To celebrate family literacy day, we are inviting parents and siblings of Napan Students to come to join our "in-school pyjama party" to share in the love of books and the joy of reading.  The event will begin at 11:00 on Monday, January 28th. Children have the option to wear pyjamas to school that day.

            ZOO Phonics -   Letters of the Week-"R r  and  S s"  Students will meet Robbie Rabbit and Sammy Snake!  We will focus on the letters, sounds and words associated through various activities. Value Lessons: R r- We  are  radiant  and  remarkable! S s- We are sweet and “sometimes” silly students!   ***Read every night and practice your sight words. Hmmm... have an adult help you with a "rhyme or riddle" to share with your class this week! *Begin thinking of ideas for Silly Sock Day-( Thursday) IF you have silly socks, wear them, if not, decorate a pair! (be creative but remember, the children are wearing them so be careful about the “foot part”   Math Outcome- Comparing groups with more or fewer without counting objects, Comparing quantities from 1 – 5, counting forward and back and on from specific numbers. Playing board games will reinforce these concepts, why not consider family game night?         Here’s  What’s  Up! Monday –  Library day.  Provided all books are returned, children may sign out a book for the week, to be returned by  Friday please.   Practice your January Word list each day.  Tuesday – HOT lunch day Wednesday There is no Skating this week Thursday Silly  Sock  Day!   Poetry anthologies go home (usually J).  Please check for a new poem/activity and feel free to go back and review as it is great practice for reading skills and  letter and sight word recognition Friday- Students will travel to St. Andrew’s Elementary to see a magician as part of French Language and Culture! PIZZA DAY!! To avoid confusion or lost money,   please ensure that money is in a container (or baggie) with child’s name and number of pieces, and that it (and any notes or money) is placed in the yellow home folder.  Thank you.         Tappin Into Napan!  Things are moving along with our Tappin’ into Napan production.  The students are really engaged in the various activities included each week.  The Grand Performance will be on February 15th.  We're Counting Down The k-2 classes have been counting the days of school since September and will celebrate the 100th Day of school! Students are welcome to create 100th day shirt or collect 100 items to bring to school.  We will be doing various math and language arts activities to celebrate at school.  There are less than 20 "School days" (Day #82) until we get there. . . so start thinking!     

   A big thank you to all the kids for their hard work in our Remembrance Day Assembly. You sounded simply wonderful!  I am so proud of your performance.   Tuesday – Hot Lunch Day                       - Beging working on November word list.       Wednesday – We are going to our first skating session!  Please review the guidelines with your children to ensure a good day.    Thursday– Poetry Anthologies go home.  Review a few poems to reinforce reading concepts       Friday – Pizza Day- again we ask that money is places in a sealed container with students’ names and the amount desired.  Please insert it into their hoe folders to ensure it is checked in the morning. Thank You         Christmas Time Notes: Christmas Concert- Tuesday December 18th 10:30 AND 6:00     *Operation Christmas Child boxes are due back.   We are once again participating in Operation Christmas Child.  Send in your request for a box and return the full box by Friday.  Please do not seal the box, simply secure it with an elastic.  Note there is an envelope for the 7.00 to help with shipping.       REMEMBER the District FOOD DRIVE!   The following is an outline of the suggested weekly food items but anything is welcomed even food items from prior weeks.  Children’s names are entered for a classroom prize!  Thank you for your help with such a worthwhile cause.   Suggestions for Donations to Food Bank for Christmas, 2012   November 5 - 9                       Kraft Dinner   November 12 - 16                   Peanut Butter, Jam, Cheese Whiz                        November 19 - 23                   Cereal   November 26 - 30                   Soup, Crackers   December 3 - 7                      Canned Milk, Vegetables, Beans, Spaghetti   December  10 - 14                  Dry Pasta and Pasta Sauce   December 17 - 20                   Canned Meats, Fish  

          Well we are well into September and things are moving along.  Just a couple of quick notes 1) School Photos will be taken on Friday morning.  They will be available for purchase with various "package" choices at a later date.  Chilren are usually kept inside during the early recess as many are dressed up, but are welcome to change afterward for outdoor play later in the morning.    2) Library books!- I apologize for any confusion- Library day was on Monday. Children are allowed to sign out one book adn must return it by Friday each week. Failure to do so suspends a child's privledge until the book is returned.  3)          Special Dates:                            Photo Day  Sept. 21      *Mad Science presents!  Sept. 21                                     Terry Fox walk   Sept. 27         *Kouchibouguac Presentation Sept. 28  

  Correction!!! the note that went home should have read that our concert is at 10:30 and 6:00 pm Tuesday, December, 20- Hot Lunch Day Christmas Concerts  Day. Please have Secret Santa gifts at school by tomorrow morning, thank you.   Wednesday, December 21     Thursday, December 22-Secret Santa gift opening (may be Wednesday)   Friday, December 23 Last 1/2 day for students for Christmas Vacation- EARLY DISMISSAL applies  As you know, it is also my last day before I begin my 6 month Deferred Leave and will return in September.  Thank you for your support and assistance this past term.  My replacement until June will be Miss Sarah McGrath.   Miss McGrath was also my replacement during my maternity leave and is no stranger to our school.  Rest assured that your children will be in wonderful hands upon their return in January.        We have a great donation of items to contribute to the District Office Food Drive.  With your generosity, there will be more Christmas Spirit shared in our community.  Thank You so so much for helping!   Merry Christmas and enjoy a wonderful season with with your families and all the very best to you for a prosperous, healthy, happy New Year.     Mrs. Craig          

Christmas box   Our school has set a new record at 39 shoeboxes!   Thanks to our students and families for participating in this Christmas project that is sure to brighten many faces and spirits this holiday! 

November 21-November 25, 2011 This week's Value Lesson- "Be Joyful"          donations to the food bank are being collected in Mrs. Craig's Room            Zoo Phonics-  Letters of the week Nn   Oo                        - meet Nigel Night Owl and Olly Octopus ABC BOOM- stroke focus the astronaut  shlang!                 New Words-  List number 7 -  Please review other lists MATH- N1- know the number sequence from 1-10/10-1                      Beginning at any number ex. 4,5,6… 10  ;   8,9,10   or   5,4,3…1 ;   8,7,6…1 -                              -Continuing our unit Exploring Numbers 1-5 - amounts more/ fewer, numbers before/ after                recognize familiar arrangements of dots (like on dominoes)   MONDAY  - WE ARE AT DAY # 50!                Mrs. Craig will be out TUESDAY - Hot Lunch Day z               Pack your skating bags!   WEDNESDAY – Our first Skating Day, be prepared you need a helmet and ski pants!   THURSDAY – poetry anthology goes home complete the activity   FRIDAY – Pizza Day!!   HOMEWORK-Read and Record nightly               Complete the activity sheets for math and L.A.               Poetry Anthology –read to an adult and complete the                            Related activity You can keep the homework book home for the week and return it Friday.