Friday, December 19, 2014

Merry Christmas, and happy holidays!

Thank you to all families for making the start of the school year so successful, preparing your child for school each day.  I appreciate your on-going support and hard work.
 
Special thanks to families for your thoughtfulness today.  The class enjoyed the delicious gingerbread cupcakes provided by Joseph's family, the treat bags made by Tyanne and family, as well as the other numerous treats to make our last day fun.

Thank you to all families who were able to join us this afternoon for a skate.  It is always a pleasure to have families join us.

I wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable break with plenty of family time  and fun to finish 2014!  I look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!    

 

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Naughty or nice list?  You choose!

 Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Learning Logs - return asap - Liam

3.  Report Cards - envelopes, asap.  Ayanna, Liam, Emily, Keelan

Skating at McArthur Island - TOMORROW - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome! 

We will eat lunch early at 11:45 as we leave on the bus at 12:30.  I will ask students to clean out lockers and prepare for the end of the day BEFORE leaving for skating.  When you pick your child up at the end of the day, please check their locker again, just in case an item was placed back into their locker.  Thanks for your support!

- pack your skates in a bag

- wear a helmet (hockey, snowboarding/skiing, or bike helmet)

- wear their snow pants and have gloves as well

-hockey = face masks, neck guards, hockey gloves, and sticks

Please make sure to label all items.  

Locker Clean Out

- everything BUT INDOOR SHOES home 

Thank you to parents for helping in this clean up!

Only 1 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Naughty or nice list?  You choose!

 Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Learning Logs - return asap - Liam, Taymin, Emily

3.  Report Cards - please return envelopes, asap. Jennifer, Ayanna, Liam,  Asaja, Emily, Keelan, Christopher

Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
             No drivers required

- pack your skates in a bag

- wear a helmet (hockey, snowboarding/skiing, or bike helmet)

- wear their snow pants and have gloves as well

-hockey = face masks, neck guards, hockey gloves, and sticks

Please make sure to label all items.  

We require 1 parent to transport hockey sticks.  Parent help is always appreciated in the locker rooms to assist in getting skates on and laced up.  If you can help out taking the hockey sticks, please let me know.  Thank you!

Locker Clean Out

- students bring everything home 

-indoor shoes may be left at school 

Thank you to parents for helping in this clean up!

Only 2 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Naughty or nice list?  You choose!

 Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Learning Logs - return asap - Liam, Taymin, Emily, Christopher, Seth

3.  Report Cards - please return envelopes, asap. Jennifer, Ayanna, Liam, Dylan, Asaja, Emily, Keelan, Christopher, Seth

Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Don't forget to try on your skates to see if they still fit. Please remember to pack your skates in a bag.  Students MUST wear a helmet (hockey, snowboarding/skiing, or bike helmet), as mandated by SD73.  Students are more comfortable if they wear their snow pants and have gloves as well.   If students wish to participate in a family friendly pick up game of hockey, they should bring their face masks, neck guards, hockey gloves, and sticks.  Please make sure to label all items. 

We do require 1 parent to transport hockey sticks, as they are not able to go on the bus for safety reasons.  Parent help is always appreciated in the locker rooms to assist in getting skates on and laced up.  If you can help out, please let me know.  Thank you!

Locker Clean Out

This week we will begin clearing our lockers out for the break.  I will endeavor to make sure that students bring everything home with them, so that they have access to these items over the break.  Indoor shoes may be left at school over the break.
Thank you to parents for helping in this clean up!

We have already checked the lost and found, but will do so again before the break.  If you have time, please stop by to see if there are items that belong to your family.  Thank you!

Only 3 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Monday, December 15, 2014

Naughty or nice list?  You choose!

 Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  No Spelling - ho-ho-ho

3.  Learning Logs - return asap - Liam, Taymin, Emily, Youmna, Christopher, Seth

4.  Report Cards - please return envelopes, asap. 

Skating & Gymnastics  - Ryland, Liam - permission forms & $20

 

Special Events:
1.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Only 4 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Naughty or nice list?  You choose!

 Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Score

 

Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - TONIGHT - 6:30 pm; student drop off: 6-6:15 pm 

 

Report Cards - Term 1 Reports home - tomorrow

Skating & Gymnastics  - Ryland, Liam, Keelan - permission forms & $20
Food Drive -  items for donation

PIZZA DAY -  Fri., Dec 12

 

Special Events:
1.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Only 6 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Naughty or nice list?  You choose!

 Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test Tomorrow
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

Food Drive - non-perishable items for donation to Kamloops Food Bank

PIZZA DAY -  Fri., Dec 12

Special Events:
1.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - TOMORROW - 6:30 pm; student drop off: 6-6:15 pm

2.  Report Cards - Term 1 Reports home - Fri., Dec. 12
3.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Only 7 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Will you be on the 'naughty or nice' list?

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test Thursday
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

Picture Packages home today for those who ordered

Food Drive - non-perishable items for donation to Kamloops Food Bank

PIZZA DAY -  Fri., Dec 12

THANK YOU

Thank you to our math mothers, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Nessman, and Mrs. Sczebel, who came in yesterday as leaders in our craft centers.  We appreciate your time and energy in helping us to have some holiday fun!

Special Events:
1.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Thursday, Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm

2.  Report Cards - Term 1 Reports home - Fri., Dec. 12
3.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Only 8 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Monday, December 8, 2014

Will you be on the 'naughty or nice' list?

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test Thursday
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

Food Drive - non-perishable items for donation to Kamloops Food Bank

PIZZA DAY - orders due: Tues., Dec. 9 for Fri., Dec 12

Newsletters - School Newsletter & Music Newsletter

Special Events:
1.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Thursday, Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm

2.  Report Cards - Term 1 Reports home - Fri., Dec. 12
3.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Only 9 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great night!

Thursday, December 5, 2014

Will you be on the 'naughty or nice' list?

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 9 - Post Test Score
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

PIZZA DAY - orders due: Tues., Dec. 9 for Fri., Dec 12

 

PD Day - No School
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, December the 5,  there is NO SCHOOL for students.  I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!  Have a great extra long weekend.   

 

Special Events:
1.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Thursday, Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm

2.  Report Cards - Fri., Dec. 12
3.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Only 10 school days until Winter Break!  Have a great LONG weekend!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Will you be on the 'naughty or nice' list?

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 9 - Quiz: Tomorrow
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

PIZZA DAY - orders due: Tues., Dec. 9 for Fri., Dec 12

EARLY DISMISSAL - TIME CHANGE !!!!!!
Next Thursday, December the 4, students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.  Students will have the usual Recess and NO Lunch break.  I look forward to meeting with you, by request. 

Special Events:
1.  Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 12:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

2.  Professional Development Day - No School - Fri., Dec. 5
3.  Report Cards - Fri., Dec. 12
4.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
5.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Happy December!  Only 11 school days until Winter Break!  

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Will you be on the 'naughty or nice' list?

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 9 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

PIZZA DAY - orders due: Tues., Dec. 9 for Fri., Dec 12

EARLY DISMISSAL - TIME CHANGE !!!!!!
Next Thursday, December the 4, students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.  Students will have the usual Recess and NO Lunch break.  I look forward to meeting with you, by request. 

Special Events:
1.  Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 12:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

2.  Professional Development Day - No School - Fri., Dec. 5
3.  Report Cards - Fri., Dec. 12
4.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
5.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Happy December!  Only 12 school days until Winter Break!  

Monday, December 1, 2014

Will you be on the 'naughty or nice' list?

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 9 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Skating & Gymnastics  - permission forms & $20

Learning Logs - sign and return, asap., Liam, Taymin*, Christopher.  Thank you!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our Math Mothers for coming in today.  We appreciate Mrs. Funnell, Mrs. Pereira, and Mrs. Sczebel's leadership in guiding students working on Place Value and Numeracy skills.  Thanks for choosing to spend your morning with us!

EARLY DISMISSAL - TIME CHANGE !!!!!!
Next Thursday, December the 4, students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.  Students will have the usual Recess and NO Lunch break.  I look forward to meeting with you, by request. 

Special Events:
1.  Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 12:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

2.  Professional Development Day - No School - Fri., Dec. 5
3.  Report Cards - Fri., Dec. 12
4.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
5.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Happy December!  Only 13 days until Winter Break!  

