May 17/18

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all have a fantastic (extra) long weekend!

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*tomorrow is our 'Walk for Water' event!  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and is wearing comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen.  I highly recommend that everyone bring a water bottle so that we can stop in for a quick drink before our second lap.
****All donations sent on/before this day will be given to Haiti to provide clean water****

*we have booked a compost visit with Dan from Ridge Meadows recycling on Monday, June 4th and a field trip to the recycling depot on Friday, June 8th (9:15 start-drivers will be needed, please)-a notice will be sent home via the parent portal for this.  There is no cost for either activity.
*we are hoping to host a bake sale on Thursday, May 31st.  As part of our compassion unit, we are trying to raise money for a 'buddy bench'.  This is a place where students can go if they can't find anyone to play with so that they can connect with other students who are in the same situation.  We would really appreciate if everyone could send in 1-2 dozen treats for us to sell on that day.  We also need parent volunteers to help set up at 9:30 and sell during recess-(from 9:50-10:25) and lunch 11:45-12:30)

*please check student planners tomorrow for an important information sheet regarding supplies for next year.

*we have now booked a time to visit Nevaeh's family farm.  We will be doing this in the morning of June 14th and drivers will be needed.  Please 'save the date' and I will send out a portal announcement in the next couple of weeks

*also, Fun Day will be Friday, June 22nd

*thank you for sending in the mystery bags on Wednesday.  Most students were able to draw a name for a new book bag.  If your child forgot theirs, please send them in asap so that they can get a new set of books

*our Grouse Mountain field trip is coming up next week.  All students must be signed up/paid for by May 23rd so that we can make alternate arrangements for those not attending.  Thank you!

*a reminder to please pay the $10 for your child's memory book if you have not already done so, this can be done via the parent portal or by cash/cheque

*an information package regarding our 'Scientist of the Day' was sent home a couple of weeks ago.  Please ensure that your child has the opportunity to practice his/her experiment and comes to school ready to present on their assigned day.  Thank you! We are currently sharing our 'lab coat' with Mrs. Rowledge-Toscani's class and are looking for a second coat.  If anyone is able to donate one to the class or has suggestions on where we can purchase one at a low cost that would be great.

*a reminder that there is no school Monday (Victoria Day) and no school for students on Tuesday (Non-instructional Day).

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!