Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Homework

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - Quiz = Tomorrow
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables in booklet; booklets collected next week

SUNSCREEN
Just a reminder that we will be going outside for daily physical activity when the weather is nice - sunscreen is recommended! Thank you!
  
HOT DOG DAY
Friday, May 2 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB 
Orders due: Tomorrow


Let's have a wonderful week.  Please make sure you have running shoes at school!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Homework

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - Quiz = Thursday,
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables in booklet; booklets collected next week

HOT DOG DAY
Friday, May 2 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB 
Orders due: Thursday, May 1 


Let's have a wonderful week.  Please make sure you have running shoes at school!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Homework

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - Quiz = Thursday,
3.  Math - practise multiplication tables in booklet; booklets collected next week

HOT DOG DAY
Orders due:  Tomorrow, April 29 for Friday, May 2 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB 
Orders due: Thursday, May 1 

THANK YOU!
Thank you to our marvelous math moms, Mrs. Rinaldi and Mrs. Sczebel,  who came in to lead math learning groups.  We appreciate your time and leadership.  Thanks for choosing to spend Monday mornings with us!


Let's have a wonderful week.  Welcome sun!  Please make sure you have running shoes at school!

Friday, April 25, 2014

Homework
1.  Read

 

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"

What a great Spring Production.  Thanks to students and families for your outstanding support.  We appreciate your helping the staff to ensure the production was a success.   We also appreciate your great attendance!  Thanks for coming out. 

 

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Justine, Pratosh, Colton and their families for bringing in the delicious and nutritious treats yesterday evening.   Everyone enjoyed these unexpected treats.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

 

Thank you to Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Sczebel for helping with Spring Production finishes today.  We appreciate your support in ensuring our success!

 

PAC SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER

Orders due Mon., April 28, with orders delivered by May 8th. 

Thanks for your support!

 

HOT DOG DAY

Orders by Tues., April 29 for Friday, May 2 

 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB 

Orders due: Thursday, May 1

 

Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday!

 

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Tomorrow:  PJ Day

Homework
1.  Read
2.  No Spelling this week

 

April Scholastic Book Orders - sent home today 

 

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
Thank you for your fantastic preparation.  I look forward to seeing you in the classroom no earlier than 6:30 pm.  If you can, have hair and make-up (optional) done before coming this evening.  Please don't forget to take any costumes home tonight.  Don't forget to have a plan for meeting with your family.  We look forward to seeing family members there!

 

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Maria and her family for bringing in the delicious and nutritious treats yesterday evening.   Everyone enjoyed these unexpected treats.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

 

Thank you to Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Rinaldi, and Mrs. Sczebel for helping with Spring Production finishes.  We appreciate your support in ensuring our success!

 

HOT DOG DAY

Orders by Tues., April 29 for Friday, May 2

 

PAC SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER

Orders due Mon., April 28, with orders delivered by May 8th. 

Thanks for your support!

 

What a great cast 2 dress rehearsal.  Good luck to everyone tonight!  

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Tomorrow:  Early Lunch 11:30 -12:30

Cast 2 Dress Rehearsal in pm.  

 

Homework
1.  Read
2.  No Spelling this week

 

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
Wednesday and Thursday
Thank you for your fantastic preparation.  I look forward to seeing you in the classroom no earlier than 6:30 pm.  If you can, have hair and make-up (optional) done before coming this evening.  Please don't forget any costumes worn home for tonight and tomorrow.  Don't forget to have a plan for meeting with your family.  We look forward to seeing family members there!

 

HOT DOG DAY

Orders by Tues., April 29 for Friday, May 2

 

PAC SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER

Orders due Mon., April 28, with orders delivered by May 8th. 

Thanks for your support!

 

What a great dress rehearsal.  Good luck to Cast 1 cast and crew!  

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Happy Earth Day!

Homework
1.  Read
2.  No Spelling this week

 

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
Wednesday and Thursday
Don't forget your costumes for tomorrow and Thursday.  Please meet in our classroom no earlier than 6:30 pm.  We look forward to seeing family members there!

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations goes out to John and the Grade 3/4 Battle Team, who represented McGowan awesomely!  The team was tied for first, having to go into a sudden death round.  The team ended up with a second place finish.  We are so proud of your hard work and effort.  Congratulations on an excellent performance!  Thanks to Mrs. Isakson for her leadership of the Battle Teams.  

