#WinterFunDay – OJCS KINDERGARTEN / GAN

A Wonderful Winter Fun Day!!!

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Andréa Black

What a wonderful day JK & SK had celebrating Winter Fun Day!! We started the day playing outside in the sunshine and then headed inside for some winter-themed activities. We visited the library where Brigitte read some stories about yetis and had some fun yeti games to play and we visited the Makerspace where each child created their own edible snowman. After snack and little free play time, we ventured outside again for a special Treasure Hunt. The kids were split into 4 teams and each team had to solve 6 clues to find a variety of outdoor locations where they could collect their team’s colour ice cube gems. Each team completed their quest and found their gems!! After lunch, we cozied up for a special movie afternoon. It was really special to have the whole school to ourselves today and many kids were overheard saying, “Best Day Ever!!”… how can we not agree!!! Check out the photos below of some highlights…

An update on our Tu B’Shevat-inspired science:

Over the past 3 weeks, we have observed how our little seeds have rooted in their bags, sprouted and then grown in their planters into little plants (or in some cases, not). As with all science experiments, we have had varying results: some plants have not grown since transferring whereas others have multiple blooms. Today, the plants will be coming home where we hope the kids will continue to care for them and observe their growth…. and if they end up “getting lost” along the way that’s okay too 😉

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Friday, Feb. 16 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL

Monday, Feb. 19 – Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL for Family Day and Reading Week

Friday, Mar. 1 and Friday, Mar. 8 – 3:00 pm Dismissal

We hope you all have a lovely Family Day and a great February break!!

General Studies, Math, Reminders, Special Events

Today is the 100th Day of School and Winter Fun Day is Coming!!

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Andréa Black

Today was the 100th day of school and SK spent the day celebrating in many different ways!! We started by reading a story called “William’s 100th Day of School” and then we did a special 100 Day workout – we warmed up by running on the spot for 100 seconds and then did 10 different exercises 10 times each…. Phew!! It was a great way to work out our bodies and our minds, never mind that it helped us practice counting by 10s! We spent the rest of our time together counting, measuring and comparing 100 different objects. Did you know that 100 marbles are heavier than 100 cotton balls? Or that 100 chain links are longer than 100 unifix cubes? SK does!! We made 100 Day crowns and ended off with a 100 Day parade, counting 100 steps around the hallways and showing off our counting skills. What a day!! Check out the pictures below from our celebrations….

This Thursday, February 15th is Winter Fun Day at OJCS… Woohoo!! We are looking forward to a fantastic fun-filled day, but we wanted to let you know about a few important things….

Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly!! Students do not need to wear uniforms – comfy, cozy clothes and layers are encouraged. We highly recommend sending an extra set of clothes, especially extra socks, to school as it will likely be wet outside and the kids will need to change. Extra mittens or gloves and snowpants if you have them would also be helpful!! Aside from our usual outdoor play periods, SK will be starting the day with drop-off outside, so please make sure they are dressed properly when they arrive at school and meet us on the red playground between 8:30 and 8:45 am.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to Ivri in SK-A who turned 6 on February 12th

to Hannah in SK-A who turns 6 on February 21st

and to Isabella in SK-A who turns 6 on February 22nd!!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Thursday, Feb. 15 – Winter Fun Day

Friday, Feb. 16 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL

Monday, Feb. 19 – Friday, Feb. 23 – NO SCHOOL for Family Day and Reading Week

Friday, Mar. 1 and Friday, Mar. 8 – 3:00 pm Dismissal

Reminders

Winter Fun Day is Coming!!!

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Andréa Black

Next Thursday, February 16th is Winter Fun Day at OJCS!! Woohoo!!

We are looking forward to a fantastic fun-filled day, but we wanted to let you know about of a few important things….

Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly!! Students do not need to wear uniforms – comfy, cozy clothes and layers are encouraged. We highly recommend sending an extra set of clothes, especially extra socks, to school as it is likely the kids will need to change. Extra mittens or gloves and snowpants if you have them would also be helpful!! Aside from our usual outdoor play periods, SK will be spending an extra period outside in the morning building snowmen and most of the afternoon will be outdoors as they participate in École Enchantée (French Forest school) with Madame Susan and Mr. Ebbs.

Morning drop-off will be on the playground as usual.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Are you looking to purge some unwanted and/or gently-used toys from your house? We are looking for prizes for the upcoming OJCS Purim Carnival, so any donations can be brought to school.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Friday, Feb. 10 – 2:00 pm Dismissal

Thursday, Feb. 16 – OJCS Winter Fun Day

Friday, Feb. 17 – PD Day (NO SCHOOL)

Monday, Feb. 20 – Friday, Feb. 24 – Family Day/Reading Week (NO SCHOOL)

Monday, Feb. 27 – School Resumes

Wednesday, Mar. 1 – 100 Day

Friday, Mar. 3 – 3:00 pm Dismissal begins

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to Ethan who turns 6 on February 14th!

Reminders

Winter Fun Day – Important Info!!

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Andréa Black

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 3rd is our (rescheduled) Winter Fun Day at OJCS!! Woohoo!!

We are looking forward to a fantastic fun-filled day, but we wanted to let you know about of a few important things….

Please ensure that your child is dressed warmly!! Students do not need to wear uniforms – comfy, cozy clothes are encouraged (long-johns, ski socks, lots of layers, etc.). We highly recommend sending an extra set of clothes to school as it is likely they will need to change. We will be spending most of the morning outside and the forecast for tomorrow will be chilly, so please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately.

Drop-off tomorrow will be at the front door between 8:30 and 8:45; the kids will come in, drop off their stuff, use the bathroom and then get bundled up for our first block outside at 9:00.

In lieu of a movie afternoon (as advertised on the poster), SK will be celebrating 100 Day in the afternoon…. it will be an extraordinary day indeed!

Also, a friendly reminder that dismissal this Friday, March 4th is at 3:00 pm.