Prepare for School
The most important thing you can do to help your child come to school prepared is to check the Agenda page of this website every night.
This is where you will find our daily/weekly agenda which will give you important information about due dates, field trips, special projects and messages from our classroom which you will need to know.
Welcome to Grade One in Room 1B!
Below are a few important things for parents and guardians to know about grade one.
I am so looking forward to teaching your child this year! Grade one and two are extremely important years in your child’s education. Many children will learn how to read and write this year and show tremendous growth in their skill and ability. These skills are the foundation for your child’s future education. At home and at school we can build this foundation together.
Shoes and Clothing
Shoelaces: It is extremely important for your child’s safety and independence that they are able to put on and secure their own shoes. Please DO NOT send your child with shoelaces unless your child is able to tie them. Velcro is ideal!
Indoor Shoes: Please send your child with indoor shoes that are appropriate for running around in Physical Education which will stay at school.
Weather Considerations: We go outside several times every day no matter the weather unless it is -20 degrees Celsius or colder. This means we go out in rain, wind, snow and sunshine so please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately every day.
Labeling: To avoid losing clothing, shoes and lunchboxes, please write your child’s name inside their belongings with permanent marker. This makes it much easier to find and return lost items to their rightful owners!
*Please note that students are encouraged to leave valuable items at home to avoid damage or loss of these items. Toys are not permitted in class and you will be notified via the "agenda" page of this website if students are asked to bring something special to school such as a show and tell item or a stuffed animal for a special day.
Snack and Lunch
*Some children are allergic to peanuts and nuts, please avoid sending them in snacks and lunches.
Snack: Students need a snack every day. A snack is something healthy that is small enough to fit in the palm of your child’s hand.
*We eat outside at recess time, so snacks which are small, easy to open and fast to eat are a must!
*Please do your best to use re-useable containers, we are going to continue our work on litterless lunches!
*Please do not send a juice box for snack time, we do not have enough time to finish or manage them at snack, we have a water fountain in our classroom for use during this time but you are welcome to send a juice box for lunch. Thank you for your understanding and help with this!
Some examples of healthy, ready to eat snacks are:
-yogurt (with a spoon) or yogurt tubes
- cheese or cheese strings
-crackers
- ready to eat fruit (already cut/peeled)
-veggies
- granola bars (nut free)
*no juice at recess please!
Lunch: If your child attends the RMS lunch program, please pack your child a healthy lunch. This may include a sandwich or leftovers with fruit or veggies and a bottle of water. Just a reminder that the lunchroom does not have microwaves and will be unable to re-heat your child’s lunch.
*Please use re-useable containers when possible to help us in our litterless lunch program!
Communication
Website: This website, as well as the Roland Michener School website are your primary sources of information. Please check the website every night.
Our school policy is BRING BACK BLUE. This means that any blue notices sent home must be signed and returned as soon as possible.
You may want to give your child a large freezer size ziploc bag to transport their library books, math puzzlers and any work or notices they may be bringing home safely. This helps keep them from getting bent, wet or misplaced in transit!
Contacting Ms. Whitehead: You may call the school (403-777-8240) or e-mail me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]. Please be aware that I may not be able to respond immediately but will reply as soon as I am able.
Weekly Rollie Review and School Calendars: Weekly Rollie Reviews and calendars are posted online. Please check the RMS website for future newsletter postings. Please also ensure that RMS has your current e-mail address so that we can communicate with you via e-mail.
Work at Home
There are a few things you can do at home in a very small period of time that may support and assist your child’s learning.
Home Reading: Research has proven that only 10 minutes of reading a night can dramatically improve your child’s literacy skills! This is the most important thing you can work on with your child at home, please try to read with your child every night.
Your child has an account on Kids A-Z (an online leveled reading program) so you can access appropriate leveled reading books from home at any time. Just go to www.raz-kids.com and under “teacher username” type ljwhitehead for access to your child’s account. You must also click the picture of the rocket to enter their account.
Math (10-15 minutes): Please use the mathletics website (link on the links page) and your child's username and password card. There are invaluable games and activities on this website. You can also play dice and card games at home to assist your child in developing fluency in addition and subtraction.
Thank you!
I am looking forward to an exciting and wonderful year working with you and your children!
