September 24/21

 Hi Everyone,

I hope you have all had a good week.  Division 10 is really starting to come together as a classroom community. We are learning more about each other and beginning to build relationships.  Our class motto for this year is 'Kindness Counts!' and we have been spending a lot of time talking about this and how small acts of kindness can make such a difference in someone's day.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*speaking of kindness...Division 10 students are taking a leadership role in our annual 'Thankgiving Food Drive'. We will be creating posters, decorating and distributing boxes and making announcements. This will be happening October 4th-8th and all non-perishable food items are welcome.  Thank for supporting this great cause.

*Picture day is Monday!

*Please pay $7.00 for your child's planner via the parent portal if you have not already done so. Thank you for checking/initialling the planner daily

*Also a reminder to please complete the parent portal release forms (for walking field trips, media release etc.)

*Our classroom door is open the majority of the day to provide optimal air circulation.  Please ensure that your child has an extra layer to put on if they get cold.

*In addition to the school supplies that you have already sent in, students will need inside shoes, a sketchpad (many have brought these in already) and headphones for this school year.  Thank you! 

*Tomorrow is our Terry Fox Run.  Students are encouraged to wear 'Tie Dye for Terry' (if they have it). The link to make a donation is on the previous post if you would like to contribute online.

*while masks are not mandated, they are encouraged at the primary level.  Please continue to send a mask for your child each day if they are able to wear one.  Thank you!

*Just a heads up that I will be having dental surgery on September 30th.  I've been instructed by the surgeon to take a week off of work to recover.  Due to the fact that there is no school for students on September 30th or October 1st, I will only have to miss 3 teaching days.  I have requested Mr. Harry Dhillon, who many of the students will already know as he has TOC'd regularly at Fairview.

*At one of our 'Reader's Workshop' stations we have been discussing reading strategies (As I have told your children,  I still use some of these strategies, even as an experienced reader who loves to read).  We are making a special book mark to keep at school as a reference but I am also sending home a black and white 1/2 sheet with the 'Catch Phrases' we are using such as 'Eagle Eye' and 'Stretchy Snake'.  Please feel free to keep these as a reference at home.  A couple of groups have already brought them home and they can be found in the front pouch of your child's planner.  The remainder of students will bring them home next week.

*A big thank you to parents who sent in boxes of kleenex.  I think we should be set for the school year :)

*This information was recently shared with me regarding children traveling so I thought I would share it with you.  You may need to copy/paste it into your search.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources/unvaccinated-children-under-12-without-symptoms-travelling-fully-vaccinated-parents-guardians.html

September 27th  Picture Day

September 28th and 29th Orange Shirt Day(s)

September 30th  National Truth and  Reconciliation Day (federal holiday, schools will be closed)

Non-instructional Day (no school for students)

Have a great weekend,

Amanda Roberts

September 17/21

 Hi Everyone,

Welcome to our Division 10 class blog.  This is where I will share the majority of the information you need this year.  I am looking forward to a great year with your children and would like to thank you all for the helping get this year off to a great start.  Unfortunately, with the pandemic it is difficult to connect with parents in the same ways we have in the past.  Please feel free to come over at the end of the day to say hi and introduce yourself and if you have any questions or concerns, we can make an appointment. I can also be reached via email at amanda_roberts@sd42.ca

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Please return the purple 'Getting Acquainted' and Student Verification forms if you have not already done so

*Please pay $7.00 for your child's planner via the parent portal. Thank you for checking/initialling the planner daily.

*In addition to the school supplies that you have already sent in, students will need inside shoes, a sketchpad (many have brought these in already) and headphones for this school year.  Thank you! 

*If anyone would like to donate a box of kleenex to the class that would be much appreciated, I have purchased a few boxes to get us started.

*Today your child has brought home his/her 'Poetry and More' duotang.  This week contains a simple song to support learning classmates names and a short math activity.  Please support your child with learning the names and completing the math sheet.  There will be an additional poem/activity each week and this will be your child's homework for the weekend and should be completed/returned each Monday.  

*Masks are encouraged while students are in the classroom. Thank you for your support with this.

*Our classroom door is open the majority of the day to provide optimal air circulation.  Please ensure that your child has an extra layer to put on if they get cold.

*Each day we are playing 'Name Boggle'.  We are using the letters in the first/last name of the current special helper to make as many words as we can.  When it is your child's day to bring home the list, please feel free to add more words if you are able to and return the sheet to school so that your child can share the additional words with the class.

Important Days in the remainder of September

September 24th  Terry Fox Run (on school grounds). Our leadership students are encouraging everyone to wear 'Tie Dye' for Terry (anything tie dyed).  Students should wear running shoes and comfortable clothes for exercise.  This will be happening rain or shine so please ensure your child is dressed appropriately. We are only be accepting online donations this year at:

http://www.terryfox.ca/FairviewElementaryMapleRidge

September 27th  Picture Day

September 28th and 29th Orange Shirt Day

September 30th  National Truth and  Reconciliation Day (federal holiday, schools will be closed)

Non-instructional Day (no school for students)

June 18/21

 Hi Everyone,

It is amazing to think that we are now heading in to our final week of the school year!  It's been a challenging year that has required perseverance and flexibility from your children and they really have risen to this challenge!  

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Please notify me if your child will not be attending school any days next week.  We will be doing activities for our Memory Books all week and they will be going home on Friday.  

*Please send a labeled bag to school with your child next week.  I am hoping to send home most of their supplies on Wednesday.

*I will be sending home the Poetry & More duotangs with the last poem this Friday.  This duotang can remain at home for summer reading practice.  Thank you!  The green 'Growthfolio' can also stay at home.

*Please check your homes for any classroom/school books.  Thank you!

*Monday is National Indigenous Day.  Our class will be joining in on parts of a Zoom meeting dedicated to this day. 

