Correction...Christmas Concert to begin at 1:20

Sorry for the confusion... Our Christmas Concert will begin in the gym at 1:20 in the gym. See you then!!!

Week at a Glance & Important Tid Bits....

We are now into our third week of Advent.  The children have been preparing their hearts and patiently waiting for Jesus' birthday to arrive.  With that, there are many celebrations happening with in our school....

Wednesday December 16 is Pyjama Day for grades K-6.  We look forward to all dressing in their finest p.j. attire ;)

Also on Wednesday December 16 is the day of our Kinder Concert.  We will begin promptly at 1:30 in the gym.  We will then continue our Christmas celebration in the classroom building Gingerbread Houses. We invite all (Grandma's, Grandpa's, siblings) to our concert. However, we do ask that only mom's and dad's come along to the class to assist with the gingerbread houses.  Space in the classroom will be squishy!

God Bless!
Kelly & Val

Making Rainbow Structures! Loads of Fun on Friday!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank you for all of the toothbrushes and twoonie donations that have been coming in to the classroom.  Your support helping our Sister School, St. Elizabeth.  We will be accepting donations until Thursday December 10th. 

Merry Christmas!!

The Christmas Story

Mrs. Val shared this with me and now I can't stop watching.  A beautiful view of the Christmas story through the eyes of children.  Enjoy

The Nativity

 We are recreating the Nativity Scene in our dramatic play area.  If you have anything at home that could help us, please send it in.  We are looking for angel wings and white gown, a brown pillow case (for Joseph to wear), and larger tea towels for shepherds to wear, outfits for 3 kings too! 

Many thanks for your help.  

Happy Holidays!

Grade 6 Hot Chocolate Fundraiser Cancelled

The Grade 6 Hot Chocolate Fundraiser has been cancelled until further notice.  We hope to see it back in the new year!!

Thank you!

Hot Chocolate Grade 6 Fundraiser

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1z2xSZ-M6f8yGwV5e6jHq_y6D4ZvuwhNdzf9XoTQFzro/edit

Let's give this Christmas Season...

December 1, 2015

 

 

 

 

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Advent season has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner. Each of the classes at St. Gabriel School will be involved in our Advent project to help those in need. Each class, from Kindergarten through grade six, will contribute to allow us to prepare a “hamper” for 17 families from our adopted school.

Each student is being asked to bring in a specific item for the food hamper. Kinders in room 153 have been asked to donate 2 adult toothbrushes. If you are able, a donation of $2.00 for the family would also be most appreciated. Monies collected will go towards the purchase of a grocery store gift card for each family, so the family can purchase a turkey and fresh fruit and vegetables. New this year, we are also asking for donations of Canadian Tire money which will be used to purchase gifts for the families.

We encourage the students to complete a chore at home to earn their own money, so that they experience the gift of giving. Your child is invited to bring in a bottle of HONEY. We will be collecting the hamper items and money from Wednesday, December 3rd until Thursday, December 10th.

** Please note we also welcome donations of hats and mittens to send to families in need in our school board.  

Thank you for your generosity and support during the Advent Season.

God Bless,

St. Gabriel Catholic School Staff

                

You're Invited!!

On Wednesday December 16th the Kinders would like to invite their parents for a Christmas concert in the school's gymnasium followed by a Christmas craft in room 153.  

A Christmas Concert
Where: School Gym
When: Wednesday December 16th at 1:30 pm
Followed By: A Christmas craft in room 153

We hope you all can join us!  
Happy Holidays

Tower Inquiry

Library Books are due

A gentle reminder that Library books are due.  Thank You!!

Hats, Mitts and Boots....

Now that winter is here (at least for today), we we would like to send out a gentle reminder to please label all hats, mitts, scarves and boots.  Today, 2 children who left school in their indoor shoes because another child wore their boots home.  Our little kiddos do not recognize their things - labels help teachers make sure student's belongings go home each day.

Many Thanks!!!

Last Chance...

