Thursday 12 December 2019

December 12/19

Hi Everyone,

Christmas is fast approaching and we have been very busy in Divison 10, making special crafts, playing Christmas math games, singing Christmas songs and writing about this wonderful time of the year.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*I look forward to seeing you all at one of the concerts.  Please see the previous post for ticket information.  Teachers will be opening our classroom doors at 6:15.  Your children will need to remain in the concert line up with you until that time.  Thank you!

*Thank you to the following people for signing up to send in snacks for our class party on Friday, December 20th:

Manjot (Fruit Plate)
Ryanna (Veggie Plate)
Emma (Cheese and Crackers)
Pandora (Sweet Treat)
Levi (Popcorn or Chips)
Students should bring a recess snack and lunch as usual on this day as we will be eating our party snacks later in the day.  Thank you!  Students are also welcome to wear their pyjamas to school that day :)

*Our skating field trip is coming up next Thursday, December 19th.  At this point, I have enough drivers for 6 children to attend and 15/21 people have given permission for their child to go.  Please complete the registration and indicate if you are able to drive by Tuesday, December 17th.  We will  decide at that time whether I need to cancel the field trip or not.  Please remember that you must have a current volunteer driver's abstract on file to drive children other than your own.  If you do plan on driving just your own child, please indicate this when you give permission.

*Please ensure your child has a dry set of clothes at school.  Our district policy is to participate in a  'Westcoast Recess', children will be going outside rain or shine

*The leadership team has moved their bake sale to next Tuesday, December 17th

*Our leadership team is having an Entrepeneur Fair tomorrow, please send money in a clearly marked baggie in the front of your child's planner if you would like your child to purchase something.  We will be going as a class to take a look.  It is also 'Career Day' if your child would like to dress up and participate in this.

*A reminder that next Friday we will have our class party, Pajama Day and Hallway Reading (students can bring a favourite Christmas book)

*Thank you for your support of 'Spirit Week'.  It's been a busy one and our leadership students really appreciate everyone's participation

*Thank you to Mrs. Gigliotti for coming to help me with our craft stations.  Her help is much appreciated!

Thank you,

Amanda Roberts

Thursday 5 December 2019

December 5/19

Hi Everyone,

I can't believe it's December but it must be because everyone is talking about that mischievous, little elf on the shelf!  We are busy in class, prepping for Christmas crafts, practicing for the upcoming concert and enjoying a variety of holiday related activities.

*Just a reminder that you must have a ticket to attend the Christmas Concert (free for the day performance and $5 for the evening).  This can be done via 'Eventbrite'.  if you can't locate the email that was sent home from the office last Monday, you can locate the link by going to Dr. Saul's page on the Fairview website.  Tickets are almost sold out!

*Please send a set of headphones/earbuds to to school if you have not already done so.  We use these for a variety of purposes.  Thank you!

*Thank you to the following people for signing up to send in snacks for our class party on Friday, December 20th:

Manjot (Fruit Plate)
Ryanna (Veggie Plate)
Emma (Cheese and Crackers)
Pandora (Sweet Treat)
Levi (Popcorn or Chips)
Students should bring a recess snack and lunch as usual on this day as we will be eating our party snacks later in the day.  Thank you!  Students are also welcome to wear their pyjamas to school that day :)

*Spirit week is next week.  For anyone who may have missed the previous post, here are the events happening each day.  As usual, all dress-up days are optional but we encourage everyone to enjoy the fun.  Here is the information provided by our leadership students:

Spirit Week Days:

Mon Dec 9 - Crazy Hair Day
Tues Dec 10 - House Colours Day (Your child knows their animal)
Beaver - yellow
Bear - green
Wolf - white or grey
Salmon - red
Raven - black
Orca - blue
Wed Dec 11 - Twin Day
Thurs Dec 12 - Sports Day (dress up in sports stuff or wear a jersey)
Fri Dec 13 - Career Day (dress up like a professional)

*Dr. Saul has been working hard with the students in preparation for our annual Christmas concert, students are asked to wear 'dress clothes' for their performance (something they would wear for Christmas or as though they were going to a special party-he has requested bow ties if you've got them).  Please do not feel the need to purchase anything new, if your child doesn't have dress clothes they are welcome to wear whatever you would like to send them in.

*December 11th leadership will be having a bake sale

*Our grade 6/7's are also putting on an Entrepreneur Sale next Friday afternoon, December 13th.  All items will be $4 or less.  Please send money in a clearly marked bag/envelope to take to the fair.  We will be attending as a class but, as usual, purchasing items is optional.

*Our skating field trip will be coming up soon.  Please sign your children up for this via the parent portal.  Drivers with current driver's abstracts are needed.  Thank you!

*December 20th will be our class party and Pajama Day (for the whole school)
*thank you for sending in donations of toys or money for our annual toy drive.  Our class has been busy making posters for this worthy cause and will begin making announcements next week

*all report cards were sent home this week, please check your child's backpack for this document

*I will be exchanging book bag books today (for students who remember to bring back the old ones)  Please ensure your child brings their book bag daily.  Thank you!

*we will be starting our Christmas crafts next week.  We will be creating our masterpieces between 9:30-10:05 most days.  Please email me at amanda_roberts@sd42.ca if you would like to volunteer during this time.  Thank you!


Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts