We are getting ready for our big performance on March 13. Order forms for tickets to the play went home in the Take Home Folders today. Please check the School Play link for more information about the play. Both classes will be performing together for the 11:00 and 6:00 performances. Stay tuned for information about extra school time for rehearsals.
Right now our job is to PRACTISE! Click above for the music for our song. One is the full accompaniment and the other is just the melody. Here's the words for home practise.
Look for the Bear Necessities
The simple bear necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bear necessities
Oh Mother Nature's recipes
That bring the bare necessities to life.
Whenever I wander
Wherever I roam
I couldn't be fonder of my big home
The bees are buzzing in the trees
To make some honey just for me
The bear necessities of life will come to you.
(Repeat)
Love Mrs. App
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Bare Necessities Song
Puppet Show - Wolf and Pig
We added the pig and wolf puppets to one of the puppet centres today. These two students did a creative improvisation. Enjoy the show!
Note: Thank you to the student who brought a big bag of puppets to share with the class. We love them!
Love Mrs. App
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Welcome, Stephanie!
We welcome Stephanie Digiacoma into our classroom. Stephanie is our new full time Student and School Support Worker (SSSW.) We are fortunate to have her all to ourselves with the exception on supervision at lunch time.
Stephanie is a wonderful addition to our classroom. She is warm, caring, and making connections with the children already. Stephanie has her Early Childhood Education and also runs a Day Care for 3 -5 year old children. If you haven't had a chance to meet Stephanie yet, drop by the classroom.
Wednesday is Pink Day at the school in support of a boy who was bullied at his school for wearing pink. I am choosing to shield the Kindergarten class from this story and not discuss the event at length together. I'm working on lowering anxieties. Some families my be discussing it due to siblings and that's fine. On Wednesday, pink is a welcome colour along with the others.
Stay tune for a Play Update soon!
Love Mrs. App
Friday, February 22, 2008
Here's the final performance we've been waiting for! Division 15 wowed the entire school with their posh outfits and fancy dance moves. I was especially impressed with our kindies committment to their performance even when one of our little sibblings ran up and started dancing between our two rows. (It's quite hilarious when you watch it!) Never fear, our class didn't miss a beat even when knocked over. Bravo, everyone! It was FABULOUS, dar-ling!
Love Mrs. App
Note: If you're wondering what all this fancy stuff is about, scroll down and keep reading.
Fancy Dress Day!
Today we were all decked out in our fancy clothes! Here's a mix of our classes having fun dressing up and singing our DISCO BINGO song. It was a very FANCY DAY!
Why are we being fancy? These activities were a literacy extension of the Fancy Nancy stories by Jane O'Connor. We have been embracing fancy and talking about how to make activities and even word choices more exciting. It is a heart-warming series that I hope our library will carry soon. (Hint Hint, Ms. Leung!)
Of course, there were some tears today, too. It was Michelle's last day. (See below) We expect our first visit from Michelle on Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Love Mrs. App
Note: I will try to upload the Div. 15 performance on my home computer. Keep checking!
Bonjour, Butterfly
We read the third Fancy Nancy Story today. Mr. Hooper read FANCY NANCY BONJOUR, BUTTERFLY by Jane O'Connor to Division 15. Mr. Hooper came to congratulate Division 15 on their exquisite performance in the gym. (Exquisite is a fancy word for very good!) Division 14 heard my version of the story in the afternoon.
Note: I'm presently working on uploading Division 15's performance. It was on a video camera rather than the computer so there are some complications. Not to worry, I'll figure it out. I'll make a movie of the photos to keep our fans happy in the meantime!
Love Mrs. App
Division 14 Performance
Here's Division 14 performing DISCO BINGO! Today was the end of our Fancy Dress theme. We explored ways to make ordinary things extraordinary by adding some sparkle and fun. We made the Bingo song much more fancy by making it Disco and adding accessories. Enjoy!
Monday, February 18, 2008
We wish you all the best, Michelle!
It's true. Michelle has been offered her dream job. She will finally be a full time paramedic in Chemainus! Her new job will start on Monday, Feb. 25. Yes, it is quick and sudden. Yes, we will miss her. Michelle is a ray of sunshine in our classroom. All the children have benefited from her warmth and caring nature. Michelle will be back to visit. Her first scheduled visit will be at our school production. I suspect she will be in the front row cheering for our little bear cubs.
As you know, our DISCO BINGO performance is on Friday, Feb. 22. Division 15 (morning class) will perform in the Gym. Division 14 (afternoon class) will be recorded in the classroom. We are calling the day our FANCY DAY. So check around the house and send in any fancy accessories that your child can wear or share. I suggest hats, ties, scarves, or necklaces. We will make fancy feather glasses in the class, so all children will have something to wear. This will be an extra-special day. What a way to say good bye to Michelle in style!
Michelle's job will be filled by Stephanie Digacomo. Stephanie has worked at Bayview previously. Mr. Hooper assures me that Stephanie is familiar with attatchment theory and has a style that will be a great fit for our classroom. That's good news. We know our kids deserve the best. I'll update you with more information when we welcome Stephanie on Monday.
Love Mrs. App
