Dear Parents,
We have had an exciting week at Fairview! We were fortunate enough to have Terry Fox's niece come by on Tuesday and talk to our school about Terry's life and then had the Terry Fox Run on Thursday. It was a hot afternoon but everyone was able to complete the run/walk and enjoyed orange slices provided by our P.A.C. Our school raised over $1000 for the Terry Fox Foundation this year which meant that the students won some incentive prizes-they did my make-up on Thursday $500 incentive) and Mrs. Watkins had a few pies thrown in her face AND had two buckets of cold water poured on her ($1000 incentive)! The students loved it!
Reminders/Updates/Thank you's
*Please send in $1.80 (plus $2.80 if you plan to join us) for our upcoming field trip to the public library. Also, please sign up via the parent portal if you have not already done so.
*The weather is now changing so sturdy inside shoes that can be worn in the gym are a must, thank you for your help in keeping our school clean and the gym safe
*Please send in supply money ($55 for the supplies/planner) if you have not already done so or pay online via the parent portal
*Thank you to everyone who has signed up for a class party. If you have not come in and signed up or emailed me I am happy to put your name down for a party. I will put a reminder the week before each party on this site
*Please send in your child's Entertainment books (or the money) if you have not already done so. I realize that a lot of fundraising materials from our PAC have been recently sent home and many do not need to be returned unless you are interested in participating but these books do need to come back to the school ASAP. Thank you!
*Monday you will be receiving a pink notification form from the office, please check that the information is accurate and sign/return the form
*If you have not already done so, please reply to my email from last Friday indicating that we have the correct email for you (please include your child's name in the reply).
*Our class is leading a food drive for the 'Friends in Need' Foodbank next week. This is an annual fundraiser we do the week leading into Thanksgiving. Your children were busy making posters and delivering boxes yesterday and will be making daily announcements. We have been discussing how fortunate we all are to have homes to live in and food to eat and that even though they are young they are able to make a difference. Our motto is 'Little people can make a BIG difference!' Thank you for supporting this great cause by sending in non-perishable foods next week. The boxes will be picked up on Friday morning at 9:00 so any donations up until that point are greatly appreciated.
*Thank you to the parents who volunteered at the Terry Fox Run. I saw Logan and Wyatt's mom out there but there may have been more :) Your help is much appreciated!
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Friday, 22 September 2017
September 22, 2017
Hi Everyone,
It is hard to believe but another week has flown by. Your children are all adjusting well to their new classroom and are starting to follow the routines with fewer reminders. We are working towards being great role models in the school and I was very proud of the class when I asked for volunteers to demonstrate some activity stations we had just learned to Mrs. O'Riordan's K's and they ALL wanted to help. We met in the multipurpose room and your children did a fantastic job of teaching the kindergarten class how to do the circuit! Great work, everyone!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Our Terry Fox run is coming up this Thursday. I have 2 students who have not completed the parent portal permission for walking field trips (it was sent to you earlier in the year by Mrs. Watkins). This will need to be signed before I can take students off the grounds for this walk/run. Terry Fox Run donations are gratefully accepted all week. Thank you!
*Please send in your child's supply money ($55) or pay via the portal if you have not already done so. Thank you!
*Also, please send in a sturdy pair of inside shoes. This is what your child will be wearing in the gym so they need to be comfortable for active times.
*We have booked a field trip to the Maple Ridge Public Library to see a guest author speaker (Holman Wang) on the morning of October 13th. We will be taking public transit but would appreciate volunteers to join us. We should be back at the school by lunch time. You will receive a field trip form to complete via the parent portal next week but we just wanted to give you the 'heads up' so you can adjust your schedule if you'd like to join us (Reminder: our skating field trip date is October 24th-portal notice to follow closer to the date)
*Please send in the Entertainment books if you have not already done so (it is okay if you were unable to sell it) Thank you!
*I am going to be sending you home an email in a few minutes to confirm that we have the correct email on file at the office. If you do not get this, please write an updated email in your child's planner or phone the office directly at (604) 465 9331
*Some of your children may have brought home a notice about our cross country running club. We will begin training on Wednesday and will be meeting after school every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I am one of the coaches so if you are unable to pick up your child on time those days (and they aren't in cross country) I will be sending them to the office to wait for you so I know they are safely with another adult.
