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I hope you are as excited as I am to begin this year! If you have any
questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at
j.stransky_gwa@gemsedu.com.
Let me also take this opportunity to introduce Ms. Sylvia Taleon, our classs
teaching assistant, who will be working on supporting the childrens
educational and social needs over the course of the year. Sylvia has a
Bachelor of Elementary Education from the Philippines and has been working
at GWA for 4 years. She has a real passion for working with young children
and is wonderful at modelling kindness, caring and patience not only with
the children but with me as well!
P.E. is on Day 1 and Day 6. Please send your child to school dressed in
their P.E. uniform.
Swimming
Our class has swimming on Day 1. Your child will need to bring the following
swimming items to school: swimsuit, flip-flops/crocs, towel, swimming cap, and
goggles. A smaller backpack in which to carry these items is encouraged. Please
send your child dressed in their P.E. uniform.
Folders
I will keep all work produced by your child at school until Thursday, when I will send
it home in their clear plastic folders. Please look at your childs work and discuss it
with him/her. Have your child return the empty plastic folder to school on
Sunday.
Labelling Items
Please label all of your childrens items; hat, all clothes (including undergarments
and socks), and water bottle. This will make it easier to locate should they be
misplaced.
Snack and Lunch
Children in Prek are required to bring a packed snack and lunch each day. We will
eat snack in the classroom at approximately 9:45 and lunch at approximately 12: 50
pm. Please pack and clearly label a healthy snack as well as lunch for your child.
Please refrain from including chips, chocolate, or soda drinks as promoting healthy
eating is part of our curriculum. It is also important we present children with healthy
choices as this provides them with the proper energy required for a productive day
of learning. Please ensure that all food items are nut free.
Spare Clothes
Please send 2 complete changes of clothes to school with your child (these do not
need to be school uniform). These will be kept here for the entire school year and
used in case your child has an accident-whether this happens to be a bathroom,
snack/lunch, or water table accident. Please ensure that your childs name is printed
on of all his/her clothing, and is enclosed in a clear plastic bag.
Sun Safety
As the weather is hot, please provide a hat for your child to wear outdoors. Please
make sure the hat is clearly labelled with your childs name as many hats look alike.
Toys
In an attempt to avoid the upset of having their toys broken, lost, or stolen; we ask
that students leave their own play-things at home. We are fortunate to have a
wonderful classroom that is very well resourced.
Water Bottles
Staying hydrated is very important and encouraged in the classroom.
Please send your child to school with a re-useable water bottle clearly
labelled with their name. Water bottles that have flip straw are preferred as
they are easy for students to access independently. We will refill water
bottles as necessary.