Friday 20 December 2013

Friday, December 20, 2013

Our last day together of 2013!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)

Agendas - stored at school.  

Primary Music Celebration
Thank you to all students and families for your outstanding support.  We enjoyed both presentations!

Happy Holidays!
We hope that you all have a wonderful and restful break.  We wish you a very Merry Christmas.  We will look forward to hearing about your time off in the new year.   See everyone on January 6th!   

Ho Ho Ho!  Off on holidays we go!

Thursday 19 December 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Our last week together of 2013!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  

Primary Music Celebration
Thank you for the outstanding family participation.   We look forward to seeing more families tonight.  Students:  please join Ms. Pawliuk in the classroom at 6:15 pm.

Thank You!
Thank you to Colton, and his family for the delicious gingerbread men.  What a treat! 

 Ho Ho Ho!  Only 2 days to go!

Wednesday 18 December 2013

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Our last week together of 2013!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  

Primary Music Celebration
Thursday - 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm.   Students participating in the evening performance will be asked to join Ms. Pawliuk in the classroom at 6:15 pm.  Thanks for supporting us at this busy time of year
 
Ho Ho Ho!  Only 3 days to go!

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Our last week together of 2013!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  No Spelling

Primary Music Celebration
Thursday - 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm.   Students participating in the evening performance will be asked to join Ms. Pawliuk in the classroom at 6:15 pm.  Thanks for supporting us at this busy time of year
 
Ho Ho Ho!  Only 4 days to go!

Monday 16 December 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

Our last week together of 2013!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  No Spelling

Primary Music Celebration
Thursday - 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm.   Students participating in the evening performance will be asked to join Ms. Pawliuk in the classroom at 6:15 pm.  Thanks for supporting us at this busy time of year!




Thank you Christmas Angels!
Thank you to our Christmas Angels:  Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Sczebel, and Mrs. Rinaldi who came in to help us with our Christmas workshop.  We appreciate your time!  
 
Ho Ho Ho!  Only 5 days to go!

Thursday 12 December 2013

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 12 -  Post Test Score
3.  Math - practise x tables - multiplication facts --> 0-3 x tables

Primary Music Celebration
Lyric Sheets home today.  Please take a minute to review lyrics nightly.  Practise makes for perfect performances!
 
Thursday is the Primary Music Celebrationat 1:00 pm or 6:30 pm.   Students participating in the evening performance will be asked to join Ms. Pawliuk in the classroom at 6:15 pm.  Thanks for supporting us at this busy time of year!

Thank you Class Angels!
Thank you to class members for helping us to have a great and productive day!  We appreciate your focus and help in keeping our class organized.

A special thanks goes out to Brady, Pratosh, Camryn, and Maria, who spend a great deal of time cleaning up art materials.  I appreciated your time and help.  Thank you!  

Let's have a great day tomorrow together! 

Wednesday 11 December 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 12 -  Post Test TOMORROW
3.  Math - practise x tables - multiplication facts --> 0-3 x tables
                                                 
REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope [Damien] 

THANKS!!

Thank you to our parent drivers.  We appreciate your time and support of our class.  Our thanks go out to Ryder's, Justine's, Lucas, Liam, Kohen, Peyton, John, Pratosh,  Jensen, and Maria's families.  Thanks for your support!

Have a great week! 

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 12 -  Post Test Thursday
3.  Math - practise x tables - multiplication facts --> 0-3 x tables

THANKS!!
Thank you to Camryn and her family for the class donation of craft containers.  Thank you to Ryder, Liam, Katie and Pratosh, who also brought in containers.  
                                                     
REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope [Damien, Lane] 

SKATING

Thank you to our parent drivers.  We appreciate your time and support of our class.  Please meet us in the class at 10:15 to form groups.  We will drive to McArthur Island to skate from 11-12 pm, returning to the school for lunch.  Parents are most welcome to skate with us.

