Welcome to the team!

Hi Everyone,
Bienvenue en premiere annee! Welcome to grade one and this new adventure! I am so happy to have your child in my class. We are off to a great start despite all the changes. They are understanding and patient! Everyone seems eager to learn and have fun! We are still getting to know each other and are working on developing class routine and rules. We have 19 students on our team this year. 

I have had the pleasure of teaching some of your children before and working alongside of you, so you know how I roll. I hope to keep that flow going even in this strange time! For those of you who do not know me here is a little snippet of who will be teaching your child this year. I have been at Holy Name now for many years...8 maybe more!  I am proudly from PEI and go home every chance I get. Before moving to Calgary I taught on the island for two years at the same school I went to as a child. I have a 2.5 year old daughter named Winnie and my husband is Mike, also from PEI, which I am sure you will meet or hear about. I absolutely love teaching this age group! Everyday is a new adventure and the progress you see over the course of the year is amazing. I like to think of us as a team and we need to support each other. If you ever need anything or have any questions do not hesitate to contact me. You can do so through email or by calling the school. 

At the beginning of each month I try to give you the run down on what your child will be learning that month in most subjects. On the blog you will find weekly sight words in both English and French, sounds of the week, French sentences and expressions we are working on. These will be posted weekly. You can also find them on google classroom. Please take the time to review with your child. There is also a list of French websites you can explore with your child and play games. http://ici.radio-canada.ca/jeunesse/jeregarde/ is a great website to watch French cartoons, to help your child develop listening skills in French. They also have games to play. https://www.tfo.org/en/videos/minitfo is good too. You can also find suggested sites on google classroom. 

I hope that your child is adjusting well to the new routine. I know some of them must seem a little tired when they got home, seeing that they are not use to a full day of school and well haven't been in school since March. I too am completely beat and have been in bed most nights at 8:30! You will notice them adjusting a little better in the coming months. It is important that they get their rest, because it can be tiring learning a new language.

Have a great week! 
LA

Reminders:
Please fill out and return demographic forms: Due Friday September 11
Send in 3 dollarama courier bags: Due Monday September 14
Seat sacks: Due anytime
Parent teacher meet and greet September 17.