https://amandaroberts.youcanbook.me/
Hi Everyone,
Please use the above link to sign up for your child's conference on December 3rd and 4th. This will be a time where we meet to discuss your child's progress to date. There will be an early dismissal on December 3rd (11:30) and there is no school for students on December 4th. That is because your child will attend the conference with you and be part of the goal setting concerning his/her learning. Please note that I will not be sending reminders regarding the time you book as the site will be available for you to check right up until the conference dates. I look forward to meeting with all of you. ***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR A 15 MINUTE SLOT, YOU WILL BE HERE FOR 30 MINUTES: THE FIRST 15 MINUTES WILL BE SPENT CELEBRATING YOUR CHILD'S WORK WITH HIM/HER. THEN WE WILL ALL MEET. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE START TIME YOU SIGNED UP FOR. (Example: If you sign up for 2:15 you will meet with your child from 2:15-2:30 and then we will meet from 2:30-2:45). Please enter the building via the front door so that the meetings are not disturbed. Thanks so much! :)
We are on for skating! Thanks so much for all the parents (and grandparents) who have volunteered. We will be skating for the afternoon and plan to return to the school by dismissal. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A BOOSTER SEAT. Skates and helmets should be brought by those students who are not renting. Warm clothing (snow pants, mittens, etc. are also recommended). A reminder to parent drivers that you must have a volunteer form/driver's abstract on file in order to drive other children (you can still drive your own child, of course). The abstracts expire after 2 years so even if you previously completed one it may no longer be valid. These are quick and easy to do as it just takes a phone call and ICBC will fax the form directly to the school. The number to call (and fax number for the school) are on the back of the form I sent home with your child (it is at the very bottom). Please phone/see me first thing Monday morning if any problems arise. We hope to leave the school by 12:45 in order to maximize our time on the ice. Thanks so much, Amanda Roberts
Friday, 14 November 2014
Thursday, 6 November 2014
November 6, 2014
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all enjoy the four day weekend coming up (Monday is a holiday due to the altered calendar that was implemented a few years ago) and Tuesday is, of course, Remembrance Day.
Reminders
We will be collecting money tomorrow which will be passed on to the veterans. All students will receive a poppy even if a donation isn't made but all funds are appreciated.
Students should all have inside shoes at this point. Please send them in with your child if you have not already done so.
Family Reading is every Friday from 8:30-8:45.
Skating notices went home Wednesday and are due next Thursday. Parent drivers are needed for this field trip so if you are available to drive your help is much appreciated. You do not have to be able to skate to volunteer for this trip. If you are able to volunteer please remember that you need to have a driver's abstract on file. If I do not have enough drivers by Friday I will need to cancel the trip. Also, just a reminder that this is a school outing and all students are expected to attend. It is a great opportunity to build on a new school and make connections with other students in the school.
Other items...
One of our classmates has lost his book bag. Can you please check your child's backpack in case it was mistakenly brought home? Thanks so much! (A new set of books with a letter of explanation enclosed in the bag was sent home Wednesday)
If anyone has any gently used books they would like to donate to the class that would be fantastic. Also, any old craft supplies that you are finished with can be added to our art center and would be enjoyed by the students. Finally, any building toys, hotwheels, magnet sets etc. that your child may be finished with would be a welcome addition to our classroom.
**Hopefully you are all reading this Thursday night as students wrote 'Please see Blog' in their planners but if you happen to have missed it, please note that this is how I will let you know if there is time sensitive information to share with you.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
I hope you all enjoy the four day weekend coming up (Monday is a holiday due to the altered calendar that was implemented a few years ago) and Tuesday is, of course, Remembrance Day.
Reminders
We will be collecting money tomorrow which will be passed on to the veterans. All students will receive a poppy even if a donation isn't made but all funds are appreciated.
Students should all have inside shoes at this point. Please send them in with your child if you have not already done so.
Family Reading is every Friday from 8:30-8:45.
Skating notices went home Wednesday and are due next Thursday. Parent drivers are needed for this field trip so if you are available to drive your help is much appreciated. You do not have to be able to skate to volunteer for this trip. If you are able to volunteer please remember that you need to have a driver's abstract on file. If I do not have enough drivers by Friday I will need to cancel the trip. Also, just a reminder that this is a school outing and all students are expected to attend. It is a great opportunity to build on a new school and make connections with other students in the school.
Other items...