Our thanks go out to Ryder's, Justine's, Liam, Pratosh,  Jensen, and Maria's families.  Thanks for your support!



Students, please come prepared with skates, helmet and skating wear.  Hockey players should have a face mask and neck guard. 

Have a great week! 

Monday 9 December 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 12 -  Post Test Thursday
3.  Math - practise x tables - multiplication facts --> 0-3 x tables

CAN YOU HELP?
-500 or 750 ml plastic containers with lids
-incomplete puzzles
                                                      
REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope [Damien, Lane] 

SKATING - Parent Driver Request
- Wednesday, December 11
We still require 2-3 parent drivers.  If you are able to help with driving, please let us know how many children you can transport.  We leave the school around 10:15 and return for lunch.  Parents are most welcome to skate with us.

Our thanks go out to Ryder's, Justine's, Aleah, and Jensen, and Maria's families.  Thanks for your support!

THANK YOU TO OUR CHRISTMAS ELVES!
Thank you to Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Rinaldi, and Mrs. Sczebel for their leadership in our crafts today.  We appreciate your time and support, as well as sense of fun. 

THANK YOU
Thank you to Aleah and the Johnson family for their donation of puzzle pieces for our crafts.    

Have a great week! 

Friday 6 December 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 11 -  Post Test Score
3.  Math - practise x tables - multiplication facts --> 0-3 x tables

CAN YOU HELP?
We need 500 or 750 ml plastic containers with lids for a holiday craft.  If you have any re-recyclable containers, could you send them in asap.?  We also require puzzle pieces.  If your family has incomplete puzzles that you'd like to donate, we'd appreciate your support. 
                                                     
REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope [Damien, Lane, Maria] 

Scholastic Book Orders - sent home today.  Happy reading!
     Thanks to Camryn for making an excellent connection to our Poetry
     Unit  and our poem of the month with her Polar Bear - Who is it?
     Excellent connection, Camryn!

SKATING - Parent Driver Request
- Wednesday, December 11
We still require parent drivers, as we only have 10 out of 24 seats filled.  If you are able to help with driving, please let us know how many children you can transport.  We leave the school around 10:15 and return for lunch.  Parents are most welcome to skate with us. Our thanks go out to Ryder's, Justine's, and Maria's families.  Thanks for your support!

Astronomy - We have been talking about the constellations in Science!  If you have time for stargazing this weekend, look for some familiar constellations!

Have a great weekend!  STAY WARM!  Enjoy the seasonal festivities!

Thursday 5 December 2013

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 11 - Post Test - Tomorrow
3.  Math - practise x tables - www.aaamath.com --> multiplication facts --> 
                                                       0-1 buttons & 2-3 buttons 

WINTER CONCERT - Newsletter
     Thursday, December 19 - 1:15 and 6:30 pm

REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope

TALENT SHOW
Congratulations to those who presented today.  Excellent work, Damien & Kyran, Camryn, and Jensen.  We enjoyed both days' presentations.
 
PANAGO PIZZA DAY - tomorrow

SKATING - Parent Driver Request
- Wednesday, December 11
If you are able to help with driving, please let Ms. Pawliuk or Mrs. Riley know how many children you can transport.  We leave the school around 10:15 and return for lunch.  Parents are most welcome to skate with us.

Have a great week!  DRESS WARM!

Wednesday 4 December 2013

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 11 - Post Test - Friday
3.  Math - practise x tables - www.aaamath.com --> multiplication facts --> 
                                                       0-1 buttons & 2-3 buttons 

REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope

TALENT SHOW Continued!! - Thurs., Dec. 5th - lunch hour
      Please bring everything you need.  All welcome!

Congratulations to those who presented today.  Excellent work, Justine, Colette, and Amanda.  We look forward to seeing our other classmates perform!
 
