Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Teaching Kids News

Having a hard time explaining to your kids what is going on in the news? A husband and wife team of teachers from the TDSB have started a new website

www.teachkidsnews.com

to help children and families understand the complicated subject of global events.

Check it out.

Weston Public Library -Sept-Oct Events

Join the library for these FREE events

Sensational September Show, a movie for children 3 and up
Thu, Sep 15 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fall Craft Fun, make fun crafts with your children
Wed, Sep 21 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Meet Author and Poet Joszann St. John, A Dominican author living in Canada
Thu, Sep 22 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

It's never too early to start saving

Registered Education Saving Plans (RESP's) provide a way of putting money aside for your child's post-secondary education.

Did you know that if your family’s net income is $83,088 or lower, you might be eligible for additional RESP grants from the government?

Check out the Globe and Mail article about RESP's:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/are-you-getting-the-most-out-of-your-resp/article2146861/

For more information also check out:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/learning/education_savings/public/resp.shtml



Monday, August 29, 2011

Getting Ready for Grade 1

Welcome to Ms Evans's Class

After a long summer holiday, check out these links to help your child get ready for school,

http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/education/backtoschool/article/689901--helping-your-child-get-ready-for-grade-1

http://video.about.com/childparenting/Prepare-for-1st-Day-of-School.htm

School provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn how to read and write, to socialize with children their own age, and to have fun!