Messages from Staff

Hi parents/ guardians! Here are some links to guides on how you can help your young child practice reading and writing at home. Take care! 

https://readingrecovery.org/reading-recovery/resources-for-parents-and-families/reading-and-writing-with-your-child/

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-first-graders

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/reading-resources/developing-reading-skills/reading-tips-parents.html

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/first-grade-reading-activities/

Students, Parents, Guardians:

I hope you are all doing well, and have been learning together. One of the wonderful parts of this whole event is that we get to spend time together working, learning and playing. We get to practice the skills we have been learning about in class. 

Students: How many of you have helped an adult to prepare a meal, or build something? How many of you have seen the signs of spring outside? Are there any different birds in the area than there were 1 month ago? Are you having fun working and playing together with the people who live in your house? Have any of you sat down and read a book, tucked in a corner with your blanket wrapped around you? How about drawing a picture? Have lots of fun in each day! 

The login information for Mathletics, Prodigy, and Raz-Kids was sent home in our last home package.

The links are:

Mathletics: https://login.mathletics.com

Prodigy: https://sso.prodigygame.com/game/login

Raz-Kids (elsiekiesman): https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login?_ga=2.33784546.294940264.1586882224-1559486350.1580742660

Have a wonderful day!

Mrs. Kiesman

May 6, 2020 

Re: Homework Package 

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Some students learn better through visual/pictures. And listening is also important skill that student needs to be taught. Please see the attached educational and fun listening games that you can play with your child. Listening games that your child can have fun while working and or practicing their listening skills. I have attached learning activities (hands-on learning) and educational/fun listening games for your child to share with you. 

1. Alphabet Rhymes - is a phonological awareness game where players think and provide a rhyming words for the item. 

2. Apple to Oranges - is a noun/verb agreement game. The goal of the game is to practice noun/verb agreement with has/have and does/do. The player try to change the apples to oranges by correctly determining noun/verb agreement in sentences. 

3. One Step at a Time - is a riddle game. The player try to solve the three-item riddles. 

Listed below are some activities and different websites that have great information and activities that would be helpful for your child to participate in each day: 

English Language Arts 

Writing 

a) Writing/tracing their names/shapes/alphabet picture tracing. 

b) Write in a journal at least 4-5 times a week. Your child could practice their writing skills by writing about their daily experiences, writing letters or notes to loved ones, about what is happening in the World, how you feel about what is going on, what people are talking about around you and items that were hard to find in the grocery store. 

Reading - Read for at least 15 minutes a day. I strongly encourage your child to read on a regular basis. Your child could also practice reading books from home, reading recipes, box labels and or their written work and counting books. It would also be beneficial for your child to listen to stories. If you’re looking for a helpful website, https://www.storylineonline.net/ has a lot of stories that children can listen to and Scholastic Canada: Learn at Home https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html 

Math 

a) Counting - Your child can use some objects around your home (toys, kitchen utensils, coins, cereal, blocks, beads, etc.) to practice counting. 

b) Counting out loud and 1 less or 1 more worksheet. 

c) Large and Smallest Numbers - students learn to read 3 digit numbers, place value and comparing numbers. Please encourage your child to read the numbers aloud. 

d) Hands-on learning activities-play games with siblings or parents, like “I Spy”, shape and number hunt. They can also set microwave, spot numbers in books/newspapers and measure items around the house. Compare and organize their toys (by color and smallest to biggest or shortest to tallest). 

e) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-1st-grade-math 

f) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/early-math 

Movement breaks- do some yoga exercise, go for a walk, help with chores, stretch the legs, etc. 

a) Please visit MFNERC Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/mfnerc. MFNERC Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist are sharing movement ideas for students to do at home to motivate them to keep moving (prizes involved). And every Wednesday MFNERC Speech and Language Pathologist and Literacy Coaches are also posting/sharing different activities for students.

 b) https://www.pearsoned.com/wellness-6-tips-taking-care-stressful-time/ 

St. Amant will provide live and Free Online Webinar Series in response to the COVID-19 pandemic from May 7 - June 11, 2020 at 6:30pm-9:00pm To register or to get more information, please contact April Plett at aplett@stamant.ca. 

