Hi Everyone!
Here are a few updates/reminders:
Our poetry recital is next Friday. Please encourage your child to practice his/her poem as we hope that everyone will be able to recite the poem by memory. Grade 3's will be doing this independently and grade 2's will be working in partners but would also benefit from practicing on their own at home. The recital will be from 10:45-approximately 12:00.
Our spelling program is complete but we would like to continue our weekly spelling quizzes with a focus on 'Frequently Misspelled' words. Your child will be introduced to 8 new words each week. These words will not have a pattern and will be more challenging to learn which is why we are reducing the number of words. The quiz will continue to be 5 words from the list.
Thank you to those of you who were able to come by and enjoy the 'Gallery Walk' today. If you were unable to make it you can still enjoy the art at a later time as it will be left up for awhile. Please check in at the office if you come by to see it during school hours.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 23 May 2014
Friday, 16 May 2014
May 16, 2014
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!
Updates/Reminders
Our May assembly has been rescheduled and will now be on May 29 at 8:45. Students who are in choir will be performing that day and a notice from Mrs. Godfrey with details of this was sent home earlier this week.
Parents are invited to attend the Gallery Walk any time throughout the day on Friday, May 23rd. Our class will be viewing the art with our big buddies from 9:40-10:00 but the doors will be open to parents through out the school day. For security reasons we ask that everyone enter through the front door where parent volunteers will sign you in and hand out a sticker for you to wear. Thanks so much for your cooperation with this. The art will remain up after the Gallery Walk so if you are unable to attend you could still see the work at a later date.
***** Art for the Gallery Walk is due by Wednesday, May 21 so that we can write our Artist Statements and mount our work. If your child does not bring in a piece of art by this time they will select a piece that is already at the school.****
Just a reminder to please provide both inside and outside shoes appropriate for running each day. If your child prefers to wear sandals then please place some socks/runners in his/her backpack so they can change for those active times.
Thanks so much!
Amanda Roberts
I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!
Updates/Reminders
Our May assembly has been rescheduled and will now be on May 29 at 8:45. Students who are in choir will be performing that day and a notice from Mrs. Godfrey with details of this was sent home earlier this week.
Parents are invited to attend the Gallery Walk any time throughout the day on Friday, May 23rd. Our class will be viewing the art with our big buddies from 9:40-10:00 but the doors will be open to parents through out the school day. For security reasons we ask that everyone enter through the front door where parent volunteers will sign you in and hand out a sticker for you to wear. Thanks so much for your cooperation with this. The art will remain up after the Gallery Walk so if you are unable to attend you could still see the work at a later date.
***** Art for the Gallery Walk is due by Wednesday, May 21 so that we can write our Artist Statements and mount our work. If your child does not bring in a piece of art by this time they will select a piece that is already at the school.****
Just a reminder to please provide both inside and outside shoes appropriate for running each day. If your child prefers to wear sandals then please place some socks/runners in his/her backpack so they can change for those active times.
Thanks so much!
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 9 May 2014
May 9th, 2014
Happy Mother's Day! (on Sunday :)),
I hope you all enjoy the gift your children have been busy working on. They are very proud of them and did a great job.
A big thank you to all of our parent drivers. We really appreciate you taking us to the theater yesterday. Everyone enjoyed the play and it was fun to see Tessa (and our big buddies Elise and Kianna) performing on the stage. They all did a terrific job!
Here are some additional items to add to the May calendar that I sent home.
*May 16th: Memory Book Covers are due for those interested in being in the contest
*May 23rd: Fairview's Gallery Walk (Time TBA) Each student in the school will provide a piece of art for this. It may be a sculpture, painting, drawing etc. Some students may choose to select a piece of art they made at school (I have some here) while others may like to create their own item to bring in (or bring back something they made at school but have at home now). It is entirely up to you and your child. I would ask that all art pieces be at the school by MONDAY, MAY 19TH as this will allow time to complete an 'Artist's Statement' to accompany the piece. Thanks so much for your assistance with this.
