January, 2014
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a restful and family-filled winter break.
I just found an incredible resource, specifically designed for English speaking parents with children enrolled in Ontario's French Immersion program! Please follow the link below to an amazing resource that might come in handy at home :)
http://on.cpf.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/FI_toolGuide.pdf
November 18th, 2013
My apologies for the past two Fridays! I know the "folio rouges" have not come home for two weeks now. Due to illness, I haven't been totally up-to-date on the extras (at home stuff, blog, etc.). I have just updated the Phonics page on this blog, and the red duotangs will be coming home this Thursday!
PSST... THIS FRIDAY is a PD day for students. Don't forget to check out the "Events and Celebrations" page for information about parent-teacher interviews Thursday evening and Friday morning.
October 2, 2013
Now that Reorganization has taken place, we are now sitting at 19 students and getting into the swing of things! Each student has their own desk, and many now even have their own lockers. They are thrilled!
I wanted to take a moment to thank all parents - especially those of the children that had to be moved into the new classroom - for being so supportive, flexible, and understanding. It is never an easy task having to move students who you have grown fond of. It was an incredibly tricky decision, but I feel that we have set our students up for a happy grade one year, no matter what classroom they ended up in!
Again, merci tout le monde!
September 16th, 2013
BRRRR it is COLD out there today! Just a reminder to parents and guardians to always ensure your child leaves the house with appropriate attire. There are a few grade ones running around at recess in t-shirts or only long sleeve shirts, and boy-oh-boy are they cold!
Also, just a reminder to families who have not yet brought in their school supplies that I will be sending home our "folio rouges"- red duotangs - this Friday, so any child who has not brought one in yet, please ensure that your child has one by the end of this week! MERCI BEAUCOUP!
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Bienvenue and Welcome to Grade One French Immersion!
Salut! Hello! My name is Mme. Moore, and I will be your child's grade one teacher this year. I cannot express just how excited I am to be teaching grade one again, and am thrilled to be starting a new school year with your child.
I'd like to take a minute to sincerely thank you for trusting me with your little one - I know how much of a transition grade one can be. Please know that I am a caring, enthusiastic teacher who has your child's best interests at heart. I believe in consistent communication throughout the school year, and I just know that together we can make this the best school year for your child!
As much as grade one is a big year for your child, it is typically a bigger transition for parents than the actual child. In light of this, I do kindly ask that, although it is tempting, that you say your goodbyes at your child's assigned entry door on the playground each morning, and that you wait outside for them to come out to you at the end of the day. This not only encourages the development of an independent individual, but it also allows for other students to be independent within their schooling environment. Not to mention it allows all students and staff members the physical space to pack up at the end of each day - you would be amazed at how much space little shoes, coats, backpacks, etc. can take up in our hallways! Thank you in advance for supporting me in helping your child (and all of our friends in grade one) to develop into confident, independent Guy B. Brown citizens.
Grade one is a year of many firsts. You will be amazed at just how much can happen between September and June! Students come in using the odd word in French here and there, and end up leaving in June capable of delivering full sentences in their second language. It is truly amazing! This alone makes teaching grade one in a second language such a rewarding job.
***Hint: Try to use French at home as much as possible, in order to reinforce the idea that learning and using a second language is FUN! - not just "school work." Even if it is as simple as singing the alphabet, or looking up random words for items around the house. Anything can become a joint learning experience (whether you speak French or not)!
As much as grade one is a big year for your child, it is typically a bigger transition for parents than the actual child. In light of this, I do kindly ask that, although it is tempting, that you say your goodbyes at your child's assigned entry door on the playground each morning, and that you wait outside for them to come out to you at the end of the day. This not only encourages the development of an independent individual, but it also allows for other students to be independent within their schooling environment. Not to mention it allows all students and staff members the physical space to pack up at the end of each day - you would be amazed at how much space little shoes, coats, backpacks, etc. can take up in our hallways! Thank you in advance for supporting me in helping your child (and all of our friends in grade one) to develop into confident, independent Guy B. Brown citizens.
Grade one is a year of many firsts. You will be amazed at just how much can happen between September and June! Students come in using the odd word in French here and there, and end up leaving in June capable of delivering full sentences in their second language. It is truly amazing! This alone makes teaching grade one in a second language such a rewarding job.
***Hint: Try to use French at home as much as possible, in order to reinforce the idea that learning and using a second language is FUN! - not just "school work." Even if it is as simple as singing the alphabet, or looking up random words for items around the house. Anything can become a joint learning experience (whether you speak French or not)!
This blog is an attempt to enhance the level of communication between home and school to the next level. Not only will I be sending home updates/notes, and using your child's Guy B. Brown agenda on a regular basis for communication, but I will also be updating this blog as often as time permits in order to keep parents in the know. I will be posting fun and exciting learning moments, as well as helpful information pertaining to classroom and school wide events and activities. Any questions you have about specific material on the blog, be sure to post them at the bottom of that specific page, and I will answer as fast as I can! If the questions are larger than space permits, don't hesitate to set up a meeting with me (in person or even on the phone) through your child's agenda or through the office. My number one priority is to create relationships with each of my students' parents that will allow us to work as a team in order to best support your little one!
Thank you again for checking out my blog, and I look forward to meeting you at Meet the Teacher Night in the fall.
Sincerely,
Mme. Moore