Friday, November 28, 2014

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Learning Logs - sign and return, asap.  Thank you!
3.  Speaking & Listening
                    Thank you to students who presented today for their excellent    
                    preparation and development of your mammal topic.  Thank you
                    to families for your support, ensuring your child is well prepared!

Recognition Assembly:  Monday, Dec. 1 - 9:00 am - Gym; ALL Welcome!

Happy Birthday!
Today Christopher celebrated his birthday.  We hope that you have a fantastic day, and a wonderful celebration.  All the best in the coming year, Christopher! 

EARLY DISMISSAL
Next Thursday, December the 4, students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.  Students will have the usual Recess break.  I look forward to meeting with you, by request. 

Special Events:
1.  Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 12:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

2.  Professional Development Day - No School - Fri., Dec. 5
3.  Report Cards - Fri., Dec. 12
4.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
5.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Have a great weekend!  See everyone on Monday.  

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 8 - Post Test Score

3.  Speaking & Listening - Mammal Topic -Jennifer, Ayanna, Tias, Noah,
                    Keelan, Christopher, Seth,

                              Please bring Mammal Card & Reading Log, too!
                    Thank you to students who presented today for their excellent    
                    preparation and development of your mammal.  Thank you
                    to families for your support, ensuring your child is well prepared!

Hot Dog Day - tomorrow

Jersey Day - wear your favourite sport jersey tomorrow!

EARLY DISMISSAL
Next Thursday, December the 4, students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm.  Students will have the usual Recess and Lunch breaks.  I look forward to meeting with you, by request. 

Special Events:
1.   Recognition Assembly:  Dec. 1 - 9:00 am - Gym; ALL Welcome!

2.   Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 1:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

3.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
4.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Have a great night!  

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Let it snow....let it snow...let it snow....

     ...but bring winter wear and inside shoes!

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 8 - Post Test - Tomorrow

3.  Speaking & Listening - Mammal Topic -Tahlia, Emily, Keelan, Youmna

                              Please bring Mammal Card & Reading Log, too!
                    Thank you to students who presented today for their excellent    
                    preparation and development of your mammal.  Thank you
                    to families for your support, ensuring your child is well prepared!

Hot Dog Day - Fri., Nov. 28

Special Events:
1.   Recognition Assembly:  Dec. 1 - 9:00 am - Gym; ALL Welcome!

2.   Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 1:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

3.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World
                           - Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
4.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Have a great night!  

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 8 - Post Test - Thursday

3.  Speaking & Listening - Mammal Topic - Liam, Dylan, Tias, Taymin, Noah

                              Please bring Mammal Card & Reading Log, too!
                    Thank you to students who presented today for their excellent    
                    preparation and development of your mammal.  Thank you
                    to families for your support, ensuring your child is well prepared!

Hot Dog Day - Fri., Nov. 28

 

Special Events:
1.   Recognition Assembly:  Dec. 1 - 9:00 am - Gym; ALL Welcome!

2.   Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 1:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

3.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World -  Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
4.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Have a great night!  

Monday, November 24, 2014

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes

2.  Spelling - Unit 8 - Post Test - Thursday

3.  Speaking & Listening - Mammal Topic - Johnny, Marcus, Ryland, Jennifer, Joseph*, Ayanna* for Tuesday.  Please bring Mammal Card & Reading Log, too!

Hot Dog Day - Orders Due:  Tomorrow for  Fri., Nov. 28

Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to Johnny, who celebrates his 7th birthday today!  We hope that you have a wonderful day and a great year.   

Thank You!

Thank you to Mrs. Tawhid for coming in today to work with students with our Science Centers.  Mrs. Tawhid worked with students building their knowledge on colour mixing.  We appreciate Mrs. Tawhid choosing to spend time with us!

Thank you to our Math Mothers, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Periera, and Mrs. Sczebel who worked with students on skills of place value and skip counting.   We appreciate your time and choosing to spend the morning with us!  Thank you!!

 

Special Events:
1.   Recognition Assembly:  Dec. 1 - 9:00 am - Gym; ALL Welcome!

2.   Early Dismissal:  Dec. 4 - Students Dismissed at 1:30 pm.  

                           Parent Teacher Meetings - please let me know if you'd like to meet

3.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World -  Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm
4.  Skating at McArthur Island - Fri., Dec. 19 - 1-2:00 pm; parents welcome!
                           No drivers required

Let's have a great week!