*May 30th: Primary Poetry Recital 10:45-12:00 (Grade 2 students will memorize/present in pairs. Grade 3 students will present independently. It may be a poem they write themselves or one they choose. They are welcome to do this at home this weekend and bring it to school on Monday. I will have some books available on Monday for students who have not yet selected a poem.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
I hope you all enjoy the gift your children have been busy working on. They are very proud of them and did a great job.
A big thank you to all of our parent drivers. We really appreciate you taking us to the theater yesterday. Everyone enjoyed the play and it was fun to see Tessa (and our big buddies Elise and Kianna) performing on the stage. They all did a terrific job!
Here are some additional items to add to the May calendar that I sent home.
*May 16th: Memory Book Covers are due for those interested in being in the contest
*May 23rd: Fairview's Gallery Walk (Time TBA) Each student in the school will provide a piece of art for this. It may be a sculpture, painting, drawing etc. Some students may choose to select a piece of art they made at school (I have some here) while others may like to create their own item to bring in (or bring back something they made at school but have at home now). It is entirely up to you and your child. I would ask that all art pieces be at the school by MONDAY, MAY 19TH as this will allow time to complete an 'Artist's Statement' to accompany the piece. Thanks so much for your assistance with this.
*May 30th: Primary Poetry Recital 10:45-12:00 (Grade 2 students will memorize/present in pairs. Grade 3 students will present independently. It may be a poem they write themselves or one they choose. They are welcome to do this at home this weekend and bring it to school on Monday. I will have some books available on Monday for students who have not yet selected a poem.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 2 May 2014
May 2, 2014 Update
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are enjoying the sunshine, unfortunately the forecast is not good for the weekend :(
*please remember to ensure sunscreen/hats are worn to school on sunny days as we would like to get outside and enjoy the great weather when we can
*we are still short drivers for Thursday's field trip. Please return the notice I sent home if you are able to drive (or you can write a note including how many seatbelts you have available.) Driver's abstracts must be on file before students can drive in your car but if you are unable to do this it would still be helpful if you can drive your own child. You do not need to attend the play as I already have two volunteers to do this, it is strictly transportation that we are looking for at this time. Thanks so much!
*The Jumprope for Heart prizes have now arrived and if there are any parents who are available to organize/distribute prizes next week that would be much appreciated. Please see me or write a note in your child's planner regarding your availability so I can coordinate volunteers. Thank you!
*I am sending home a 'May' calendar today that includes important dates for this month. It is hard to believe that it is May already!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
I hope you are enjoying the sunshine, unfortunately the forecast is not good for the weekend :(
*please remember to ensure sunscreen/hats are worn to school on sunny days as we would like to get outside and enjoy the great weather when we can
*we are still short drivers for Thursday's field trip. Please return the notice I sent home if you are able to drive (or you can write a note including how many seatbelts you have available.) Driver's abstracts must be on file before students can drive in your car but if you are unable to do this it would still be helpful if you can drive your own child. You do not need to attend the play as I already have two volunteers to do this, it is strictly transportation that we are looking for at this time. Thanks so much!
*The Jumprope for Heart prizes have now arrived and if there are any parents who are available to organize/distribute prizes next week that would be much appreciated. Please see me or write a note in your child's planner regarding your availability so I can coordinate volunteers. Thank you!
*I am sending home a 'May' calendar today that includes important dates for this month. It is hard to believe that it is May already!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 25 April 2014
April 25, 2014
Hi Everyone,
I hope you enjoy a fabulous weekend. Here are a few reminders/requests:
1) Please return the driver's volunteer form if you are able to come to the ACT theater. You do not need to attend the play but at this point we only have spaces for 5 children. A couple of our regular volunteers are busy with the play itself so if anyone is able to help out that would be much appreciated.
