I hope that you had a lovely break, and some important information about next week.

Dear Purple Room Families,

I hope that you have all had a safe and wonderful March Break!

The warmer weather is on it's way (we hope). Please continue to supply extra socks, pants, gloves as we all know that the rain and puddles come along with spring on its way.

Report Cards: These should have gone home on the Friday before March Break. Please let the office know if you didn't get yours. (SK's only this term). Envelopes are due back this week please.

Friday-No School: Good Friday
Monday March 28th-No School: Easter Monday
Have a lovely Easter Break!

It is with a heavy heart that I am saying goodbye as I was hoping to say it on Thursday in person (my official last day). I will be on a 4 day sick leave and I will not be returning to the Purple room before Easter.

Thank you for your emails and chats. I hope that we can stay in touch. Mrs. Kimberley and I will still be using this blog to update you all on the birth of all of our babies.

In the meantime, Mrs. Spencer will be replacing me for the next 3 months. She will also be making her own blog and that information should be going home in your child's communication book in the near future.

I had an amazing first year at Dr. Charles Best and Mrs. K and I will be back next March!

All the best to you and your little ones. They will surely be missed by me. We will come visit soon and we will post here to let you all know when.



With love, Sylvia ;)

Sylvia Porto
FDK Teacher
Dr. C. Best PS

PS- I have a Health, Fitness and Wellness blog that I will continue working on and posting if anyone is interested. Fitness classes, nutritionals and more!
Please visit me at sportofitnessandnutritionals.blogspot.com

It is TECH TIME!!!!

 As we do every Thursday...Tech time with Mrs. C!

Just a few pictures to share with our Purple Room parents and families. As you can see, we work in teams or individually.

:) Mrs. Porto

Reptiles will continue past March Break!

This week we are continuing our Reptile Inquiry and we will learn a little more about turtles. If you and your child have any information, books, games, puzzles, google information etc. about turtles (any type), please bring it in by Friday.

Also, on Friday we will be having a games afternoon with our reading buddies. Please have your child choose one or two board games to share with the class. We will set up tables and have a good hour to play. This promotes turn taking and the learning of new rules and games. Please bring those in by Thursday.

Games such as Janga, Snakes and Ladders, Hungry Hippos, Trouble, Candy Land etc.

Thank you,
Mrs. Porto :)

Please Remember...

Hello Families,
Please remember to have your child bring in a board game for Friday's game afternoon with their Reading Buddies.

Also, if you have any cotton balls or small marshmallows to spare, we are in need of those for two activities that we will be doing soon.

Thank you again for always supporting and supplying for our class. 

I will see you on Friday, Ms. Tikk and Ms. Spencer will be in tomorrow.

Always,
Mrs. Porto
FDK Teacher
Purple Room

Thank you and my last day/information.

Dear Mom's, Dad's, Grandparent's and Caregivers of the Purple Room Class,

I want to thank you for making my first year at Dr. Charles Best PS a wonderful experience. Although I will have only been here for 7 months, I feel like the school community has welcomed me with open arms and kindness.  I feel like I've been here for years.

I am truly going to miss my class and everyone who has been a part of it.

I would like you to know that my last day with the class (before I leave to have my baby) is on March 24th (just before Easter).

At the moment, we do not know who my OCT replacement will be, but, once that information is shared, I will be sure to share it with all of you.

As you may have noticed, I have to take a day or two off a week for appointments. The baby is fine, it is me who is having some health challenges with the pregnancy and the doctors are keeping a close eye on me. Thank you for your patience and your continual care, support and thoughtfulness.

Rachel and I have worked hard with the class, we have a lot of assessment throughout the months and this will continue with Ms. Tikk (ECE) and the new OCT.

I am completing SK reports and they will be going home later in March. Please stay tuned.

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Our blog may be changing to a new address. We will let you know the details for this also.
Please keep checking agendas for more information.

You should also look for JK home reading books in April as our teachers will be getting those set up once your child is ready.

Again, I still have a few weeks, but I want to give you a heads up and say thank you for everything. My first class at Best has a special place in my heart.
I will be back in March of 2017!

Please stay in touch, my e-mail is portos@hdsb.ca
I hope to come in with Mrs. Kimberley and our babies for a visit as well.

See you this week.
Take care,
Sylvia :)

Mrs. Sylvia Porto
FDK Teacher
Dr. Charles Best PS

play-dough reptiles!

Check out what some of our kids made during "Reptile" table activities today.
Have a great end of the week everyone!
Mrs. Porto and Ms. Tikk