Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine...it feels like summer out there!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Reminder: Monday, April 30 is a professional development day-there is no school for students
*Thank you to everyone who has now paid for the memory books. If you have not already done so, please send in cash/cheque or pay via the parent portal. Thank you!
*I have updated the calendar to include special dates that we already know about in May
*Just a reminder that spelling books will be brought home if work has not been completed in class. At this point, about 3/4 of the students are able to complete their work during class time which is great!
*Now that the weather has started to change, many students may want to wear sandals to school. Just a reminder that we are often active during the day so runners and socks should be in backpacks if sandals/flip flops are worn. I also recommend that you put sunscreen on your child and send in a water bottle.
*Thank you to Averyelle and Logan's families for sending in craft supplies. The students are really enjoying making artistic masterpieces with these items!
*Please note that the Grouse Mountain field trip is now on the parent portal. It will be a great field trip!
*Mystery book bags will be coming home soon! Please enjoy reading these books with your child and return the bag each day. Thank you!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Thursday 26 April 2018
Thursday 19 April 2018
April 19/18
Hi Everyone,
It sure is nice to see some sunshine! Hopefully it holds for the weekend :)
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Please send in $10.00 or pay online for your child's memory book. I haven't heard from any parents that you do not want to participate in this so I will order a class set of all photos, collages etc. This book makes a great keepsake and the kids love them :)
*Our 'Earth Day' celebration will be tomorrow. Dan from recycling will be coming in to make paper with us and do a 'recycling relay' in the gym. We will also be doing a 'reuse' challenge (pictures to follow). Thank you to everyone who sent in newspaper for this activity.
*fortunately, the weather seems to be changing but we do want to inform parents that your children will be sent out rain or shine for the remainder of the year. Our district has adopted a 'west coast' recess policy which means students need to be prepared to go outside under any conditions (barring a safety issue such as lightning). Our class noticed last week that the kindergarten classes go outside for breaks every single day and if they can do it...so can we! Please send in an extra change of clothes for your children in case of accidents. Thank you!
*There are still a number of students who have not handed in the pink form for our Health Talk next week. Your child will only be able to participate with permission.
*All Jumprope for Heart pledge forms are due tomorrow. I have 2 parent volunteers from other divisions who are willing to count money/determine prize packages but it would be great to get a few more volunteers who can come in for a couple of hours next week
*Jersey Day donations will also be accepted tomorrow (a loonie or twoonie would be great)
*Thank you to Averyelle's mom for sending in some craft supplies. The children are loving all of the fancy stickers and paper. If anyone else is doing 'spring cleaning' at the moment, please keep in mind that gently used books, craft supplies and building materials are always welcome. Thank you!
*Mrs. Rowledge-Toscani and I will be meeting next week to prepare the portal announcement for our field trip to Grouse on May 25. A limited number of parent volunteers (due to bus limitations) will be welcome.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
It sure is nice to see some sunshine! Hopefully it holds for the weekend :)
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Please send in $10.00 or pay online for your child's memory book. I haven't heard from any parents that you do not want to participate in this so I will order a class set of all photos, collages etc. This book makes a great keepsake and the kids love them :)
*Our 'Earth Day' celebration will be tomorrow. Dan from recycling will be coming in to make paper with us and do a 'recycling relay' in the gym. We will also be doing a 'reuse' challenge (pictures to follow). Thank you to everyone who sent in newspaper for this activity.
*fortunately, the weather seems to be changing but we do want to inform parents that your children will be sent out rain or shine for the remainder of the year. Our district has adopted a 'west coast' recess policy which means students need to be prepared to go outside under any conditions (barring a safety issue such as lightning). Our class noticed last week that the kindergarten classes go outside for breaks every single day and if they can do it...so can we! Please send in an extra change of clothes for your children in case of accidents. Thank you!
*There are still a number of students who have not handed in the pink form for our Health Talk next week. Your child will only be able to participate with permission.
*All Jumprope for Heart pledge forms are due tomorrow. I have 2 parent volunteers from other divisions who are willing to count money/determine prize packages but it would be great to get a few more volunteers who can come in for a couple of hours next week
*Jersey Day donations will also be accepted tomorrow (a loonie or twoonie would be great)
*Thank you to Averyelle's mom for sending in some craft supplies. The children are loving all of the fancy stickers and paper. If anyone else is doing 'spring cleaning' at the moment, please keep in mind that gently used books, craft supplies and building materials are always welcome. Thank you!