*A big thank you to Logan's mom for making play dough (it smells so nice!), Colette's grandpa for cutting wood for an upcoming Thanksgiving project and Dyllan's mom for organizing the Scholastic book orders. Your help is really appreciated!
Enjoy your long weekend, everyone (Monday is a curriculum day). I will look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday morning when we will be attending an assembly where the speaker is Terry Fox's sister.
Please contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns.
Amanda Roberts
amanda_roberts@sd42.ca
(604) 465 9331 (Fairview phone #)
It is hard to believe but another week has flown by. Your children are all adjusting well to their new classroom and are starting to follow the routines with fewer reminders. We are working towards being great role models in the school and I was very proud of the class when I asked for volunteers to demonstrate some activity stations we had just learned to Mrs. O'Riordan's K's and they ALL wanted to help. We met in the multipurpose room and your children did a fantastic job of teaching the kindergarten class how to do the circuit! Great work, everyone!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*Our Terry Fox run is coming up this Thursday. I have 2 students who have not completed the parent portal permission for walking field trips (it was sent to you earlier in the year by Mrs. Watkins). This will need to be signed before I can take students off the grounds for this walk/run. Terry Fox Run donations are gratefully accepted all week. Thank you!
*Please send in your child's supply money ($55) or pay via the portal if you have not already done so. Thank you!
*Also, please send in a sturdy pair of inside shoes. This is what your child will be wearing in the gym so they need to be comfortable for active times.
*We have booked a field trip to the Maple Ridge Public Library to see a guest author speaker (Holman Wang) on the morning of October 13th. We will be taking public transit but would appreciate volunteers to join us. We should be back at the school by lunch time. You will receive a field trip form to complete via the parent portal next week but we just wanted to give you the 'heads up' so you can adjust your schedule if you'd like to join us (Reminder: our skating field trip date is October 24th-portal notice to follow closer to the date)
*Please send in the Entertainment books if you have not already done so (it is okay if you were unable to sell it) Thank you!
*I am going to be sending you home an email in a few minutes to confirm that we have the correct email on file at the office. If you do not get this, please write an updated email in your child's planner or phone the office directly at (604) 465 9331
*Some of your children may have brought home a notice about our cross country running club. We will begin training on Wednesday and will be meeting after school every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I am one of the coaches so if you are unable to pick up your child on time those days (and they aren't in cross country) I will be sending them to the office to wait for you so I know they are safely with another adult.
*A big thank you to Logan's mom for making play dough (it smells so nice!), Colette's grandpa for cutting wood for an upcoming Thanksgiving project and Dyllan's mom for organizing the Scholastic book orders. Your help is really appreciated!
Enjoy your long weekend, everyone (Monday is a curriculum day). I will look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday morning when we will be attending an assembly where the speaker is Terry Fox's sister.
Please contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns.
Amanda Roberts
amanda_roberts@sd42.ca
(604) 465 9331 (Fairview phone #)
Friday, 15 September 2017
September 15, 2017
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to Division 8's class blog. This will be the place where you will receive weekly reminders and updates. Once I receive permission from parents (via the portal) I would also like to post some photos of your child's learning on this site. Please check back here each week for the latest news! :) We are off to a great start this week. We are beginning to get some routines in place and it is great to see your children beginning to develop new friendships. I am looking forward to a a great year!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*our Terry Fox Run will be on Thursday, September 28th. You will receive a letter from our 'Terry Fox Run' committee via the portal outlining the details but the main things you need to know are:
1)Your child's walking permission (done via the portal) must be signed in order for them to participate on the route
2)Your child should dress for the weather that day and wear comfortable runners-we will be running/walking rain or shine
3)We are collecting donations and are hoping for $3/students to help reach our school goal of $1000
4)Volunteers are needed
*Please send in the $5 for emergency supplies if you have not already done so
*We are also collecting earthquake (comfort) kits at this time
*If you have not already signed up for a class party, please come by or send me a note. Each family will send a treat for the class to share for one party during the year. If I don't hear from you I will add your name to the list and notify you via this blog the week before the party-our first party is on Halloween
*Entertainment books were sent home today-please return these (or the money if you are able to sell them) at your earliest convenience. The PAC is running a contest where the first class to return the books or money gets a free pass to Extreme Air Park!