PANAGO PIZZA DAY - Friday, Dec. 6 

SKATING - Parent Driver Request
- Wednesday, December 11
If you are able to help with driving, please let Ms. Pawliuk or Mrs. Riley know how many children you can transport.  We leave the school around 10:15 and return for lunch.  Parents are most welcome to skate with us.

Have a great week!  DRESS WARM!

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 11 - Post Test - Friday
3.  Math - practise x tables - www.aaamath.com --> multiplication facts --> 
                                                       0-1 buttons & 2-3 buttons 

REPORT CARDS -  Please return envelope

TALENT SHOW - Wed., Dec. 4th - lunch hour
      Please bring everything you need.  All welcome!
 
PANAGO PIZZA DAY - Friday, Dec. 6 

SKATING - Parent Driver Request

Next Wednesday, December 11 we will go skating with Mrs. Fredin's class.  If you are able to help with driving, please let Ms. Pawliuk or Mrs. Riley know how many children you can transport.  We leave the school around 10:15 and return for lunch.  Parents are most welcome to skate with us.

Have a great week!  DRESS WARM!

Thursday 28 November 2013

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test - Unit Score
3.  Math - practise x tables - www.aaamath.com --> multiplication facts --> 
                                                       0-1 buttons & 2-3 buttons 
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Katie, who turns 8 today!  We hope that you enjoy your birthday celebrations.  Thank you to you and your family for the delicious cupcakes.  We enjoyed sharing your birthday with you!
 
POPCORN - tomorrow  at Recess - $1

REPORT CARDS - home tomorrow;  Please return envelope

TALENT SHOW - Wed., Dec. 4th - lunch hour
      Important meeting TOMORROW at LUNCH for any students who  
      have signed up in the MULTIPURPOSE ROOM. 

NO SCHOOL MONDAY - December 2  - PD Day

PANAGO PIZZA DAY - Friday, Dec. 6:  Orders Due:  Tues., Dec. 3

Have a great week.

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test - Thursday
OFFICE NEWSLETTER - please look for important information

POPCORN - Friday  at Recess - $1

REPORT CARDS - Friday;  Please return envelope

TALENT SHOW - Wed., Dec. 4th - lunch hour
      Important meeting this Friday at LUNCH for any students who  
      have signed up.  We're very excited to see you present your 
      talent!

NO SCHOOL MONDAY - December 2  - PD Day

PANAGO PIZZA DAY - Friday, Dec. 6:  Orders Due:  Tues., Dec. 3

Have a great week.

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test - Thursday

POPCORN
Popcorn this Friday  at Recess - $1

REPORT CARDS - Friday;  Please return envelope

TALENT SHOW - Wed., Dec. 4th, at lunch hour:  all welcome to
 participate 

NO SCHOOL MONDAY
Just a reminder that students are not in session this coming Monday, December 2, as teacher have professional development.  We hope that you have a great long weekend!

Have a great week. 

Monday 25 November 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

Only 1 month until Christmas!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test - Thursday

Happy Belated Birthday!
Happy belated birthday to Liam, who turned 8 yesterday.  We hope that you had a wonderful celebration with your family!

POPCORN
Popcorn this Friday  at Recess - $1

REPORT CARDS
Term 1 reports will be sent home Friday.  Please remember to return the envelope to the school, as it will be used in Terms 2 & 3.

TALENT SHOW - Wed., Dec. 4th, at lunch hour:  all welcome to
 participate 

THANK YOU!
Thank you, once again, to Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Rinaldi, and Mrs. Sczebel for coming in to lead math groups.  We appreciate your time and the activities that you lead.

Have a great weekend.  Stay warm!

Friday 22 November 2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  

TALENT SHOW - Wed., Dec. 4th, at lunch hour:  all welcome to participate 

Have a great weekend.  Stay warm!

Thursday 21 November 2013

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling Post Test Score

Hot Dog Day - Friday, Nov. 22.

PAC Fundraiser - Spark Story Starters - due: Friday, Nov. 22 

TALENT SHOW
Show case a talent with our school on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4th, at lunch hour.  Don't forget to sign up outside of the library.  Bring anything that you need for your 2-3 minute presentation or see Ms. Pawliuk or Mrs. Riley if we can help.

Belated BIRHTDAY!
A belated birthday greeting goes out to Lucas who turned 7 yesterday.  We hope that you had a great day celebrating your new age!  Thank you for the wonderful cupcakes.  We enjoyed celebrating with you!   

Let's have a great week together!

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 9 - Quiz - Thursday
3.  Science  - Quiz - Thursday
 
Hot Dog Day - Friday, Nov. 22.

PAC Fundraiser - Spark Story Starters - due: Friday, Nov. 22 

Belated THANK YOU!
A very belated thank you to Mrs. Corsi and Mrs. Rinaldi for your help on Monday.  The students enjoyed the math groups with you.  Thank you for your time!    

Thank You
Thank you to all students for coming prepared for cold weather.  We appreciate your help in keeping our halls safe by storing your outer wear on our boot rack, snow pant rack, and using your lockers.  Please keep inside shoes at school.   

Let's have a great week together! 

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Homework

1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2.  Spelling - Unit 9 - Quiz - Thursday
3.  Science  - Quiz - Thursday
 
Hot Dog Day - Friday, Nov. 22.

PAC Fundraiser - Spark Story Starters - due: Friday, Nov. 22 

Monday 18 November 2013

Monday, November 18, 2013

1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2. Spelling - Unit 9 - Quiz - Thursday

Hot Dog Day
Friday, Nov. 22. - due tomorrow! 

PAC Fundraiser
Spark Story Starters - due: Friday, Nov. 22 
 
Have a great week!

Thursday 14 November 2013

Thursday, November 14, 2013

1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2. Spelling - Unit 8 - Quiz - tomorrow

Hot Dog Day
Friday, Nov. 22. - due by Tues., Nov. 19 
 
Have a great week!

Wednesday 13 November 2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2. Spelling - Unit 8 - Quiz - Friday this week

Hot Dog Day
Hot Dog Day is coming up on Friday, November 22nd!  Order forms and money are due by Tuesday, November 19th. 
 
Have a great week!

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
2. Spelling - Unit 8 - Quiz - Friday this week
 
Scholastic Book Orders - Due -  Wed., Nov. 13.
Wendy's Lunch - Wed., Nov.13

Have a great week!

Friday 8 November 2013

Friday, November 8, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas  
 
Scholastic Book Orders - Due -  Wed., Nov. 13.
 
Wendy's Lunch - Wed., Nov.13

Ice Skating
Thank you to our parent driver and parent participants for all of your support.  We cannot have these fun days without you!  A huge thanks goes out to our drivers:  Mrs. Arduini, Mr. Coates, Mrs. Dalton, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Logan, Dr. Mehta, Mrs. Rinaldi, Mrs. Sczebel, and Mrs. Sowpal. 

See you on Tuesday. 

Thursday 7 November 2013

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2. Spelling - Unit 7 - Post Test Score

Pizza Lunch - tomorrow 

Ice Skating
- Lunch - we will have an early lunch, bring a lunch if you didn't order pizza
Skates, helmet in a bag 
- Bring booster seats
- Hockey - neck-guard, face-mask, stick
Parent drivers -  meet in the classroom at 12:00pm to form groups.  Please make sure that you have a signed Driver's Form with the office. 

Scholastic Book Orders
Orders due -  Wed., Nov. 13.

Remembrance Day Assembly
- assembly 9 am.
- Our class, along with Ms. Isakson's class, will be performing in the choir
- Service Groups - wear uniforms
- No School Monday - Remembrance Day

PAC Lunch
-Please note that Wendy's lunch order forms and payments are due tomorrow morning!

Let's have a great day together!

