Monday, March 31, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 23 - Post Test = Thursday
3.  Math - Multiplication practise - practise book & instructions will be sent home tomorrow [ 0-5x practise]

SPRING PRODUCTION - song lyrics and finale lyrics sheets home today.  Please read over.

Pizza Day - Friday, April 4 - return forms by Tomorrow

April Scholastic Book Orders - due:  Thursday, April 3

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser
- return envelopes:  this Friday, April 4th

CONGRATULATIONS - Battle of the Books
Congratulations goes to out John, who will represent McGowan Park as a member of the Battle of the Books team on April 9 at Pacific Way Elementary.  We wish you every success in the skill testing questions.  Good luck, John!

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets

-Please label your child's clothing items.
-Costumes can be sent in ANY TIME.  The sooner, the better!  Thank you for your support. 

We are really looking forward to a spectacular second week to Term 3.  Thank you to ALL STUDENTS for your focus, effort,  and team spirit.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Homework
1.  Read

Pizza Day - Friday, April 4 - return forms by Tuesday, April 1

April Scholastic Book Orders - due:  Thursday, April 3

REPORT ENVELOPES - please return asap [Justine, Ethan, Kaylee*].  Thank you for everyone's fabulous organization!  

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser
- return envelopes:  Friday, April 4th

CONGRATULATIONS - Battle of the Books
Congratulations goes to out John, who will represent McGowan Park as a member of the Battle of the Books team on April 9 at Pacific Way Elementary.  We wish you every success in the skill testing questions.  Good luck, John!

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets
Our song's theme is saddle shoes.  If you are able to find shoes that resemble saddle shoes, or your are creative and can make the shoes look like saddle shoes, that would be FANTASTIC!
-Please label your child's clothing items.
-Costumes can be sent in ANY TIME.  The sooner, the better!  Thank you for your support. 

What a great week!  We appreciate how much effort and team spirit shown throughout the class!  Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.  Stay well!

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 22 - Post Test Score
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables 0-5x [your choice]

Popcorn - tomorrow - $1
Pizza Day - Friday, April 4 - return forms by Tuesday, April 1

April Scholastic Book Orders - due:  Thursday, April 3

REPORT ENVELOPES - please return asap [Justine, Ethan, Kaylee*].  Thank you for everyone's fabulous organization!  

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser
- return envelopes:  Friday, April 4th

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets
Our song's theme is saddle shoes.  If you are able to find shoes that resemble saddle shoes, or your are creative and can make the shoes look like saddle shoes, that would be FANTASTIC!
-Please label your child's clothing items.
-Costumes can be sent in ANY TIME.  The sooner, the better!  Thank you for your support. 

What a great week!  We appreciate the focus, effort, and team spirit shown throughout the class!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 22 - Quiz = Thursday
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables 0-5x [your choice]

Popcorn - this Friday - $1

REPORT ENVELOPES - please return asap.  Thank you to everyone's fabulous organization! 21/24  have been returned!

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser
- return envelopes:  Friday, April 4th


SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets
Our song's theme is saddle shoes.  If you are able to find shoes that resemble saddle shoes, or your are creative and can make the shoes look like saddle shoes, that would be FANTASTIC!
-Please label your child's clothing items.
-Costumes can be sent in ANY TIME.  Thank you for your support. 

What a great week!  We appreciate the focus, effort, and team spirit shown throughout the class!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 22 - Quiz = Thursday
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables 0-5x [your choice]

Popcorn - this Friday - $1

REPORT ENVELOPES - please return asap.  Thank you to everyone's fabulous organization! 18/24 or 2/3 envelopes have been returned!

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
-Participating students must return envelopes by Friday, April 4th
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  

Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets  Please label your child's clothing items.  Costumes can be sent in ANY TIME.  Thank you for your support. 

We had a fantastic start to Term 3!

Monday, March 24, 2014

WELCOME BACK! WE HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT SPRING BREAK!

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 22 - Quiz = Thursday
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables 0-5x [your choice]

REPORT ENVELOPES - please return asap.  

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
-Participating students must return envelopes by Friday, April 4th
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser

Scholastic Book Orders - March order is complete.
Books home for:  Colton, Kaylee, Amanda, and Colette

SPRING PRODUCTION 
This year's theme is the "Nifty Fifty's".  Please keep your eyes open for costume ideas.   We hope to have girls will be wearing poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs.  We hope to have boys will be wearing rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets.  We will start collecting costumes when we get back from the break.  Don't forget to mark April 23 & 24 on your calendar. 

We are looking forward to having a fantastic first week to TERM 3!

Friday, March 14, 2014

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!

Homework
1.  Read

REPORTS HOME:  
Students worked very hard this term.  We are pleased with their progress. 
Please return Report Envelope after break.  

SPRING PRODUCTION 
Our Spring Production is just around the corner.  This year's theme is the "Nifty Fifty's".  Please keep your eyes open for costume ideas.   We hope to have girls will be wearing poodle skirts, bobby socks, with shirts and kerchiefs.  We hope to have boys will be wearing rolled jeans, white t-shirts, and where possible, motorcycle styled jackets.  We will start collecting costumes when we get back from the break.  Don't forget to mark April 23 & 24 on your calendar. 

Have a fantastic week off.  See everyone back on 
Monday, March 24th!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 
2.  Spelling -Unit 21 - Post Test Score
3.  Math - practise 0-5 x tables as well as double digit subtraction with regrouping
            
SPRING CLEAN!

-lockers and lost and found check

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our little buddies for the wonderful invite to the Pizza Party!  We had a great time feasting with you!   A special thanks to Mrs. McC.,  for her exceptional organization.  We appreciate you!

