Tuesday, June 26, 2012

1.  Read

2.  Music - Strings newsletter  for next year's program

Tomorrow!!

Class Party - Pizza Lunch 

PJ & Crazy Hair Day - Bring treats, fruits, & veggies ($2)

Snow Bright Performance

Thank you to all family members for supporting our play.  We appreciated all of the families who joined us.  A huge thank you to all students for their hard work and enthusiasm! 

Thank You!!!!

Thank you to the families of Carson, Daniel, Isaac, Lauren, and Noah for sending in treats for our casting party today.  We appreciated these unexpected additions to our lunch.  All items were delicious!  Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

Reminders:

Thursday, June 28 - Year End Assembly & Early Dismissal- 
 10:45am in Gym - Students dismissed at 12:00pm

Stars!!!
All of our spectacular parents!!
SUPER STARS!!! (Thank you for cleaning up after our celebration lunch)
- Kaya
- Hannah
- Tessa

27 sparkling stars!!!!

Have a great day with Mrs. Kossey tomorrow.  I will look forward to seeing all students for the year-end assembly and ending routines on Thursday!  Ms. P.

Monday, June 25, 2012

1.  Read

2.  Music - Strings newsletter  for next year's program

Tomorrow

Snow Bright Play - 10:45 - Gym
Celebration Lunch - provided 
Water Park  - 1:00-2:30 pm - Come prepared for all kinds of weather (hat, sunglasses,  wet wear, SUNSCREEN!!)

Reminders:

1. Wednesday, June 28 - Class Party -  PJ & Crazy Hair Day - Bring treats, fruits, & veggies ($2)
2. Thursday, June 28 - Year End Assembly & Early Dismissal- 10:45am in Gym - Students dismissed at 12:00pm
   

Stars!!!

1.   Jacob
2.   Tanner  
3.   Haley
4.   Carson

Have a great night!  See you tomorrow! Ms. P.

Friday, June 22, 2012

1.  Read

2.  Music - Strings newsletter  for next year's program

Mrs. Kossey's Corner

Class Party next Wednesday
* Pajama Day!!  Crazy Hair Day!!
$2.00 for pizza
Bring in treats, fruits, and veggies!
 

Reminders:

1. Tuesday, June 26 -  Snow Bright Play - 10:45 in Gym
2. Tuesday, June 26 -  McGowan Water Park -  1:00-2:30 pm  
3. Thursday, June 28 - Year End Assembly & Early Dismissal- 10:45am in Gym
   

Stars!!!

1.  Nick
2.  Tessa
3.  Austin

Have a good night.  Ms. P.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Homework:
Read for 20 minutes! (...... or 30 or 40, or 50, or.......!)
PE: Gym tomorrow afternoon.  Make sure that you have your gymstrip here.
Reading: Make sure that you have a book here for USSR.  Also, ALL Library books need to be returned.
Spelling: Post test tomorrow- Study your words!

** Swimming on Friday at The Canada Games Pool!!**

3 Stars!!!
1) Hannah
2) Jacob
3) Daniel
4) Isaac
5) Nic

A good day class!  Our Nature walk was fun- trying to spot the different plants and animals and their behavioral and structural adaptations. 

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

1.  Read

2.  Spelling - Unit 30 - complete page 138;  Quiz Thursday
3.  Library - return all books by Wednesday; fines issued Friday  
4.  Swimming - Field Trip - come prepared (swim suit, towel, wet bag) 
5.  Superflex Graduation Certificate - Mrs. Neden

Thank You!
Thank you to Mrs. Dumais and Terri Runnalls, from Western Canada Theatre Company for taking the time to visit us today.  Mrs. Dumais and Terri assisted the class with drama techniques as well as gave us some pointer to support our on-going class mini-production.   We really enjoyed the warm-up drama games, too!  We appreciated Mrs. Dumais and Terri's time.  If your child is interested, WCTC offers summer camps, please see the enclosed WCT brochure in your child's agenda.  