One of our classmates has lost his book bag. Can you please check your child's backpack in case it was mistakenly brought home? Thanks so much! (A new set of books with a letter of explanation enclosed in the bag was sent home Wednesday)
If anyone has any gently used books they would like to donate to the class that would be fantastic. Also, any old craft supplies that you are finished with can be added to our art center and would be enjoyed by the students. Finally, any building toys, hotwheels, magnet sets etc. that your child may be finished with would be a welcome addition to our classroom.
**Hopefully you are all reading this Thursday night as students wrote 'Please see Blog' in their planners but if you happen to have missed it, please note that this is how I will let you know if there is time sensitive information to share with you.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 31 October 2014
October 31
Happy Halloween Everyone!
We have had an action packed week in Division 6 and we will be ending the week with our class party this afternoon. A big thank you to everyone who sent snacks to share (Karman, Dharma, Novah Jacob, Criss, Priya, Jaxon and Jordyn). Your contribution is much appreciated and will be enjoyed later today.
Reminders
*Book Fair is now set up in the library! (If you would like to have your child purchase books you can send money to school with him/her)
*A skating notice will be coming home next week so please remember to check the front pouch of your child's planner. Thank you!
*Please send inside shoes for your child if you have not already done so.
*We will be adding to our book bags next week. Students will have the books for 2-3 weeks and should practice nightly. They will continue to bring home a new book each night (one that they choose).
Have a wonderful time trick or treating tonight!
Mrs. Roberts
We have had an action packed week in Division 6 and we will be ending the week with our class party this afternoon. A big thank you to everyone who sent snacks to share (Karman, Dharma, Novah Jacob, Criss, Priya, Jaxon and Jordyn). Your contribution is much appreciated and will be enjoyed later today.
Reminders
*Book Fair is now set up in the library! (If you would like to have your child purchase books you can send money to school with him/her)
*A skating notice will be coming home next week so please remember to check the front pouch of your child's planner. Thank you!
*Please send inside shoes for your child if you have not already done so.
*We will be adding to our book bags next week. Students will have the books for 2-3 weeks and should practice nightly. They will continue to bring home a new book each night (one that they choose).
Have a wonderful time trick or treating tonight!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 24 October 2014
October 24 Update
Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is enjoying the day off today. Luckily the rain seems to be holding off so far.
Comfort Kits
Some of you will have received your child's comfort kits from last year. These were sent home so that you can update the information and change out any snacks that have passed their due date. If you need a new information sheet, Mrs. Kirves has put them on the parent portal so that you can print one off from there. Just a reminder to everyone that each child should have a comfort kit at school in case of an emergency.
Supplies
Most students have all of their supplies now but some are still outstanding. I will be giving these students a checklist this week so they can check off what is missing and bring it home as a reminder. Also, please send in a pair of inside shoes for your children if you have not already done so. This helps to keep our school clean and safe (floors aren't wet and therefore less slippery.
Save the Date
After Halloween your child will be bringing home a permission slip to go skating on the afternoon of Monday, November 17th . We will need drivers and volunteers to help with this field trip. If you do not skate please feel welcome to join us anyway, we can also use the extra help getting skates on everyone! Please also note that you must have a driver's abstract/volunteer form on file in the office in order to drive. This is a very simple process and no longer requires a trip to the DMV as they will fax a copy of your driving record to Fairview. Also, please remember that you need to provide a booster seat for your child as we have a very limited supply at the school.
Halloween Party
This week we will be having our Halloween party! Thanks in advance to these students and their families for sending snacks: Karman (veggie plate), Dharma (cheese/crackers or sandwich quarters), Jacob (sweet treat), Jaxon, (popcorn, chips or pretzels) and Jordyn (sweet treat).
Please note that students are welcome to wear their costumes but should be prepared to go outside at recess and lunch. I recommend that students wear their costume over a set of clothes so they can easily slide them off to go out and play. Thanks so much!
Mrs. Roberts
I hope everyone is enjoying the day off today. Luckily the rain seems to be holding off so far.
Comfort Kits
Some of you will have received your child's comfort kits from last year. These were sent home so that you can update the information and change out any snacks that have passed their due date. If you need a new information sheet, Mrs. Kirves has put them on the parent portal so that you can print one off from there. Just a reminder to everyone that each child should have a comfort kit at school in case of an emergency.
Supplies
Most students have all of their supplies now but some are still outstanding. I will be giving these students a checklist this week so they can check off what is missing and bring it home as a reminder. Also, please send in a pair of inside shoes for your children if you have not already done so. This helps to keep our school clean and safe (floors aren't wet and therefore less slippery.