*Is there a parent who wouldn't mind making some play dough for our class? Please see me or write me a note if you are able to do this. Thank you!
*Our first Scholastic book order will be coming home next week
*Thank you to all of you who have sent in the $55 or paid via the parent portal for your child's school supplies
*Please send in inside shoes to help keep our school/gym clean
*Tuesday, October 24th we are booked to go skating at 1:00 (volunteer drivers will be needed)
Important dates for September:
Sept. 21 Picture Day
Sept. 25 ProD Day-no school for students
Sept. 28 Terry Fox Run (afternoon)
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Welcome to Division 8's class blog. This will be the place where you will receive weekly reminders and updates. Once I receive permission from parents (via the portal) I would also like to post some photos of your child's learning on this site. Please check back here each week for the latest news! :) We are off to a great start this week. We are beginning to get some routines in place and it is great to see your children beginning to develop new friendships. I am looking forward to a a great year!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*our Terry Fox Run will be on Thursday, September 28th. You will receive a letter from our 'Terry Fox Run' committee via the portal outlining the details but the main things you need to know are:
1)Your child's walking permission (done via the portal) must be signed in order for them to participate on the route
2)Your child should dress for the weather that day and wear comfortable runners-we will be running/walking rain or shine
3)We are collecting donations and are hoping for $3/students to help reach our school goal of $1000
4)Volunteers are needed
*Please send in the $5 for emergency supplies if you have not already done so
*We are also collecting earthquake (comfort) kits at this time
*If you have not already signed up for a class party, please come by or send me a note. Each family will send a treat for the class to share for one party during the year. If I don't hear from you I will add your name to the list and notify you via this blog the week before the party-our first party is on Halloween
*Entertainment books were sent home today-please return these (or the money if you are able to sell them) at your earliest convenience. The PAC is running a contest where the first class to return the books or money gets a free pass to Extreme Air Park!
*Is there a parent who wouldn't mind making some play dough for our class? Please see me or write me a note if you are able to do this. Thank you!
*Our first Scholastic book order will be coming home next week
*Thank you to all of you who have sent in the $55 or paid via the parent portal for your child's school supplies
*Please send in inside shoes to help keep our school/gym clean
*Tuesday, October 24th we are booked to go skating at 1:00 (volunteer drivers will be needed)
Important dates for September:
Sept. 21 Picture Day
Sept. 25 ProD Day-no school for students
Sept. 28 Terry Fox Run (afternoon)
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 16 June 2017
June 16th, 2017
Hi Everyone,
It has been an exciting week in Division 8 with disco bowling yesterday and fun day today. The students are outside having a great time enjoying all of the games, inflatables and snacks (don't worry I'm on prep so there is another teacher out there for me at the moment ;)).
Reminders/Updates/Thank you's
*please see the previous post for important information regarding our class party. If you are wondering if it is your turn to bring a treat, you can check there. Thank you!
*June 21 many of the primary classes are planning on acknowledging Canada's 150th birthday by wearing red and white to school. Your children are welcome to join in this :)
*please help your children practice the body poem that is in their book bag and poetry and more duotang. They will be presenting these as part of a group next week and some of the words are challenging!
*please make sure that your child returns his/her book bag early next week. I plan to have them all bagged up and returned to the book room by Wednesday at the latest so that we can begin inventory in preparation for next year.
*please also check your home for any class library books (these have a large letter on the edge)
*donations of gently used books are always welcome along with craft supplies
*finally, a big thank you to all of the parents/grandparents who were able to help with driving yesterday. We greatly appreciate your efforts in making our field trip possible.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads! I hope you enjoy a wonderful family weekend!
Mrs. Roberts
It has been an exciting week in Division 8 with disco bowling yesterday and fun day today. The students are outside having a great time enjoying all of the games, inflatables and snacks (don't worry I'm on prep so there is another teacher out there for me at the moment ;)).
Reminders/Updates/Thank you's
*please see the previous post for important information regarding our class party. If you are wondering if it is your turn to bring a treat, you can check there. Thank you!
*June 21 many of the primary classes are planning on acknowledging Canada's 150th birthday by wearing red and white to school. Your children are welcome to join in this :)
*please help your children practice the body poem that is in their book bag and poetry and more duotang. They will be presenting these as part of a group next week and some of the words are challenging!
