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, 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!

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Practise using RCRC strategy - Test: Thursday 

3. Individual Pictures - Tomorrow  - choose pose and background colour. 
4.  No School Friday - Parent Teacher Meetings

FIRE CHIEF FOR A DAY - contest - Grade 3's only - entry form 

PICTURE FORMS
Our apologies for not including picture forms with yesterday's agendas.  Students will have forms in their agenda pockets today.  Please look for them!

In the NEWS!

Check out yesterday's Kamloops This Week.  Maria was seen running on page 3!  
  

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 night.  See you tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Practise using RCRC strategy - Test: Thursday 

3. All About Me - picture scrapbook - work period tomorrow morning, bring additional pictures, scrapbook items (stickers, special paper, etc.)
4.  No School Friday - Parent Teacher Meetings

Individual Pictures - Thursday, September 26  - please choose your pose and background colour.  Students should NOT wear the same colour clothing as your background.  Return flier asap., thanks!

 

Have a GREAT night.  See you tomorrow!

Monday, September 23, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Practise using RCRC strategy - Test: Thursday 

3. No School Friday - Parent Teacher Meetings

One-to-One Reading - newsletter - call for volunteers 

Have a GREAT night.  See you tomorrow!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Scholastic Orders - Mon., Sept. 23

Thank You!
Thank you  to all students for excellent participation in our Terry Fox run!  We had excellent weather.  We appreciated Mrs. Rinaldi joining us. 



Thank you to all families for your generous support of McGowan's Toonie for Terry fund raiser.

Have a great Weekend!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - - Test Score: 

3.  PE - tomorrow
4. Terry Fox - Run tomorrow - 9:30 am
5.  Scholastic Orders - Mon., Sept. 23
 
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - Practise using RCRC strategy - Test: Tomorrow

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry - Run on Friday - 9:30 am, weather permitting - All welcome - meet in the Gym
4.  Scholastic Orders - Mon., Sept. 23
5.  Ground Pounders - Permission Form, return asap., thanks!
6.  Student Reports
 
GOOD LUCK!
Best wishes go out to Maria, who will represent our class at the Billy Goat Run tonight.  We'll look forward to about hearing your experience tomorrow!

Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - Practise using RCRC strategy - Test: Thursday

3.  PE - tomorrow
4.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry - Run on Friday - 9:30 am, weather permitting - All welcome - meet in the Gym
5.  Scholastic Orders - Mon., Sept. 23
6.  Ground Pounders - Permission Form, return asap., thanks!
7.  Student Info. Forms 

NAME POEMS
We are making Acrostic Name Poem in class.  Some students are having difficulty thinking of positive attributes that can be used in their names.  If you have suggestions that describe your child, their interests or what they are interested in your support would be appreciated!

GOOD LUCK!
Best wishes go out to Maria, who will represent our class at the Billy Goat Run and OLPH Cross Country Run tomorrow and Friday.  We know you will do your best!

Have a great night!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - Practise using RCRC strategy - Test: Thursday

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry - Run on Friday - 9:30 am -all welcome - meet in the Gym
4.  Scholastic Orders - Mon., Sept. 23
5.  Ground Pounders - Permission Form, return asap., thanks! 

Library - We had our first Library session today.  Books are signed our for 2 weeks.   Books may be returned or exchanged before school, at lunch or after school any day of the week.

Agendas & Home Reading
Today your child will bringing home their Agenda.  Our school's Handbook has been published in the begining of the Agenda (pages 2 - 8).  Please take a moment to review the information provided.

Student entries will be brief with additional information being provided on the blog.

Home Reading duotangs will be coming home today.  We do appreciate how busy family life can be, but encourage families to read with their child as much as possible, with our goal being 5/7 nights a week for 15-20 minutes.  Although your child is now becoming a proficient, independent reader, they continue to benefit from your support and modelling.  Our  class will focus on comprehension, working on summarizing main events and characters.

Scholastic Book Orders
Our class will be offering Scholastic Book Clubs to our families.  We will be giving out Lucky, Interactive, and Special Offer forms once a month from September to June. This is a "no pressure" offer to anyone who might be interested in purchasing age appropriate books and/or educational games and gifts.   Any orders that are placed help us to earn free items for our classroom.  If you decide to place an order, please return the completed form and payment to Ms. Pawliuk or Ms. Reilly by the due date.  Cheques may be made payable to Scholastic Canada.  Orders usually take 1-2 weeks to arrive.  