Save the Date
After Halloween your child will be bringing home a permission slip to go skating on the afternoon of Monday, November 17th . We will need drivers and volunteers to help with this field trip. If you do not skate please feel welcome to join us anyway, we can also use the extra help getting skates on everyone! Please also note that you must have a driver's abstract/volunteer form on file in the office in order to drive. This is a very simple process and no longer requires a trip to the DMV as they will fax a copy of your driving record to Fairview. Also, please remember that you need to provide a booster seat for your child as we have a very limited supply at the school.
Halloween Party
This week we will be having our Halloween party! Thanks in advance to these students and their families for sending snacks: Karman (veggie plate), Dharma (cheese/crackers or sandwich quarters), Jacob (sweet treat), Jaxon, (popcorn, chips or pretzels) and Jordyn (sweet treat).
Please note that students are welcome to wear their costumes but should be prepared to go outside at recess and lunch. I recommend that students wear their costume over a set of clothes so they can easily slide them off to go out and play. Thanks so much!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 17 October 2014
October 17, 2014
Hi Everyone,
Division 6 has made great progress this past week and are now understanding/following the class routines. Well done, everyone!
Reminders
**Your children may have told you that we are creating an artistic spider web using pastels and water coloured paints. If you have not already done so, please send pastels and a paint set in as we plan on using these throughout the year.
**Please send in planner and memory book money if you have not already done so ($7.50 and $5.00). You also have the option of paying for the planner on the portal if you wish. https://parents.sd42.ca/
**We have family reading each Friday morning from 8:30-8:45. Please come and join us if you are available! (younger siblings are also welcome)
**If you haven't already signed up to send snacks for one of our class parties this year, please come by and do this next week. If you are unable to come to the school, please write a note in your child's planner letting me know which party you would like to send food for (the options are Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and End of School). If I don't hear from you then I will slot you into one of the available spaces. You only need to send treats to one party and I will send you a reminder beforehand.
**Entertainment books are due (you can send in the money or the book itself). Let's be the first class to hand everything in! :)
Routines
**Your child will be bringing home his/her 'Poetry and More' duotang today. Please read the poems/songs with your child over the weekend and return the book on Monday.
**Some of your children will also have brought home a book bag (the rest will receive their book once their group has read with me, everyone will have one by midweek). At this point it has just one book inside which will be the one they will be presenting to the class with their group so extra practice at home will help increase their confidence. In the upcoming weeks more books will be added to this bag which will be used in class and at home for extra practice.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
Division 6 has made great progress this past week and are now understanding/following the class routines. Well done, everyone!
Reminders
**Your children may have told you that we are creating an artistic spider web using pastels and water coloured paints. If you have not already done so, please send pastels and a paint set in as we plan on using these throughout the year.
**Please send in planner and memory book money if you have not already done so ($7.50 and $5.00). You also have the option of paying for the planner on the portal if you wish. https://parents.sd42.ca/
**We have family reading each Friday morning from 8:30-8:45. Please come and join us if you are available! (younger siblings are also welcome)
**If you haven't already signed up to send snacks for one of our class parties this year, please come by and do this next week. If you are unable to come to the school, please write a note in your child's planner letting me know which party you would like to send food for (the options are Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and End of School). If I don't hear from you then I will slot you into one of the available spaces. You only need to send treats to one party and I will send you a reminder beforehand.
**Entertainment books are due (you can send in the money or the book itself). Let's be the first class to hand everything in! :)
Routines
**Your child will be bringing home his/her 'Poetry and More' duotang today. Please read the poems/songs with your child over the weekend and return the book on Monday.
**Some of your children will also have brought home a book bag (the rest will receive their book once their group has read with me, everyone will have one by midweek). At this point it has just one book inside which will be the one they will be presenting to the class with their group so extra practice at home will help increase their confidence. In the upcoming weeks more books will be added to this bag which will be used in class and at home for extra practice.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 10 October 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
We have had a busy weekend in Division 6. Our class was responsible for promoting the food hamper donations and once again our food drive was a big success! We also participated in the Terry Fox Run and helped raise money for another great cause. Thank you everyone for supporting our efforts and a big thank you to the parents who came out and ran with us today.
On Thursday your children brought home an autumn tree to enjoy over the holidays. Please ask your son or daughter to tell you about the story 'The Giving Tree' which we labeled the tree as a reminder to give to others.