This is a last call for any Christmas Scholastic orders.  Please send them in tomorrow and I will order on Wednesday. Gifts will arrive in time for the Christmas holidays. Please remember to send a note if books are intended to be from Santa! Thank  you!

Symphony Retirement Home

A reminder that tomorrow the children will be walking to the Symphony Retirement home.  Please be sure to dress students appropriately.  Also, please arrive on time as we will be leaving shortly after the bell.

We are looking forward to a fabulous morning.  Thank you to all who were able to volunteer and join us!!

PICTURE RETAKE DAY...

A reminder that tomorrow is picture retake day.  If your child was absent on photo day or if you would like a retake of your child's photo tomorrow is the day!!  I hope you are having a lovely weekend!!!

We Know Patterns!

We are Peace Makers

Upcoming Events for this week...

This week marks the beginning of Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week here in Ottawa.  Over the next couple of weeks, Matt Harding from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Center will be visiting classrooms presenting bullying prevention and awareness workshops.

Monday: Library books are due

Tuesday: Our first Lockdown practice is taking place in the morning with Constable Cindy Cybulski.

Wednesday: Bring awareness!!!  Wear pink to school to stand up to bullying!

Thursday: It is double lunch day.  Students are invited to bring a second lunch that will be packed up and delivered to the Ottawa Mission.

Friday: It is a Professional Development Day.  There is no school for students.

:)

Parent Teacher Interviews Next Week: Online Booking System

Next Wednesday and Thursday night, we will be hosting parent teacher interviews in room 154 

(Mme. McCann/Ms. Masoumeh's homeroom) and in room 153 ( Mrs. Bean's/ Ms. Val's homeroom). The process of booking interviews will be online and more information will be posted as it becomes available. 

    We would like to inform you that interviews for your child will be with your child's homeroom teacher and ECE only.  If you would like to speak to your child's other teacher ( Mrs. Bean for room 154) or (Mme. McCann for room 153), please kindly write a note to request a telephone interview in your child's communication book.

     Please be aware that your child's class has 30 students. We are trying to ensure that each child's parents or guardians, if requested, gets allotted a time with their homeroom teacher and ECE. These are ten minute slots.  If Mme. McCann or Mrs. Bean have to also make telephone interviews for their other classroom, it becomes more than 30 interviews that they have to proceed with. We are a team that collaborates and communicates together in regards to your child's progress. Your interview with your child's educators will be based on observations from all educators involved. :) 

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter,

Mme. McCann, Ms. Masoumeh, Mrs. Bean, Ms. Val 

Fun with Maps

Hi There,

The kinders have shown a great interest in maps.  As a class, we were hoping to "pin" our home addresses on a map on Kanata and search our home addresses and school on Google Earth.  Please write your home address in your child's Communication Book if you give permission to use your address throughout our investigation.

Many Thanks!

Lockdown Practice and Upcoming Drill

Hello Parents,
Just as is the case of fire drills, we are mandated to have "lock down" practices in our school. In anticipation of a school-wide lock down practice, we will be reviewing this practice this week. We will be explaining the need for a  lock down practice in age appropriate terms. In the case of bad weather or a frightened animal accidentally entering our school, we need to go to a safe place. This safe area is our cubby area in our classroom. We need to be ever so quiet so that the scared skunk or raccoon doesn't know were are in the classroom!! If you have any further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

Mme. McCann, Ms. Masoumeh, Mrs. Bean & Ms, Val 

Picture Forms due from Carpe Diem on Thursday

Just a friendly reminder that picture forms are due this Thursday, November 12th. We have not established a picture retake day as of yet. More will be posted soon.

A few reminders...

Library books are due :)

Scholastic orders will be accepted until Tuesday November 10th :)

Photo Re-Take Day is on November 12 :)

Bus Evacuation Practice Drill

Today the students at St. Gabriel practiced a new safety drill.  We practiced how to safely evacuate a bus in case of an emergency like a flat tire or small accident.  Students all boarded a bus and practiced how to evacuate a bus from both the front and back doors of the bus. In both drills the students did a great job listening and following directions!  Way to go, Kinders!!

Scholastic Orders!

