It is hard to believe that we are in our last week of September and that Thanksgiving is fast approaching. We are starting to build a feeling of community in the classroom and students new to my room are now getting the hang of routines and expectations.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Division 10 is taking a leadership role in a very important charity event. We are busy making posters and announcements, delivering boxes and encouraging the students of Fairview to bring in non-perishable items for the 'Friends in Need' Food bank. This fundraising effort will be happening from October 1st-5th. Our class motto is : 'Little People can make a BIG difference!' I am hoping the children will feel empowered by helping others. Thank you in advance in supporting their goal to fill our box by sending in some non-perishable food items.
*please send in dry leaves if you have not already done so (at least 10 but more are welcome). As soon as we have enough, we have a fun art project to create with them
*please send in inside shoes and $7 for planners, signed yellow information sheets and entertainment books if you have not already done so
*the party sign up is available just inside the door if you'd like to choose a party to bring a treat for. If I don't hear from you, I can put your name in for a party and notify you the week before via this blog
*please send in earbuds/headphones if you have not already done so. We are using these in the computer lab and during the iPad station of Reader's Workshop and Math
*I have assigned each student a reading level on Raz Kids based on preliminary testing. Some students may be on the same letter as last year as some letters cover many levels (M contains a very wide range). Your child has the option to read a level up/down with this program, they don't have to be reading the exact level. Once they have shown growth in their reading skills (or read all of their books), I can make adjustments as needed. Students should answer questions if they read a book. This is another option for accessing appropriate reading materials, especially if you are traveling and the students find the books engaging. You can connect to the site using the useful links on this blog. Your child's password is their first name.
*we will be putting the upcoming skating trip out on the portal early next week. Please ensure that you have an 'up to date' driver's abstract if you plan on volunteering. These expire after 2 years but are quick and easy now that they can be completed by phone.
*reminder: we will be going out for a run/play in the forest on Tuesdays (rain or shine)
*Art card orders are due early next week
*a big Thank you to the parents who came out and joined us for the Terry Fox Run. It was a great afternoon to get out and continue Terry's run and we are very pleased to announce that Fairview more than doubled our school goal and have raised over $2700 for the Terry Fox Foundation. A cheque will be presented to Terry's brother Fred.
*reminder: I am now coaching cross country Mon/Wed/Fri after school so students who are not picked up at the bell will be sent to wait at the office to ensure their safety. Thank you!
*Thank you to Dylan's mom who has offered to organize the Scholastic catalogues for distribution each month
*reminder: I am now coaching cross country Mon/Wed/Fri after school so students who are not picked up at the bell will be sent to wait at the office to ensure their safety. Thank you!
*Thank you to Dylan's mom who has offered to organize the Scholastic catalogues for distribution each month
Here are some Spirit Days coming up in November (for those of you who like lots of notice :))
Monday Nov 19 - School Colours Day
Tuesday Nov 20 - Hat Day (Leadership will also be planning a Bake Sale for this day)
Wednesday Nov 21 - Twin Day
Thursday Nov 22 - 80's Day (chosen leadership students will be at WE Day)
Friday Nov 23 - PJ Day
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