June 19th

Wow!  It is hard to believe that this year is coming to an end.  Here are a few last reminders before we say good bye for the summer.

*all book bags/classroom books/library books should be returned to the classroom
*a sturdy shopping bag with your child's name on it should be brought in on Monday so that materials can continue to be brought home (unused materials will be sent home today)
*Tuesday is our class party.  Please see the previous post and/or your child's planner for confirmation of who is bringing treats that day
*Wednesday morning there is a final assembly at 8:45 (each class and the choir will be performing).  Parents are welcome to attend.

A big thank you to our parent volunteers for helping out yesterday (Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Juneja, Mr. Patch and Mrs. Brekkaas).  We had a great time visiting the fire hall/police station and taking part in the Amazing Race.

Also, another big thank you to Mrs. Brekkaas for sharing her musical talents with our class this year.  We really enjoyed it!

Have a great summer, everyone!  I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching your children this year.

Amanda Roberts

June 12, 2015

There is a lot of our excitement in our classroom today.  The students are now in music with Mrs. Godfrey but when they return it will officially be the start of FUN DAY!!!  The weather is cooperating and it is cool/cloudy.  I am sure we will all have a great day!

Reminders/Updates

*please look on the 'Monthly Calendar' part of this blog and make note of important dates in June
*This Monday is 'Mind Up' day.  Students are encouraged to wear green (to help them get into the GREEN ZONE)!  The activities we do on this day will focus on being mindful.  A brochure will be coming home at the end of the day so that you can have a conversation with your children about it.
*please sign up for the field trip (via the portal) if you have not already done so.  If I don't have enough drivers/people signed up by Monday I will need to cancel.
*poetry and more books are coming home today and can now stay at home
*our class party will be in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 23rd as the next day is a half day (12:00 Dismissal).  Thanks in advance to these students for providing snacks for the party: Camille (fruit plate), Jakob (popcorn/chips or pretzels), Shalya (veggie plate), Kenyon (sweet treat), Riley and Trinity (your choice)
*we will not be having spelling next week as we will focus this time on completing other year end work/review

Last Fieldtrip!

Hi Everyone,

We have planned one final trip to wrap up our unit on community.  We will be having an 'Amazing Race Maple Ridge' on June 18th.  There will be an email arriving soon via the parent portal and we will need volunteers. If we do not have 5 volunteers/class we will have to cancel so if you could register as soon as possible that would be greatly appreciated.  We will start the day with tours of the fire/police department and then meet at the gazebo to begin the race.  It should be lots of fun!

Also, a big thank you to Priya and Jordyn's mom for volunteering on our Grouse field trip last week.  We had a fantastic day!

Finally, our leadership students just announced today that this Friday is going to be 'Hawaiian Day'.  Students are welcome to dress up on that day (it is, of course optional).  I apologize for the late notice but I am just learning of this event myself.  All other June events are now on the 'Monthly Calendar' page of this blog.



Thank you,

Amanda Roberts

May 22, 2015

Hi Everyone,

It looks like another nice weekend ahead!  Enjoy!

Thank you to everyone for helping research your child's science project with them.  The students are coming to school well prepared and with a good understanding of the science behind their project.  Well done, everyone!

Just a reminder that next Friday is our field trip to Grouse.  As I mentioned on a previous post, the three parents who will be joining us as volunteers are Shayla's mom, Jordyn's mom and Priya's mom.  I have not heard from anyone else who plans to drive there and pay their own entry fee.  If you are planning on doing this, please let me know as we have to give our numbers well in advance.  Thank you!

Thank you,

Amanda Roberts

May 15, 2015

Hi Everyone,

It is almost the long weekend and the weather is supposed to be lovely so I hope everyone has the chance to get outside and enjoy it!

Reminders:

*please refer to the monthly calendar on this blog for important upcoming dates
*the gallery walk next week will be informal, please feel free to come by any time during the day to wander through the halls and check out Fairview's artists (please sign in/get a Visitor tag from the office first).  We will be looking at the art as a class but if you would like to take your child out of class for a few minutes to enjoy the art with you, you are also welcome to do that.
*the Grouse Mountain field trip is fast approaching.  We have our 3 parent volunteers already but if you are interested in joining us (driving/paying your own entry fee) then please return the notice I sent home or write a note in your child's planner.  Please sign your child up via the Parent Portal if you have not already done so.
*Tuesday is a professional day so there will be no school for students on that day

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts

May 8, 2015

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope all the moms out there are spoiled this Sunday.  Your children are VERY excited about the gift that they made you (they will need a little adult/older sibling help on Sunday morning).

Reminders...

*your child should be preparing an experiment to present on his/her 'Scientist' day (this form was sent home two weeks ago, if you need a new one please ask your child to come and see me)
*please register/pay for your child's field trip to Grouse Mountain at the end of this month (see Portal) As I mentioned in my last Blog entry we now have the 3 volunteer parents who will accompany us.  The letter that was sent home was just in case anyone wanted to drive/pay their own way. We won't be able to accommodate parents on the bus who show up for the trip on that day (we need to have lists handed in before this time)
*our poetry recital is this Monday at 10:35.  The goal is to have every student memorize his/her poem (although they may take it on stage if they need it)  Please help your child practice this, focusing on volume/expression.  We hope to see you Monday!
*our 'Fun Day' will be held on June 12th (volunteers will be needed-a form with more specific information is coming home today

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts

May 1, 2015

Happy May, Everyone!  It looks like we have a great weekend ahead of us.  Enjoy the sunshine!

A few reminders...

*our 'Scientist of the Day' starts next week.  Please help your child prepare/practice an experiment to present on his/her day
*please sign your child up for the Grouse Mountain fieldtrip via the parent portal.  I now have my 3 volunteer parents for this trip (Shayla, Priya and Jordyn's moms).  I will be sending a note home next week for those of you who want to join us.  You will need to drive/pay your entry fee if you are not one of the above parents but we would love to have you.  Thank you!
*we had a mystery author visit our school this week.  Ask your children about Mr. Eric Wilson and what they learned about writing from his visit
*every student has now chosen a poem for our poetry recital.  Please leave these poems in the front pouch of their planners (when you are not helping them practice at home) as we will also be practicing at school (especially the grade 2's who will be presenting in pairs)
*if anyone is doing any spring cleaning and has any age appropriate books, games or toys they would like to donate to our classroom that would be much appreciated
*please refer to the monthly calendar and make note of May dates

Thank you!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts