December 5, 2018

The countdown until Christmas is on!  There is a lot of excitement in the building as we make crafts, enjoy Christmas music and prepare for our upcoming concert.  I hope you all enjoy our performance next week.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*please get your ticket from Eventbrite if you plan on attending the Christmas concert, this goes for both the day time and evening performance.  Tickets are almost sold out!  If you do not have tickets you are welcome to attend our dress rehearsal on Tuesday at 9:00.  This are always a little bit 'unpolished' but worth seeing if you are unable to attend at another time

*we are singing 'Dominic the Donkey' for our Christmas concert this year.  We have 7 Dominic hats for each class and the volunteers who are going to wear these are:  Josh, Eugene, Antonio, Sophia, Ryanna, Madden and Lucas.  It worked out perfectly as these were my only volunteers so no one was disappointed.  These students should wear black and/or grey for the concert if at all possible.  The rest of the class are encouraged to wear black pants, white tops, bow ties (if you have one), a fedora (if you have one) or a dress if they prefer.  Please do not feel that you have to go out and purchase any new clothes, Dr. Saul had the great idea to set it up like a restaurant in Italy so we are trying to work with in that theme if possible.

*our grade 7 student's Entrepreneur Fair is tomorrow, we will be attending in the afternoon if you child would like to bring money to purchase something

*A portal announcement regarding our upcoming skating field trip on December 13th is now on the portal.  Driver's will be needed (please ensure you have an updated abstract if you would like to volunteer)   We only have one driver at this point who can take 4 students.  Please sign up asap so that we know if we need to try to arrange other transportation or cancel the field trip.  Thank you!


*Please mark your calendar:  Thursday, January 31 we will be going to Science World as part of our unit on nutrition/the human body.  We will be hiring a bus to take us to/from this field trip but we will require a few parent volunteers


*Please pay the fees for 'Owls and More' if you have not already done so.  There are also still some outstanding charges for planners.  Thank you

*Your children did a fantastic job of being 'Santa's helpers' today (see below).  The toys that were collected/purchased will be on display during the concert.  Thank you for your support!


Amanda Roberts

PS.  The first photos is what happens when you ask a group of people to say 'Ho Ho' for a picture :)  The second, Merry Christmas option is a little better ;)

November 27/18

Hi Everyone,

I look forward to seeing all of you at the conferences tomorrow.  Please check the portal to confirm your time.  Please note:  You will only sign up for one 15 minute slot but you will stay here for 30 minutes.  The first 15 minutes is for you and your child to celebrate their work in the hallway, the last 15 minutes will be spent conferencing together.  For example:  If you sign up for the 2:00-2:15 time slot, you will come at 2:00 but stay until 2:30.  Please come and see me if you need further clarification.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Donations to the Christmas Hamper will be gratefully accepted until this Tuesday, December 4th.  Thank you for supporting this great cause.  Your children have been doing a great job of promoting this toy drive.

*Tomorrow is an 11:00 dismissal, please ensure that your child still attends as we will be spending some time in the morning getting organized for the conference.  We also have library so everyone who returns their books will have the chance to get a new one for the long weekend.  Mrs. Holmes gave us some reminders to send home regarding books that haven't been returned.  Please check your child's planner/back pack for a slip with the name of the missing book.

*Please pay the fees for 'Owls and More' if you have not already done so.  There are also still some outstanding charges for planners.  Thank you

*Our day to attend the entrepreneur fair that the grade 7's are putting on is Thursday, December 6th.  All items will be available for between $2-$5  Please clearly mark all money that is being sent in so there is no confusion over what is being donated and what is for the fair.  Thank you!

*Our concert is fast approaching.  If you have not already done so, please go on 'Eventbrite' to get your tickets.  The day time performance is free but you still need to get a ticket to attend.  Also, please see the previous posts for our dress for those dates.

*A portal announcement regarding our upcoming skating field trip on December 13th is now on the portal.  Driver's will be needed (please ensure you have an updated abstract if you would like to volunteer)  Thank you!


Please mark your calendar:  Thursday, January 31 we will be going to Science World as part of our unit on nutrition/the human body.  We will be hiring a bus to take us to/from this field trip but we will require a few parent volunteers.

I look forward to celebrating your child's learning over the next couple of days.