*June 22-Frozen Yogurt/Icecream-a gift from our PAC

June 23-Yard in the Card 7:30-3:30 (Photos can be taken by families in front of the school during this time.  Please maintain social distancing). More details will be coming from Jenn Gallop via the Monday newsletter.

June 24-Year End Class Celebration 

Thank you to the following people for sending in snacks.  Please send in pre-wrapped snacks by Tuesday, June 22nd.  The party will be the afternoon of June 24th.  Students should bring a recess snack and lunch as usual.  The party will be later in the day.

*Leland (individual bags of chips)

*Holden  (fruit snacks)

*Vivian (pre-wrapped sweet treat)

*Kinsley (juice boxes)

June 25th-Last day for students 

*Please ensure that your child is dressed for some outdoor activities (shorts should be worn under dresses/skirts and shoes should be appropriate for activity-no flip flops, please)

Have a great summer, everyone!

Amanda Roberts

June 11/21

 Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all well.  June is here, so while there won't be as many activities as in normal years, there are some upcoming events worth noting.

June 22- PAC Ice cream/Yogurt treat (free as the PAC has paid for this). Orders have been placed.

June 23-Yard in the Card 7:30-3:30 (Photos can be taken by families in front of the school during this time.  Please maintain social distancing). More details will be coming from Jenn Gallop via the Monday newsletter.

June 24-Year End Class Celebration. Thank you to the following people for sending in snacks.  Please send in pre-wrapped snacks by Tuesday, June 22nd.  The party will be the afternoon of June 24th.

*Leland (individual bags of chips)

*Holden  (fruit snacks)

*Vivian (pre-wrapped sweet treat)

*Kinsley (juice boxes)

June 25th-Last day for students 

*Please ensure that your child is dressed for some outdoor activities (shorts should be worn under dresses/skirts and shoes should be appropriate for activity-no flip flops, please)

*Just a reminder that we are a 'West coast Recess' district which means we are outside every recess/lunch (rain or shine).  Please ensure that your child has appropriate clothes for outside, as well as shoes that allow them to be active every day.  

*Our Scientist of the Day is now complete.  I was very impressed by how well prepared the students were for their day and the fact that I had never seen several of the experiments.  Everyone did a great job!

*Class photos were sent home Monday.  They are in the front pouch of your child's planner.

*Public library cards were sent home on Tuesday with those who sent the order form.  If you did not get a card but would like to, the library is open to families and you may apply for a library card in person.

*We had our virtual field trip to the public library on Wednesday (they aren't open to groups yet).  We were all very excited to hear about all of the great books (and other interesting items) that are available for borrowing at the library.  Please check out their summer reading program!

*Your child's self assessment is coming home today.  The remainder of the report will be released online.

*Summer birthdays will be celebrated over the next couple of weeks (in case you are wondering why your child is wearing a birthday bracelet/sticker :))

Have a great weekend,

Amanda Roberts

June 7/21

 Important Dates in June

June 22- PAC Icecream/Yogurt treat (free as the PAC has paid for this). Orders have been placed.

June 23-Yard in the Card 7:30-3:30 (Photos can be taken by families in front of the school during this time.  Please maintain social distancing). More details will be coming from Jenn Gallop via the Monday newsletter.

June 24-Year End Class Celebration. Thank you to the following people for sending in snacks.  Please send in pre-wrapped snacks by Tuesday, June 22nd.  The party will be the afternoon of June 24th.

*Leland (individual bags of chips)

*Holden  (fruit snacks)

*Vivian (pre-wrapped sweet treat)

*Kinsley (juice boxes)

June 25th-Last day for students 

May 27/21

 Hi Everyone,

I hope you are well.  It is great to see all of the students and staff back at Fairview this week.  I hope we can finish the year with out any more exposures and am feeling optimistic as we watch BC's number of cases decline.  

*Thank you for your payment for our class memory books.

*Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather as our district does have 'Westcoast' Recess/Lunchtimes.  This means that unless weather is extreme we will be outside.  Also, we still do not have heat in the building (and won't for the remainder of the year) so I highly recommend an extra layer as our doors and window are open due to Covid.  Thank you!

*Public library card permission forms are due Tuesday, June 1st if you would like your child to have one

*Thursday, June 3 I will be having the second part of my dental work and will be absent

Have a great weekend,

Amanda Roberts

May 7/21

 Hi Everyone,

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*Your children have likely mentioned the reduced number of students in surrounding classes (and today our class). As you know, there several students/staff in the school currently isolating.   A few parents have now contacted me to say that they are choosing to keep their children home for a little while. In order to support you while your children are at home,  I have updated the 'Home Learning Links' section of this blog to include a link to our Fairview Library where you will find a gradual/remote learning resource that was created by the district last spring. There are also several more great sites available under the same 'Home Learning Links' tab.  This includes a K-5 Free worksheet section.  Type in the grade and it will guide you from there.  In math, our current focus is addition/subtraction with and without regrouping, rounding, money and word problems.  Many students would also benefit in a review of place value.

*Just a reminder to please pay the $10 for the memory book via the parent portal if you have not already done so.  I will be ordering photos, making collages shortly so I will need to know the numbers of students to create these for.  Thank you!

*A library form came home earlier this week.  We will be having a Zoom tour of MR Library.  As part of this, they will provide library cards for any students who are interested in having one.  I will pick these up from the library and distribute them at school

*I will be away next Wednesday for dental surgery.  I am hoping to be absent for the just the day. 

*I have sent the 'Scientist of the Day' home as an attachment on today's email.  Please see the explanation letter and double-sided form that they need to fill in prior to their presentation.  Everyone has an assigned date but I will obviously be very flexible with these due to the current circumstances at Fairview.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Amanda Roberts