*please make sure that your child returns his/her book bag early next week. I plan to have them all bagged up and returned to the book room by Wednesday at the latest so that we can begin inventory in preparation for next year.
*please also check your home for any class library books (these have a large letter on the edge)
*donations of gently used books are always welcome along with craft supplies
*finally, a big thank you to all of the parents/grandparents who were able to help with driving yesterday. We greatly appreciate your efforts in making our field trip possible.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads! I hope you enjoy a wonderful family weekend!
Mrs. Roberts
Friday, 9 June 2017
June 9, 2017
Dear Parents,
Thank you to everyone who has now signed up for the bowling field trip and sent in the $2. We are so fortunate that the PAC has helped supplement this field trip (which is normally $7) and paid for our guest speaker next week.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*next Friday is our Fun Day (11:00-2:00). Please dress your child appropriately for the weather and put on sunscreen/hats if hot out. Thank you!
*our bowling field trip is coming up next Thursday, please send a booster seat if your child is not 9, as I mentioned in the email home yesterday we will need all volunteers. Thank you!
*June 22 and 23 will be treat days (Popsicle). This is sponsored by our PAC.
*please check your homes for any class/library books to return
*there is a case of chicken pox in our class (a vaccinated child), an email was sent out yesterday regarding this
*thank you for all of the book donations to the class, our library is growing!
*old 'bits and pieces' of craft supplies are also welcome
*our class party will be on Wednesday, June 28th.
Thank you to the following people for sending snacks for the party:
Danika: Fruit plate,
Quinn: Veggie plate
Makena: Cheese/crackers
Wyatt: Sweet Treat
Royce: Popcorn or Chips
Roman: Pretzels or Chips
Young Hoon: Other
Please remember that we have a student with a severe peanut allergy in our class. Thank you! Students should still bring a lunch/snack and water bottle as usual that day.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Thank you to everyone who has now signed up for the bowling field trip and sent in the $2. We are so fortunate that the PAC has helped supplement this field trip (which is normally $7) and paid for our guest speaker next week.
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*next Friday is our Fun Day (11:00-2:00). Please dress your child appropriately for the weather and put on sunscreen/hats if hot out. Thank you!
*our bowling field trip is coming up next Thursday, please send a booster seat if your child is not 9, as I mentioned in the email home yesterday we will need all volunteers. Thank you!
*June 22 and 23 will be treat days (Popsicle). This is sponsored by our PAC.
*please check your homes for any class/library books to return
*there is a case of chicken pox in our class (a vaccinated child), an email was sent out yesterday regarding this
*thank you for all of the book donations to the class, our library is growing!
*old 'bits and pieces' of craft supplies are also welcome
*our class party will be on Wednesday, June 28th.
Thank you to the following people for sending snacks for the party:
Danika: Fruit plate,
Quinn: Veggie plate
Makena: Cheese/crackers
Wyatt: Sweet Treat
Royce: Popcorn or Chips
Roman: Pretzels or Chips
Young Hoon: Other
Please remember that we have a student with a severe peanut allergy in our class. Thank you! Students should still bring a lunch/snack and water bottle as usual that day.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 2 June 2017
June 2, 2017
Hi Everyone,
It is hard to believe but June is already here. As usual, this will be a busy and exciting month for everyone. Please ensure that you are helping your child keep to bedtime routines as much as possible (I know this can be difficult as it stays light longer) and continue to focus on eating a healthy, balanced diet. We have a lot of fun ahead but we also still have a lot of learning to do! :) Thank you for your support with this.
Reminders/Thank you's
*please see the calendar on this blog for important dates in June
*next week will be our last week of spelling, it is a review weeks so students will have the opportunity to go over the 'rules' they have learned the last few weeks
*please sign your child up for bowling via the parent portal if you have not already done so. We almost have enough drivers so hopefully we will not have to ask the OSS teachers to help us out this time
*a big thank you to Mrs. Shimmin, Mrs. McMhuirich, Mrs. Vickers and Mrs. Koshlay for driving/helping supervising for our SPCA field trip. It was a big success! It was great to see some of the animals that our fundraising will help. Thank you all once again for baking the goods that raised this money.
*there was a mix up and someone accidentally took Jesse's booster seat home (after the SPCA field trip). He is now using the one that was left behind but would prefer to have is own. It does have his name on it so if everyone could please double check that you have the right seat that would be much appreciated.
