Friday 31 January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Gung Hay, Fat Choy!  - Happy Chinese New Year!

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

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY!
Happy 8th birthday to Justine!  We hope that you have an excellent day and a wonderful year being 8.  Eight is GREAT!

Gymnastics - Monday - TCC - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts        
          - bring a lunch; bus leaves at 12:30, returning at 2:20 pm
     Schedule:
      1.  Monday, February 3- TCC
      2.  Monday, February 14 - TCC -  LUNCH REQUIRED

WINTER CARNIVAL
 
Thank you for your GIFT CARD donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th.

Have a great weekend! 

Thursday 30 January 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 16 -  Post Test Score
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 min. nightly

Gymnastics - Next Monday - TCC
     Schedule:
      1.  Monday, February 3- TCC
      2.  Monday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
 
Thank you for your GIFT CARD donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th.

TALENT SHOW
There will be a second talent show on March 13.  This show will only have 15 spots.  Interested contestants should sign up at the office NEXT WEEK.  Performances should be no more than 3 minutes long.  Good luck to all entries!

Have a great week! 

Wednesday 29 January 2014

Wednesday, January 28, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 16 - Post Test - Tomorrow
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 min. nightly

THANK YOU 
Thank you to the many family members who joined us in our Chinese New Year Luncheon.   We enjoyed our lunch time with you!

Gymnastics - Next Monday - TCC
     Schedule:
      1.  Monday, February 3- TCC
      2.  Monday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
 
Thank you for your GIFT CARD donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th.
Have a great week! 

Tuesday 28 January 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 16 - Post Test - Thursday
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 min. nightly

Chinese New Year Luncheon - tomorrow - Our bus leaves around 11:00 am.  We will arrive shortly before 11:30 when the restaurant opens.  The buffet lunch starts at  11:30.  Our class will leave at 12:10.  We will look forward to meeting our  parents at the  Beijing in the Maverik Hotel.  Parents can pay at the restaurant. 

Gymnastics - Next Monday - TCC
     Schedule:
      1.  Monday, February 3- TCC
      2.  Monday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
 
Thank you for your GIFT CARD donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th. 

BELATED THANK YOU!
A belated thank you to our math moms!  We appreciate the time of Mrs. Sczbel and Mrs. Rinaldi.  Thanks for your time yesterday.  

Have a great week! 

Monday 27 January 2014

Monday, January 27, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 16 - Post Test - Thursday
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 min. nightly

Chinese New Year Luncheon - Wednesday - dining from  11:30-12:10 - parents welcome [pay at Beijing]

Scholastic Book Club- orders due:  Tomorrow

Gymnastics - Next Monday - TCC
     Schedule:
      1.  Monday, February 3- TCC
      2.  Monday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
Our class theme is  GIFT CARDS as part of the raffle options.  Thank you for your donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th. 

Have a great week! 

Friday 24 January 2014

Friday, January 24, 2014

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

Chinese New Year Luncheon - p-form - due:  Monday 
Scholastic Book Club- orders due:  Tuesday

Gymnastics - Monday - TCC - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts 
          - bring a lunch; bus leaves at 12:30, returning at 2:20 pm
Schedule:
1.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
2.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
3.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
Our class theme is  GIFT CARDS as part of the raffle options.  Thank you for your donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th. 

SPECIAL APPEARANCE
Check to see if  Jensen's  post on You Tube has appeared for CFJC TV Midday News as part of a community event featuring Robbie Burns night.  

Structures: Thank you! We now have lots of paper towel rolls!  Your donations are greatly appreciated! 
Have a great weekend! 

Thursday 23 January 2014

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 15 - Post Test Score
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 minutes nightly
Pizza - lunch tomorrow
Chinese New Year Luncheon - information newsletter and permission form - due:  Monday 
Scholastic Book Club- orders due:  Tuesday

Gymnastics - Monday - TCC - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts 
          - bring a lunch; bus leaves at 12:30, returning at 2:20 pm
Schedule:
1.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
2.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
3.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
Our class theme is  GIFT CARDS as part of the raffle options.  Thank you for your donations!  The winter carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th. 