 

PAC SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER

Orders for the PAC's Spring Plant Fundraiser are due by Mon., April 28, with orders delivered by May 8th.  Order forms are available on-line at http://mcgowanparkelementary.plants4nonprofit.com/.  All cheques should be made payable to McGowan PAC.  Thanks for your support!

 

Welcome back!  We hope everyone had a  wonderful long weekend.  

 

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 25 - Post Test Score

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Next Week is our production.  Please read over the newsletter.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Have a wonderful long weekend.  See everyone on Tuesday!  

Happy Easter!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 25 - Post Test WEDNESDAY
3.  Math -  practise book & instructions [ 0-5x practise]

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, [motorcycle jackets]
Send in labelled costumes ASAP.  Thank you for your support. 

 

THANK YOU!!

A HUGE thank you to our three musketeer moms who came in for a Spring Production workshop.  Thanks to Mrs. Mountford, Mrs. Gundell, and Mrs. Sczebel, who work throughout the morning, helping us tweak our costumes.   Many, many thanks for your time and talents!

Let's have a great week together!

Monday, April 14, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 25 - Post Test WEDNESDAY
3.  Math -  practise book & instructions [ 0-5x practise]

SPRING PRODUCTION -  read over song lyrics

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, [motorcycle jackets]
Send in labelled costumes ASAP.  Thank you for your support.  

 

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our Math moms, Mrs. Corsi, Mrs. Sczebel, and Mrs. Rinaldi, for coming in today.  We appreciate your time and support!   

 

LONG WEEKEND REMINDER

Just a reminder that students do not have school this Thursday as it is a PD day.  Enjoy the extra long weekend!

 

Let's have a great week together!

Friday, April 11, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Math -  practise book & instructions [ 0-5x practise]

SPRING PRODUCTION -  read over song lyrics

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, [motorcycle jackets]
Send in labelled costumes ASAP.  Thank you for your support.  

 

LONG WEEKEND REMINDER

Next week is a SHORT WEEK, with session only on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for students.   We hope that your family will enjoy the extra long weekend.   

 

Thanks for keeping the focus, everyone!  What a great week!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 24 - Post Test Score
3.  Math -  practise book & instructions [ 0-5x practise]

SPRING PRODUCTION -  read over song lyrics

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, [motorcycle jackets]
Send in labelled costumes ASAP.  Thank you for your support.  

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL BATTLE OF THE BOOKS TEAMS! 

Congratulations to all Battle of the Books teams for placing first in our division.  Excellent team work!  A special congratulations goes out to John, who represented our class on the Grade 3/4 team.  Thank you to Mrs. Isackson for her leadership of the Battle Teams.   

 

Thanks for keeping the focus, everyone!  What a great week!

Wednesday, April 9. 2014

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 24 - Post Test = Tomorrow
3.  Math -  practise book & instructions [ 0-5x practise]

SPRING PRODUCTION -  read over song lyrics

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, [motorcycle jackets]
Send in labelled costumes ASAP.  Thank you for your support.  

 

Ms. Pawliuk's Corner
Thank you to everyone for your warm welcome back, as well as hard work while I was gone.  A HUGE thank you to the guest teachers as well as to MRS. REILLY, for assisting me in keeping up to date with the class.

Keep up the focus, everyone!

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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

SPRING PRODUCTION -  read over song lyrics
Book Orders - tomorrow  

Pizza Day - Friday, for those who ordered

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser
- return envelopes:  this Friday

SPRING PRODUCTION - "Nifty Fifty's"
April 23 & 24  
Costumes:
     Girls - poodle skirts, bobby socks, shirts and kerchiefs
     Boys - rolled jeans, white t-shirts, [motorcycle jackets]
Send in labelled costumes ANY TIME.  Thank you for your support. 

Keep up the focus, everyone!

April 1, 2014

Happy April....Fools!

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

SPRING PRODUCTION -  read over
Pizza Day - Friday, for those who ordered
April Scholastic Book Orders - due:  Thursday, April 3

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser
- return envelopes:  this Friday

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 send in your child's labelled costume ANY TIME.  The sooner, the better!  Thank you for your support. 

Keep up the focus, everyone!