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2. Spelling - Unit 7 - Quiz on Tomorrow
3. Math - Unit 1 Quiz - correct, parents sign & return.

Pizza Lunch - FRIDAY. 

Ice Skating
- Permission slips, asap. (Brady, John*, Kaylee*)  
- Make sure skates and helmet fit
- Skates in a bag 

- Bring booster seats
- Hockey - bring neck-guard, face-mask, and stick
Parent drivers - Thank you for all of your support.  We ask that our parents meet in the classroom at 12:00pm to form groups.  Please make sure that you have a signed Driver's Form with the office. 

Scholastic Book Orders
Orders due -  Wed., Nov. 13.

Remembrance Day Assembly
- Friday -  assembly 9 am.
- Service Groups - wear uniforms
- Reminder:  No School Monday - Remembrance Day

Let's have a great week together!

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2. Spelling - Unit 7 - Quiz on Thursday
3. Math - Unit 1 Quiz - correct, parents sign & return.

Pizza Lunch - this FRIDAY. 

Ice Skating
- Permission slips, asap.   
- Make sure skates and helmet fit
- Skates need to be in a bag for transportation
- We still need several parent drivers.  Please let us know if you can help.
- Remember to bring your booster seats
- Parents MOST welcome to skate with us
- Hockey area provided for FRIENDLY game; bring your neck-guard, face-mask, and stick

Popcorn
- Wednesday - $1

Scholastic Book Orders
Orders due -  Wed., Nov. 13.

Remembrance Day Assembly
- Friday -  assembly 9 am.
- Service Groups - wear uniforms
- Reminder:  No School Monday - Remembrance Day

Lets have a great week together!

Monday 4 November 2013

Monday, November 4, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2. Spelling - Unit 7 - Quiz on Thursday

Ice Skating
Please check your child's agenda for permission slips.  Please make sure that you have skates and a helmet that fit, as our first skating day is this Friday!  We do require parent drivers.  Please let us know if you can help out.   Children who continue to require booster seats must bring theirs in for Friday for safety reasons. 

Pizza Lunch
Pizza lunch is being offered for this FRIDAY.  Students wishing to order MUST have their orders in by tomorrow morning.

Popcorn Day
Our first popcorn day will happen this Wednesday.  Students wishing to order  should bring $1 for Wednesday morning.  Orders will be delivered for Recess.

Scholastic Book Orders
We received our October orders.  2 students continue to wait for back ordered materials.  These books will be given out as soon as they arrive.  November book orders should be coming home.  If you would like to have items for gifts, please let me know so that I can support your holiday shopping.  Orders are due next Wednesday, November 13.

Math Groups
A huge thank you to Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Rinaldi, and Mrs. Sczebel  for helping the class with math groups today!  We really enjoy the time you spend with us.  Thank you for choosing to come in!

Remembrance Day Assembly
This Friday we will celebrate Remembrance Day with a school-wide assembly that commences at 9 am.  Students participating in service groups are encouraged to wear their uniforms (Scouts/Girl Guides, Brownies, Cadets, etc.).  We hope that you can make it.

Lets have a great week together!

Friday 1 November 2013

Friday, November 1, 2013

Homework
1. Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas

Pumpkin Bread
A huge thank you to Mrs. Gundel and  Mrs. Rinaldi for helping the class to make pumpkin bread today!  We had a taste test this afternoon and the pumpkin bread was delightful!

Time Change
Remember to change your clocks this weekend!

Ice Skating
Permission slips will be sent home on Monday.  Please make sure that you have skates and a helmet that fit, as our first skating day is on November 8th!  (Please contact Ms. Reilly if you need to borrow school skates.)

Have a wonderful  weekend!

Thursday 31 October 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Homework
1. Be safe if you go Trick-Or-Treating tonight!

Many Thanks
Thank you so much to all of the families who sent such delicious treats for us to share today!  They were greatly appreciated!!