*Mrs. Rowledge-Toscani and I will be meeting next week to prepare the portal announcement for our field trip to Grouse on May 25. A limited number of parent volunteers (due to bus limitations) will be welcome.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Thursday 12 April 2018
April 12, 2018
Hi Everyone,
We are all settled back into our class routines after the holidays. Everyone is very excited about our 'Jumprope for Heart' Event which involves everyone in the school. We had a great field trip to the public library this week. We were very fortunate to win the contest that allowed us to go and meet Margriet Ruurs and hear about many of her great stories and learn about where she gets her ideas from.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Next Friday, April 20th, we will be celebrating 'Earth Day' with the other primary classes. Please ensure that your child wears clothing that is appropriate for the weather. Some of our activities will be outside, rain or shine!
*I am coaching running club every Tuesday and Thursday until the first week of June. I will be sending students who are not picked up at bell time to the office so that I can get changed and meet my running club members on time. This way I know they are safe until you are available to pick them up
*Thank you to our parent drivers for taking us to/from the library and for helping to supervise students
*Treat Days are April 17/18
*Jersey Day is coming up on Thursday, April 19th-a twoonie is welcome as a donation for 'Kid's Sport' on that day and everyone is encouraged to wear a team jersey of their choice
*Last day for Jumprope for Heart $
*Everyone has received a pink notice regarding an upcoming 'Sexual Health and Personal Safety' talk coming up on Thursday, April 26th. If you want your child to attend, please sign/return the form by Wednesday, April 25th. Students will only be able to attend with a signed permission form.
*Monday, April 23rd will be class picture day
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
We are all settled back into our class routines after the holidays. Everyone is very excited about our 'Jumprope for Heart' Event which involves everyone in the school. We had a great field trip to the public library this week. We were very fortunate to win the contest that allowed us to go and meet Margriet Ruurs and hear about many of her great stories and learn about where she gets her ideas from.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Next Friday, April 20th, we will be celebrating 'Earth Day' with the other primary classes. Please ensure that your child wears clothing that is appropriate for the weather. Some of our activities will be outside, rain or shine!
*I am coaching running club every Tuesday and Thursday until the first week of June. I will be sending students who are not picked up at bell time to the office so that I can get changed and meet my running club members on time. This way I know they are safe until you are available to pick them up
*Thank you to our parent drivers for taking us to/from the library and for helping to supervise students
*Treat Days are April 17/18
*Jersey Day is coming up on Thursday, April 19th-a twoonie is welcome as a donation for 'Kid's Sport' on that day and everyone is encouraged to wear a team jersey of their choice
*Last day for Jumprope for Heart $
*Everyone has received a pink notice regarding an upcoming 'Sexual Health and Personal Safety' talk coming up on Thursday, April 26th. If you want your child to attend, please sign/return the form by Wednesday, April 25th. Students will only be able to attend with a signed permission form.
*Monday, April 23rd will be class picture day
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Thursday 5 April 2018
April 5. 2018
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that I have updated the calendar on this blog to include important dates for the month of April. I have given some instructions where needed regarding what students need to bring/wear for each event. Please take a few moments to mark your calendars with this information.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Our field trip is next Tuesday and I still have 3 students who are not signed up to go and we are short 5 spaces in vehicles. Please let me know if you are able to help us out, you will need to have a driver's abstract in the office. Thank you! Please send your child's library card (if they already had one) on that day so they can borrow a book
*We also have the 'Jumprope for Heart' event next week (on April 12th-please see calendar for further instructions regarding event/donations)
*The district literacy team has given us over 100 new books (which we are currently processing before they come home). These are for making high interest, multilevel book bags for home reading. We will be sending these home in a couple of weeks and will be looking for parent feedback.
*Looking ahead...we have booked an all day field trip to Grouse Mountain for May 25/18. More information to follow closer to this date.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
I just wanted to let you know that I have updated the calendar on this blog to include important dates for the month of April. I have given some instructions where needed regarding what students need to bring/wear for each event. Please take a few moments to mark your calendars with this information.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Our field trip is next Tuesday and I still have 3 students who are not signed up to go and we are short 5 spaces in vehicles. Please let me know if you are able to help us out, you will need to have a driver's abstract in the office. Thank you! Please send your child's library card (if they already had one) on that day so they can borrow a book
*We also have the 'Jumprope for Heart' event next week (on April 12th-please see calendar for further instructions regarding event/donations)
*The district literacy team has given us over 100 new books (which we are currently processing before they come home). These are for making high interest, multilevel book bags for home reading. We will be sending these home in a couple of weeks and will be looking for parent feedback.
*Looking ahead...we have booked an all day field trip to Grouse Mountain for May 25/18. More information to follow closer to this date.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
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