Have a great night.    See everyone tomorrow!

Friday, September 13, 2013

Lucky Friday the 13th!!

Homework:
1.  Read

2.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet for picture selection

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation) 

Library - Monday
Home Reading - Monday

PAC BBQ
Thank you to our wonderful PAC and all volunteers for making last night's Welcome Back BBQ such a success!  It was wonderful to meet families and touch base.  

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
The sign up sheet for the PTM meetings to be held on Friday, September the 27 is available outside the office.  Thank you to families for taking the time to schedule a meeting to discuss your child.  We look forward to meeting with you.

Thank you to all students and families for a great second week.  We appreciate how hard the students have worked.  Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday!  

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read

2.  Spelling - Post Test - please ask your child how they did

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation)
4.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet for picture selection
5.  PAC Welcome Back BBQ - tonight; 5:00 -7:00 pm - see you there!

Agendas
Hopefully we will have our agenda books, soon!  Our shipment was back-ordered.  We look forward to adding this daily organization and communication log to our routines.   Thank you for your patience.

Library & Home Reading
We will have our class's first Library book exchange on MONDAY.  Students will be asked to select a book for class reading.  They may also choose a book to take home. 

Our Home Reading program will start on Monday as well.  Students will be asked to read nightly, supported by an adult to assist in vocabulary as well as comprehension (understanding) of their reading.  Your outstanding modelling assists in your child's growth, development and confidence as a reader.  Please look for a YELLOW DUOTANG each day.  I will review and initial daily

Thank You!
Thank you for your ongoing support of class room tissues.  We would also like to thank families for supporting our art and cooking fund.  We appreciate your generous donations!

Have an great night.   See everyone tomorrow!

Wednesday, Septemeber 11, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - 

2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - study list words - Post Test - Tomorrow 

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation)
4.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet
5.  Pencil Case
6.  Student Verification Forms - asap.
7.  PAC Welcome Back BBQ - tomorrow; 5:00 -7:00 pm - see you there!

Thank You!
Thank you to the many families for sending in tissues.  We appreciate your support and excellent planning.

Have an great night.   See everyone tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - have your child read aloud to you, summarizing key points 
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - study list words - Post Test - Thursday
          Study Strategy #1 - RCRC
          3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation)
4.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet
5.  Pencil Case
6.  Student Verification Forms - asap.
7.  PAC Welcome Back BBQ - Thursday

Thank You!
Thank you to the many families for sending in tissues.  We appreciate your support and excellent planning.  

Have an great night.   See everyone tomorrow!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Welcome to Week 2!  

Homework:
1.  Read - have your child read aloud to you, summarizing key points 
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - study list words - Post Test - Thursday
          Study Strategy #1 - RCRC
             1.  Read - the word
             2.  Cover - the word
             3.  Recite - (spell the word aloud)
             4.  Check - the word...did you spell the list word correctly?
3.  Terry Fox - information slip
           Our school's Terry Fox run will take place on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 am.  Family members are welcome to join us.  Please ensure that your child is prepared (athletic wear, running shoes, water bottle).   If your family would like to make a donations, Mrs. Abraham's class will be collecting donations each morning. 
4.  Pencil Case - please bring in a pencil case/baggie
5.  Student Verification Forms - please send in asap.  Thank you to the MANY families who have already sent these forms back.
6. PAC Welcome Back BBQ - please send in form and $ asap.
7.  We are beginning to learn about space, including the planets and the stars, in Science.  The class really enjoyed finding out more about space from Chris Hadfield, a famous Canadian astronaut. Your family may want to search for more clips of Chris Hadfield on YouTube!


Have a great night.  We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Grade 2/3 - Parent Newsletter - September 2013

Welcome to 2013-2014 school year! Thank you for the warm wishes and welcome back greetings. We have enjoyed meeting you over the past days. We look forward to meeting with you again, at the PAC BBQ and the Parent-Teacher Interviews, as well as in the halls of the school. We would like to take this opportunity to let you know some of the routines and schedules for our class. If you are interested in volunteering in the class, please let us know, and we will work out a time.