SPECIAL APPEARANCE
Today Jensen appeared on CFJC TV Midday News as part of a community event featuring Robbie Burns night.  We hope to catch a glimpse of Jensen's appearance on You Tube later today or tomorrow.   A special thanks to Susan Edgell and the CFJC crew, for helping us to share this special event with Jensen and her family!

Structures: Thank you! We now have lots of paper towel rolls!  Your donations are greatly appreciated!

We're looking forward to having a fantastic week.  Let's work hard together! 

Wednesday 22 January 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 15 - Quiz: Tomorrow
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 minutes nightly
Pizza - lunch Friday
Chinese New Year Luncheon - information newsletter and permission form - due:  Monday 
Scholastic Book Club- orders due:  Tuesday

Gymnastics - Monday - TCC - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts 
          - bring a lunch; bus leaves at 12:30, returning at 2:20 pm
Schedule:
1.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
2.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
3.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

WINTER CARNIVAL
Our class theme is  GIFT CARDS as part of the raffle options.  Thank you for your donations!

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

We're looking forward to having a fantastic week.  Let's work hard together! 

Tuesday 21 January 2014

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 15 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 minutes nightly
Pizza - lunch Friday
 
Gymnastics - TOMORROW - at school - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts 
Schedule:
1.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
2.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
3.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
4.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mrs. Davies for joining us today for Math groups.  We appreciate your time and leadership!

WINTER CARNIVAL
It's that time of year again!  Our PAC is spearheading McGowan's yearly carnival.  Our class has selected the GIFT CARDS as part of the raffle options.  Families wishing to donate a Gift Card can send their donations in at any time.  We will also gladly accept any cash donations, purchasing gift cards on your behalf.  Thank you for your support of our school.  We are looking forward to the carnival and and seeing families there!

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

We're looking forward to having a fantastic week.  Let's work hard together! 

Monday 20 January 2014

Monday, January 20, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 15 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Math - practise 0-3x tables - your choice - 5 minutes nightly
 
Pizza - orders due:  TOMORROW for Friday
Gymnastics - Wednesday - at school - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts 
Schedule:
1.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
2.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
3.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
4.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mrs. Corsi and Mrs. Rinaldi for joining us today for Math groups.  We appreciate your time and leadership!

Thank you to Ethan and his family, for the extended loan of the Totally Tut, math game.  This was a very popular station for the class.  We appreciate knowing about another fantastic way to practise our computation skills!

Thank you to Kohen and his family, for their donation of National Geographic magasines to our class library.   We appreciate this thoughtful addition to our reading options!

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

We're looking forward to having a fantastic week.  Let's work hard together!  

Friday 17 January 2014

Friday, January 17, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
 
Pizza - orders due:  Tuesday for Friday
Gymnastics - Monday - TCC - bring gym strip & longer hair back 
          - remember to pack a lunch as the bus leaves at 12:30 pm sharp
          - remember no jewelry, but  wear medic alerts 
Schedule:
1.  Monday, January 20 -  TCC
2.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
3.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
4.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
5.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

Happy Birthday!
Tomorrow Colette will celebrate her 8th birthday.  We hope that you have a wonderful celebration.  Birthday greetings also go out to Colette's mom, who celebrates her birthday today!  We know you will have a wonderful weekend together!

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

Have a great weekend!  

Thursday 16 January 2014

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 14 - Post Test score
 
Popcorn - $1 - tomorrow
Pizza - orders due:  Tuesday for Friday
Gymnastics - Monday - TCC - gym strip reminder notice home today 

Schedule:
1.  Monday, January 20 -  TCC
2.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
3.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
4.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
5.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

Have a great night!  

Wednesday 15 January 2014

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 14 - Quiz - Tomorrow

Gymnastics
Today we had our first gymnastics session with Kids Can Move and our coach, Tove.  Today's focus was on movement and movement patterns, strength and balance, as well as movement and direction.  The students worked hard to demonstrate these skills.  Please ask your child what skill and activity they enjoyed most.

