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!  

Friday, November 21, 2014

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

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

Learning Log - Ayanna*

Hot Dog Day - Orders Due:  Tues., Nov. 25 for  Fri., Nov. 28

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!

 

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

Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday!  

Thursday, November 20, 2014

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

2.  Spelling - Unit 7 - Post Test Score

Learning Log - Ayanna*

Hot Dog Day - Orders Due:  Tues., Nov. 25 for  Fri., Nov. 28

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

See everyone tomorrow.  

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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

2.  Spelling - Unit 7 - Quiz: Tomorrow

Learning Log - Ayanna*

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by TOMORROW

 

Green Thumb Theatre Presentation 

Today students enjoyed a presentation called Show Down!, presented by Green Thumb Theatre.  This program featured excellent topics that included:  being yourself, recognizing diversity, being a good friend, as well as acknowledging that 'being our best' doesn't always mean being first or winning.  I hope that your will hear about this presentation from your child. 

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

THANK YOU!

McGowan Families are the BEST!!

Thank you to the families who have sent in items from our wish list!  We have covered everything on our class's wish list!  Many thanks for your immediate support. 

See you tomorrow.  Have a restful night.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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

2.  Spelling - Unit 7 - Quiz: Thursday

Learning Log - please review and return, asap.  Thanks!
Music Newsletter - Primary Christmas Concert news from Mrs. MacPherson 

INDIVIDUAL PHOTO PACKAGES - order by Nov. 19

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by Thursday, Nov. 20

Special Events:
1.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - tomorrow at 9:00am in the gym. 

2.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World -  Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm

THANK YOU!

McGowan Families are the BEST!!

Thank you to the families who have sent in items from our wish list!  At this point, I think that we have covered everything on our class's wish list!  Many thanks for your immediate support.  Our stations will be well equipped, thanks to you!  Thanks go out to the following families:

- Ayanna & family for the viegar and class set of tiles!

-Dylan & family for the vinegar and corks

- Noah & family for the bottle caps and pennies

- Taymin & family for the bottle caps
- Asaja & family for the pop bottles and bottle caps

Winter Weather

- inside shoes

- winter wear [hats, gloves, warm jackets, snow pants,  and warm foot wear]  

Bring and wear the appropriate clothing for our weather.  Let's have a great week!

 

See you tomorrow.  Have a restful night.

Monday, November 17, 2014

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

2.  Spelling - Unit 7 - Quiz: Thursday

Learning Log - please review and return, asap.  Thanks!
Music Newsletter - Primary Christmas Concert news from Mrs. MacPherson 

Scholastic Book Orders:
Orders are due:  Tuesday, November 18
 

PHOTO RETAKES - tomorrow

INDIVIDUAL PHOTO PACKAGES - order by Nov. 19

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by Thursday, Nov. 20

Special Events:
1.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19 

2.  Primary Christmas Concert:  Christmas Around the World -  Dec. 11 - 6:30 pm

THANK YOU!
A huge THANK YOU to our Math Mom of the day,  Mrs. Nessman,  for your generous donation of  time and leadership in our class.  Today students worked in small groups on Place Value Skills and Numeracy Skills in counting and skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.   Thank you for choosing to spend your morning with us!

McGowan Families are the BEST!!

Thank you to the families who have sent in items from our wish list!  Thanks go out to the following families:

- Marcus & family for the 2 litre pop bottle

- Tyanne & family for the food colouring kit (used today by students!!)

- Noah & family for the great telling time resources!! 
- Tahlia & family for the fantastic  stacking doll set loan!!

Winter Weather

- inside shoes

- winter wear [hats, gloves, warm jackets, snow pants,  and warm foot wear]  

Bring and wear the appropriate clothing for our weather.  Let's have a great week!

See you tomorrow.  Have a restful night.

Friday, November 14, 2014

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

2.  Learning Log - please review and return, asap.  Thanks!

Scholastic Book Orders:
Orders are due:  Tuesday, November 18
 

PHOTO RETAKES - Nov. 18

INDIVIDUAL PHOTO PACKAGES - order by Nov. 19

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by Thursday, Nov. 20

Special Events:
1.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19 

THANK YOU!
A huge THANK YOU to Noah and the Miller family for their generous donation to our class's prize bin.  We appreciate your support and thoughtfulness!   

Winter Weather

It appears that winter weather is here!  Thank you for sending in inside shoes and having your child come to school with winter wear [hats, gloves, warm jackets, snow pants,  and warm foot wear].  I have put out our class's snow pant rack to ensure that your child is able to have fun outdoors.  Please remind your child of the importance of bringing, and wearing the appropriate clothing for our weather.  I love seeing your child each day! 

Can You Help?
Our class will be having a Science Center in the coming weeks.   This is a 'hands on' exploration center that allows students to work independently or in small groups on science activities.  If you have any of the following items, your support would be greatly appreciated:
- red, yellow, blue food colouring
-'dirty' pennies (I will return these cleaned!!)
- corks
- metal lids (bottle caps)
- plastic lids (bottle caps)
- pop - cans preferred (2-3 cans would be great - clear soda is best!)
-baking soda
-vinegar
-several 2 litre pop bottles

I am also looking for some art materials.  If you have these items, we'd appreciate your support. 
- 6 x 6 plain white tiles (bathroom)

Thanks for raiding your cupboards!

