Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
I hope you all enjoy a fantastic weekend with family and friends. I look forward to hearing all about everyone's Thanksgiving on Tuesday. You can feel very proud of your children as they were responsible for collecting 13 overflowing boxes of food for the 'Friends in Need Food bank'. With out their posters, announcements and help with decorating/delivering the boxes fewer people would have food for Thanksgiving this year. It would be great if you could remind them of how they have helped people in need when you sit down for you Thanksgiving dinner this weekend. Well done, Division 6!!
Reminders...
Next week is the cross country race for primary students who have signed up/been joining us for practices. At this point everyone from our class appears to have arranged for a ride. If anything has changed for you, please let me know on Tuesday so that I have time to check driver's abstracts if needed. A reminder with the details (time, place etc.) was handed out at practice today. If your child did not get one, please write a note or see me on Tuesday.
Your children have brought home their 'Poetry and More' duotangs. These will be coming home each Friday and should be returned to school on Mondays (Tuesday this week :)) Please take some time to read the poems and/or act out the play with your children.
Please send in your verification forms if you have not already done so, Mrs. Cochrane is busy making sure that everyone's information is up to to date.
Everyone needs to have inside shoes, our classroom is getting quite dirty with the change in weather and it is unsafe in the gym for students to wear wet shoes.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 9 October 2015
Friday, 2 October 2015
October 3, 2015
Hi Everyone,
I hope you have all begun to enjoy your weekend! I would like to thank everyone for all of your support this last week. I have appreciated you taking the time to pop in and offer your condolences. It has been good to be back at school where your children's energy and humour have put a smile on my face.
I am going to post some October dates on the 'monthly calendar' today but I am at home so I will be adding some additional dates (if I missed any) when I go into the school on Sunday. Please check back at that time.
Here are a few reminders:
*please send in inside shoes, this is very important for keeping our school clean and for safety in the gym. Wet, grassy shoes can be very slippery on the wooden floor and can also pose a threat for other students in the class/school.
*next week is fire prevention week, you should have received a package from your child yesterday. The yellow slip of paper can be returned to enter a contest and we encourage everyone to come up with an emergency exit plan in case of a fire in your home.
*I have a class party sign up ready by the outside door (on a clipboard just inside the room). Please feel free to pop by and choose 1 party you would like to send treats for. If you can't make it in, don't worry as I will assign a party to those who don't sign up. I just like to give you the option of choosing a preferred time. I will put a reminder on this blog just prior to the date you have chosen.
*If you have not already done so, please send in $7.00 for the Memory Books/ $8.00 for the planners (planners can also be paid for via the parent portal)
*It appears that the right planners have now arrived! We are hoping to start using them next week.
*We have 'West coast' recess/lunch times in our district. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is an absolute downpour, students will most likely be playing outside. I would also like to utilize our forest regularly and it can be muddy in there on rainy days. You are welcome to send in a spare set of clothes for your child in case of an accident.
*If you have not already done so, please send in a 'sketch book' for your child. This does not need to be a high end option, the dollar store sketch books are fine. Also, pastels and paint sets will be used in this class so if you have not already sent these in it would be great if they could be sent soon. Thanks so much!
In closing, I would like to let you know that your children have taken leadership in a very important job at our school. They are taking responsibility for the 'Friends in Need' food drive. Today we decorated/delivered the collection boxes and made posters promoting this important event. Next week students will be making daily announcements encouraging everyone to bring in non-perishable food donations. Their efforts will help a lot of people have a Happy Thanksgiving. Well done, Division 6!!!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
I hope you have all begun to enjoy your weekend! I would like to thank everyone for all of your support this last week. I have appreciated you taking the time to pop in and offer your condolences. It has been good to be back at school where your children's energy and humour have put a smile on my face.
I am going to post some October dates on the 'monthly calendar' today but I am at home so I will be adding some additional dates (if I missed any) when I go into the school on Sunday. Please check back at that time.
Here are a few reminders:
*please send in inside shoes, this is very important for keeping our school clean and for safety in the gym. Wet, grassy shoes can be very slippery on the wooden floor and can also pose a threat for other students in the class/school.
*next week is fire prevention week, you should have received a package from your child yesterday. The yellow slip of paper can be returned to enter a contest and we encourage everyone to come up with an emergency exit plan in case of a fire in your home.
*I have a class party sign up ready by the outside door (on a clipboard just inside the room). Please feel free to pop by and choose 1 party you would like to send treats for. If you can't make it in, don't worry as I will assign a party to those who don't sign up. I just like to give you the option of choosing a preferred time. I will put a reminder on this blog just prior to the date you have chosen.
*If you have not already done so, please send in $7.00 for the Memory Books/ $8.00 for the planners (planners can also be paid for via the parent portal)
*It appears that the right planners have now arrived! We are hoping to start using them next week.
*We have 'West coast' recess/lunch times in our district. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is an absolute downpour, students will most likely be playing outside. I would also like to utilize our forest regularly and it can be muddy in there on rainy days. You are welcome to send in a spare set of clothes for your child in case of an accident.