Our next session is at the TCC on Monday.  Thank you for helping your child to be prepared with PE strip. 

Schedule:
1.  Monday, January 20 -  TCC
2.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
3.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
4.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
5.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

Have a great night!  

Monday 13 January 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 14 - Quiz - Thursday
3.  Gymnastics - tomorrow at the school; please come prepared with PE strip & hair


Thank You!
Thank you to our Math Mothers, Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Sczebel, and Mrs. Rinaldi.  We appreciate you coming in to support our learning, and appreciate you choosing to spend time with us.  We look forward to next Tuesday, when Mrs. Davies will join us!

Class Library Donation
We would like to send out our appreciation to Colette and the Gundel family, for their generous donation of 11 Magic Tree House Novels for our classroom library.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness!  

Gymnastics
Thank you for your excellent organization in returning permission forms and funds so quickly.  We also appreciate the many notes regarding schedule clarification.  We will be going to gymnastics on February 14, not skating as previously booked, as we are sharing a bus to reduce costs.

Please know that although parent drivers are not required for gymnastics, parents are always most welcome to come and watch the sessions. 

Permission Form:   Please make cheques payable to McGowan Park Elementary.  Thank you.

PE strip required:  body suit / shorts & t-shirts (no zippers, buttons, loose draw strings; hair tied back, no headbands / barrets) 

Schedule:
1.  Wednesday, January, 15 - in-school
2.  Monday, January 20 -  TCC
3.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
4.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
5.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
6.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

Have a great night!  

Friday 10 January 2014

Friday, January 10, 2013

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

Gymnastics
Thank you for your excellent organization in returning permission forms and funds so quickly.  We also appreciate the many notes regarding schedule clarification.  We will be going to gymnastics on February 14, not skating as previously booked, as we are sharing a bus to reduce costs. 

Please know that although parent drivers are not required for gymnastics, parents are always most welcome to come and watch the sessions. 

Permission Form:   Please make cheques payable to McGowan Park Elementary.  Thank you.

PE strip required:  body suit / shorts & t-shirts (no zippers, buttons, loose draw strings; hair tied back, no headbands / barrets) 

Schedule:
1.  Wednesday, January, 15 - in-school
2.  Monday, January 20 -  TCC
3.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
4.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
5.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
6.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

Have a great weekend!  

Wednesday 8 January 2014

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 13 - Quiz - Tomorrow

Gymnastics 
Permission Form:  Will be sent home on Thursday.  Please return, asap.  Please make cheques payable to McGowan Park Elementary.  Thank you.

In January and February, students will participate in gymnastics sessions as part of our healthy living and physical education programs.  The Gymnastics program is about Physical Literacy. Physically literate students understand their body in motion, be it for fun, for health, or for building higher level skills in sport.

Starting next week we ask all students to be prepared with PE strip (body suit / shorts and t-shirts).  To participate safely, students must wear active wear without zippers, buttons, or loose draw strings.  Long hair must be tied back without using headbands or barrets.  Students will be asked to have bare feet.   We appreciate your help in having students ready for each session.

Schedule:
1.  Wednesday, January, 15 - in-school
2.  Monday, January 20 -  TCC
3.  Wednesday, January 22 - in-school
4.  Monday, January 27 - TCC
5.  Monday, February 3 - TCC
6.  Friday, February 14 - TCC

Structures: We are beginning a unit on man-made and natural structures!  Ask your child to name some structures that we discussed as a class!  If you have any empty paper towel tubes, please send them to school for an upcoming experiment!  Thank you!

Have a great night!  

Tuesday 7 January 2014

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 13 - Quiz - Thursday
 
Have a great night!   Get lots of rest.

Monday 6 January 2014

Monday, January 6, 2014

Happy New Year!

Homework
1.  Reading - read 20 minutes, summarize main ideas (whenever possible)
2.  Spelling - Unit 13 - Quiz - Thursday

Happy New Year!
We hope that you all have a wonderful and restful break. It was lovely to see everyone today.  We're looking forward to a healthy, happy, and productive new year. 

Ho Ho Ho!  Back to school we go!