Art in the Park!

Friday morning we took our creativity outside!  Some students painted masterpieces on the fence while others drew with chalk.

Not a Box Project

Inspired by Caine's Arcade, we're using our imaginations to turn plain old cardboard into new and wonderful things!

We started by watching a clip of this video:

Then we read 

and

And now it is our turn to get creative!  Check back soon to see what we've created!

**If you have any large cardboard boxes to share please send them in with your student!  Thank you!**

Photo Day is Wednesday!

Get those smiles ready!  Photo day is tomorrow (Wednesday)!

Solid shirts in bright colours are recommended.

Hold In Place Drill today!

As is often the case at the beginning of the school year, we had another drill today!  Today we practiced "hold in place" where we remained in our classrooms with the doors locked and blinds drawn.

Everyone handled the drill very well!

September Newsletter

Here's a virtual look at our September newsletter that was sent home with students this week.

Please note the Terry Fox Run date has been changed to September 26th.

Welcome to Roywood!

This is our first year of full day Kindergarten.

Kindergarten hours are:

8:40 – 3:20

Lunch: 11:15 -12:45

Our extended lunch break is a great time to reconnect with your child.  We encourage all families to make arrangements for their child to go home for lunch.

Phys Ed

Each class will visit the gym 3 times per week. Students will require running shoes or other athletic shoe for physical education classes.

Ms. Karailiadis has lots of fun games and activities planned!

Music

Students will visit the music room once each week with Ms. Burdick.

Library

Ms. Sanchez-James will introduce students to a wide variety of literature in the library once each week.

Computers

Each week students will work in the computer lab and learn about technology with Ms.Tonoo.

Backpacks

Please send your child with a full sized backpack everyday!  It is important to establish the routine of bringing work and letters home from school! 

Spare Clothing

Accidents happen.  Send a full change of clothing (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) for your child to change into should their clothing become wet.  Spare clothing will be kept in their bags.

Indoor Shoes

Students require a pair of running shoes to wear indoors (these can also be used in gym class).  Shoes with laces are discouraged as they are difficult for students to independently tie.  Shoes can remain in the student’s cubby overnight.

Important Dates

September 12^th – Curriculum Night @ 5:00 pm

September 18^th – School Photo Day

September26th – Terry Fox Run

October 11^th – PA Day (No School)
October 14^th – Thanksgiving (No School)

Fire Drill!

We had our first fire drill this morning!  The drill went very smoothly, but the alarm and exit procedures can be overwhelming for students.

Ready? Set? GO!

We can't wait to get started in our classrooms!

Are you ready?

Here's what your student needs for a successful start:

-indoor running shoes (no laces) to be left at school and worn indoors only
-a healthy morning snack sent to school every day in the fabric "Roywood" communication pouch
-a full change of clothes (t-shirt, pants, underwear and socks) to be left at school in case of an accident
-a backpack

See you soon!