One more day until Spring Break!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 
2.  Spelling -Unit 21 - Post Test - Tomorrow
3.  Math - practise 0-5 x tables as well as double digit subtraction with regrouping
                 Check out the sites that Lane and his family found for printable                   
                 worksheets:
                  www.mathworksheets4 kids.com ; www.superteacherworksheets.com; or
                  www.abcteach.com

PJ & Pizza Day - TOMORROW!

SPRING CLEAN!

We will be cleaning out organizing our classroom and lockers for the Spring Break.  Please stop by and check your child's locker and take a moment to check over the lost and found for items that may belong to you.  Thank you for your help in keeping us organized!

Have a great week. 

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 
2.  Spelling -Unit 21 - Post Test - Thursday
3.  Math - practise 0-5 x tables as well as double digit subtraction with regrouping
                 Check out the sites that Lane and his family found for printable                     
                 worksheets:
                  www.mathworksheets4 kids.com ; www.superteacherworksheets.com; or
                  abcteach.com
PAC Lunch  - The Sweet Home Cafe! - Wednesday, March 12, for those who ordered  

PJ & Pizza Day - Thursday!  
Our class has been invited to celebrate PJ and Pizza day with our Little Buddies this Thursday.  Students will make their own pizzas and have a drink provided.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
Happy 9th birthdays go out to Jenna, who turned 9 on Sunday, and Kaylee, who turned 9 today.  We know that you had or have very special plans to celebrate this great year!  Thank you for the delicious St. Paddy's Day cupcakes, Kaylee!  We appreciated this unexpected treat!

 SPUDS FOR BUDS - THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who brought in and item to share with our class for our class's St. Patrick's Day celebration.   We appreciate your great organization.  We finished off the left over spuds today, as homemade fries.  Any containers and food will be sent home today.   Thank you for helping to make March festive! 

Thank you to Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Sczebel, and Mrs. Rinaldi for your support in our math groups as well as set-up and serving of our Spuds for Buds event.  We appreciate your time and support! 

SPRING CLEAN!

We will be organizing our classroom and lockers for the Spring Break.  We encourage families to stop by their child's locker to help remove winter wear.  Please take a moment to check over the lost and found for items that may belong to you.  We will be encouraging students to work on removing items daily, as boot racks and snow pants racks will be stored away over the break.   Thank you for your help in keeping us organized!

Have a great week. 

Friday, March 7, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 

March Scholastic Book Orders are in! 

MONDAY - SPUDS FOR BUDS!

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to bring in 1 topping item to share with our class, as well as our little buddy's class for this coming Monday for our class's St. Patrick's Day celebration.  Our goal is to start our celebration around 11:15 so that students will be eating from 11:30 - 12:00.  Any toppings or other condiments can be dropped off at our classroom at the beginning of the day.  We will ensure they are refrigerated until serving.  Thank you for all of your support.  We are all looking forward to the baked potato feast. 

PAC Lunch  - The Sweet Home Cafe! - Wednesday, March 12, for those who ordered

Have a great weekend. 

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 

2.  Spelling - Unit 20 - Post Test = Score

3.  Math - continue to practise multiplication tables 0-5x & double digit subtraction with regrouping - your choice [www.aaamath.com]

PAC Lunch  - The Sweet Home Cafe! - orders can still be placed until tomorrow morning!  - Wednesday, March 12, for those who ordered

SPUDS FOR BUDS!

On Monday, our class will have an early St. Patrick's Day celebration, with a baked potato feast.  A baked potato will be provided for all students.  Students have signed up to bring 1 topping item to share with our class, as well as our little buddy's class.  Please let me know if the item you signed up for will work for your family.  Thank you very much for bringing a little sunshine and luck to our room!

Let's have a great week! 

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 

2.  Spelling - Unit 20 - Post Test = Tomorrow

3.  Math - continue to practise multiplication tables 0-5x & double digit subtraction with regrouping - your choice [www.aaamath.com]

PAC Lunch
The Sweet Home Cafe! lunch orders are due tomorrow (Thursday, March 6th)!


Spring Helmet Campaign
An important notice went home today with special information and discounts on helmets - let's protect our brains!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Mrs. MacPherson for her excellent leadership and direction at the High Country Music Festival today.  The students' performances were outstanding!

Thank you to Mrs. Sczebel for joining us today at the festival.  We appreciate your time and support!

Let's have a great week! 

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 

2.  Spelling - Unit 20 - Post Test = Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise multiplication tables 0-5x & double digit subtraction with regrouping - your choice [www.aaamath.com]

HIGH COUNTRY FESTIVAL 

- permission forms = Kaylee*

Performance: TOMORROW - Wednesday, March 5 at the Sagebrush Theatre 

Transportation:  school bus -  leaving at 9:30 am -returning 11:30 am. 

Let's have a great week! 

Monday, March 3, 2014

Homework
1.  Reading 

2.  Spelling - Unit 20 - Post Test = Thursday

3.  Math - continue to practise multiplication tables 0-5x & double digit subtraction with regrouping - your choice [www.aaamath.com]

CANADIAN SWIM TO SURVIVE 
Tomorrow is our LAST SWIM! - Tuesday, March 4  - 12:20 - 2:20 pm
- Students will be transported by school bus
    Pack:  lunch, swim suit, towel, wet bag, [hair elastics]; quick change clothes

HIGH COUNTRY FESTIVAL 
- permission forms = Kaylee*, Kyran, Amanda

Performance: Wednesday, March 5 at the Sagebrush Theatre 

Transportation:  school bus -  leaving at 9:30 am -returning 11:30 am.  

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mrs. Sczebel and Mrs. Rinaldi for your leadership and assistance in class today.  We appreciated your time and flexibility.  Thanks for choosing to spend your morning with us!

Let's have a great week!