PJ and Crazy Hair Day
 Dress casually tomorrow - it is PJ and Crazy Hair Day!!  There will also be some fun activities to enjoy!

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013


Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2. Spelling - practice Halloween words

Thank You
A big thank you to all of the families who donated food in support of the local Food Bank!

Axis Theatre
Just a reminder that there will be an exciting production of Raven and the Monkey King tomorrow afternoon.

PJ and Crazy Hair Day
Wear your pyjamas and crazy hairdos this Friday!  It is PJ and Crazy Hair Day for our class!

Ice Skating
Have you found your ice skates and helmet?  Ice skating is coming soon!

Monday 28 October 2013

Monday, October 28, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Spelling - Halloween Adjectives - LIST in agenda book tomorrow

Halloween for Hunger
Our school will be participating in a volunteer food drive with donations going to the Kamloops Food Bank at the end of this week. Thank you to all families for your donations.  The McGowan Park community is always most supportive!

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Sczebel, and Mrs. Rinalidi who helped make our pumpkin morning a success.  We appreciate your time in the classroom.  Thanks you for the FUN PUMPKIN Math and Language Arts!

ICE SKATING
Skating season is just around the corner!  We will be sending home permission slips shortly, as our class will have our first ice skating session at the beginning of November.  Please remember that all students require a helmet and ice skates in order to participate!  (If you have a helmet and skates or are borrowing some from a friend, please try them on now to ensure that they still fit!  The school has a limited supply of ice skates if you are unable to find a pair to use - please let us know in advance if you will need to borrow school ice skates.)

AXIS THEATRE
Axis Theatre will be visiting our school on the afternoon of Thursday, October 31st!  We are looking forward to an exciting performance of Raven and the Monkey King!

FRIDAY FUN!
This Friday we will have PJ and Crazy Hair day.  We will also have some special activities.  Come dressed casually!
Have a GREAT week!

Thursday 24 October 2013

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Post Test Score
3.  NO School tomorrow
 
Halloween for Hunger
Our school will be participating in a volunteer food drive with donations going to the Kamloops Food Bank next week.  Please see the newsletter in your child's agenda for items that can be contributed.  
     
Jack and the Bean WCT Performance
We hope that everyone enjoyed the fantastic performance today.  Thank you to all students for representing themselves, their families, and McGowan Park with great audience skills!
 
Have a GREAT LONG weekend!

Wednesday 23 October 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Test = Tomorrow
       
Jack and the Beanstalk WCT Performance
- TOMORROWpack a lunch - bus leaves at 12:15pm

Quiznos Lunch - orders due:  TOMORROW for Wed., Oct. 30
 
Let's have a GREAT week together!

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Test = Thursday
       
Jack and the Beanstalk WCT Performance
- Thursday,  Oct. 22- - pack a lunch - bus leaves at 12:15pm

Quiznos Lunch - orders due:  Thurs., Oct. 24 for Wed., Oct. 30
 
Let's have a GREAT week together!

Monday 21 October 2013

Monday, October 21, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Test = Thursday
          Remember to use Study Strategies
                    1 - RCRC - Read, Cover, Recite, Check
                    2 - ENUNCIATION - saying the word correctly
                    3 - VISUALIZE - think about what the word looks like
Jack and the Beanstalk WCT Performance
- return consent form by Oct. 22
- pack a lunch - bus leaves at 12:15pm, our class will have an early lunch

Quiznos Lunch - orders due:  Thurs., Oct. 24 for Wed., Oct. 30


THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mrs. Sczebel and Mrs. Rinaldi for working with the class in our math groups.  The students enjoyed working with you and doing the group activities.  Thanks for choosing to spend the morning with us.   We appreciate your time!

Reminder
This Friday is a Non-Instructional Day.  There is no school for students.  Have a GREAT long weekend.
 
Let's have a GREAT week together!

Friday 18 October 2013

Friday, October 18, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
Jack and the Beanstalk WCT Performance
- return consent form by Oct. 22
- pack a lunch - bus leaves at 12:15pm, our class will have an early lunch

Have a GREAT weekend!

