March 29/18

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed Spring Break and were able to spend some family time together.  We had a great time with our grandparents today, showing them some of the activities we have done to learn all about our great country!  Anyone who didn't have a grandparent of their own, shared with a friend and they had a fantastic time!

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Please sign up for our upcoming field trip to the Maple Ridge Library on April 10th, via the parent portal
*Please sign up to drive for this field trip if you are able, we are currently short 5 spaces
*The library forms were picked up today.  If you were unable to return the form in time, please take it directly to the Maple Ridge Library by April 6th.  Students will not be able to take out a library book on the field trip day if they haven't handed in the form.  Also, please send in your child's library card on the 10th if they already have one.
*Your child will have brought his/her sock Easter bunny and Easter poems today so you can enjoy those together over the weekend.  They can now stay at home :)
*Thank you to Vienna's mom for baking Canadian flag cookies for our Grandparent's Day and Miranda for helping out at the station (parents from Mrs. Rowledge-Toscani's class)

Happy Easter!

Amanda Roberts

March 8/18

Hi Everyone,

Spring break is just around the corner and everyone is excited about the family time they will be sharing.  We have had a fun and busy week in Division 8.  Our 'Jumprope for Heart' kick off assembly was today and Mr. Roberts came in to teach your children some cartooning.  They did a great job applying what he taught them.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Club Red Celebration is tomorrow.  Please wear red and send in any finished calendars if you have not already done so
*Your children have all received a 'Jumprope for Heart' envelope.  They can use these to collect pledges in person or use the online option which is on the front of the envelope.  Our 'Jumprope' event will be on Tuesday, April 10th and pledges will be due the following week.
*Just a reminder to check your planners each day as your children often write reminders in them and there are sometimes forms that need to be returned in a short time frame
*A reminder that Grandparents day is coming up on Thursday, March 29th (afternoon).  If your child does not have grandparents that are available then any adult that is important to them is welcome :)

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful spring break!

Amanda Roberts

March 1/18

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend.  Thank you to everyone for signing up for a conference.  It has been great to watch to students share there work in the hallway and discussing the growth they have made when we all meet.

Updates/Reminders/Thankyous

*Club Red Calendars are due, please send them in (with each square initialled) either during your child's conference or on Monday.  Thank you!
*Thank you to parents who have sent in items for our PAC fundraiser.  Our theme is:  Spa Day so if you anyone would like to contribute by sending in money or an item to add to the basket that would be much appreciated
*Special dates in March are now on the calendar on this blog, please note that 'Grandparents Day' is on Thursday, March 29th (the day before Good Friday).  A grandparent or other special family member are welcome to attend (times to follow)
*100 Day was a huge success, the variety of wearable 100 day projects was impressive!

Enjoy the sunshine, everyone!

Amanda Roberts

PS.  I know many of you have seen these 100 day projects during the conference visit but they make me smile every time I look at them so I thought you might enjoy seeing them again (or for parents who couldn't make it to the school)

February 23, 2018

Hi Everyone,

I hope you have all had the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather today.  It really is a winter wonderland out there!  We have had a busy week and enjoyed presentations by both 'The Maple Man' and a local author, Linda Grace Smith, who wrote a book we are focusing on as part of our compassion unit.  Ask your children about how they made/enjoyed their maple toffee treat and the steps involved in making maple syrup.  They can also tell you about the book 'One Too Many' which was written by our visiting author (see link):  http://www.pepperminttoast.com/one-too-many/

Reminders/Updates/Thank you's

*Tuesday, February 27th will be the 100th day of school.  Just a reminder that we will be having a 100 day sing a long (please practice songs in your child's 'Poetry and More' duotang with them) and  a parade for all primary students where we will wear our 100!  These can be made with items you already have at home and should be something your child can wear all day (or easily slip off for play times outside).  Some suggestions are:  a necklace with 100 beads or fruit loops, a t-shirt with 100 pompoms, dots or google eyes, a hat with 100 stickers or happy face drawings.  Be creative and have fun!
*Wednesday, February 28th is also national anti-bullying day.  Students are encouraged to wear pink (or red if you don't have pink) to show their support.  Again, please do not feel compelled to go and buy something new.
*Conferences are coming up this week!  Students will be dismissed at 11:00 on Thursday and will not attend school on Friday while the conferences take place.  Please sign up for a meeting time if you have not already done so.  We will be using the same format as last term:  you will arrive at the conference time that you signed up for and meet with your child in the hallway to share his/her work/progress.  The next 15 minutes, we will all meet to celebrate your child's growth and set goals for the upcoming term.  Thank you for being on time so that we can keep the current schedule.
*The Scholastic Book Fair will be happening in the library next week.  Please see the blue flyer that was sent home with specific times that it will be open
*Club RED has almost come to an end, please send in calendars on Thursday, March 1st or bring them in when you come for your child's conference.  Please remember to initial each day that your child has read.  Our hope is that the month of daily reading will help develop a habit that will be continued through the rest of your child's school years (and beyond).  Thank you for your support with this.
*Our book swap on Friday was a huge success!  Thank you to everyone who sent in a book (and in many cases multiple books) which allowed everyone in the class the opportunity to select a book to take home!
*Thank you to all of the parent drivers who took us skating and helped tie skates.  It was amazing to see the progress the children have made (and Isabella was able to teach me how to stop...I'm working on it!)
*Thank you to everyone for your feedback regarding our plans to take the students to Grouse.  The response was very positive and we have booked for May 25th (more information to follow).   Parent volunteers will be welcome.  Thank you!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone!

February 16/18

Hi Everyone,

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend.  Everyone came back excited about their time with their families.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Thank you to Lucas, Angelina, Carter, Wyatt and Nevaeh's families for sending in treats for the Valentine's Day party
*We are skating next week (February 20th), thank you to everyone who volunteered to drive  (Parents of:  Eugene, Logan, Dyllan, Angelina, Collette, Nevaeh and Averyelle).  Please meet at the classroom at 12:45 and we will get organized and head out to Planet Ice. Please remember that all children require a booster seat (unless your child is 9)
*Our leadership students have rescheduled the bake sale for Haiti (sorry, I know this is the third change).  It will now be on February 23rd
*I will not be sending home Scholastic this month as we will be having a Scholastic book fair in the library.  A flyer is coming home soon with more detailed information.
*Our school wide book exchange for 'Club Red' will be next week.  Please send in a gently used book or two from Monday-Thursday.  Friday, all students will be able to choose 1 book to keep.
*our recycling program at Fairview will be changing soon.  We continue to ask that students take home their garbage/recycling to ease the work load of our custodians and to practice recycling at home.
*Your child is bringing home some 'Olympic' homework in their duotang.  Please see the due date on the top corner of the first page.
*Grandparents Day will be March 29th, more information will follow closer to the date
*Please notify the office directly if your child is going to be absent.  Thank you!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts

February 8th, 2018

Dear Parents,

I hope you all enjoy the 'extra long' family day weekend.  Just a reminder that tomorrow is a altered calendar day, Monday is Family Day and Tuesday is a non-instructional day.  Our first day back is Valentine's Day!  We will be having our class party and exchanging Valentine's Cards.  I have reposted the class list  to ensure that you are able to send a valentine for each child.  Thank you!  I have also included a reminder of the names of people who have signed up to send treats.

