I am happy to report that the dolphin class is making some great progress. This week went smoothly, and the dolphins followed instructions and had a great week! I am very proud of all my my students and I would like to welcome Tony, Ian, Stefanie, and Irvin to the Dolphin class. This week in math class, we practiced simple addition using pictures and we also learned how to properly use a ruler. In science class we talked about plants and what they need to live. We talked about how plants are a little bit like people and they need water, nutrients, and sunlight to live and grow. In health class we learned about the 5 major food groups and what each food group does for the human body. We talked about our favorite foods and how they make us strong. During English class we worked on the "family" unit in our Tops books. This morning, we had phys-ed in the park, and for arts and crafts this afternoon the dolphins will be making Popsicle-stick puppets that they will use during story telling time.

Irvin has adjusted well during the last week and he is now following the rules of the classroom and listening very well. Keep up the good work!

Tony has been raising his hand in class instead of shouting out, and I am happy to see an improvement in his behavior. He is also listening to instructions and focusing on classroom tasks.

Ian is a quiet little boy and he always tries his best. He does his work during class and he is friendly to other students. Keep up the good work Ian!

Stephanie has really come out of her shell this last week and she is now laughing and talking much more to the other children. I am glad to see her more relaxed and am happy to report she has been focusing during class.

Melissa always finishes her work and always does a neat job in all classroom activities. She really takes pride in her work and it shows. Her behavior continues to improve and I am proud of her progress.

Joyce rarely gets into trouble. She is quiet and she never shouts or plays rough with other children. She loves to play games at playtime with her sister. She is focused and very verbal.

Paige is a quiet and focused little girl. She is very caring and helpful to her classmates. She was all smiles at the park this morning while she was climbing and swinging on the bars.

Rain's focus has been improving over the last week. I used to have to tell him to be quiet many times and now I only have to say it once. I am very pleased with his effort.

Terry is focusing much better in class. He has been talking less and paying attention to the teacher more. Way to go Terry!!

Ethan loves to ask questions and I think that is great. He is a very social boy and he has been trying much harder to accomplish classroom activities this last week.

Adam did very well this week when we were learning how to use a ruler. He barely needed any help and he really took his time and drew the lines carefully. I was very impressed with his attention to detail.

Overall, the Dolphin class has made big improvements this week and I am looking forward to the weeks to come. I knew they would improve with a little bit of focus and I am glad they are all applying themselves and participating. See you next week Dolphins!!

Hello everyone.

The dolphin class has made significant improvements this week and I am proud to say that your children adjusting to the new school year and applying themselves during class. This week in Science class we continued working on our five senses. We made "touch charts" with different material on a cardboard and I had the children use their sense of touch and tell me how the different materials felt. In math class we continued our work on addition and I introduced subtraction. During reading class we read a story about a pig and I had the children answer comprehension questions.

Terry's concentration is improving. Although he tends to talk to the other boys, he has made significant improvements and is now focusing more on his work. Way to GO Terry!

Rain has also improved in this area. He was one of the first people to finish his work yesterday during Science class and I was very impressed. Keep up the good work Rain!

Ethan is a smart boy, although he sometimes gets distracted. When I remind him to do his work, he does a very good job. His concentration is improving slowly. He loves to talk and I enjoy talking to him very much, as he is very funny and has many questions and stories. I am very happy to have him in class.

I am glad to see Adam is feeling better and I am very happy to have him back in class. Adam is quite smart when he applies himself. He is a very creative boy and loves to ask questions.

Melissa is improving in regards to her work, however she sometimes has difficulty following directions or listening to teachers. She often fights with her classmates. She is one of the more advanced students and I am happy to see her academic progress. I will continue to work with her on her temperament.

Paige is a quite and helpful student. She listens very well and is eager to learn. I am very happy to have her in class. She always has a smile on her face and she brightens the classroom with her positive attitude.

Joyce makes me laugh! She is such a talkative and funny little girl and she is so loving towards her little sister at playtime. She seems wise beyond her years.

A few reminders to parents: I send home a book every Friday. Please make sure your kids read the book and fill out the reading book. Also, please make sure they bring the book back on Monday. A lot of the time when I ask them where their book is they answer with "I don't know." Also, I believe it is important for children to eat snacks as this prevents them from being hungry throughout the day and gives them energy so they can do their class work. I will enforce this rule unless the parents tell me otherwise, so please let me know if there are any health issues that prevent your children from eating at snack time.