• wctlive.ca or 250.372.3216 ext 22

Summer Reading Club
Starting on Monday, June 18th, you can register your child for the Summer Reading Club through the Kamloops Library.  This year's program's theme is 'Strange...but True?', with the program running from July 3rd - August 25th with weekly themes.  Readers are expected to read 15 minutes daily, recording their minutes in a log.  This program is highly recommended as it encourages reading practice as well as continued improvement of literacy skills during the summer months.  Please see your child's agenda book for a notice with more information.

• Kamloops Library - Susan McCowan - Head of Children's Services - 250 372 5145 

Kamloops Thompson Honour Choir - Auditions

The Kamloops Thompson Honour Choir will be conduction auditions for membership in next year's choirs.  Auditions will take place at Beattie School of the Arts (492 McGill Rd) on Monday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 26 from 4:00-6:30 pm.  Parents are asked to accompany children to the gym to receive important information about the choir and to fill out necessary forms. Auditions usually take 15 minutes and parents/guardians must be in attendance for an interview.  Students should be prepared to sing O Canada, Happy Birthday, and Row, Row Your Boat.  Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre.

• Contact: Leah Clare (choir manager) to set up a time lclare@sd73.bc.ca

Stars!!!
Mrs. Dumais!!!
Ms. Terri Runnalls!!!

1.   Carson
2.   Lauren
3.   Isaac

 Have a good night.  Ms. P.

Monday, June 18, 2012

1.  Read

2.  Spelling - Unit 30 - (last unit!!) - complete page 136 & agenda:  Quiz Thursday
3.  Play - props - ladle, cauldron/soup pot, sumo suits, sunglasses,
4.  Library - return all books by Wednesday; fines issued Friday  
5.  Grade 7 Song - memorize lyrics (top secret!)
6.  Music - Strings Newsletter from Mrs. Zahir - regarding Grade 5 program

Snow Bright Play

Mark your calendar!  We have secured gym time for Tuesday, June 26.  Our performance will start at 10:45 am.  Hope to see you there!

Reminders:

1. Wednesday, June 20 - Library -  year-end collection deadline 
2. Friday, June 22 - Canada Games Pool - 1:00-2:30 pm
3. Tuesday, June 26 -  Snow Bright Play - 10:45 in Gym
4. Tuesday, June 26 - McGowan Water Park -  1:00-2:30 pm  
5. Thursday, June 28 - Year End Assembly & Early Dismissal

Stars!!!

1.  Hannah
2.  Daniel
3.  Noah

Have a good night.  Ms. P.

Friday, June 15, 2012

1)  Read for 20 min.

2)  Play - lines &, props!!! (asap) [ladle, cauldron/soup pot, sumo suits, sunglasses, newspaper bag)
3)  Library - return all books asap; fines issued next week 

Snow Bright Play

Mark your calendar!  We have secured gym time for Tuesday, June 26.  Our performance will start at 10:45 am.  Hope to see you there!

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone for your outstanding participation in FUN DAY!! It was great to see everyone having so much TEAM SPIRIT!  Thank you to our fabulous PAC for running the concession, one of our favourite stations!

Stars!!!
PAC!!! - Yummie concession!
1.  Noah
2.  Daniel
3.  Ty
4.  Elise
5.  Logan

Happy Father's Day.  Have a great celebration!  Ms. P.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Homework:
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Finish "Date" sheet, Section 8.5
Socials: Presentations next week

Fun Day tomorrow- Dress for all types of weather.  There is a concession (snacks, etc., and hotdogs!!)  


*** Class photos have been sent home!!**

3 Stars:
1) Ty
2) Andrew
3) Kaya
4) Kieran
5) Matthew

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Homework: 
Read for 20 minutes
Spelling Post test tomorrow
PE- Make sure your gymstrip is at school
Art: Make sure you bring in a rock if you didn't find one on our walk today.  Make sure that you clean it with soap and water and let it dry.

Great job on your Explorer projects class!  What a fantastic job all around.  We will begin presentations tomorrow.  5 minutes max, no reading off of your paper.

3 Stars: 
1) Blair
2) Hannah
3) Ellie
4) Daniel
5) Jonathan
6) Haley

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

1)  Read for 20 min.

