November 21st

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to start off with a big 'THANKYOU' to our parent drivers!  We had a fantastic time at skating and we couldn't have done it with out you!  We are studying forces and motion right now and we definitely received confirmation that ice is slippery (has less friction) and hard (is a strong force to land on :)).  Nonetheless, a good time was had by all and if there is availability I would like to take the class a second time in the spring.

Reminders

The conferences are less than 2 weeks away.  If you have not already done so, please sign up for a meeting time using the link from our 'Useful Links' on this blog (it is also in last week's post).  You will be signing up for a 15 minute block but you will be here for 30 minutes.  That first 15 minutes (the time you sign up for) will be spent celebrating your child's work in the hall and the next 15 minutes will be spent collaboratively setting goals for the next part of the school year.  


Here is a link you may be interested in viewing prior to the conferences:

http://schools.sd42.ca/sd42reporting/parent-information/

Next Friday, November 28th will be 'Hat Day'.  This is being led by our leadership group who are busy making posters/announcements to advertise the event.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Mrs. Roberts

Conference Sign up/Skating Reminders

https://amandaroberts.youcanbook.me/



Hi Everyone,



Please use the above link to sign up for your child's conference on December 3rd and 4th.  This will be a time where we meet to discuss your child's progress to date.  There will be an early dismissal on December 3rd (11:30) and there is no school for students on December 4th.  That is because your child will attend the conference with you and be part of the goal setting concerning his/her learning.  Please note that I will not be sending reminders regarding the time you book as the site will be available for you to check right up until the conference dates.  I look forward to meeting with all of you.  ***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR A 15 MINUTE SLOT, YOU WILL BE HERE FOR 30 MINUTES:  THE FIRST 15 MINUTES WILL BE SPENT CELEBRATING YOUR CHILD'S WORK WITH HIM/HER.  THEN WE WILL ALL MEET.  PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE START TIME YOU SIGNED UP FOR.  (Example:  If you sign up for 2:15 you will meet with your child from 2:15-2:30 and then we will meet from 2:30-2:45).  Please enter the building via the front door so that the meetings are not disturbed.  Thanks so much! :)



We are on for skating!  Thanks so much for all the parents (and grandparents) who have volunteered.  We will be skating for the afternoon and plan to return to the school by dismissal.  PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A BOOSTER SEAT.  Skates and helmets should be brought by those students who are not renting.  Warm clothing (snow pants, mittens, etc. are also recommended).  A reminder to parent drivers that you must have a volunteer form/driver's abstract on file in order to drive other children (you can still drive your own child, of course).  The abstracts expire after 2 years so even if you previously completed one it may no longer be valid.  These are quick and easy to do as it just takes a phone call and ICBC will fax the form directly to the school.  The number to call (and fax number for the school) are on the back of the form I sent home with your child (it is at the very bottom).  Please phone/see me first thing Monday morning if any problems arise.  We hope to leave the school by 12:45 in order to maximize our time on the ice.  Thanks so much, Amanda Roberts

November 6, 2014

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all enjoy the four day weekend coming up (Monday is a holiday due to the altered calendar that was implemented a few years ago) and Tuesday is, of course, Remembrance Day.

Reminders

We will be collecting money tomorrow which will be passed on to the veterans.  All students will receive a poppy even if a donation isn't made but all funds are appreciated.

Students should all have inside shoes at this point.  Please send them in with your child if you have not already done so.

Family Reading is every Friday from 8:30-8:45.

Skating notices went home Wednesday and are due next Thursday.  Parent drivers are needed for this field trip so if you are available to drive your help is much appreciated.  You do not have to be able to skate to volunteer for this trip.  If you are able to volunteer please remember that you need to have a driver's abstract on file.  If I do not have enough drivers by Friday I will need to cancel the trip. Also, just a  reminder that this is a school outing and all students are expected to attend.  It is a great opportunity to build on a new school and make connections with other students in the school.

Other items...

One of our classmates has lost his book bag.  Can you please check your child's backpack in case it was mistakenly brought home?  Thanks so much! (A new set of books with a letter of explanation enclosed in the bag was sent home Wednesday)

If anyone has any gently used books they would like to donate to the class that would be fantastic.  Also, any old craft supplies that you are finished with can be added to our art center and would be enjoyed by the students.  Finally, any building toys, hotwheels, magnet sets etc. that your child may be finished with would be a welcome addition to our classroom.

**Hopefully you are all reading this Thursday night as students wrote 'Please see Blog' in their planners but if you happen to have missed it, please note that this is how I will let you know if there is time sensitive information to share with you.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Mrs. Roberts