Wednesday 30 September 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Speaking - new topic for next week

Oct. 21 & 22 - PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & EARLY DISMISSAL 
Families will have an opportunity to meet with me on the afternoons of Wednesday and Thursday October 21 and 22. I will forward sign-up information to you asap.  Thank you for your understanding.  I look forward to meeting with you :-).  

Reminders:
1.  Oct. 12 - No School - Thanksgiving
2.  Oct. 13 - Family Math Night - 6 pm
3.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day 
                      Family Math Night -  6pm
4.  Oct. 16 - Hot Dog Day
5.  Oct. 19 - Assembly - all welcome :-)
6.  Oct. 21 & 22 - PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & EARLY DISMISSAL 
7.  Oct. 21 - Family Math - 6 pm
8.  Oct. 22 - Halloween Family Dance
9.  Oct. 23 - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
10. Oct. 28. - PAC Hot Lunch

Have a great week!

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - Quiz: Thursday

- Library tomorrow
- Meet in Gym - first thing :-)
Teacher Newsletter :-)

Quizno Lunch:   tomorrow

Reminders:
1.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day

Have a great week!!

Monday 28 September 2015

Monday, September 28, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 2 - Quiz: Thursday

Quizno Lunch:   Wed., Sept. 30

Reminders:
1.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day

Have a great week!!

Thursday 24 September 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - Score:   /10
3.  Speaking and Listening - thank you to everyone for coming so well prepared!!
Quizno Lunch:   Wed., Sept. 30

Friday, September 25 - No School
No School - Teacher In-Service/Workshops.  
Have a GREAT long weekend.  :-)

 Reminders:
1.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day

Have a great week!!

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Today is the first day of Fall!

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - Quiz:  Tomorrow
3.  Speaking and Listening - Jordan, Aidan, Bailey, Ishaan, Micah, and
          Boston...tomorrow!!
4.  Office Forms - review and return, asap.  Thanks!!

Quizno Lunch Orders:  Thursday, Sept. 24 for Wed., Sept. 30

Friday, September 25 - No School
No School - Teacher In-Service/Workshops.  Have a GREAT long weekend.  :-)

 Reminders:
1.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day

Have a great week!!

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - Quiz:  Thursday
3.  Speaking and Listening - Danika, Jordyn, Julianna, Emma, Avalon, and
          Hailey...tomorrow!!
4.  Office Forms - review and return, asap.  Thanks!!

Quizno Lunch Orders:  Thursday, Sept. 24 for Wed., Sept. 30

SQ Dance Presentation Post-Poned
Due to unforeseen events, our school wide dance Presentation by SQ Dance has been post-poned.  We look forward to having this presentation and activity some time in October.

 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-) 
2.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day

Have a great week!!

Monday 21 September 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
          Home Reading Log home tonight.  Please read Poem and fill in Sheet nightly.
          Thanks
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - Quiz:  Thursday
3.  Speaking and Listening - Benjamin, Spencer, Detriot, Kieran, Talia,
          and Adria...tomorrow!!
       - please have topic and ideas ready to present on your day!! 
4.  Office Forms - review and return, asap.  Thanks!!

Quizno Lunch Orders:  Thursday, Sept. 24 for Wed., Sept. 30

Spelling
Today students received their first unit of spelling words.  Students should have list words in their agenda.  We practise daily, with our test on Thursday.  

Agendas
Thank you for reviewing and signing your child's agenda nightly.  I appreciate the home/school communication that you support by reviewing your child's agenda :-). 

 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
2.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-) 
3.  Oct. 15 - Individual Photo Day

Have a great week!!

Friday 18 September 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
2.  Speaking and Listening - Topic 1
       - please have topic and ideas ready to present on your day!! 
3.  Learning Log - please read, sign and return, asap.  Thank you!!
4.  Quizno Lunch Orders:  Thursday, Sept. 24 for Wed., Sept. 30

Terry Fox Run  
 

Thank you to all students and families for supporting this run through participation and your generous donations.  McGowan families are the best!   What a fun way to continue the Fox legacy!! 


Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!
  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
2.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday 17 September 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
2.  Speaking and Listening - Topic 1 - preparing for week of SEPT 21st  :-)
      - please have topic and ideas ready to practise in small groups this week; class
        presentations will take place next week on each student's speaking day. 
3.  Parent Paperwork  - return  asap., Thank you!
        Thank you to those families who have already forwarded this information :-). 
4.  Terry Fox Run  - TOMORROW 9:20; ALL welcome.
        - please wear runners and active wear. 

Quizno Lunch Orders:  Thursday, Sept. 24 for Wed., Sept. 30

Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!
  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
  • kleenex (class use)
 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
2.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great week

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
2.  Speaking and Listening - Topic 1 - preparing for week of SEPT 21st  :-)
      - please have topic and ideas ready to practise in small groups this week; class
        presentations will take place next week on each student's speaking day. 
3.  Parent Paperwork  - return  asap., Thank you!