2)  Spelling-post test on Thursday-Finish sheet 133 

3)  Play - memorize your lines

4)  Library tomorrow- all books due on June 20th 

5)  Invasive Species Week Drawing Contest  - please hand into office not later than Friday

6)  Sports Jerseys  - return asap!

Snow Bright Play

• All performing students must have their lines memorized by Friday.  
• Bring in props as soon as possible.
• Survey parents to see when is best for presenting as well as # of guests (11:00~11:30)
• Monday, June 25
• Tuesday, June 26 

Thank You!

Thank you to Mrs. Earl for coming in today.  We enjoyed the Japanese Cultural Celebration, including Koto music, traditional clothing, origami, as well as delicious food!  Everyone enjoyed learning how to use chopsticks as well as eating the sushi, prepared by the Earl family.  Thank you for choosing to spend the morning with us.  We appreciated all of your hard work and preparation to make our day so much fun!

Stars!!!
MRS. EARL!!!
1.   Isaac
2.   Kaya
3.   Sadie

Have a great night.  See you on Friday!  Ms. P.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 29 - complete page 132; Quiz Thursday
3.  Play - script; props 
4.  PE - tomorrow
5.  Please return any borrowed teacher resources asap.  Thanks!

Return of Musical Instruments:
There will be a Grade 5 Strings Program offered next year.  You may choose to return or keep your instrument (no cost over the summer) if you're choosing to participate in next year's strings program.  

Reminders:

1. Tuesday, June 12 - Japanese Cultural Celebration 
2. Wednesday, June 13 - Eureka! visit
3. Friday, June 15 - Fun Day - please dress for all weather conditions; concession 
   
4. Wednesday, June 20 - Library -  year-end collection deadline 
5. Friday, June 22 - Canada Games Pool - 1:00-2:30 pm
6. Tuesday, June 26 - McGowan Water Park -  1:00-2:30 pm  

Stars!!!




Have a nice night!  Ms. P

Friday, June 8, 2012

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Math -  Green Duotang asap.  

Return of Musical Instruments:
There will be a Grade 5 Strings Program offered next year.  If you know you will be participating in this program, please choose to keep your instrument over the summer (there is no charge) and into next fall.  However, if you know that you will not be able to use your instrument or will not be participating in the Grade 5 Strings Program, you can return your instrument at any time.  We will not be having any more classes during the month of June.  Thank you to all students and families for your support of the Strings Program.  We hope to see many of you performing next year!  OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE today.  Thank you for all of your hard work!

Reminders:

1.  Friday, June 22 - Canada Games Pool - 1:00-2:30 pm
2.  Tuesday, June 26 - McGowan Water Park -  1:00-2:30 pm  

Stars!!!
There are 27 stars today!  What a wonderful day!  Thank you!!


Have a nice night!  Ms. P

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Homework:
Read for 20 minutes
Music: Recital tomorrow.  1:15 in the gym.  Practice  songs 78, 80, 86, 88, 89, 90, 92.  Bring your  instruments & books; wear colourful clothing.
Socials: Projects are due on Wednesday.  Many are completed as we spent a lot of the day working on them.  However, if not yet completed, find time during the week to do so.

3 Stars!!!
1) Jenna 
2) Ethan 
3) Tanner 
4) Austin

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Homework:
Read for 20 minutes!!

Spelling: Post test tomorrow

PE: Make sure your gymstrip is here.
Socials Studies:
          *Please buy a poster board. - Daniel, Ethan, Logan, Isaac, Tanner, Michael, Nic, Matthew, and Noah
          * "Native People of North America" sheet- Jacob, Michael, Kieran, Ellie, Elise, Hannah 


Happy Birthday Ty- Thank you for the treats!!!!

3 Stars:

1) Noah

2) Kaya

3) Lauren

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 28- complete page 130; Quiz Thursday 
3   Math - hand in any incomplete assignments - home reports  -Unit tests; signed/corrected & returned with Green Duotang for Friday.  Thanks!
4.  Music -  songs 78, 80, 86, 88, 89, 90, 92; instruments & books for Friday's Performance! Wear colourful clothing
5. Field Trips - Issac!!