*If you have not already done so, please send in a 'sketch book' for your child. This does not need to be a high end option, the dollar store sketch books are fine. Also, pastels and paint sets will be used in this class so if you have not already sent these in it would be great if they could be sent soon. Thanks so much!
In closing, I would like to let you know that your children have taken leadership in a very important job at our school. They are taking responsibility for the 'Friends in Need' food drive. Today we decorated/delivered the collection boxes and made posters promoting this important event. Next week students will be making daily announcements encouraging everyone to bring in non-perishable food donations. Their efforts will help a lot of people have a Happy Thanksgiving. Well done, Division 6!!!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Sunday, 27 September 2015
September 27, 2015
Hello Everyone,
I apologize for the late post as I usually try to have everything updated by Friday/Saturday. I am guessing that many of your children may have told you that I had to leave the school unexpectedly on Wednesday morning. My dad's health had taken a sudden turn and he was moved to ICU. I stayed with him until he passed away on Friday morning. Obviously this is a very sad time for my family but I am eager to get back in the classroom to be surrounded by your children's smiling faces. It is hard to stay feeling down when you work with kids!
Your children were very well taken care of by a very capable TOC and thanks to Mrs. Rowledge-Toscani stepping in to help out the routines/activities were consistent with what I would have planned had I been here.
I do have a few reminders, the first one being time sensitive and very important.
*This Wednesday is picture day (am) and the Terry Fox run (pm). At this point very few people have given permission for their children to partake in walking field trips. This form needs to be completed via the parent portal. Your child will have to walk the fields at Fairview instead of joining us on the course if they do not have this permission. If you are having trouble with the portal please contact me at the school (604) 465 9331 or send a note with your child and I will send you a hard copy. Thank you! If anyone is available to volunteer that day we would love to have your help.
*sketch pads are needed, along with pastels and water colour paints if you have not already sent them in
*planners have been delayed as we were originally sent the wrong ones, I expect they will arrive in the next week or two. Please pay $8 for the planner via the portal (or send in a cash or cheque) and $7 for the memory books (cash or cheque payment only available for this fee).
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful, sunny day.
Amanda Roberts
I apologize for the late post as I usually try to have everything updated by Friday/Saturday. I am guessing that many of your children may have told you that I had to leave the school unexpectedly on Wednesday morning. My dad's health had taken a sudden turn and he was moved to ICU. I stayed with him until he passed away on Friday morning. Obviously this is a very sad time for my family but I am eager to get back in the classroom to be surrounded by your children's smiling faces. It is hard to stay feeling down when you work with kids!
Your children were very well taken care of by a very capable TOC and thanks to Mrs. Rowledge-Toscani stepping in to help out the routines/activities were consistent with what I would have planned had I been here.
I do have a few reminders, the first one being time sensitive and very important.
*This Wednesday is picture day (am) and the Terry Fox run (pm). At this point very few people have given permission for their children to partake in walking field trips. This form needs to be completed via the parent portal. Your child will have to walk the fields at Fairview instead of joining us on the course if they do not have this permission. If you are having trouble with the portal please contact me at the school (604) 465 9331 or send a note with your child and I will send you a hard copy. Thank you! If anyone is available to volunteer that day we would love to have your help.
*sketch pads are needed, along with pastels and water colour paints if you have not already sent them in
*planners have been delayed as we were originally sent the wrong ones, I expect they will arrive in the next week or two. Please pay $8 for the planner via the portal (or send in a cash or cheque) and $7 for the memory books (cash or cheque payment only available for this fee).
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful, sunny day.
Amanda Roberts
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to Mrs. Roberts' Awesome Class 'Blog'! If you are reading this then I expect that you received the first class letter. This blog will now be the primary spot where I communicate with you throughout the year. You will also be receiving a lot of school based information from Mrs. Watkins via the parent portal so if you have not already registered, please do so. I have added the important dates in September to the 'Monthly Calendar' section of this blog. I anticipate that more dates will be added so please check this calendar each week when you come to check the Blog posts. Please do not try to contact me via the email attached to this account as it is strictly for the blog and I do not check it regularly. You can contact me at Amanda_Roberts@sd42.ca, by phone (604) 465-9331 or by writing a note in your child's planner (once I receive them :)).
I am looking forward to a great year with your children!
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
Welcome to Mrs. Roberts' Awesome Class 'Blog'! If you are reading this then I expect that you received the first class letter. This blog will now be the primary spot where I communicate with you throughout the year. You will also be receiving a lot of school based information from Mrs. Watkins via the parent portal so if you have not already registered, please do so. I have added the important dates in September to the 'Monthly Calendar' section of this blog. I anticipate that more dates will be added so please check this calendar each week when you come to check the Blog posts. Please do not try to contact me via the email attached to this account as it is strictly for the blog and I do not check it regularly. You can contact me at Amanda_Roberts@sd42.ca, by phone (604) 465-9331 or by writing a note in your child's planner (once I receive them :)).
I am looking forward to a great year with your children!
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 19 June 2015
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
*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
Friday, 12 June 2015
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
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
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
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
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
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