Friday, December 21, 2012

Homework
Read - as a much as you can!
STRINGS - bring instruments for Monday, January 7th

RINGS THOSE BELLS - ASSEMBLY
Yesterday's assembly was fantastic!  Great work done by all! It was wonderful to see so many families in attendance.  Thank you for your support.

THANK YOU TO THE POULSEN FAMILY!!
Thank you to Jake and the Poulsen family for making everyone's Christmas a little merrier.  We appreciate the Poulsen family for the beautiful frames they provided for our gifts.   

GRADE 4 - SCIENCE FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Just a reminder to do a little research and thinking over the holidays if you're interested in participating in the Science Fair. 

THANK YOU
Thank you to our families for your most generous Christmas Presents.  We are very appreciative of your generosity and thoughtfulness.   We would like to thank you for your daily support, a year-long gift!

We also appreciate your support in getting your Christmas gifts home.  Thanks for picking up gifts after the assembly!

2012 YEAR END CLEAN
Students will be emptying their lockers today.  All winter wear, PE strip and lunch goodies should be coming home.  Thanks for double-checking your child's locker!

We will also keep AGENDAS AND SELF REPORTS  at school, ready for the new year!

A very Merry Christmas to all.  May 2013 bring us all good health and happiness! We'll look forward to seeing everyone on January 7th for a full day!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - no work this week
3. Math - multiplication drill practise - your choice
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for TOMORROW Morning  - STUDENT DAILY REPORT
Please review and initial each page.  Thank you. 

RINGS THOSE BELLS - ASSEMBLY
Tomorrow is our Christmas Assembly.   This assembly will start at 1:15 pm.  Come early to get a seat.  We hope to see you there!

GRADE 4 - SCIENCE FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Today, Grade 4 students were invited to participate in an introductory Science Fair Meeting.  They will bringing home a blue informational newsletter and permission form for parental review.  Please discuss with your child if you would like them to participate in this extra-curricular opportunity. 

THANK YOU
Thank you to our families for your most generous Christmas Presents.  We are very appreciative of your generosity and thoughtfulness.   We also appreciate your daily support, a year-long gift!

2012 YEAR END CLEAN
We will be helping students clear their lockers over the break, ensuring that boots, gloves, hats, PE strip, lunch bags, etc. are taken home.  Indoor shoes may be left over the break if they are not needed.  Could you please help by checking your child's locker? 

Students will have an 'extra large' family present that will require adult transportation.    

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 

Monday, December 17, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - no work this week
3. Math - multiplication drill practise - your choice
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Wednesday Morning  -
District Newsletter
STUDENT DAILY REPORT
Please review and initial each page.  Thank you. 

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Alexis and Jamie for bringing in puzzle pieces for a class craft.  We have plenty of pieces for festive fun!

Winter Wear
Snow!!  Don't forget to wear your winter wear (boots, snowpants/jacket, hats, gloves/mitts). Remember to leave indoor shoes at school until Friday.  

Thanks for a great start to our FINAL WEEK of 2012!!  Have a GREAT night! 

Friday, December 14, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning  -

STUDENT DAILY REPORT
Please review and initial each page.  Thank you. 

THANK YOU!
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Nessman and Riley, who supported our class in making "melted Frosty" pins.  We appreciate your time and support in bringing festivities into our classroom! 

SKATING 
Thank you to all students for coming prepared.  We appreciate your organization.  Thank you to all families who were able to join the kids in their skates.  We'll have our 3rd skate on February 22 in the afternoon.

Art

• plastic container  with lid (500 or 750 ml yogurt, sour cream, etc.)
• puzzle for craft (missing pieces okay!)

Have a great weekend!  See you on Monday!  Ms. P.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 14 - Quiz - Post Test Mark
3. Math-  x drills - 0-9x -
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Tomorrow Morning  -
5.  PIZZA  - tomorrow, for those who ordered

STUDENT DAILY REPORT
Please review and initial each page.  Thank you. 

SKATING 
Start bringing equipment for tomorrow's skate.  Remember to bring: helmets (face masks & neck guards, gloves, etc.) for hockey players.  Bus leaves at 12:30 pm. 

Art - please bring in plastic container lid (500 or 750 ml yogurt, sour cream, etc.)

Have a great night!  Ms. P.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 14 - Quiz - Tomorrow
3. Math-  x drills - 0-9x -
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning  -
5.  PIZZA  - Friday, for those who ordered

STUDENT DAILY REPORT
Today your child will be bringing home a GREEN DUOTANG along with their Agenda.  These reports are part of goal setting and organization in the Health & Career Education program.  The reports contain your child's assessment of their day. Please review and initial each page.  Thank you. 

SKATING 
Start bringing equipment for Friday's Skate.

