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, 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, 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, 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, October 23, 2013

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

2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Test = Tomorrow

       

Jack and the Beanstalk WCT Performance
- TOMORROW -  pack a lunch - bus leaves at 12:15pm

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

Let's have a GREAT week together!

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, 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, 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, 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, October 16, 2013

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

2.  Student Photos - Due: Tomorrow

Have a GREAT week!

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, October 4, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - Home Reading Log

 

Have a GREAT weekend.  See you on Monday! 

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, 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, 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!