Thursday 17 October 2013

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas

Math Website
Today we visited a math website that assists with practice of math skills.  Our focus was on addition facts today.  If your family has time, please ask your child to show you how this site works.  This site gives you and your child instant feedback on their accuracy as well as ability to recall facts in good speed.

www.aaamath.com  
     --> ADDITION --> addition facts --> addition facts to 10

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Justine and the Etherington family for their generous donation of books from their home library to our class's library.  We appreciate the 'new to us' reads! 

Hot Dog Day - tomorrow, for those who ordered!

Permission Form
Our class will be going to see Jack and the Bean at the Sagebrush Theatre next Thursday!  Please sign and return the consent form by October 22nd.

Fire Safety
Last week was Fire Prevention Week and our class shared many ideas about fire safety.  Have you completed your "A Recipe For Fire Safety" checklist and home fire escape plan yet?  Your family still has time to enter to win a prize at www.safeathome.ca/recipe once you have completed your "A Recipe For Fire Safety" booklet!

Have a GREAT week!

Wednesday 16 October 2013

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Student Photos - Due: Tomorrow

Have a GREAT week!

Tuesday 15 October 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Welcome back!  We hope you enjoyed your long weekend. 

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas
2.  Spelling - NO unit this week.
3.  Scholastic Book Orders:  Due: tomorrow
4.  Hot Dog Orders:  Due: tomorrow
5.  Student Photos - Due: Thurs., Oct. 17   
6.  Family Dance - Fri., Oct. 18

Thank You
Thank you to Pratosh and the Mehta Family for the wonderful treats today.  We appreciate you thinking of us. 

Reminders
1.  Thursday, October 24 - Jack and the Bean Stalk
2.  Friday, October 25 - Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students

Have a GREAT week!

Friday 11 October 2013

Friday, October 11, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy your celebrations. 

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes
2.  Spelling - NO unit  next week.
3.  Scholastic Book Orders:  Due: Wed., Oct.16 
4.  Hot Dog Orders:  Due: Wed., Oct.16
5.  Student Photos - Due: Thurs., Oct. 17   
6. Family Dance - Fri., Oct. 18

Happy Birthday!
Today John celebrates his birthday.  We hope that you have a great birthday, and an extra special long weekend.  Happy Birthday, John!

 See you on Tuesday!

Thursday 10 October 2013

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Test: Post Test Score
3. Scholastic Book Orders:  Due Wed., Oct.16 

Student Photos - picture proofs are being sent home today.  If you would like to order photos, please send orders back to the school no later than Thursday, October 17th.   Order information is included in the package.

Family Dance 
The PAC sponsored Family Dance is on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th.  Sorry for the incorrect information!
 
Have a GREAT night.  See you tomorrow!

Wednesday 9 October 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Test: Tomorrow
3. Scholastic Book Orders:  Due Wed., Oct.16 

GOOD LUCK!
Good luck to Justine, Colette, and Maria as they complete at Dallas in today's cross-country run!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS 
Several more back ordered items arrived today.  Students were given these items to bring home.  Thank you for your understanding.  

OCTOBER EVENTS

1.  Monday, Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving - No School 
2.  Thursday, Oct. 24 - WCT Show - 1:0p pm:  Family Dance 6:00 pm
3.  Friday, Oct. 25 - NID - No School 
4.  Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
 
Have a GREAT night.  See you tomorrow!

Tuesday 8 October 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - read 20 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Test: Thursday
3. Scholastic Book Orders:  Due Wed., Oct.16
 
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS 
Several back ordered items arrived today.  Students were given these items to bring home.  Thank you for your understanding.  

OCTOBER EVENTS
1.  Monday, Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving - No School 
2.  Thursday, Oct. 24 - WCT Show - 1:0p pm:  Family Dance 6:00 pm
3.  Friday, Oct. 25 - NID - No School 
4.  Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
 
Have a GREAT night.  See you tomorrow!