Have a great weekend!  Stay warm.  See you on Monday.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

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

No Spelling this week.

PHOTO RETAKES - Nov. 18

INDIVIDUAL PHOTO PACKAGES - order by Nov. 19

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by Thursday, Nov. 20

Scholastic Book Orders:
Orders are due:  Tuesday, November 18

Special Events:
1.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
2.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19 

See you tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

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

No Spelling this week.

INDIVIDUAL PHOTO PACKAGES - order by Nov. 19

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by Thursday, Nov. 20

Scholastic Book Orders:
If you were not able to make it into our school's Book Fair, or did not find what you were looking for, December book order packages are being sent home today.  This will allow plenty of time for families to review orders and make purchases for holiday gifts.  If you would like to place orders for gifts, please let me know through a note in the agenda, and I will be happy to set aside purchases for parents. 

Orders are due:  Tuesday, November 18

Special Events:
1.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
2.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19 

See you tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Remembrance Day -  November 11

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

PAC BLAZER TICKET FUND RAISER -  orders in by Thursday, Nov. 20

See You Soon... & Thank You

Thank you to all students and families for your support of our Friendship Fruit Salad today in honour of Brianna.  We wish Brianna and her family all the best with their new home and school.  We know that we will continue to see Brianna in the McGowan community in the future.  Make sure to stop by.  We will miss you. 

Remembrance Day Presentations

Thank you to all students and families for your support of our Remembrance Day Speeches this week.  We were very proud of  Johnny and Ayanna representing our class today, with their speeches in the Remembrance Day assembly.   

Special Events:
1.  No School - Monday, Nov. 10 [NID] & Tuesday, Nov. 11 [Remembrance Day]

2.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
3.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19 

 

See you tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Remembrance Day Assembly - Friday  9:30-10:00 - Gym

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Post Test - Score

3.  Speaking Topic - Speaking-Listening  & Home Reading duotangs:  Keelan, Daniel, Youmna, Hannah, Christopher, and Seth

Pizza Day -  tomorrow

Remembrance Day Presentations

Presentations in our assembly by Johnny and Ayanna. 

Special Events:
1.  No School - Monday, Nov. 10 [NID] & Tuesday, Nov. 11 [Remembrance Day]

2.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
3.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19 

 

See you tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Remembrance Day Assembly - Friday  9:30-10:00 - Gym

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Post Test - Tomorrow

3.  Speaking Topic - Speaking-Listening  & Home Reading duotangs:  Nate, Asaja, Ripley, Tahlia, and Emily

Pizza Day -  Friday, Nov. 7

Remembrance Day Presentations

Congratulations to Johnny and Ayanna!  Mrs. Wickes has requested that Johnny and Ayanna present their Speaking presentations this Friday at our assembly.  We are so proud of you! 

Thank you to all students and families for working so diligently on our Remembrance Day speaking presentations.  We have had many thoughtful presentations.  A tribute to our desire for a peaceful world and to the leaders that our children will be in shaping our future.  

Special Events:
1.  Remembrance Day Assembly:  Friday, November 7 - students are encouraged to wear service uniforms [Brownies, Beavers, etc.]

2.  No School - Monday, Nov. 10 [NID] & Tuesday, Nov. 11 [Remembrance Day]

3.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
4.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19

See you tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Remembrance Day Assembly - Friday -  9:30-10:00

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Post Test - Thursday

3.  Speaking Topic - Speaking-Listening  & Home Reading duotangs - Tuesday:  Liam, Dylan, Tias, Tyanne, Taymin,  and Noah

3.  Learning Log - Hannah...please return asap.  Thanks!

Pizza Day -  Friday, Nov. 7

 

Special Events:
1.  Remembrance Day Assembly:  Friday, November 7 - students are encouraged to wear service uniforms 

2.  No School - Monday, Nov. 10 [NID] & Tuesday, Nov. 11 [Remembrance Day]

3.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
4.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19
 

See you tomorrow.  Have a great night!

Monday, November 3, 2014

Remembrance Day Assembly - Friday -  9:30-10:00

Home Work:
1.  Read - aloud to someone - 10 minutes
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Post Test - Thursday

3.  Speaking Topic - Remembrance Day - Speaking-Listening  & Home Reading duotangs - Tuesday:  Johnny, Marcus, Ryland, Jennifer, Joseph, Ayanna

3.  Learning Log - Hannah...please return asap.  Thanks!

Scholastic Book Orders:  Tuesday, Nov. 4

Pizza Day - Orders Due:  Nov. 4 for Friday, Nov. 7

Math Groups

Thank you to our Math Group Leaders:  Mrs. Funnell, Mrs. Nessman, and Mrs. Sczebel.  We appreciate your time and leadership today.   Groups focused on skills to reinforce patterns, numeracy & place value, as well as chance & probability [money] through interactive activities and games.  Thank you to our leaders for choosing to spend your morning with us.  We appreciate you!!

 

Special Events:
1.  Remembrance Day Assembly:  Friday, November 7 - students are encouraged to wear service uniforms 

2.  No School - Monday, Nov. 10 [NID] & Tuesday, Nov. 11 [Remembrance Day]

3.  Book Fair - November 12-14 - Library 
4.  Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - Nov. 19
 

Let's start November off right!  Get a good night's sleep!!  See you tomorrow.