• Schedules:

Ms. Pawliuk – mornings – Language Arts, Math, HECE

Ms. Reilly – afternoons – Socials, Science, PE

Mrs. MacPherson – Tuesday & Thursday mornings - Music

• Gym is taught by Ms. Reilly on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The students require gym strip on these days. We do Daily Physical Activity (DPA) for the remainder of the week. Students require inside running shoes to participate.

• Our Library Book Exchange is on Monday mornings.

• Scholastic Book Orders will come home throughout the year. This is a voluntary opportunity to select books for your home library at reasonable prices. It you choose to purchase books, cheques can be made payable to Scholastic Books.

• Kleenex: Unfortunately the Fall cold/flu season appears to have started early. If possible, we ask that families donate a box of Kleenex to be used throughout the year.

• Hygiene: With several students in our class having food sensitivities, students are requested to be vigilant in washing their hands throughout the day, especially before eating. Our focus also includes washing of desks. Currently, we are using Jay cloths with liquid dish soap. If you would prefer your child to use sanitizing wipes, we request that you supply fragrance free wipes.

• Food & Scent Sensitivities: McGowan Park is a scent free environment. We encourage students to use products provided by the School District or only scent free products at school (hand sanitizer, lip balm, etc). We also request that students bring nut free snacks and lunches.

• Homework is not generally assigned. Students are expected to read nightly (preferably with an adult, summarizing key points) filing in a Reading Log which will be coming home shortly, review spelling list words, and when necessary review study sheets for quizzes/tests or larger project completion. If your child is bringing home assignments, it is usually because they have not completed these tasks in class. Our preference is to have students complete tasks prior to leaving, but when this is not possible, they may be requested to take the work home.

• Students will start our class Spelling Program next week. Students will have practise work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays with most Post Tests on THURSDAYS. Corrections and oral work will be done on Fridays. Shortened weeks will have some changes made to facilitate holidays or non-instructional days.

• Agendas are an important part of learning good organizational skills. Our class uses brief agenda entries that are supported by our CLASSROOM BLOG, which is located as a link on McGowan’s home page (www.mcgowan.sd73.bc.ca); click on link: Mrs. Pawliuk’s Blog to assist in family communication/planning. We try to sign the agendas daily. We request the students to fill the agenda in completely, show you their completed work, and have parents initial the agenda. Please help your child remember to bring the agenda to school each day. Thank you for your support in learning this valuable skill.

• Information and permission slips regarding field trips will come home as needed. We always appreciate parent supervisors and drivers when going on field trips.

• Art &  Cooking Donation:    Throughout the year we often are able to enrich our programs with art projects or cooking opportunities that compliment what we are learning in class.  We would appreciate any financial support that your family feels able to offer these enrichment projects.

We are looking forward to spending a great year with your child.

Ms. Pawliuk & Ms.Reilly

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Welcome Back to School!

Welcome to your Grade 2/3 year.  It was wonderful to meet everyone today.  
We are looking forward to having a great year together.

Today was a great first day spent with the students.  We enjoyed getting to know your child.  Mrs. Reilly and I will be sharing the duties of the Grade 2/3 classroom.  Our schedules are as follows:

Ms. Pawliuk - Monday to Fridays - mornings, 

Mrs. Reilly - Monday to Fridays - afternoons

NUTRITIONAL BREAKS
Thank you for sending your children so well prepared.  We appreciate the healthy snacks and lunches that you provide.  We request that all foods are nut free and appreciate your cooperation in this safety matter.  

If your child brings a water bottle, we request that the container has a 'flip top' to minimize spills.   

One of our class focuses is recycling.  Part of the recycling program focuses on reduction.  Wherever possible, we request that children bring recyclable containers to reduce our waste and impact upon the environment.  In the classroom, we will focus on recycling paper materials.  All other snack/lunch recyclables will be asked to be taken home.  

Homework:
1. Inform parents of Blog web site
2. Information Package and Newsletter

• please review all forms 
• make any revisions necessary to Student Verification Form directly on sheet
• return signed forms in envelope asap

3.  PAC  - Welcome Back BBQ 

• return form asap

Have a wonderful night.  See you tomorrow!