Before and After School Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! · rainclouds in cups and small chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar. We also had an opportunity to dine at the Rosethorn B

November 2017

Table of ContentsGeneral News Pgs.2 & 3 KCR News Pgs.4Satellite CC News Pgs.5 - 13 Comic Strip Pg. 14

Before and After School

Just a little ReminderWe would like to parents to please provide your children

with the appropriate outerwear for outdoor play. Don’t forget to label all items with your child’s name.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!Poppies Blow

During the days leading up to November 11th, Remembrance Day, we see many people wearing

poppies. These poppies are a reminder of the sacrifices Canadians have made to preserve our way of life. Their sacrifices will not go unnoticed, for we will ensure that:

We shall not break faith with those who die

They shall sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

By Paul Gauchi

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General News

Holiday Hours & ClosuresMany of you may already be planning your holidays for

December. The following are dates of our hours and closures:

December 25, 26 January 1 Centre closed

December 27, 28, 29 - Centre Open from 8 am – 6 pmJanuary 2, 3, 4 & 5

Please indicate if your child will be attending by e-mail or submitting the form attached on Pg. 3 of the newsletter. Deadline is Monday December 4, 2017.

Letters to the editor or Staff

If you have any comments or questions about the newsletter

or any other inquiry please feel free to contact us at:

[email protected]

Thank you to all our staff who contributed to our Newsletter.

Paul Gauchi: Chief

Upcoming P.A Days

Just a reminder that there are 2 upcoming P.A days.

One on November 17 and the second on December 1st. Please email your replies to Ms. Yosi or let your child’s after school teacher know if they will be attending no later than November 13 for the first P.A day and by November 27

for the second.

Homework Club Tuesdays with Ms. Catell

We have enlisted the help of Ms Catell to

help children both in French and English with homework every Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15. This is a trail offering as we would like to see if the children will attend the club and find it beneficial. The club will be offered to all of our students in the program from grades 3 to 5.

Holiday Performances

A tentative date has been scheduled for our

Family Holiday Celebration Night.

Kindergartens, Ms Sayari and Ms Laura’s group will be tentatively scheduled for Thursday December 14 and all remaining groups will be held on Friday December 15. The event will most likely take place in the gymnasium at 5:30 until 7:00 pm. Families with children in both groups may choose either night to attend.

More info will be provided in Decembers Newsletter.

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K.C.R and Rosethorn Satellite Child Care Holiday Registration

Please fill out the form whether or not you plan on having your child attend, and return it to our staff prior to December 4th so that we can

make staffing arrangements.

Please note there will be an additional fee of $20.00/day.

My Child(ren) _____________________________________ will attend

[ ] Wednesday December 27, 2017[ ] Thursday December 28, 2017[ ] Friday December 29, 2017[ ] Tuesday January 2, 2018 [ ] Wednesday January 3, 2018[ ] Thursay January 4, 2018[ ] Friday January 5, 2018

My Child(ren) _____________________________ will not be attending.

____________________________Parent / Guardian Signature

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Classroom 1 News

Hello everyone! Hard to believe it’s already November, the first two months of school have flown by. October has been a busy month for our class.

We learned about apples, pumpkins and other things relating to the fall harvest. We celebrated thanksgiving by talking about what we’re thankful for and doing various fall crafts. The children also had the opportunity to walk to Food Land to pick a class pumpkin, which we then decorated as a bat!

KCR News

In November we will be focusing on Fire Safety. The children will have the opportunity to pretend they are fire fighters and discuss the importance of fire safety. We will also be c o n t i n u i n g practicing our fine motor and self help skills by practicing doing up buttons, snaps, buckles and zippers. We have also changed our outdoor schedule to reflect the time change and now are going outside from 3 to 4. We will also be introducing a cooking club this month, where children will have an opportunity to sign up for the experience if they wish.

Please let us know if your child will be

attending the upcoming P.A days on November 17 and December 1.We look forward to a great

month!

Ms. Jessica and Ms. Trupti

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Oc t o b e r was a beautiful

month. Our group chose “Fall and Halloween as some of our “Big Idea’s” for the month. Some of our activities included building a 3-D tree that displayed the many colours of fall. The children decided to build a “Spooky House” in our Dramatic play area. They created and hid spiders, bats, and jack-o-lanterns behind cupboard doors, inside jars and pots, constructing an imaginative room where they roamed pretending to be scary cats, playful monsters, and friendly witches. In the creative centre we also made spider webs, skeletons, pop up castles, masks, and mummies. Other activies included pencil toppers, acrylic and marble painting.

Our young scientists experimented with goop,

wondering at how it can be both a solid and a liquid, coffee filter art, making rainclouds in cups and small chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar.

We also had an opportunity to dine at the Rosethorn B & A Grill that inspired our group to think and plan for our own “cooking” creations.

We also celebrated and discussed the “Festival of Lights” Diwali by making lanterns.

The children really enjoy being “Scientists” making observations, exploring and experimenting, and that we will be the focus for the month of November.