*We will have our class Valentine's Day party on Wednesday, February 14th.  Thanks in advance to the following people for sending snacks: Lucas (fruit tray)  Cheese/crackers (Danika), Sweet Treat (Angelina), Popcorn and/or Chips (Carter) and 'Other' (Wyatt).  We don't have anyone signed up to bring a small veggie tray for this party but if anyone would like to please email me.  Thank you!
*Here is a class list for anyone who would like to get started on making Valentine's cards:

Lucas   Paityn   Cash   Eugene   Dyllan   Logan   Isabella   Riana   Danika   Angelina
Landon   Collette   Wyatt   Nevaeh   Carter   Quinn   Averyelle   Mataya   Royce   Austyn

Updates/Reminders/Thankyou's

*February is a very busy month, please check the calendar on this blog for all of the important dates
*The Leadership group has moved their bake sale to fundraise for Haiti to February 28th
*Please sign up for a conference via the parent portal if you have not already done so  (Reminder:  You will be with your child for the 15 minutes you signed up for and then you will stay for an additional 15 minutes when we will all meet together to set goals for the final term)
*Valentines day is on our first day back to school but it is also 'Poem in your Pocket' day for Club Red.  Please see the 'Club Red' information sheet for more details
*Our skating field trip permission has been sent via the parent portal.  Please sign your child up if you have not already done so.  Drivers will be needed, please ensure that you have a current driver's abstract in the office if you are volunteering.  Thank you!
*There  is a 'Spelling City' link on this blog which offers a variety of games to make spelling  practice more fun.  We have used this in the computer lab so your children know how to use it.  Please check your child's planner on Wednesday and/or Thursday nights and help them with their spelling as needed.
*Fridays we also send home the 'Poetry and More' duotangs.  Please read the latest poems/songs with your child each week.  We are currently learning some new songs for 100 Day! :)
*Please see the photo of the 'Literacy Night' poster on the previous post.  If you would like to attend you need to RSVP to the email on the poster.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts

Flashlight Reading with Mrs. Kroeker's Kindergarten class.  It was awesome!!!

February 2, 2018

Hi Everyone,

February is looking like a very busy month!  You will have received a red calendar and letter explaining 'Club Red' in your child's planner on Wednesday.  This is a school wide program and we really hope that everyone participates.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Updates/Reminders/Questions


*February 2nd is our first special reading day.  Please send a flashlight with your child along with a book he/she would like to read.  We are buddying with a Kindergarten class so please send picture books
*The PAC just gave us a poster to hang in our windows:  There will be treat days on February 6th and 7th (frozen yogurt-$2 and chips $1)
*The Leadership group also just started putting up posters in the hallway that they are doing a bakesale fundraiser for the people of Haiti on February 8th.
*It will be the 100th day of school on February 27th.  Please remember that we are 'wearing' our 100 day projects this year.
*We will have our class Valentine's Day party on Wednesday, February 14th.  Thanks in advance to the following people for sending snacks:  Cheese/crackers (Danika), Sweet Treat (Angelina), Popcorn and/or Chips (Carter) and 'Other' (Wyatt).  We don't have anyone signed up to bring a small veggie tray for this party but if anyone would like to please email me.  Thank you!
*Here is a class list for anyone who would like to get started on making Valentine's cards:

Lucas   Paityn   Cash   Eugene   Dyllan   Logan   Isabella   Riana   Danika   Angelina
Landon   Collette   Wyatt   Nevaeh   Carter   Quinn   Averyelle   Mataya   Royce   Austyn

*Reminder that we are skating in the afternoon on February 20th.  We have submitted our field trip form to Mrs. Watkins for approval so you should be receiving an email via the parent portal if you have not already done so.
*There will be a literacy night for parents on February 15th from 6:00-7:00.  More information is on the Fairview Facebook Page and Website.  Babysitting will be available and you will have the opportunity to stay for half an hour after the meeting to read with your child.  Please RSVP if you plan to participate (see below)
*The week of February 20th, students can bring in 1-3 books to donate to the book swap.  On Friday, everyone will be able to select 1 book to take home.

I have updated the calendar on this blog to include the additional dates mentioned above.  As I mentioned earlier, it is going to be a fun and busy month.

Thank you for all of your support,

Amanda Roberts