August 31 2018

Welcome to Grade One! I am Mrs. Autio.

The Maples Academy is a Peanut and Nut-Free environment

Math - sorting and patterning

Language Arts - lists, journals, spelling, grammar

UOI - Who We Are - Relationships, Rules and Responsibilities - People around the world all have relationships rules and responsibilities

Gym

As usual please check out Miss. Cranfield’s blog.

French
As usual please check out Mme. Villeneuve's blog.

Important Dates
September 4 -   First day of School
September 12 - Welcome Back BBQ
                          School Photos
September 26 - Casual Day
September 27 - Terry Fox Run
September 28 - Birthday Circle

Uniform Expectations
Gym uniforms can be worn on Monday and Wednesday, full dress uniform is expected on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please check the school's 'Uniform Policy' in the Parent/Student Handbook, page 12. Students are also encouraged to wear their house colours on Friday to earn additional house points for their team.

September 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Welcome to grade one for the academic year 2018-19.

My name is Marlene Autio. I am excited to be teaching grade 1 at The Maples Academy. My goals this year are to ensure the safety and happiness of each student holistically. Encompassed in that safety are the daily lessons in Language Arts, Math, Unit of Inquiry, as well as the weekly Visual Art lesson, (with Ms. Doucette). I endeavour to communicate daily on my blog and can be reached via email at mautio@themaplesschool.com.

As an IB school, we have the PYP program. There are six units of inquiry (UOI).

Who We Are – Relationships, Rules and Responsibilities - People around

the world all have relationships rules and responsibilities.

Where we are in place and time – We’re Going Prehistoric! Animals can change and adapt over time.

How we organize ourselves – Outrageously Organized – People often use organization as a system to establish order. structures and function of organizations

How the World Works – Inventions, Innovations and Discovery – Inventions are a response to challenges and opportunities.

How we express ourselves – Art Attack – People use art forms to express their culture

Sharing the Planet – Happy Hoppy Animals – Living things require specific conditions within a healthy environment to survive.

Please kindly note that agendas are to be signed daily by parents/guardians. Students are also encouraged to wear their house colours on Friday to earn additional house points for their team. Parents are responsible to review the Student Handbook and School Code of Conduct both of which are attached. The signature page must be handed in by Friday, September 7, 2018.

Thank you. I cannot wait to meet each student and their families.

Mrs. Marlene Autio

B.A. Honours, English

Master of Education