And please check the link https://stamant.ca/blog/news/province-wide-online-autism-education-launches-for-manitoba-parents-families-educators-and-community-organizations/ 

Upcoming Fulfilling Potential Workshop Webinar Series: 

May 7 : Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 1 

May 14: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviour 2 

May 21: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 1 

May 28: Effective Goals & Teaching Strategies 2 

June 4 : Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA 

June 11: Potty Training Like a Pro 

If you have questions or concerns you can email (EduardaZ@mfnss.com) or text me (1 204 312 0538) while school is closed. It would be great to get their schoolwork/activities done but I also understand that it may not be possible. 

And I know that all families are doing their best during this time and whatever keeps you and your family safe is the most important thing to do. 

Take care, stay safe and healthy. 

Eduarda Zuchner 

Resource Teacher

Wishing all students, staff, parents and guardians the best during this trying time.

I invite my class to join me on my Facebook site-

 Pinay School Mrs. M's Grade 6 Class

I created this site so all of us can stay connected as a class during the pandemic.

Home work packages for April will be delivered during the week of April 14,2020.

Parents, grandparents guardians and students good day to all !

Students I have many stories done for you to read and answer questions. When you read you also have to follow our plan sheet that I have sent to you . You must follow the instructions on the plan sheet . So each story you read you follow what has to be done . I have provided you with writing books and pencils already . You also have to do sentences using the words provided. You also have some games and also a maze sheet . You will enjoy all of this . You can ask for help from someone at home 

Parents you can also follow these links :

 www.education.com free tools for learning st home 

 www.education.com reading and writing free worksheets 

Parents you can contact me on cell

1 431 336 0090

Thank you and keep safe . 

Lenore. Mahase

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone is safe and doing well in these times of uncertainty. 

Just wanted to get in touch with all senior high school students, supportive parents/guardians and to the entire Pinaymootang school family.

Second batch of homework package was sent home. Please do your best on studying and learning from the materials. For those who have access to internet service, aside from watching educational YouTube videos, you can also explore the following great and FREE online resources by units/lessons: 

1. Mathantics.com 

2. Khan Academy 

For my Grade 12 Math class, please check the following link:

https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/archives/index.html

Also, the link to Manitoba’s Curriculum Supports in Mathematics is: https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/math/supports.html.

The two new resources are listed at the very top of the page, indicated with a yellow “NEW!” 

Hopefully you will find these resources useful. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and concerns you may have. If you accomplish something, you may send them either to my email at michaelv@mfnss.com, through FB messenger, or iMessage @ +1204-890-7219.

Thank you. Stay safe and keep healthy. 

God bless.

Michael Valdez 

Dear Parents, Guardians, & Students,

Mrs. McKay all the way from Pinay. 

How is everything going in your home from day to day? 

I hope you have been enjoying working and learning with your families.

I hope you have been baking a lot, and enjoying the Spring time.

Homework learning packages will be delivered this week.

Here's some online apps that your child might enjoy.

Math Game Time: www.mathgametime.com

Kids Activities Fun Online: www.jumpstart.com

Apps: (Search for FREE Early Reading and  Apps for Kindergarten, Grade 1 or Grade 2)

    -The Reading Train

Here are some Ideas of activities that are fun for your kids and educational at the same time (excerpt from MFNERC website).

Sensory/ Science:

Baking soda volcanos

• Place container on a pan or in a bowl • Mix 1 cup vinegar with food coloring of choice (food coloring optional) • Pour in 3-4 tbsp. of baking soda 

Making playdough • See two recipes attached below Cooking with children • Cooking anything with children is a great activity in any curriculum area. • Simple recipes could be: spaghetti and sauce, bannock, cookies, scrambled eggs, fruit salad. 

Quick slime • 1 cup cornstarch • Slowly add in ½ cup water (you may not need all the water) • Add in food coloring • Mix everything together (this can be very messy, so have a tablecloth or apron) Melting ice • Freeze ice cubes • Put ice cubes in a bowl • Pour a tablespoon of salt on to the ice and watch what happens to the ice 

Talk with your child throughout activities. Ask questions like: • What do you think will happen? • What was your favorite part? • What part do you need help with? 