                                                  
Scholastic flyers were sent home today.  If you are interested in ordering a book please return the order form with a cheque or you can use the pay online option.  No cash please.  ****ORDERS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 9th and not on the 6th like the flyer states.  Thank you!!!

Patterns at Home

In class we have been learning about repeating patterns, such as the following...

ABABABABAB

We have been describing, creating and extending patterns.  We have also been identifying the core of the pattern (the part of the pattern that repeats). In the example above, the core is composed of the A and B, and the core repeats 4 times.

Patterns can be created in a variety of ways. Using different objects (e.g. forks and spoons), different shapes (e.g. circles and squares), different colours (e.g. red and blue), or different sizes (e.g. large and small).

Explore some simple patterns with your child.  Create a simple repeating pattern, using two kinds of household objects.  Ask your child to read the pattern aloud by pointing to and naming each object in the pattern (e.g. "spoon, fork, spoon, fork, and so on).  Ask your child to explain what comes next in the pattern and have him or her extend the pattern using more of the two objects chosen.

Next have your child create a pattern (e.g. blue sock, blue sock, white sock, blue sock, blue sock, white sock, and so on). Ask your child to read the pattern aloud, and to extend tha pattern by adding a few more objects.

Have your child draw a picture of a pattern you explored together.  If the pattern involves colour, ask your child to colour the objects in the picture.  Have your child bring the drawing to school, so that it can be shared with the class.

Have fun exploring patterns!!!

We visit the Learning Commons tomorrow

The kinders are visiting the Learning Commons tomorrow and will be borrowing a new book. If you have not sent in your child's book, please do so tomorrow! 😀

Can you lend a hand?

Hello! We are looking for volunteers to accompany the  kinders (and teachers) to the Symphany Retirement home. We will be walking there to share a special activity with the residents there. We will arrive there for 10:00 on November 24th. If you are interested in joining us please jot a note in your child's mailbag. It promises to be a very rewarding experience.

Also, I'm looking for one special person who would like to help with the scholastic program. I'm hoping to have a special someone to date and  put together the flyers that are sent home to the students. It would most likely require 30-40 minutes once a month as you watch your favourite program. If you can help please let me know!!!

Many Thanks

Loads of Hallowe'en Creativity- The Final Result of our Class Pumpkin!

Friday's events in room 153 were a great time! Here is the final result of room 153's class pumpkin!

I absolutely love it! We also were doing some free art!

Here is a preview of our creativity!

Happy Halloween Everyone! ...and a gentle reminder...

A gentle reminder that the Playdough Schedule begins November 1.  Please check your schedule to see when your week is. :)

Have a safe and happy Halloween with your family!  Trick or Treat!

The beginnings of our class pumpkin for this month's News Show and the Halloween Dance!

A little peek at some fun we've been having...

Counting by 10s - Halloween Fun!

Tomorrow is Black and Orange Day!

Tomorrow St. Gabriel is celebrating Halloween wearing BLACK and ORANGE.  No costumes please...Dig out your pumpkin pants and black and orange socks and wear them to school. Can't wait to see all of you dressed in Halloween Spirit!!!

Tomorrow is Library Day!

Our next visit to the library is tomorrow ( Wednesday). Please return all borrowed books so new ones can be borrowed.

Picture Day!! - OCTOBER 28th

Say Cheese!!!  

Wednesday October 28th is Photo Day for the Kinders at St. Gabriel!

Grade 2 Bake Sale ~ October 29th

The Grade Two students will be having a bake sale this Thursday, October 29th to raise money for our sister school, St. Elizabeth. The goal is to provide St. Elizabeth School with enough money to cover the cost of fresh fruit on a regular basis for students who otherwise would not have fresh fruit. There will also be a cake, toy, and book raffle. Baked goods cost 50 cents each. Limit of 2 baked good initially and we'll invite classes/students back at the end of the day if there are leftovers. Raffle tickets will be 25 cents each. Please support us in this fundraising project. 

Thanks for your support.

The Grade Two Team

St Gabriel Family Dance