirers, communicators, caring and more in their goal to become internationally minded.
In conjunction with our Culture of Kindness, we are keen for our students to develop the IB Learner Profile, inside and outside of the classroom. Therefore we would like to ask our parents to support our goal and encourage your child to develop these attributes. Every month, we will be posting ideas in the newsletter that you can share with your child to develop their IB Learner Profile. If you have questions about the IB Learner Profile, please do not hesitate to speak with your classroom teacher or the IB PYP Coordinator, Sofia Lyons.
IB Learner Profile for the month of November is OPEN MINDED
Students will understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories. They are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view and are willing to grow from the experience.
Activities for Parents:
• Encourage your child to try out new things- new food, new games and new activities.
• Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.
• Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.
Students will understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories. They are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view and are willing to grow from the experience.
Activities for Parents:
• Encourage your child to try out new things- new food, new games and new activities.
• Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.
• Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.
News from the Elementary Student Council
Have you all heard about Movember?? The Junior Student Council are trying to raise awareness for men’s health throughout the Elementary school this month.
Next Thursday, November 27th, we are having a dress down day – BUT you must wear a moustache to school! Let’s get creative with this!
You may have noticed some of our teachers and staff at GAA walking around the school with funny looking moustaches! They are raising money for men’s health throughout Movember. If you would like to donate money to this, you can do so at http://moteam.co/gems
We are looking forward to seeing which grade will wear the best moustaches next Thursday!
Have a great weekend!
The Junior Student Council
Have you all heard about Movember?? The Junior Student Council are trying to raise awareness for men’s health throughout the Elementary school this month.
Next Thursday, November 27th, we are having a dress down day – BUT you must wear a moustache to school! Let’s get creative with this!
You may have noticed some of our teachers and staff at GAA walking around the school with funny looking moustaches! They are raising money for men’s health throughout Movember. If you would like to donate money to this, you can do so at http://moteam.co/gems
We are looking forward to seeing which grade will wear the best moustaches next Thursday!
Have a great weekend!
The Junior Student Council
Dear Elementary Parents,
Thank you for your interest in the swimming tryouts during the past week. Congratulations to all the swimmers who were chosen for the teams.
We still have a few open places for capable swimmers in the Gr.1-2 team(2 boys and 1 girl), and the Gr.3-4 Team (6 boys and 3 girls).
Squad Entrance Expectations (at coaches discretion)*
Grade 1 and 2 Freestyle with good side breathing
Backstroke 3 laps (75 meters) continuous
Each stroke
Grade 3 and 4 Freestyle, Backstroke
Breaststroke with proper kick 300 meters continuous
100 meter IM continuous
* given the limited spaces and high numbers trying out for the teams, the strongest and fastest swimmers will be selected.
Students will be timed for 25 meters of each stroke.
Squad training takes place 2 times a week after school from 3:00-4:15.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best Regards,
Ms.Ilaina Jaltova
GAA Aquatic Director [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in the swimming tryouts during the past week. Congratulations to all the swimmers who were chosen for the teams.
We still have a few open places for capable swimmers in the Gr.1-2 team(2 boys and 1 girl), and the Gr.3-4 Team (6 boys and 3 girls).
Squad Entrance Expectations (at coaches discretion)*
Grade 1 and 2 Freestyle with good side breathing
Backstroke 3 laps (75 meters) continuous
Each stroke
Grade 3 and 4 Freestyle, Backstroke
Breaststroke with proper kick 300 meters continuous
100 meter IM continuous
* given the limited spaces and high numbers trying out for the teams, the strongest and fastest swimmers will be selected.
Students will be timed for 25 meters of each stroke.
Squad training takes place 2 times a week after school from 3:00-4:15.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best Regards,
Ms.Ilaina Jaltova
GAA Aquatic Director [email protected]