KA

2016-2017
Meet the Teacher

Some information about me

Born in Ontario, raised in BC

Have two Special Needs foster

siblings.

BSc. (Psychology) from UVic in 2001.

BEd. in Elementary Education from

UBC in 2009.

Taught Kindergarten in 2010 at a

small independent school, then York

House Little School, then Collingwood
since 2012.

Our Associate Faculty (AF)

Miss Leah Freilich
- Taught grade 1 and 2 in an all boys'

school in Montreal.
- Obtainedher B.A. in International
Development from McGill University
- Obtained her B,Ed from the University
of Ottawa and did a 4 monthpracticum
in a kindergarten class.
- Participated in a humanitarian trip to
Nicaragua and helped out on a farm
with various projects that are all geared
towards food security and sustainable
living in the community.

Classroom Ethos
We are all good at
different things.
We feel proud of
trying our best.

We help each
other out when we
can.

When we need
help, we ask a
We praise effort, not
teacher
ability.
We say please.
We are kind to our
We say thank
friends.
you.

Reggio Emilia Philosophy

The Reggio Emilia approach

is an educational
philosophy based on the
experiences of families and
educators in Italy,
proceeding World War II.
They believed that children
become who they are as
individuals in their early
years of development. The
program focuses on
learning through
exploration and
discovery.

We value the child as

strong, capable and

resilient; rich with
wonder and knowledge.
Every child brings
with them deep
curiosity and potential
and this innate curiosity
drives their interest to
understand their world
and their place within it.

Children are capable.

Children are capable

of constructing their
own learning.

They are driven by

their interests to
understand and know
more.

Learning from each other.

Children form an

understanding of
themselves and their
place in the world
through their
interactions with
others.

There is a strong focus on

social collaboration,
working in groups, where
each child is an equal
participant, having their
thoughts and questions
valued. The adult is not
the giver of
knowledge. Children
search out the
knowledge through their
own investigations.

Learning from their surroundings.

The environment is

recognised for its

potential to inspire
children.
An environment filled

with natural light,

order and beauty.

The space encourages

collaboration,
communication and
exploration.
The space respects

children as capable by
providing them with
authentic materials &
tools.

The Importance of Play

Young children learn

Puzzles, lego- solve

problems, develop
about their world
spatial awareness, and
through play.
concentrate.
Centres time most
Creation Station- Express
afternoons.
themselves, explore
Building- the physics
their creativity, fine
of balance and shapes.
motor skills.
Home Corner- learning
Natural Materialsto get along, take on
scientific discoveries,
different roles.
develop sense of
wonder.

My philosophy:
Kind, consistent, firm.

Uniform Policy
http://

www.collingwood.org/page.cfm?p=2348

Please send to school:

Boots (to stay at school)
Rain jacket
Water bottles (spill-proof lid)
Comfort kits (ASAP)

Parent- Teacher Communication

Email is the best method:

seema.ahad@collingwood.org

Our class website:

http://kakindergarten2016-2017.weebly.com /

School Website:
http://www.collingwood.org /

Reading Diary
For any absence-please fill out the attendance notification form online,

and send me a quick note.

For any notes regarding pick-up changes, please email myself, and cc

Miss Freilich asap. Leah.Freilich@Collingwood.org

Class mums:
Jasmine, Tara, Jane
They will help me to

organize help for class

parties and field trips
and to relay important
info
Everyone who wishes

should get a chance to

help with something over
the year
Must have criminal

record check to volunteer

for field trip

No goodie bags

Daily Routines
children come into classroom

starting at 8.10 am
hang up backpack, coat,

etc
put reading folder in the

reading folder bucket and

water bottle in front of their
mailbox
go to table to do Morning

Work- might not finish

attendance at 8.30am at the

carpet

morning recess at 10.05am

(snack before, except on

Wednesdays).
lunch at 11.50am- **please

send placemat.
HOT LUNCH: Mon/Wed/Fri-

starts Sept. 26th.

Lunch recess from 12.05-

12.45pm
**NO NUTS
dismissal at 2.30pm (*usually

start down at 2.20pm)

Daycare: must be registered

Monday:

Weekly Routines

Bring gym bag back to school

Tuesday:
Gr. 3 Buddies
Wednesday:
Assembly day Kindergarten assemblies will typically be every
other week.
#1 uniform every Wednesday
(button down shirt, V-neck sweater, pants, tunic)
Thursday:
Library Please send library book back to exchange.
A new book will come home.
Friday:
Gym bag sent home at the weekend to be washed and returned
Monday

Childrens Belongings
Which items

live at school?
rainboots
(*optional- but highly

recommended =rain
jacket. We have a few
CW ponchos as well.)

Which items travel

back and forth each

day?
-reading folder
-water bottles

gym bag (comes home

every Friday to be
returned Monday)

**Please Label

Everything!!

Home Reading
Programme:
programme starts
early October (after
reading assessments).
-book sent home each
night in reading folder
-a variety of types of
books
-should be at your
childs reading ability

-child reads home

reading book to you
(with support )
-please make a note
in the reading diary
-send book and
reading diary back
to school in reading
folder each day

Last items:
Photo Day: this coming Monday, 12 th

September.
Up-coming field trip: Pumpkin Patch 25th
October everyone welcome!
Scholastic
Early bedtimes
Limit extracurricular activities in the first term
LABEL EVERYTHING!! check clothing for
names

This year, I would like your child

to:
try new things and develop varying interests

make new friends

develop self confidence
explore and be curious
be creative
develop social and emotional awareness
increase his or her independence
not be afraid to make mistakes
develop language and communication skills
enjoy coming to school EVERY DAY!

Ways that you can help

:
encourage independence
label everything
Teach your child how to open containers,
and how to keep their spaces tidy.
Note about tomorrow re: Traffic, parking.

Thank you for coming this

evening!