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY ABC hunt • Print out the letters attached below or write letters on paper and cut them out • Hide the letters throughout the house and have your child look for them. Ask the child to identify the letters as they find them (they may need hints or help) Name puzzle • Write down a child’s name • Cut out the letters with the child • Have the child put the letters in the correct order (they may need hints or help) or try spelling new words 

Rhyme game • Print out pictures attached below or gather objects that rhyme (dog, frog, block, rock, shoe, something blue) • Lay out 3 items (2 that rhyme, 1 that doesn’t) • Point and say the name of each object • Ask the child which 2 sound the same (they may need hints or help) I spy • Play I spy with the child and encourage them to use descriptive language Songs • Choose from the songs below or sing your own favorites Story • Read your favorite books together or listen to an online reading website. 

Talk with your child throughout activities. Ask questions like: • What do you think will happen? • What was your favorite part? • How can we figure this out? 

MATH Counting • Count how many (plates, bowls, forks, spoons, crayons etc.) are in the house • Count forward and backwards 

Toy comparisons • Gather toys and line them up in size order (biggest to smallest, smallest to biggest) • Put toys together in groups (animals, same colours, ones that make sound, etc.) Patterns • Use toys or other objects to make a pattern (crayon, spoon, crayon etc.,) Shape hunt • Find shapes throughout the house 

• Where is a circle? Triangle? Square? Etc. Find it • Have the child gather similar objects (Ex. Find 5 toy cars, find 3 things that are blue) 

ART Ice cube paint • Freeze ice cubes with food coloring • Take the ice cubes out and paint with them as they melt Necklaces • Make necklaces out of fruit loops/ cheerios and string • Turn this into math by counting or making a pattern Shaving cream rainbow • Spray shaving cream into a Ziploc bag • Add in different colors with food coloring • Close bag and squish colors together 

PLAY DOUGH RECIPES NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE #1 1 cup flour ¼ cup salt 3 tsp vinegar or lemon juice 2 tbsp. oil ½ cup of hot water *food coloring (optional) Method: 1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt together with a large spoon. 2. If using food coloring, add to water before adding to dry ingredients. 3. Stir in vinegar, oil and water to dry ingredients until combined and becomes a sticky dough. 4. Remove dough from bowl and knead with extra flour until no longer sticky and becomes play dough consistency. 

NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE #2 2 cups flour ½ cup salt 2 tbsp. cream of tartar 2 tbsp. oil 1 cup hot water *food coloring (optional) Method: 1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar together with a large spoon. 2. If using food coloring, add to water before adding dry ingredients. 3. Stir in oil and water to dry ingredients until combined and becomes a sticky dough. 4. Remove dough from bowl and knead with extra flour until no longer sticky and becomes play dough consistency. 

Thank you. Have a wonderful learning experience.

Mrs. McKay

Hello to all the students out there; hope you are all staying safe, self-isolating, and washing your hands.  Here is a link for you to do some Easter Art.  See you all soon.

https://deepspacesparkle.leadpages.net/f/13ca22c01639c5-14c29457d839c5/133c280cac8bac-te0BRlonR8Wy8Xzj9aZ3r/Bright%20Bunny%20Drawing%20Guide.pdf

May 4, 2020 

Hello, 

I hope and pray that everyone is well. 

Homework packages were dropped off around 3rd week of March and On April 15. Hopefully students are finished or close to having completed their assignments. 

Please contact the school (204-659-2045) if you need the first and second homework packages to be dropped off at the school (foyer) located by the main office. A memo will be sent out to you soon regarding this process. 

With this note is another assignment package #3 for the students to do. 

Please visit the following useful websites for more online learning and practice if you have access to the internet, computer or an IPAD: 

https://www.abcmouse.com/ 

https://funlearningforkids.com/literacy-activities/ 

https://www.greatschools.org https://ca.ixl.com/math/ 

www.k5learning.com 

https://www.raz-kids.com 

Email marilous@mfnss.com or text @ 1-204-881-1739. If you would prefer a phone call, please let me know your phone number and the best time to call. Thank you for all that you’re doing at home. It is appreciated! Please stay safe and strong! God bless, 

Marilou Sernadilla Grade 1 Teacher Pinaymootang School

Mrs. Marilou Sernadilla (Teacher-Grade 1)