Hi Families,
September = Information Download!
We are trying our best to deliver information in timely, but manageable chunks. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We don't always have an answer, but can usually point you in the right direction!
At LBS, we use several channels for communicating with families. Within our classroom, we use:
Email --> usually when we have a message or information specific to you/your child
School Messenger--> whole class, time sensitive, needs immediate attention information
Blog --> weekly updates, upcoming events and reminders
Please make sure you are receiving School Messenger emails, as this is a channel of communication for system, school and classroom information. When newly registered, these messages can sometimes go to your Junk folder.
Did you know you can subscribe to our classroom blogs? Never miss an update!
This week, students continued to build routines and expectations within the Montessori Work Period, through introduction of additional materials for Science, Language and Sensory Table.
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| Exploring artifacts of nature. |
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| Sequencing life cycle models. |
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| Categorizing according to criteria. |
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| Solving and transferring puzzle pieces outside of the frame. |
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| Working with the Metal Insets develops motor control and prepares the child for writing letters by practicing straight and curved lines. |
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| Montessori materials are often self-correcting. Matching capital letters with lowercase can be practiced and confirmed by completing the puzzle picture. |
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| Matching letters to print. |
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| Letter construction. |
Snack
To promote independence, it is helpful if daily snack is easily opened and cleaned up by your child. Some considerations:
- utensils as needed
- child safe scissors for tricky packages
- containers with tabs for easy opening
- a placemat or cloth napkin to keep their space clean
Alberta Health Daily Checklist
Thank you for your continued support for the health and safety of our learning community. As part of our entry plan, please remember to review the Alberta Health checklist for children under 18 at the start of each day. There is no need to submit a daily checklist to the school or teacher.
Families should call 811 if you have questions about the checklist so health professionals can provide the most accurate advice.
Celebrating Birthdays
In keeping with Montessori tradition, we honour birthdays as a child’s journey to the present day. The Montessori Birthday Walk Around the Sun is a lovely way to celebrate a child's birthday in a school setting.
In preparation for the Birthday Walk Around the Sun, parents of the birthday child are asked to send one digital picture for each year of the child's life. We will look at and discuss each photo on that child's special day with the rest of their class. We will celebrate our July and August birthdays in June.
In an effort to celebrate each child on their birthday, please ensure digital photos are sent 24 hours ahead of time.
If your child has already had a birthday this month, please feel free to send in photos so that we can celebrate together, even if a little late.
The Montessori Birthday Walk around the Sun is more than just a birthday celebration; it's a lesson in science, astronomy, and grace, and a community building experience for the entire class.
As we are still respecting health protocols, we ask that no items come from home (edible or non-edible treats). Thank you for your understanding.
Additional Blog Notes
Please see the additional blog notes from this week regarding:
- Terry Fox Run
- Nature/Garden Donations
- School Council
- ADmazing Savings Fundraiser
Reminders:
Student Information Packages and Demographic Packages
(both brown envelopes) are due back on Monday
- Tuesday, September 21st - International Day of Peace
- Wednesday, September 22nd - Terry Fox Run
- Friday, September 24th - No School for Students
- Tuesday, September 28th - Picture Day
- Wednesday, September 29th - Orange Shirt Day
- Thursday, September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, School Closed
Ms. Thomas