Monday 7 October 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Test Thursday
3. Scholastic Book Orders:  Due Wed., Oct.16
 
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS 
September book orders have arrived.  Students should be brining home their books today.  Several items were back ordered.  Students whose items were unavailable, were given a consolation book or activity by Scholastics.  Back ordered books will be handed out as soon as they arrive.  Sorry for any inconvenience!

OCTOBER EVENTS
1.  Monday, Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving - No School 
2.  Thursday, Oct. 24 - WCT Show - 1:0p pm:  Family Dance 6:00 pm
3.  Friday, Oct. 25 - NID - No School 
4.  Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
 
Have a GREAT week.  See you tomorrow!

Friday 4 October 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
 
Have a GREAT weekend.  See you on Monday! 

Thursday 3 October 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Test Score:
3.  PE
Many students were quite excited to hear that one of Canada's amazing astronauts, Chris Hadfield, will be at the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University this Friday, October 4th, at 7 p.m. for a free lecture!  The presentation will also be provided by videolink at The Big Little Science Centre, where doors open at 6:15 p.m.  (I promised to pass along information about this event in case there are any families interested in attending!)
PIZZA ORDER -  lunch tomorrow

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Test Tomorrow:
3. 
PIZZA ORDER -  lunch Friday

OCTOBER EVENTS
Here is a list of confirmed events to help you plan your October.   
1.  Monday, Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving - No School 
2.  Thursday, Oct. 24 - WCT Show - 1:0p pm:  Family Dance 6:00 pm
3.  Friday, Oct. 25 - NID - No School 
4.  Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
 
Have a GREAT week.  See you tomorrow!

Tuesday 1 October 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Test Thursday:
3.  PE - tomorrow
PIZZA ORDER -  lunch Friday

OCTOBER EVENTS
Here is a list of confirmed events to help you plan your October.   
1.  Wednesday, Oct. 2 - Teddy Anderson - Hoop Dancer - 9:00 am
2.  Monday, Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving - No School 
3.  Thursday, Oct. 24 - WCT Show - 1:0p pm:  Family Dance 6:00 pm
4.  Friday, Oct. 25 - NID - No School 
5.  Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
 
Have a GREAT week.  See you tomorrow!

Monday 30 September 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Test Thursday:
3.  
PIZZA ORDER - due Tomorrow; lunch Friday

GOOD LUCK!
Good luck to Justine,  Colette, and Maria this week as the represent our school at the Arthur Stevenson and District Championship.  We wish you well!
 
Thank You!
Thank you to all families for attending the Parent Teacher Meetings.  We appreciated your time and insight into your children.   

OCTOBER EVENTS
Here is a list of confirmed events to help you plan your October.   
1.  Wednesday, Oct. 2 - Teddy Anderson - Hoop Dancer - 9:00 am
2.  Monday, Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving - No School 
3.  Thursday, Oct. 24 - WCT Show - 1:0p pm:  Family Dance 6:00 pm
4.  Friday, Oct. 25 - NID - No School 
5.  Thursday, Oct. 31 - Halloween
 
Have a GREAT week.  See you tomorrow!

Thursday 26 September 2013

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log
2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Test Score:
3.  No School TOMORROW - Parent Teacher Meetings
PIZZA ORDER - due Tues., Oct 1st

FIRE CHIEF FOR A DAY - contest - Grade 3's only - entry form  
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Justine,  Colette, and Maria for representing our school at the Arthur Stevenson and District Championship runs next week.  We wish you well!
 
Thank You!
Thank you to all families for signing up for Parent Teacher Meetings.  We look forward to seeing you.   We appreciate how busy your schedule is and will endeavour to keep as closely to the schedule as possible.  Thanks for arriving on-time! 
 
Have a GREAT weekend.  See you on Monday!