Playdough Request

I was wondering if I could have a couple of volunteers to make up some playdough so we can have a fresh batch for after the break? What we have now is getting quite dry and is very well used so I'm sure the kids would love some new stuff! I have a very easy recipe- and the kids love it! (Feel free to use it at home as well!) If you are willing, please send me a note to let me know. Thanks!

Smelly Play Clay
2 1/2 cups white flour (up to 3 cups if it seems too wet)
2 pkgs unsweetened Kool-Aid (you choose the flavour!)
1/2 cup salt
1 tbsp alum or cream of tartar
2 cups boiling water
3 tbsp vegetable oil

Mix together first four ingredients.
Add boiling water and stir.
Add oil and continue mixing until cool enough to handle. Knead dough until it isn't sticky (you may need to add more flour here).
Store in air tight container (Ziplock bag)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the concert yesterday! The children worked really hard and were so excited to share with you. They all really enjoyed themselves (as we hope you did as well) and they did a wonderful performance didn't they?! Congratulations to our wreath winners! I hope you enjoy them :)

Mme Giles and I would also like to say a big Thank You! and Merci! for all of the lovely cards and gifts the children have been bringing in for us. We feel so spoiled! Thanks so much for you kindness, support and generosity.
We wish you all the best over the coming Holiday Season. Have a wonderful break, be safe and enjoy time together with family, friends and loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone back safe and sound and well rested on January 6th :)

Here are a few photos from the concert...

 

 

Clairlea Spirit Week

Next week is Spirit Week at Clairlea! Each day we will be dressing up to promote school school spirit.
Monday is PJ Day- come in your pyjamas!
Tuesday is Twin Day- come dressed the same as your friend or sibling!
Wednesday is Sports Day- come dressed with your favourite team's colours and/or jersey!
Thursday is Festive Wear Day- come dressed up for the season!
And Friday is a PA Day.

3-D Figures

This week we've been busy getting ready for our Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert and making lots of festive decorations and crafts. The students have been having lots of fun and working hard creating some great pieces of art!
We've also been working on 3-D Figures. This week we focused on how we can identify them and why they are different. Here are some vocabulary words that we've been learning:

 Le pointe                            Tip

 Le côté                               Side

Le face                               Face

Le coin                              Corner

Le sphère                           Sphere

Le prisme                           Prism

Le cylindre                         Cylinder

Le cône                              Cone

Le pyramide                       Pyramid

Le cube                              Cube

Food and Hat & Mitten Drive

It's not too late to help! Here at Clairlea we're running a Food (non-perishable items) and Hat & Mitten Drive and are asking families to bring in items to help those in need this Holiday and winter season. If you can, please send something with your child- we will be accepting donations until next Thursday.
Merci!

Wreath Raffle at the Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert

A Little Reminder…

The Kindergarten Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert is next

Tuesday, December 17^th, at 1:00 p.m. in the gym.

Hope to see everyone there!

As part of the event, each class has fashioned two holiday wreaths to raffle off to two lucky families. Be sure to come ready to buy tickets!

1 ticket for $2 or 3 tickets for $5

A Kindergarten Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert!

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

In celebration of the up-coming Holiday Season, our Kindergarten Classes will be hosting a Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 17^th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the gym here at Clairlea. Each class will be performing a couple of numbers and small refreshments will be provided at the end of the performance. Classes will run as usual on the day of- i.e. morning classes begin at 8:40 with the regular pick-up time of 11:15 a.m. and afternoon classes being at the regular 12:40 start time. We ask that all students in the morning classes come back to school at 12:40 and parents make their way to the gym at this time to get everything ready to go so we can start at 1! Please plan to join us and invite friends and family members to do the same.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 17th!

Food and Hat & Glove Drive

It’s that time of the year again... It’s cold outside, so we need to start thinking about those children and families in need.
Clairlea PS will be collecting new hats and gloves/mittens as well as non-perishable food items for needy families this holiday season. Bring your all items to the tree in the front foyer. All items will be donated to families in need.
Help us make sure that everyone has a full tummy and is warm this winter season!