Thank you,

Amanda Roberts

November 21/2018

Hi Everyone,

We are having a fun 'Spirit Week' at Fairview and as I write this there is still 80's dress up day tomorrow and PJ day on Friday :)

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Scholastic is coming home today, if you want to order a Christmas surprise please just write that one the order form and I will email you when it arrives and get it to you discretely

*conferences are next week, early dismissal on Thursday (11:00) and no school on Friday so that we can discuss student learning during our conferences
*please sign up for the parent conferences next week if you have not already done so. You can do this via the parent portal.  Please note:  You will only sign up for one 15 minute slot but you will stay here for 30 minutes.  The first 15 minutes is for you and your child to celebrate their work in the hallway, the last 15 minutes will be spent conferencing together.  For example:  If you sign up for the 2:00-2:15 time slot, you will come at 2:00 but stay until 2:30.  Please come and see me if you need further clarification.

*Our class is leading Fairview's annual 'Christmas Hamper Toy Drive'.  A red or green notice will be in your child's planner today.

*I have changed everyone's book bags this week.  Please ensure that these come to school each day.  Thank you!

*Thank you to Cash's mom for coming in to help us during Reader's Workshop the last 3 Thursdays

*Christmas Concert tickets are now available.  Please see the postal announcement regarding details for this event and to sign up via the link provided there

*The dates for the Craft Fair are Wednesday December 5th, from 3-5pm. Thursday December 6th 1pm-2pm for Primary students and then Friday December 7th 1-2pm for intermediate students. 

*The grade 6 and 7 students are using this Craft Fair as a major fundraiser for their camp fees so they would appreciate the whole school's support. They are making a lot of really amazing products. 

A few examples: aroma therapy bracelets, inspirational posters, candles, teddy adoption, slime, calming water bottles, Christmas ornaments and much more.

*I am encouraging everyone to go on to IXL this weekend, you can begin by exploring patterns for your child's grade.  If it is too easy/difficult, you can move up/down accordingly.  Please have them do this with some initial help if needed but then allow them to work independently. Thank you!



*Please enjoy the 'twin day' photos below :)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Nov. 15/18

Hi Everyone,

We have had a short but busy week.  We are learning a lot about owls and have begun learning some coding.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Next week is spirit week:

Monday Nov 19 - School Colours Day

Tuesday Nov 20 - Hat Day (Leadership will also be planning a Bake Sale for this day)

Wednesday Nov 21 - Twin Day

Thursday Nov 22 - 80's Day (chosen leadership students will be at WE Day)

Friday Nov 23 - PJ Day

*we are singing 'Dominic the Donkey' for our Christmas concert this year.  We have 7 Dominic hats for each class and the volunteers who are going to wear these are:  Josh, Eugene, Antonio, Sophia, Ryanna, Madden and Lucas.  It worked out perfectly as these were my only volunteers so no one was disappointed.  These students should wear black and/or grey for the concert if at all possible.  The rest of the class are encouraged to wear black pants, white tops, bow ties (if you have one), a fedora (if you have one) or a dress if they prefer.  Please do not feel that you have to go out and purchase any new clothes, Dr. Saul had the great idea to set it up like a restaurant in Italy so we are trying to work with in that theme if possible.

*tomorrow there is a second frozen yogurt sale ($2)

*next week our class will begin working on/promoting our annual toy drive for the MRPM Hamper Society.  You will receive a letter outlining this at the end of next week but if you want to get a jump on shopping this weekend, we are asking for a donation of a toy that your child would enjoy.
Thank you!

*please sign up for a conference time if you have not already done so.  There is an explanation regarding how this works on the previous post if you would like some clarification.

Have a great weekend!

Amanda Roberts

Puppet play Reader's Workshop presentation.  Great job, team!

Using the code-a-pillar to make it to the end dot.  It was a challenge!

November 7/18

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all enjoy your extra long weekend!  We have been spending some time talking about Remembrance Day with a focus on Peace.  We made a wreath out of hearts and hands and discussed how peace begins in our hearts but we need to put that feeling into action.  At the end we added some seeds to show our wish for peace to grow.  This will be put in place at the assembly tomorrow.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*donations (big or small) are gratefully accepted for the veterans.  Poppies will be distributed just before the assembly tomorrow

*school spirit week is fast approaching:
Monday Nov 19 - School Colours Day

Tuesday Nov 20 - Hat Day (Leadership will also be planning a Bake Sale for this day)

Wednesday Nov 21 - Twin Day

Thursday Nov 22 - 80's Day (chosen leadership students will be at WE Day)

Friday Nov 23 - PJ Day

*each child in the class will be having a 'sleep over' with Fin.  Your child will then draw a picture and write about their time with Fin with a focus on being socially responsible.  There is a letter at the front of the duotang with more information.  Please ensure that Fin is returned to the school each day as the next child on the list will be waiting for a turn.  If your night is busy and your child needs more time to complete the homework, please feel free to take a sheet out of the duotang which can be completed/handed in at a later date.  Thank you!

