September 25/20

Hi Everyone, We had a busy week in Division 10 which included our Terry Fox Run.  Your children were troupers and did the walk/run in the rain (just like Terry did! ).  We are getting used to the routines of being back in school and new friendships are developing (which I always love to see happening this time of year). 

September 18th, 2020

 Hi Everyone,

Welcome to our classroom blog.  I will be posting weekly updates here that I hope will keep you informed as we navigate the school year together.  Please feel free to contact me at amanda_roberts@sd42.ca if you need clarification on any items included here.  There is always a lot of information to share every September but this one, as we all know has it's own unique challenges.  I am happy to share that your children are starting to adjust to the new routines of being back and school and have been very patient about all of the extra hand washing/sanitizing.  I am sure they are exhausted by the time they get home!

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*reusable masks have been ordered by the district and will be distributed to those who indicated they wanted them once they arrive.  In the meantime, I do have some disposable masks that I can hand out.  Please indicate in your child's planner if you would like one of these.

*it is currently mandated that masks are optional in schools, I am not enforcing the use of masks or reminding students to put them on due to this fact.  If you would like your child to wear a mask at school, please encourage them accordingly. I am personally choosing to wear a mask/faceshield whenever possible.

*Thank you for your patience as I slowly meet all of you.  Normally I would have shaken everyone's hand and invited you to come in so that your child could share their new classroom.  While we are not allowed to invite parents in at this time, please feel free to come over say hi at the end of the day

*we had our first fire drill of the year yesterday, your children handled this beautifully.  I was so impressed!

*today you will see your child's 'Poetry and More' duotang'.  There is a letter inside that outlines the use of this book.  Please ensure your child bring's it back each Monday.  Thank you!

*it is common (especially in September) for students to forget their planners/homereading books.  I often hear 'my mom (or dad) forgot to put it in'.  I have explained to your children that this is not mom/dad's job :) The backpack is where their planner/books live and they should put these items straight back into their backpack once you have read together and the planner has been signed (I know how busy mornings can be).

*most supplies have now arrived at the school.  Thank you!  If you have not already done so, please send them in.  Some key items that have not yet arrived for some students are 1) 2 Extra large baggies (really important this year) 2) Personal headphones/earbuds 3) Sketch pads (we will be using these a lot as part of our outdoor learning 4) Inside Shoes 

*please pay $7.00 for the student planners via the parent portal if you have not already done so.  Thank you!

*just a reminder that Fairview has a 'take in, take out' procedure for garbage this year.  Students are not allowed to leave anything at the school at this time (this includes compost/recycling) 

*please ensure that you send a full, labeled, reusable water bottle to school to decrease water fountain usage.  Thank you!

*the current procedure for picking up/dropping off students who have an appointment is happening via the office.  If you let me know that your child has an appointment/needs to leave for any reason, I will send them to the office to sign out and meet you at the front door (they can sit on the bench while they wait)

*If you have not already done so, please send in your blue 'getting acquainted form'. These provide a lot of useful information

*we will be doing a talley/graph about our birthdays on Monday.  I will have this information handy but have asked each student to learn this as part of their homework this weekend

*we plan on doing the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 23rd.  Please ensure your child has outside running shoes and is dressed for the weather. This will be happening rain or shine and will occur around the field/forest.  

*picture day is this Thursday, September 24th

*the weather is going to start to change next week.  We will continue to go outside regularly, rain or shine.  Please ensure that your child has appropriate clothing and a change of clothes.

*I will also be continuing to leave the door/window open to increase air circulation and ask that your child has an extra layer at school in case they get cold

Thanks so much!  Have an excellent weekend!

Amanda Roberts