Welcome to Ms. Genco's SK Class: August 2015

Friday, 28 August 2015

Welcome :)

Welcome!

I am so excited to be your teacher for this upcoming 2015-2016 school year at St. Jude’s Academy. It is going to be a year full of fun, learning and lots of adventures.

I hope you had a fabulous summer and I can’t wait to hear all about it. I am also so excited to meet you during Orientation Night, September 8^th, at 7:00pm. It is highly recommended all attend as new procedures and policies have been implemented.

A few important things you should know prior to school starting:

1. There will not be our traditional HOT LUNCH program offered the first week of school (September 9-11) BUT we will be selling pizza at $2.00 a slice and students are welcome to purchase this daily during their lunch times in the cafeteria. If you would like to purchase pizza for your child, please send the money in the agenda daily with a note indicating cheese or pepperoni pizza and how many slices. Thank you J

2. September Hot Lunch forms will be sent home the first day of school with many new items being offered. Please look for the new menus in your child’s agenda. All forms are due Friday, September 11^th (no exceptions).

3. “A Guide to a Successful Kindergarten Year” will provide you with more information on our classroom routines. This will be handed out on the first day of school.

4. During the year, parents will also be able to read my blog on a daily basis, which will keep you in-touch with that is happening in our classroom. The link to my blog is http://gencosja.blogspot.ca As well, please do not hesitate to email me at jgenco@stjudesacademy.com regarding any questions or concerns.

5. On September 17^th, from 4-7pm, SJA will be holding a Welcome BBQ for all families to attend. Pre-order forms for food will be provided on Friday, September 11^th.

6. Just a reminder, students are to come to school on Wednesday, September 9^th in their gym uniform. Required gym uniform days are Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, students are to come to school in their full school uniform.

7. Please make sure your child has a pair of black dress shoes and a pair of gym shoes labeled and to be left at the school for their indoor shoes this year.

It is my mission to instill a love for learning in my students and I am thrilled to be working alongside you to achieve this. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. It is so important to keep communication open between us, as we have the same goal in mind – your child’s success!
I look forward to a great year together!

Thank you

Kind regards,

- Ms. Genco

Action

Action is a very significant aspect of the IB learning process. In the PYP Program, students will engage in 6 Unit of Inquiries (UOI) throughout the school year, with each unit being approximately 6 weeks long. During each UOI, 3 students from the class will be assigned as the “Action Stars”, which means that they are encouraged to use what has been learned and apply it to the “real world.” The purpose of this initiative is to help further knowledge about what has been learned within the classroom. Example: If we are learning about recycling, students might go home and tell you that they want to implement a recycling program with you at home, or they may do something simple like telling you that something you were throwing in the garbage may be recycled. Students who are not assigned this role for the current UOI being taught are still encouraged to show ACTION! Action comes in many forms; it might be something small to something very large, but as long as the children understand the concepts, action is important no matter the size! Please check out our Action board in our classroom to see all our fabulous learners.