I look forward to talking with all of you in the months to come. Please do not hesitate to approach me with any questions or concerns.

Happy Weekend!

This week we all got to go to the Pixar museum for a field trip. My students were full of questions and they really enjoyed the displays and short films. In science class we learned about our 5 senses (touch, sight, taste, smell, and hearing) and all of the ways we use our senses to identify the world around us. In math class we practiced writing our numbers and started learning about math symbols such as "plus" "minus" and "equals." We also did some addition picture problems as a class and your children got the hang of it quite quickly. I was impresed with their abilities. In art class we worked on painting with straws. I asked the children to express themselves through the selection of colours. Again, I was impressed with their care and attention to detail and the pictures all turned out great. Unfortunatly, some of the children got paint on themselves while they were leaning over their art work.






Rain is working hard on his focus issues and I feel that he is trying very hard. Sometimes he needs to be reminded, but after a quick reminder he goes back to work. I have seen an improvement since I spoke to him. We are working on his eating habits at home and he has promised teacher Paul and I that he will eat faster at dinner time.


Ethan has alot of energy. Sometimes he finds it difficult to follow instructions I think because he is always asking what comes next. We are working on this and I think we are making progress. I was impressed with him in math class today.


Melissa sometimes talks when I ask her to listen. I know she is very curious and likes to ask questions and I think she gets too excited and forgets to keep her voice down. She has been having some behavioural problems lately in regards to other students. She seems to argue with the other kids quite a bit, when I ask her about it she often smiles at me instead of answering. I don't know if maybe she is just nervous. I will continue to work on this with her.



I have not seen alot of Terry this week and I hope he is getting better. When he was here he was well-mannered and hard working.






We are all looking forward to Erin's return and hope she is recovering quickly.



I was impressed with Adam's art work this week. He took alot of care in painting and when I asked him about the colours he chosefor his work he said he really likes "strong things." We are still working on his tendency to talk out of turn, but he is learning slowly to listen carefully before he talks.

Paige was a model student this week. The class got into a bit of trouble this Friday for talking and playing during naptime. I am proud to say that Paige was sound asleep. She always behaves herself and tries her best in class.


I love to talk to Joyce. She is such an interesting girl with so much to say. For the most part she is well-mannered, however she sometimes becomes moody and will not listen to instructions. This is not a big problem as it does not happen all the time. I think she just needs some gentle reminders about listening to teachers.


We have had some ups and downs as a class this week, and we are facing some challenges regarding concentration and listening skills. The children are a little older now and have moved up a level, and I think they are experiencing a period of adjustment as they learn to fullfil new expectations. I am confident that the Dolphin class will progress together over the next months and become mature and responsible students.

Hello new students and parents.

The new semester has started and I am looking forward to getting to know all of my new students. We have already started the new material for this year and I am assessing each student's level. This week we started our reading, and math workbooks and the students are all eager to do well. They also had fun making father's day cards on Friday and they were very excited to give them to dad.

Rain is a very talkative boy. Although he has alot to say he needs to practice self-discipline when it comes to talking out in class. He is often distracting to other students. His reading ability is quite good and he likes to volunteer to read in class.

Terry is a very bright young boy. He is always the first to finish his work and enjoys helping the other students if they are having difficulties.

Adam is very friendly and affectionate. At times he needs to focus a bit more but I am sure his level of focus will improve as the semester continues.

Ethan always has a smile on his face. He is a positive and creative student. At times he becomes distracted by other students and has trouble focusing. I am watching his progress and making sure he stays focused on the task at hand.

Melissa has grown alot since she started at Treehouse and she has adjusted very well to the other students in her class. I rememeber when she needed help with her work and now she offers help to other students.

It is a joy to teach Paige, just at it was a joy to teach Frank. She is a very bright and well-behaved girl. She does not allow herself to be distracted by other students and she pays great attention to detail when she is doing her schoolwork.

Joyce is a very funny little girl. She always contributed to classroom discussions and she really enjoys herself in the classroom. She always has something to tell me when she gets to school in the morning and I always look forward to her funny stories and questions.

I am looking forward to getting to know all of your children better as the year progresses, watching then grow, and helping them overcome obstacles.