Sincerely, Ms. T. Froats, Grades 1 & 2 Teacher

Dear Parents, I look forward to working and learning together with you and your child to help inspire creativity, spark curiosity, develop problem solving, and promote critical thinking! Here is some important information about Room 107 to start the year. Information, highlights of learning and important dates will be shared daily in your child’s agenda in addition to regular blog and Twitter updates. If you have any questions or information to share, please send a note in the agenda and I will be in contact as needed.

Sincerely, Save the Date! Meet The Teacher Night Thurs., Oct. 13, 5:30-7 PLEASE JOIN US!

Fessenden’s Monthlly Focus: Together, we will develop learning skills each month. Each student will be recognized at one of our monthly assemblies for demonstrating growth based on the skill developed. Details to come.

Ms. T. Froats, Grades 1 & 2 Teacher Fessenden School 905.648.4115

highlights of our learning. https://tfroats.commons.hwdsb. on.ca/ *See the important notice in your child’s agenda to subscribe to email alerts for blog and Twitter updates.

Literacy, The Arts, Gr. 2 Social Studies, Gr. 2 Science & Technology, The Arts Mrs. Horvath Gr. 1 Social Studies/ Science Mrs. Ortwein Visual Arts Mr. O’Brien Physical Education Ms. Hawcutt Library Mr. Hoffman Health/ DPA Mrs. Lake Resource/ Empower/ LLI

Phys. Ed: Days 4 and 5 (5-Day Calendar is on our blog)

Primary agendas will be used throughout the school year as a daily communication tool for students, teachers, and parents. $5 is requested for the agenda. Please pay on our online payment system. IMPORTANT: Please empty the zipper bag as needed and return daily. Use the comment area in agenda as needed but please initial each day.

HOMEWORK (Suggested: Gr. 1– 10 min. Gr. 2—20 min./ school evening) Home Reading

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Ms. Froats

About 10 minutes/evening

Weekly ―Homework Weekly grade level literacy and/or math Book‖ Homework homework will be sent home on Fridays and is due by the last school day of the following week to allow flexibility for families. Words of the Week See the new list each Monday in the agenda. Special Projects

Details will be provided in advance.

We know learning doesn’t stop at the dismissal bell! Your family discussions, experiential learning,, and fun family time is also valued and important.

For safety and cleanliness, please make sure indoor running shoes are brought to, or kept at, school each day. We have daily physical activity so comfortable clothing is important. You will be notified by email when news from the office is posted on the Fessenden school website. Please subscribe at: http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/ fessenden/ subscribe/ Fessenden’s Volunteer Program Please let me know if you are interested and I will provide further details. There are a variety of opportunites depending on your interests and availability.