*a big thank you to everyone who has donated books to the class. We really appreciate it!
*we will be having a year end party on June 28th. Anyone who has not brought treats for a party will be asked to send something in. Please watch this blog for further information regarding dates and who will be bringing food
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
It is hard to believe but June is already here. As usual, this will be a busy and exciting month for everyone. Please ensure that you are helping your child keep to bedtime routines as much as possible (I know this can be difficult as it stays light longer) and continue to focus on eating a healthy, balanced diet. We have a lot of fun ahead but we also still have a lot of learning to do! :) Thank you for your support with this.
Reminders/Thank you's
*please see the calendar on this blog for important dates in June
*next week will be our last week of spelling, it is a review weeks so students will have the opportunity to go over the 'rules' they have learned the last few weeks
*please sign your child up for bowling via the parent portal if you have not already done so. We almost have enough drivers so hopefully we will not have to ask the OSS teachers to help us out this time
*a big thank you to Mrs. Shimmin, Mrs. McMhuirich, Mrs. Vickers and Mrs. Koshlay for driving/helping supervising for our SPCA field trip. It was a big success! It was great to see some of the animals that our fundraising will help. Thank you all once again for baking the goods that raised this money.
*there was a mix up and someone accidentally took Jesse's booster seat home (after the SPCA field trip). He is now using the one that was left behind but would prefer to have is own. It does have his name on it so if everyone could please double check that you have the right seat that would be much appreciated.
*a big thank you to everyone who has donated books to the class. We really appreciate it!
*we will be having a year end party on June 28th. Anyone who has not brought treats for a party will be asked to send something in. Please watch this blog for further information regarding dates and who will be bringing food
Thank you,
Amanda Roberts
Friday, 26 May 2017
May 26, 2017
Aloha Everyone!
The students all look great in their Hawaiian outfits and we were fortunate enough to have Chloe play some songs for us on the ukulele!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*please see the previous post if you have not already done so
*everyone was sent an email earlier this week so please make sure you refer to that regarding upcoming events
*our assembly is on Tuesday, May 30th at 8:45. Please ensure that your child practices all of his/her body poems this weekend-parents are welcome to attend :)
*there are still quite a few people who have not signed up for the SPCA field trip coming up next Wednesday. Please do so by Monday, May 29th. Thank you!
*we are once again short drivers for this field trip but thankfully the SAS (on site Korean School)
instructors are able to help us out again so we will not have to cancel. Thank you in advance to those of you who are able to drive. We really appreciate your help as there aren't enough spots in the SAS vehicles so with out you we would be unable to go.
*we have booked a field trip to Rev's bowling alley for June 15th. Please complete the permission form via the parent portal....PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE WAS CHANGED BY REV SO IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED YOUR CHILD VIA THE ORIGINAL PORTAL ANNOUNCEMENT YOU STILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE MOST RECENT ONE.
*a big thank you to everyone who has sent in gently used books for the classroom library. We are really enjoying the new additions!
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
The students all look great in their Hawaiian outfits and we were fortunate enough to have Chloe play some songs for us on the ukulele!
Updates/Reminders/Thank you's
*please see the previous post if you have not already done so
*everyone was sent an email earlier this week so please make sure you refer to that regarding upcoming events
*our assembly is on Tuesday, May 30th at 8:45. Please ensure that your child practices all of his/her body poems this weekend-parents are welcome to attend :)
*there are still quite a few people who have not signed up for the SPCA field trip coming up next Wednesday. Please do so by Monday, May 29th. Thank you!
*we are once again short drivers for this field trip but thankfully the SAS (on site Korean School)
instructors are able to help us out again so we will not have to cancel. Thank you in advance to those of you who are able to drive. We really appreciate your help as there aren't enough spots in the SAS vehicles so with out you we would be unable to go.
*we have booked a field trip to Rev's bowling alley for June 15th. Please complete the permission form via the parent portal....PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE WAS CHANGED BY REV SO IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED YOUR CHILD VIA THE ORIGINAL PORTAL ANNOUNCEMENT YOU STILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE MOST RECENT ONE.
*a big thank you to everyone who has sent in gently used books for the classroom library. We are really enjoying the new additions!
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Amanda Roberts
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