*please sign up for the parent conferences at the end of the month if you have not already done so. You can do this via the parent portal.  Please note:  You will only sign up for one 15 minute slot but you will stay here for 30 minutes.  The first 15 minutes is for you and your child to celebrate their work in the hallway, the last 15 minutes will be spent conferencing together.  For example:  If you sign up for the 2:00-2:15 time slot, you will come at 2:00 but stay until 2:30.  Please come and see me if you need further clarification.

*you will be getting a portal announcement soon with one fee attached ($16).  This is for four separate guests/activities which are outlined in the announcement.

*please see the photo below for information about the upcoming play, 'Mamma Mia' which features our very own... SOPHIA!!  Break a leg, Sophia :)

Thank you,

Amanda Roberts

November 1/18

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a fantastic Halloween!  There has certainly been a lot of excitement in the halls of Fairview this week! :)

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*please send in headphones if you have not already done so
*if your child would like to include his/her 'Halloween I Spy' in their memory books once you have found all of their hidden items, please send it back to the school

*I have now added the conference sign up times for our upcoming three way conferences on November 29th and 30th.  These can be accessed via the parent portal.  Please note:  You will sign up for a 15 minute conference but you will actually be here for 30 minutes.  The first 15 minutes (the time you sign up for) will be spent in the hallway celebrating your child's learning.  The second 15 minutes, we will meet in the classroom to set goals for the upcoming term.  Please enter the school through the front door and please be on time in order to avoid having to reschedule our meeting.  Thank you! 

*A big thank you to everyone who sent in treats for our Halloween party!  It was a big success!

*Please only send 1-2 Halloween treats with your child to school.  Thank you!

*We will be having a Remembrance Day assembly just before the long weekend.  Donations are gratefully accepted, your child will receive a poppy to wear at the assembly.

*Thank you to Sophia's family for sending in Halloween craft supplies for us to create with/enjoy

*Thank you also to Logan's mom for making play dough for our next round of Explorations

*Mrs. Watkins sent out a message on the portal explaining to you about the problems I have been having with my work email.  Apparently, I am one of about a dozen people in the district who are having this issue.  I will let you know once it is rectified.  In the meantime, I'd like to ask each of you to check your junk mail to ensure that there are no emails from me there.  If there are, can you please email me at amanda_roberts@sd42.ca (I seem to be able to receive emails okay).  That way I can inform the district on the extent of the problem). Please note that if you email me, I will always email back or talk to you in person.  If I have not responded to you, my reply is probably in your junk mail.  Thanks for your patience while this gets sorted out.

*Just a reminder that the side parking lot is for staff parking only.  Please do not drop off your children in that area.  Thank you!

Oct. 26/18

Hi Everyone,

Halloween is just around the corner and there is a lot of excitement in the air.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Please pay for the planner, send in headphones and send in outside shoes if you have not already done so

*Halloween is fast approaching.  Thank you in advance to the following families for bringing in treats:  Lucas (Fruit plate),  Dyllan (Veggie plate), Logan (Cheese and crackers), Pandora (sweet treat), Ryanna (popcorn or chips).  We will be having our party in the afternoon on Halloween day.  Please note:  students should still bring a nutritious snack and lunch on that day as we won't be eating until later in the afternoon.

*Everyone is welcome to wear their costume for the day and we will have our annual costume parade in the gym that morning.  Students will still go outside for some fresh air and exercise during recess/lunch so costumes should be easy to take on/off if you are concerned about them getting dirty.  Please send a note if this is the case.  Thank you!

*We are going to follow our usual tradition and follow up Halloween by having Pajama Day on November 1st.  Parents in the past have appreciated the little extra sleep and one less step the morning after Halloween :)

*Our leadership group is offering a movie fundraiser at lunch on Halloween (Scooby Doo).  The cost is $1 for students who would like to attend.  They will also be offering face painting (by donation) for anyone who is interested.

*Please check our Fairview website and Facebook Page regularly to receive information from Mrs. Watkins and our PAC group.  Please use the link below if you are able to help our PAC collect prize donations for our upcoming bingo night.    http://www.volunteersignup.org/4MAFE

*Next week, your child will be bringing home a book bag.  These will contain books at your child's approximate reading level.  We realize that many of you are already accessing levelled books via our Raz Kids link but this will give you a hard copy option as well.  Please ensure that your child brings them to/from school each day (just like their planners) as we will be using them here as well.  Books will be exchanged every 2-3 weeks.  The bag will also periodically contain a book with a yellow post-it in it.  This is from our Reader's Workshop station and should be the book that is focused on first so that your child feels confident presenting it to the class in a small group.  Thank you!