Art - please bring in plastic container lid (500 or 750 ml yogurt, sour cream, etc.)

Have a great night!  Ms. P.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 14 - complete page 73 or 74; Quiz - Thursday
3. Math-  x drills - 0-9x
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning  -
5.  PIZZA  - Friday, for those who ordered

Art - please bring in plastic container lid (500 or 750 ml yogurt, sour cream, etc.)

Have a great night!  Ms. P.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 14 - complete page 72 & Agenda; Quiz - Thursday
3. Math- complete 3.7 - Due: tomorrow; x drills - 0-9x
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning  -
5.  PIZZA ORDERS - Due:  Tomorrow

SKATING REMINDER:
Skating on FRIDAY afternoon at Mac Park Arena.  If possible, please bring skates on Thursday.  Make sure your skates are secured in a bag (bus safety regulation). 

Hockey players, please bring helmets with face masks and neck guards, as well as gloves, sticks, etc. 

Can You Help?
We require one Parent Driver to carry our hockey sticks, as they are not allowed to be carried loosely on the bus.   If you can help, please see Ms. Pawliuk or Ms. Petty (or put a note in agenda).  Thanks!

Have a great night.  Ms. Pawliuk

Friday, December 7, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Post Test Mark
3. Math- x drills - 0-9x
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning  - NEWSLETTER re: songs and details regarding concert
5.  PIZZA ORDERS - Due:  Tuesday, Dec 11 for Friday, Dec 14

Have a GREAT WEEKEND.  See everyone on Monday!  Ms. P. 

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 13, Quiz - tomorrow
3. Math- x drills - 0-9x
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Cultural Celebrations - complete all Holidays Around the World work; due Friday
5.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for tomorrow Morning 
6.  PIZZA ORDERS - Due:  Tuesday, Dec 11 for Friday, Dec 14

Thank You!
Thank you to all families for you support of our cookie day today. We had fun measuring, making, and eating our projects!  Thank you for all of the rolling pins, cookie cutters, and bowls.   Mrs. Nessman gave all items a 'quick wash' so we could return them to you today.  

An ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Riley and Mrs. Nessman for leading us in our baking lesson.  We appreciate you spending the morning with us.   What a great holiday gift!

 Mrs. Nessman's Short Bread Cookies

Preset Oven: 300 F

Time: Bake 20 minutes

Recipe: 4 students

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup flour

1/4 cup berry sugar

Process:

1. Mix butter and sugar until fluffy
2. Add flour. Mix well.
3. Put dough on counter and knead until it cracks.
4. Roll dough fairly thick. Use small cookie cutter.
5. Bake until edges are lightly tinged with colour.

See you tomorrow!  Ms. P.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 13 - complete page 70; Quiz - Friday (short week)
3. Math- x drills - 0-9x
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4.  Cultural Celebrations - complete all Holidays Around the World work; due Friday
5.  Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning

Term 1 Reports
Term 1 Reports envelopes returned asap.  Thank you.

Can You Help?
Our cookie baking day is tomorrow.   Students have been asked to wear a short sleeve shirt, and if they have long hair, have it tied back.

If you can help with baking supplies we require: 4 rolling pins, 3 large bowls, and festive cookie cutters.   If you are willing to loan us a rolling pin, bowl, or send in a cutter or two, we'd appreciate your support.  Please label your bake ware so that we can return it to you promptly.   Thanks for adding to our class's festivities!

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow!  Ms. Pawliuk

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes
2. Spelling - Unit 13 - complete page 68 & Agenda; Quiz - Friday (short week)
3. Math- complete 3.5 - Due: tomorrow; x drills - 0-9x
              Great Practise: (www.aaamath.com - multiplication facts 0-9x button)
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning

Thank You!
Our food and toy drive was a success.  We surpassed our school goal of 550kg of food bringing in 558 kg of donations.  Thank you to all families for helping our school to succeed.  Our class contributed 44.5 kg of food.  We appreciate all of our families' generous support. 

Term 1 Reports
Term 1 Reports envelopes returned asap.  Thank you. 

Can You Help?
We have a cookie baking day planned for this Thursday.   We require 5 rolling pins, as well as a variety of festive cookie cutters.   If you are willing to loan us a rolling pin or send in a cutter or two, we'd appreciate your support.  Please label your bake ware so that we can return it to you promptly.   Thanks for adding to our class's festivities!

December Dates
December 5 - Wok Box Lunch (for students who ordered)
December 14 - Pizza Lunch (for students who ordered)
December 14 - Skating - 1:00-2:00
December 20 - Ring Those Bells! - Strings Performance- 1:15-2:15 pm - Gym
December 21 - Last Day of School  
Happy New Year!
January 7. 2013  School Re-Opens

Have a nice evening.  See you tomorrow.  Ms. P.