Mrs. Kossey's Corner
1. Math - Finish - Fractions worksheet (corrections)
2. Socials - Finish First Nations Worksheet - syllable/Homonym/Symbols
3. Science - Finish Music Questions  

Reminders:

1.  Friday, June 8 - Strings Performance - 1:15 - Gymnasium - all welcome 
2.  Friday, June 22 - Canada Games Pool - 1:00-2:30 pm
3.  Tuesday, June 26 - McGowan Water Park -  1:00-2:30 pm  


Stars!!!
1. Justin
2. Ty
3. Carson


Have a nice night!  Ms. P

Monday, June 4, 2012

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 28- complete page 128 & Agenda; Quiz Thursday 
3   Math - hand in any incomplete assignments - home reports tomorrow! 
4.  Music -  songs 78, 80, 86, 88, 89, 90, 92; instruments & books for Friday's Performance! Wear colourful clothing
5. Field Trips - return permission forms as soon as possible  
6. TRU Sportcamp - brochure


Mrs. Kossey's Corner
1. Math - Finish - Fractions worksheet (corrections)
2. Socials - Finish First Nations Worksheet - syllable/Homonym/Symbols
3. Science - Finish Music Questions  

Reminders:

1.  Tuesday, June 5 - Parent Appreciation Gathering - 10:30-12:00.  All parents welcome!

2.  Friday, June 8 - Strings Performance - 1:15 - Gymnasium - all welcome 
3.  Friday, June 22 - Canada Games Pool - 1:00-2:30 pm
4.  Tuesday, June 26 - McGowan Water Park -  1:00-2:30 pm  
5.  June newsletter with Parental Request for Grade 5 Placement - return to office
 

Summer Opportunities

1. Today, TRU Sports Camps instructors visited our school, spending time with the students playing games and doing activities that they might do at a chosen camp.  Posted is a web link that will give you more information for registration and information.  Special rates for multiple weeks or for TRU employees are available (sportcamp@tru.ca).
     www.tru.ca/sportcamp
July 2- August 31 - Ages 5 & 6, 7-12, Grade 8-12  

2. Math Camp 2012 - Grades 4-9 Support or Enrichment  - This program is intended to either improve students' math skills and confidence, or build on existing confidence and extended mathematical thinking for students desiring enrichment. 
    The program will start on July 3rd, with 15 daily sessions that are 3 hours each, Monday to Thursday, until July 26 from 8:30-11:10 am, or afternoons 11:50-2:30pm at various locations in the city.  Registration will be through the SD 73 Summer School website:  summerschool.sd73.bc.ca.  For more information contact Mark McVittie, Numeracy Coordinator, SD 73: 
     mmcvittie@sd73.bc.ca or call: 250.376.2266 extension 269.

Stars!!!
1. Tanner
2. Logan
3. Elise


Have a nice night!  Ms. P

Friday, June 1, 2012

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 27 - Unit Mark 
3.  Math - Test Yourself - 92 - Unit Quiz - Monday, June 4th
4.  Music -  songs 78, 80, 86, 88, 89, 90, 92; instruments & books for Monday
5. Field Trips - return permission forms as soon as possible  

Principal's Newsletter

     ...of special interest....

Parent Appreciation Gathering - Tuesday, June 5th.  Please attend if you're able to.  All parents welcome!

June newsletter with Parental Request for Grade 5 Placement

Mrs. Kossey's Corner
1. Math - Finish - Fractions worksheet (corrections)
2. Socials - Finish First Nations Worksheet - syllable/Homonym/Symbols
3. Science - Finish Music Questions  

Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to Isaac, who turns 10 today.  We hope that you have an excellent weekend celebrating your birthday!

Reminders:
Friday, June 8 - Strings Performance - 1:15 - Gymnasium - all welcome 

Congratulations!   
Congratulations to Elise, Kieran, Michael, Hannah, Ellie, and Jacob for yesterday's participation in the District Track Meet.  Outstanding participation and achievement  by all! 

June Field Trips
Canada Games Pool - Friday, June 22 - 1:00-2:30 pm
McGowan Water Park - Tuesday, June 26  - 1:00-2:30 pm 

Stars!!!
1. Michael
2. Nick
3. Ethan
4.Isaac


Have a nice weekend!  Ms. P