Friday, May 31,2013

1.  Read
2.  Music - Instruments & Books for MONDAY

Track Jerseys - please return asap - thanks! - Maria, Alexis,

Secwecpemc Museum Tour - Permission Form - asap - Jake, Alexis,

JUNE REMINDERS
1.  Monday, June 3 - Recognition Assembly - 2:00 pm - all welcome
2.  Wednesday, June 5 - Parent Tea - all welcome
3.  Friday, June 7 - Strings Performance - Sagebrush Theatre - 6:30 pm
4.  Monday, June 10 - Eureka! Science Lab & Secwecpemc Museum Tour
5.  Friday, June 14 - Preschool Buddy Visit
6.  Tuesday, June 18 - TCC Swim - 11:30- 1:30
7.  Friday, June 21 - Fun Day
8.  Tuesday, June 25 - TCC Gym & Swim Day - 10:30-2:30pm
9.  Thursday, June 27 - Final Assembly & Early Dismissal - REPORT CARDS!!
10. SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!!! 

Have a great weekend.  See you in JUNE!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 30! - Post Test Score

3. Math - practise 8x table; Unit Quiz - tomorrow - review work in Duotang

4. Music - Instruments & Books for TOMORROW

Track Jerseys - please return asap - thanks! - Maria, Alexis, Jaime

Secwecpemc Museum Tour - Permission Form - asap - Jake, Alexis, Nadine,

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 30! - Quiz - Tomorrow

3. Math - practise 8x table

4. Music - Instruments & Books for FRIDAY

Secwecpemc Museum Tour - Permission Form - asap - Jake, Alexis, Nadine,

DISTRICT TRACK MEET
Congratulations to Maria, Alexis, Steven, Andrea, and Jaime for your participation in today's District Track meet.  Excellent participation and results!

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 30! - complete page 137 or 138; Quiz - Thursday

3. Math - practise 8x table

4. PE - strip
5. Music - Instruments & Books for FRIDAY

Secwecpemc Museum Tour - Permission Form - asap - Maria,  Jake, Alexis, Nadine, Tyson, Ojonugwa

DISTRICT TRACK MEET
Best wishes for success go out to Maria, Alexis, Steven, Andrea, and Jaime for tomorrow's meet.  Please come prepared for all weather!  Bring a water bottle, snack and lunch.  Please meet in the gym, with all your gear, at 8:00am for check in.  Groups will depart by 8:15 am. 

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow.

Monday, May 27, 2013

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 30! - complete page 136 & Agenda; Quiz - Thursday

3. Math - practise 8x table

4. Music - Instruments & Books for FRIDAY
       Strings:  Year End Performance - Friday, June 7 - Sagebrush Theatre
                         -  Doors open 6:15 - Concert Starts 6:30 - everyone welcome
                         - practise assigned songs - let's sound GREAT!

Secwecpemc Museum Tour - Permission Form - asap

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Today, Ojonugwa celebrates her 10th birthday.  We hope that you have a wonderful 10th birthday, Ojonugwa, happy birthday!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DISTRICT TRACK COMPETITORS!
Congratulations to Maria, Jaime, Andrea, Steven, and Alexis who will compete in our District Track Meet in thier events.  We are very proud of your accomplishments.   Congratulations to all of our competitors.  You should be very proud of your efforts!

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Tyson, who was voted MVP Pitcher this weekend in his baseball competition in Kelowna!  Outstanding performance and team play, Tyson!

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow.

Friday, May 24, 2013

1.  Read 

2.  Music - Instruments & Books for MONDAY

Secwecpemc Museum Tour - Permission Form

ZONE TRACK MEET
Congratulations to our track participants.  We are proud of your achievements.  Thanks to all of our families for your support with driving. 

Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday. 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - No Unit this week - short week

3.  Math - continue to practise  8x tables

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for TOMORROW

*Art Project - rocks, pictures, papers, etc.- TOMORROW

PJ & Crazy Hair Day - tomorrow.  

ZONE TRACK MEET
Good luck to our track participants.  We know you will do your best at TCC Stadium tomorrow.  Come prepared for ANY weather condition.  There will be a concession, however, please bring lunch, snacks, and water.  Please meet in the Gym by 8:00 am.  Groups will leave by 8:15 am.  Thanks for being prompt. 

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - No Unit this week - short week

3.  Math - continue to practise  8x tables

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for FRIDAY

*Art Project - Collect 30 smooth 'smaller' rocks - put in ziplock baggie with your name on it - please have at school for FRIDAY, MAY 31 - pictures or special paper, etc.

THANK YOU CALI!
Thank you to Cali for her presentation today.  We all enjoyed seeing your presentation and sharing in some delicious, Hawaiian Gold!

COMMUNITY BROCHURES

• City of Kamloops Bike Rodeo - May 25
• City of Kamloops Public Works - Open House Week May 19-25

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
KCKC - Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club
-Weekly Youth Camps - 8:30-2:30 Mon-Fri for 9 yrs +
-Tuesday & Thursday Evenings - 5:00-7:00 om for 9-11 yrs
Info: www.kamloopscanoeandkayakclub.ca

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - No Unit this week - short week

3.  Math - continue to practise  8x tables

4.  PE - strip for tomorrow

5.  Music - Instruments & Books for FRIDAY

*Art Project - Collect 30 smooth 'smaller' rocks - put in ziplock baggie with your name on it - please have at school for FRIDAY, MAY 31

Weather Reports
     Tuesday's Reporters: Corey & Tatiana

Track & Field Reminder

Zone Meet -  Friday at the Hillside Stadium  Maria, Cali, Jake, Corey, Nadine, Alexis, Steven, Andrea, and Jaime 

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 29 - Post Test Score

3.  Music - Instruments & Books for NEXT FRIDAY

*Art Project - Collect 30 smooth 'smaller' rocks - put in ziplock baggie with your name on it - please have at school for FRIDAY, MAY 31

Weather Reports
     Tuesday's Reporters: Brielle & Jake

Track & Field Participants

Congratulations to Maria, Cali, Jake, Corey, Nadine, Alexis, Steven, Andrea, and Jaime who made it to our Zone Track Meet.  We are very impressed with your skills.  Good luck on Friday, May 24th when you compete at Hillside Stadium.  We know you will do your best!

Have an outstanding Victoria Day LONG WEEKEND.   We will look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 29 - Quiz - Tomorrow

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for NEXT FRIDAY
*Art Project - Collect 30 smooth 'smaller' rocks - put in ziplock baggie with your name on it - please have at school for FRIDAY, MAY 31

Weather Reports
     Tomorrow's Reporters: Cali & Carter

Kamloops Children's Choir
Out of 47 students who participated in Kamloops Children's Choir try-outs, Cali and Andrea were selected to be 1 of the 3 students in Grade 3 and 4 to represent McGowan Park Elementary.  Honourable mentions go out to Brielle, Toks, and Ojonugwa who will join Mrs. McPherson in a special singing group.  We hope that Brielle, Toks and Ojonugwa will try out next year again!  Thanks to everyone who participated and tried out.  We are proud of your accomplishments!

Have a GREAT night.  See everyone tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 29 - Quiz - Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  PE - strip
5.  Music - Instruments & Books for NEXT FRIDAY

Weather Reports
     Tomorrow's Reporters: Maria & Laura

Reminders
-Friday, May 17 - PD Day - No School
-Monday, May 20 - Victoria Day - No School 
-Monday, May 27 - LAST Spelling List!

Have a GREAT night.  See everyone tomorrow.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 29 - complete page 132 & Agenda ; Quiz - Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for NEXT FRIDAY

Weather Reports
     Tomorrow's Reporters: Jaime & Ojonugwa

Have a GREAT night.  See everyone tomorrow.

Friday, May 10, 2013

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Music - Instruments & Books for Monday
         Strings - please record practise logs; parents sign

Spring Production DVD 

Weather Reports
     Monday's Reporters: Toks & Andrea

Have a wonderful weekend.  I hope all mothers, grandmothers, and special ladies enjoy a special Sunday.  Enjoy the beautiful weather!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 28 - Post Test Score

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for tomorrow
5.  PE - Track & Field rotations last day; come prepared!

*Pizza Lunch - tomorrow

Spring Production DVD 
Spring Production DVD's have arrived!  Please send your payment in as soon as possible to receive your DVD. 

Weather Reports
     Tomorrow's Reporters:  Tyson & Ethan

End of Year Dates
1. Friday, May 17 - PD Day - No School for students
2. Monday, May 20 - Victoria Day - No School
3. Monday, June 10 - Eureka! - In-Class Workshops
4. Friday, June 14 - Fun Day!
5. Tuesday, June 18 - TCC SwimTrip 
6. Tuesday, June 25 - TCC Gym & Swim Year End Celebration
7. Thursday, June 27- Year End Assembly & Last Day for Students; EARLY DISMISSAL - 12:30 PM

*Please check the McGowan website for Track & Field Events

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow. 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 28 - Quiz - Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for Friday
5.  PE - Track & Field rotations each day; come prepared! 

Spring Production DVD 
Spring Production DVD's have arrived!  Please send your payment in as soon as possible to receive your DVD.  Prepaid DVD's will be sent home today (Maria, Tatiana, and Alexis).   

*Pizza Lunch - Friday

Weather Reports - daily schedule as determined by Ms. Petty
    Tomorrow's Reporters:  Vincent & Brody

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 28 - complete page 129 or 130; Quiz - Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for Monday
5.  PE - Track & Field rotations each day; come prepared! 

Weather Reports - daily schedule as determined by Ms. Petty
    Tomorrow's Reporters:  Nadine & Saxon

STRING PERFORMANCE
Friday, June 7 - 6:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Monday, May 6, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 28 - complete page 128 & Agenda; Quiz - Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise x table drills - focus 6-7-8

4.  Music - Instruments & Books for Monday
5.  PE - Track & Field rotations each day; come prepared! 

Weather Reports - daily schedule as determined by Ms. Petty
    Tomorrow's Reporters:  Alexis & Steven

Pizza Day - orders due: Tomorrow; Pizza on Friday, May 10th
Scholastic Book orders due:  Tomorrow

STRING PERFORMANCE
Friday, June 7 - 6:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow. 

Friday, May 3, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  PE - Track & Field rotations Monday -Friday; come prepared! 

3.  Music - Instruments & Books for Monday
4.  HECE - Social Responsibility Problem Solving Plan - review plan with your parents, have them sign and return

Weather Reports - daily schedule as determined by Ms. Petty
      Monday = Tatiana & Jordan

Pizza Day - orders due: Tues, May 7th; Pizza on Friday, May 10th
Scholastic Book orders due:  Tuesday, May 4th


Have a great weekend.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Quiz = Post Test Mark

3.  Math - home report and unit test;  make corrections, parent signature, please!

4.  PE - Track & Field rotations tomorrow; come prepared! 

5. Music - Instruments & Books for tomorrow

Pizza Day - orders due: Tues, May 7th; Pizza on Friday, May 10th

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

WELCOME TO MAY!  ONLY 2 MONTHS OF SCHOOL LEFT!

Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Quiz = Tomorrow

3.  Math - home report and unit test;  make corrections, parent signature, please!

4.  PE - Track & Field rotations tomorrow and Friday; come prepared! 

5. Music - Instruments & Books for Friday

Parloff  

Great participation and results by our Parloff teams.  Congratulations on your participation goes out to: Maria, Tatiana, Steven,Toks, Andrea, and Jaime.  Our Grade 4 Girls' team came in second, and our Grade 4 Boys' team, which came in first! OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT!

Have a GREAT NIGHT!  See you tomorrow.