Ms. Sayari

Grades 1 News Room 1 Satellite Childcare Local News

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Satellite Childcare Local NewsThe month of October

has really flown by! Our classroom was constantly stimulated with discussions and experiences regarding changes with the new season, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. Our dramatic centre was transformed into a Pumpkin Patch, and friends helped to paint a magnificent tractor for it! Our friends also participated in the collection of leaves from outdoors to use for various crafts and learning opportunities. We had the opportunity to come together and discuss the importance of Thanksgiving as a group, with many friends contributing important reasons to be thankful and appreciating all that we have in our lives. The class has been buzzing with the excitement surrounding Halloween, including a brainstorm of unique costume ideas.

During this month our class discussed the safety procedures for fire drills, as we will have a fire drill coming up. We focused on the importance of getting out of the building as

quickly and safely as possible, to avoid any injuries and to stick together as a group. We also had an exciting trip to the Rosethorn Café! Upon arriving for our reservation, we were greeted by a lovely staff who directed us to our seats and presented us with a menu of delicious meal options. The service was impeccable, and the children definitely enjoyed this dining experience! Also, thank you again to the parents/guardians and families that were able to join us for our open house, your participation means a great deal to us and the

children. It was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with families, get to know one another, and work together on some fun activities!

As we near the month of November, we will soon discuss some important events such as Remembrance Day and National Aboriginal Day. A reminder for parents/guardians that as the weather is getting chillier, please make sure your child is coming to school with the appropriate clothing necessary. Please remember to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns! We look forward to see what November brings us… Stay warm!

Ms. Laura

Grade 1 News Room 2

Grade 1 Photos

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Satellite Childcare Local NewsCan you believe that

winter is almost here. We can’t wait for snow and all the fun that comes with it.

Last month we had fun celebrating Halloween with various crafts and activities. The children have expressed an interest in exploring and learning about outer space. We will encourage the children to make their own space photo booth using any recycling

materials. If available, we would gladly take any recycled materials off your hands. Our space theme will Segway into a robotics unit which will include make your very own robot challenges.

If we have any parents with a background in robotics and simple machines, your help and input would greatly be appreciated.

Miss Geri and I are enjoying

our time and building connections with the children in our group. Not a day goes by without good chuckle or two.

Please remember to have your child high five Miss Geri or Miss Roxanne when going home. This helps us update our attendance and avoid any unnecessary calls home.

Regards Miss Geri and Miss Roxanne

Grades 2 & 3 News

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Harry Potter and our students bring the “Magic” back to Rosethorn. Have you seen any of

these Wizards and Witches?

Grades 3, 4, 5 News

Satellite Childcare Local News

Newton’s LawsWhat can you learn from a

balloon? How about two of Newton’s laws because when you blow up a balloon, you are filling the balloon with oxygen and when the gas particles are released they exert a force that pushes against the outside air, and the balloon rocket is propelled forward by the opposing force. This opposing force is called “thrust”.

Science

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The Physics of Kite Flying?

It usually gets windy at this time of year and a great time

to fly a kite. So up up and away!

Chemical ReactionsBaking Soda is alkaline and reacts with acids such as vinegar,

releasing carbon dioxide (a gas) and water. The fizz produced is brilliant fun for children to watch especially if you combine with washing up liquid (dish soap) to make even more bubbles or add a bit of food colouring.

Fall Open HouseThe Rosethorn B & A School would like to thank everyone for

their participation in making it a huge success. It was great to meet the families and craft together.

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Fall Open HouseThe Rosethorn B & A School would like to thank everyone for

their participation in making it a huge success. It was great to meet the families and craft together.

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On the Menu • Grilled Cheese• French Toast• Cheese omelet• Water/Lemon water/MilkThis restaurant proves that

good food can be found anywhere as the reviews from some very smart, selective and savvy customers testify.

The Best Restaurant in EtobicokeRestaurant Review: Rosethorn

B. & A. GrillAttention all foodie’s have you

heard about the fabulous new restaurant in Etobicoke called “The Rosethorn B. & A. Grill” although open for a limited run it has received fabulous reviews. The menu is somewhat limited but what they do have they do extremely well.

Many cry out for more and more! Rumour has it that a Soft Taco Restaurant will be opening on this site November 16th.

“I really liked how the menu had so many things to choose from, and when I told the person what I wanted I got it right away” -Alex Grade 1

“I loved the food and the drinks” -Milo SK

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The Best Restaurant in Etobicoke

“I had the gluten free grilled cheese; it was so so yummy!” -Maya. A JK

The grilled cheese was Delish!” -Neeve Grade 1

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Halloween PicturesHalloween Spooktakular!

Halloween is a great opportunity to explore our “scary” creativity and have a lot of fun!

By Paul Gauchi Oct. 2017

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HI MS. YOSI. WE HAVE ALL THE TREATS THE

OTHER KIDS BROUGHT IN FOR THE HALLOWEEN PARTY.

SHOULD WE START

DIVIDING IT UP?

THANK YOU ELLA & AMELIA, BUT I NEED TO ... INSPECT ... THE

TREATS FIRST WITH THE OTHER TEACHERS. I’LL BE RIGHT BACK.

GREAT, THERE GOES ALL THE DARK

CHOCOLATE AGAIN. YEA, THIS IS WHAT PAYING TAXES

MUST FEEL LIKE.