September 24/21

 Hi Everyone,

I hope you have all had a good week.  Division 10 is really starting to come together as a classroom community. We are learning more about each other and beginning to build relationships.  Our class motto for this year is 'Kindness Counts!' and we have been spending a lot of time talking about this and how small acts of kindness can make such a difference in someone's day.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*speaking of kindness...Division 10 students are taking a leadership role in our annual 'Thankgiving Food Drive'. We will be creating posters, decorating and distributing boxes and making announcements. This will be happening October 4th-8th and all non-perishable food items are welcome.  Thank for supporting this great cause.

*Picture day is Monday!

*Please pay $7.00 for your child's planner via the parent portal if you have not already done so. Thank you for checking/initialling the planner daily

*Also a reminder to please complete the parent portal release forms (for walking field trips, media release etc.)

*Our classroom door is open the majority of the day to provide optimal air circulation.  Please ensure that your child has an extra layer to put on if they get cold.

*In addition to the school supplies that you have already sent in, students will need inside shoes, a sketchpad (many have brought these in already) and headphones for this school year.  Thank you! 

*Tomorrow is our Terry Fox Run.  Students are encouraged to wear 'Tie Dye for Terry' (if they have it). The link to make a donation is on the previous post if you would like to contribute online.

*while masks are not mandated, they are encouraged at the primary level.  Please continue to send a mask for your child each day if they are able to wear one.  Thank you!

*Just a heads up that I will be having dental surgery on September 30th.  I've been instructed by the surgeon to take a week off of work to recover.  Due to the fact that there is no school for students on September 30th or October 1st, I will only have to miss 3 teaching days.  I have requested Mr. Harry Dhillon, who many of the students will already know as he has TOC'd regularly at Fairview.

*At one of our 'Reader's Workshop' stations we have been discussing reading strategies (As I have told your children,  I still use some of these strategies, even as an experienced reader who loves to read).  We are making a special book mark to keep at school as a reference but I am also sending home a black and white 1/2 sheet with the 'Catch Phrases' we are using such as 'Eagle Eye' and 'Stretchy Snake'.  Please feel free to keep these as a reference at home.  A couple of groups have already brought them home and they can be found in the front pouch of your child's planner.  The remainder of students will bring them home next week.

*A big thank you to parents who sent in boxes of kleenex.  I think we should be set for the school year :)

*This information was recently shared with me regarding children traveling so I thought I would share it with you.  You may need to copy/paste it into your search.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources/unvaccinated-children-under-12-without-symptoms-travelling-fully-vaccinated-parents-guardians.html

September 27th  Picture Day

September 28th and 29th Orange Shirt Day(s)

September 30th  National Truth and  Reconciliation Day (federal holiday, schools will be closed)

Non-instructional Day (no school for students)

Have a great weekend,

Amanda Roberts