~Mrs. Whitehead
This is where you will find our daily/weekly agenda which will give you important information about due dates, field trips, special projects and messages from our classroom which you will need to know.
Welcome to Grade One in Room 1B!
Below are a few important things for parents and guardians to know about grade one.
I am so looking forward to teaching your child this year! Grade one and two are extremely important years in your child’s education. Many children will learn how to read and write this year and show tremendous growth in their skill and ability. These skills are the foundation for your child’s future education. At home and at school we can build this foundation together.
Shoes and Clothing
Shoelaces: It is extremely important for your child’s safety and independence that they are able to put on and secure their own shoes. Please DO NOT send your child with shoelaces unless your child is able to tie them. Velcro is ideal!
Indoor Shoes: Please send your child with indoor shoes that are appropriate for running around in Physical Education which will stay at school.
Weather Considerations: We go outside several times every day no matter the weather unless it is -20 degrees Celsius or colder. This means we go out in rain, wind, snow and sunshine so please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately every day.
Labeling: To avoid losing clothing, shoes and lunchboxes, please write your child’s name inside their belongings with permanent marker. This makes it much easier to find and return lost items to their rightful owners!
*Please note that students are encouraged to leave valuable items at home to avoid damage or loss of these items. Toys are not permitted in class and you will be notified via the "agenda" page of this website if students are asked to bring something special to school such as a show and tell item or a stuffed animal for a special day.
Snack and Lunch
*Some children are allergic to peanuts and nuts, please avoid sending them in snacks and lunches.
Snack: Students need a snack every day. A snack is something healthy that is small enough to fit in the palm of your child’s hand.
*We eat outside at recess time, so snacks which are small, easy to open and fast to eat are a must!
*Please do your best to use re-useable containers, we are going to continue our work on litterless lunches!
*Please do not send a juice box for snack time, we do not have enough time to finish or manage them at snack, we have a water fountain in our classroom for use during this time but you are welcome to send a juice box for lunch. Thank you for your understanding and help with this!
Some examples of healthy, ready to eat snacks are:
-yogurt (with a spoon) or yogurt tubes
- cheese or cheese strings
-crackers
- ready to eat fruit (already cut/peeled)
-veggies
- granola bars (nut free)
*no juice at recess please!
Lunch: If your child attends the RMS lunch program, please pack your child a healthy lunch. This may include a sandwich or leftovers with fruit or veggies and a bottle of water. Just a reminder that the lunchroom does not have microwaves and will be unable to re-heat your child’s lunch.
*Please use re-useable containers when possible to help us in our litterless lunch program!
Communication
Website: This website, as well as the Roland Michener School website are your primary sources of information. Please check the website every night.
Our school policy is BRING BACK BLUE. This means that any blue notices sent home must be signed and returned as soon as possible.
You may want to give your child a large freezer size ziploc bag to transport their library books, math puzzlers and any work or notices they may be bringing home safely. This helps keep them from getting bent, wet or misplaced in transit!
Contacting Ms. Whitehead: You may call the school (403-777-8240) or e-mail me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]. Please be aware that I may not be able to respond immediately but will reply as soon as I am able.
Weekly Rollie Review and School Calendars: Weekly Rollie Reviews and calendars are posted online. Please check the RMS website for future newsletter postings. Please also ensure that RMS has your current e-mail address so that we can communicate with you via e-mail.
Work at Home
There are a few things you can do at home in a very small period of time that may support and assist your child’s learning.
Home Reading: Research has proven that only 10 minutes of reading a night can dramatically improve your child’s literacy skills! This is the most important thing you can work on with your child at home, please try to read with your child every night.
Your child has an account on Kids A-Z (an online leveled reading program) so you can access appropriate leveled reading books from home at any time. Just go to www.raz-kids.com and under “teacher username” type ljwhitehead for access to your child’s account. You must also click the picture of the rocket to enter their account.
Math (10-15 minutes): Please use the mathletics website (link on the links page) and your child's username and password card. There are invaluable games and activities on this website. You can also play dice and card games at home to assist your child in developing fluency in addition and subtraction.
Thank you!
I am looking forward to an exciting and wonderful year working with you and your children!
~Mrs. Whitehead