**There are a number of spreads that are similar to peanut butter that are acceptable substitutions. SunButter (made of sunflower seeds), NoNuts Golden Peabutter (made of peas) or WOWBUTTER (made of soy) are all safe alternatives although they do not taste exactly like peanut butter.
A reminder that BEST is a nut aware school as we have students with severe allergic reactions to peanuts and tree nuts in the school. In order to minimize the chances of those students coming into contact with nuts I respectfully ask that you refrain from sending products with nuts in your child's lunch to school. If your child has eaten peanut butter or other nut products before leaving for school please have them wash their hands thoroughly. Although we encourage young children to share, the students in our class will be discouraged from sharing their food, drinks and eating utensils with others in order to provide all children with safe conditions. I realize that helping us to maintain a nut-free classroom takes a certain amount of effort and diligence on your part, and I thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, healthy environment for all of our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at the school.
**There are a number of spreads that are similar to peanut butter that are acceptable substitutions. SunButter (made of sunflower seeds), NoNuts Golden Peabutter (made of peas) or WOWBUTTER (made of soy) are all safe alternatives although they do not taste exactly like peanut butter. Dear Parents/Guardians:
My name is Ms. Eryn Dowler and throughout the 2018/2019 school year I will be a Student Teacher in your child’s classroom. I am a 2nd year Bachelor of Education student from Thompson Rivers University. I will be completing my final two practicums in Mrs. Bowden’s classroom; one in September 2018 and another from January to March 2019. Throughout my time in your child’s classroom I will be teaching various units across a variety of school subjects, as well as participating in the everyday operations of the classroom. I am excited to get the year started as well as to be a part of your child’s beginning school experience. During my time in Ms. Bowden’s class, I will be observing Mrs. Bowden, the students and the daily operations of the school. My observations will include reflections on classroom management, lesson/unit planning, social and emotional relationships between students, relationships between students and teachers/administrators, how independence is fostered in the classroom, and much more. For my September practicum, I will be a part of your child’s classroom from Tuesday, September 4th to Friday, September 21st, 2018. I will be teaching your child a 5 lesson unit on ‘Getting to Know Each Other’. This unit will incorporate games, songs, books, and activities to help your child to feel welcome in the classroom from the start, so that all students and teachers can have a successful year together. Throughout this practicum I will also be helping Mrs. Bowden to conduct the student/parent/teacher interviews, set up the classroom, as well as help your child transition from home/preschool experiences to Kindergarten life. During my January to March practicum, I will be a part of your child’s classroom from Monday, January 7th to Friday, March 15th, 2019. Throughout this practicum my teaching load will gradually increase until I am teaching 100% of the time. During these 10 weeks, I will have a chance to teach your child something from every subject and work with your child every day to help foster their own love for learning. My passions for education and teaching have blossomed with the growth of the children I have come across in my work and volunteer experiences. Becoming an inspirational and accommodating educator is one of my life goals, and I look forward to sharing this experience with Mrs. Bowden and your child. I am enthusiastic about teaching Kindergarten in my future, and look forward to teaching your child. I am an outgoing, friendly, and energetic teacher, who is also understanding, caring and respectful of all students regardless of race, background, home life or life experiences and I cannot wait to meet your child. If you have any questions or comments for me, please do not hesitate to come and speak with me at the school or call the school directly. I am truly looking forward to becoming a familiar face to both you and your child this school year! Sincerely, Ms. E. Dowler Welcome to the 2018- 2019 school year! This is an exciting time for your child, although he/she may be a little apprehensive about going to "real" school. This is also a time of mixed emotions for parents--- joy that your child is ready for school, but sadness because he/she is no longer a "baby"! The first day of school will mark one of the most important milestones in your child's life. I’m so glad I get to share that with you. Be assured that I will do my best to make this school year an enjoyable time for your child, but also a time filled with real learning. The skills we practice daily in kindergarten are the building blocks for your child's future success in school and in life. I know if we all work together, we can make this a wonderful year for our students and help them reach each goal that is set for them. I am looking forward to getting to know all the children. I am sure that all of us will learn a lot in the upcoming months! I will update this blog weekly to keep you informed and up-to-date on what the children are doing in the classroom, as well as what you can do with your child at home to provide additional practice in certain areas. If you ever have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me through this blog, email, the school or in person. All Elementary classes will begin at 10:30am and end at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 with the exception of Kindergarten students. Please contact the school (250-376-2205) for Kindergarten specifics if you haven't already received the letter sent home to families by the K teachers in August.
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