Also, your child should have a 'Poetry and More' duotang in their back pack. There is an outline (on the first page) of how this will be used this year. Please return them to school each Monday.
A few reminders...
If you have not already done so, please send in:
*inside shoes (these will help keep our school clean and the gym safe)
*any missing supplies (felts, paints, pastels, scissors, pencil boxes etc.)
(If you need a new list please let me know and I will send one home)
*planner and/or memory book money ($7.50 for planners, $5.00 for memory books)
*Student Identification forms (it is important for the office to receive this ASAP)
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
We have had a busy weekend in Division 6. Our class was responsible for promoting the food hamper donations and once again our food drive was a big success! We also participated in the Terry Fox Run and helped raise money for another great cause. Thank you everyone for supporting our efforts and a big thank you to the parents who came out and ran with us today.
On Thursday your children brought home an autumn tree to enjoy over the holidays. Please ask your son or daughter to tell you about the story 'The Giving Tree' which we labeled the tree as a reminder to give to others.
Also, your child should have a 'Poetry and More' duotang in their back pack. There is an outline (on the first page) of how this will be used this year. Please return them to school each Monday.
A few reminders...
If you have not already done so, please send in:
*inside shoes (these will help keep our school clean and the gym safe)
*any missing supplies (felts, paints, pastels, scissors, pencil boxes etc.)
(If you need a new list please let me know and I will send one home)
*planner and/or memory book money ($7.50 for planners, $5.00 for memory books)
*Student Identification forms (it is important for the office to receive this ASAP)
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Saturday, 4 October 2014
October 4, 2014
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!
We are off to a good start in Division 6. We are working on building a classroom community and many new friendships are already developing. We are also learning classroom routines and responsibilities and the day to day improvements in these areas are fantastic. Keep up the great work, everyone!
Supplies
The majority of supplies have been brought in but some of the 'specialty' items are still outstanding at this point, particularly the water colour paint set, pastels and the USB stick. I have some art lessons planned that will require the first two items soon and the USB stick will be needed in the upcoming weeks as we begin to publish some of our writing.
Terry Fox Run
We are running our annual 'Terry Fox Run' this upcoming Friday. For your child to participate on the course you will need to give permission for 'Walking Fieldtrips' via the parent portal. If your child has not been registered via the portal (or a paper copy which I can send home if you write a note in your child's planner requesting one) then he/she will participate on the school grounds by walking around the fields. The run will be happening rain or shine and you are welcome to join us. Parent volunteers are also needed so if you are able to do this, please let me know. Thank you!
Food Bank
I also want to let you know that Division 6 has taken on the very important job of collecting food for the Friends in Need Foodbank. We have already made reminder posters and delivered boxes and this week we will be making daily announcements over the school PA system. The boxes will be picked up this Friday and will be distributed to people in need. We hope that this helps everyone have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
I do want to remind everyone that I do not check the email that corresponds to this Blog. If you have any feedback, questions or comments please feel free to contact me via my work email: Amanda_Roberts@sd42.ca
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Amanda Roberts
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!
We are off to a good start in Division 6. We are working on building a classroom community and many new friendships are already developing. We are also learning classroom routines and responsibilities and the day to day improvements in these areas are fantastic. Keep up the great work, everyone!
Supplies
The majority of supplies have been brought in but some of the 'specialty' items are still outstanding at this point, particularly the water colour paint set, pastels and the USB stick. I have some art lessons planned that will require the first two items soon and the USB stick will be needed in the upcoming weeks as we begin to publish some of our writing.
Terry Fox Run
We are running our annual 'Terry Fox Run' this upcoming Friday. For your child to participate on the course you will need to give permission for 'Walking Fieldtrips' via the parent portal. If your child has not been registered via the portal (or a paper copy which I can send home if you write a note in your child's planner requesting one) then he/she will participate on the school grounds by walking around the fields. The run will be happening rain or shine and you are welcome to join us. Parent volunteers are also needed so if you are able to do this, please let me know. Thank you!
Food Bank
I also want to let you know that Division 6 has taken on the very important job of collecting food for the Friends in Need Foodbank. We have already made reminder posters and delivered boxes and this week we will be making daily announcements over the school PA system. The boxes will be picked up this Friday and will be distributed to people in need. We hope that this helps everyone have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
I do want to remind everyone that I do not check the email that corresponds to this Blog. If you have any feedback, questions or comments please feel free to contact me via my work email: Amanda_Roberts@sd42.ca
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Amanda Roberts
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