2) Easter Art that came home last week needs to be returned so that it can be added to our Memory Books.
3) Children who are in cross country and are racing on Monday should come to school in clothing ready for the race, it is on rain or shine.
4) Please see our 'Useful Links' for a list of websites that are kid friendly, fun and great for reinforcing skills in all areas of the curriculum.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
I hope you enjoy a fabulous weekend. Here are a few reminders/requests:
1) Please return the driver's volunteer form if you are able to come to the ACT theater. You do not need to attend the play but at this point we only have spaces for 5 children. A couple of our regular volunteers are busy with the play itself so if anyone is able to help out that would be much appreciated.
2) Easter Art that came home last week needs to be returned so that it can be added to our Memory Books.
3) Children who are in cross country and are racing on Monday should come to school in clothing ready for the race, it is on rain or shine.
4) Please see our 'Useful Links' for a list of websites that are kid friendly, fun and great for reinforcing skills in all areas of the curriculum.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 11 April 2014
April 11, 2014
Hi Everyone,
I hope you enjoy the upcoming weekend, it is supposed to be a nice sunny one!
This week each of you should have received an April calendar and a 'Scientist of the Day' package. Many of you may have assisted your child during 'Scientist of the Day' when they were younger as it is a great way to expose children to science so many of us include it in our classroom practice. The expectation for this assignment is that the student's draw/label a detailed diagram and that they include an explanation of the results in their own words. You may, of course assist them in choosing/practicing their experiment and offer support by prompting with questions but the rest should be done independently. Thanks so much for your support in this.
Also, just a reminder that May 8th will be our field trip to the ACT theater. Everyone has given permission and paid so I will be sending a note home soon asking for drivers. If you are able to help the class out with this, that would be wonderful.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
I hope you enjoy the upcoming weekend, it is supposed to be a nice sunny one!
This week each of you should have received an April calendar and a 'Scientist of the Day' package. Many of you may have assisted your child during 'Scientist of the Day' when they were younger as it is a great way to expose children to science so many of us include it in our classroom practice. The expectation for this assignment is that the student's draw/label a detailed diagram and that they include an explanation of the results in their own words. You may, of course assist them in choosing/practicing their experiment and offer support by prompting with questions but the rest should be done independently. Thanks so much for your support in this.
Also, just a reminder that May 8th will be our field trip to the ACT theater. Everyone has given permission and paid so I will be sending a note home soon asking for drivers. If you are able to help the class out with this, that would be wonderful.
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 4 April 2014
Homework :)
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a terrific Spring Break.
Your child has some homework to complete this weekend. We have been working on developing descriptive vocabulary so the assignment is on adjectives. You are welcome to give your child assistance with this homework (spelling, prompting them to find more powerful words). We will be sharing our completed stories on Monday.
Also, next week I will be sending home the student's math duotangs (we will be starting a new duotang). I have discussed with each of you individually if your child is having any challenges in math but I would suggest that all students would benefit from completing any unfinished work (it may be incomplete due to speed of work, absences, level of difficulty for the student etc.). Some of the sheets are from stations/games where time is limited, it will be the numbered pages that are in packages that should be the focus. This work can be checked by you or sent to school for me to mark.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Roberts
I hope you all had a terrific Spring Break.
Your child has some homework to complete this weekend. We have been working on developing descriptive vocabulary so the assignment is on adjectives. You are welcome to give your child assistance with this homework (spelling, prompting them to find more powerful words). We will be sharing our completed stories on Monday.
Also, next week I will be sending home the student's math duotangs (we will be starting a new duotang). I have discussed with each of you individually if your child is having any challenges in math but I would suggest that all students would benefit from completing any unfinished work (it may be incomplete due to speed of work, absences, level of difficulty for the student etc.). Some of the sheets are from stations/games where time is limited, it will be the numbered pages that are in packages that should be the focus. This work can be checked by you or sent to school for me to mark.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Roberts
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