  • school supply orders
  • Student verification forms
Thank you to those families who have already forwarded this information :-). 

 Terry Fox Fundraiser
-run on Friday at 9:20 am

Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!
  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
  • kleenex (class use)

 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Run -  9:20 am in the gym - all welcome
2.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
3.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great week

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

PAC FAMILY BBQ TONIGHT - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

 Homework
1.  Read - 15 min. or more nightly aloud to an adult
2.  Speaking and Listening - Topic 1 - preparing for week of SEPT 21st  :-)
      - please have topic and ideas ready to practise in small groups this week; class
        presentations will take place next week on each student's speaking day. 
3.  Parent Paperwork  - return  asap., Thank you!
  • school supply orders
  • Student verification forms
Thank you to those families who have already forwarded this information :-). 

 Terry Fox Fundraiser
-run on Friday at 9:20 am

Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!
  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
  • kleenex (class use)

 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Run -  9:20 am in the gym - all welcome
2.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
3.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great week

Monday 14 September 2015

Monday, September 14, 2015

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Speaking and Listening - Topic 1 - preparing for week of SEPT 21st  :-)
      - please have topic and ideas ready to practise in small groups this week
3.  Ms. Pawliuk's Student Survey
4.  Parent Paperwork  - return  asap., Thank you!
  • school supply orders
  • insurance forms
  • PAC BBQ invitations/orders
  • One-to-One Volunteer Request form
  • Student verification forms
Thank you to those families who have already forwarded this information :-).  

Thank You!
Thank you to Mrs. Murray, who came in to volunteer in the class today.  I appreciate her time and efforts in assisting our class in running smoothly.

I appreciate the time and volunteerism of all families.  If you are interested in assisting in the classroom, I will be sending information home in the near future.  Thank you for allowing me time to discover your child and see how parent support can help our class room!
 
 Terry Fox Fundraiser
-run on Friday at 9:20 am

Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!
  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
  • kleenex (class use)

 Reminders:
1.  Sept. 15 - Family BBQ
2.  Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Run -  9:20 am in the gym - all welcome
3.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
4.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great week

Friday 11 September 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015

Welcome to Grade 2!  

Thank you for making our first 2 days so pleasant and productive!  Have a restful and relaxing weekend.  See you on Monday!

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Speaking and Listening - Topic 1 - preparing for week of SEPT 21st  :-)
3.  Ms. Pawliuk's Student Survey
4.  Parent Paperwork  - return  asap., Thank you!

  • school supply orders
  • insurance forms
  • PAC BBQ invitations/orders
  • One-to-One Volunteer Request form
  • Student verification forms

Thank you to those families who have already forwarded this information :-).  

Terry Fox Fundraiser
Our school has set a goal to fund raise $1 200.00 towards cancer research through the Terry Fox run.  This run will take place next Friday at 9:20 am.  Any donation is greatly appreciated, with donations of $20 or more being eligible for a tax donation.  Please make any cheques payable to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!

  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
  • kleenex (class use)

Reminders:
1.  Sept. 15 - Family BBQ
2.  Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Run -  9:20 am in the gym - all welcome
3.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
4.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great weekend!

Thursday 10 September 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Welcome to Grade 2!  

I am very excited to start our year together.  Thank you for making our first day so pleasant and productive!  I look forward to meeting with families over the next couple of weeks. 


Homework
1.  Read
2.  Parent Paperwork  - return  asap., Thank you!
  • school supply orders
  • insurance forms
  • PAC BBQ invitations/orders
  • One-to-One Volunteer Request form
  • Student verification forms

Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Benjamin, who celebrated his 7th birthday today!  What a great way to start our year together.   We hope that you had an excellent day today, Benjamin!

Assembly Performance
Today the Grade 2 class performed a song at our first assembly of the year!  The song that the students performed included a Swahili word of encouragement that roughly means "Let's do it!".  Thanks to the class for kick starting our year in such a positive way!   Kudos goes out the Mrs. MacPherson who enabled this presentation with limited preparation time!

Terry Fox Fundraiser
Our school has set a goal to fund raise $1 200.00 towards cancer research through the Terry Fox run.  This run will take place next Friday at 9:30 am.  Any donation is greatly appreciated, with donations of $20 or more being eligible for a tax donation.  Please make any cheques payable to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Can You Help?
The following items would be of great help.  Thanks for your support!
  • plastic pencil case (bin) for your child
  • indoor shoes (labelled)
  • kleenex (class use)

Reminders:
1.  Sept. 15 - Family BBQ
2.  Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Run -  9:30 am in the gym - all welcome
3.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
4.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great night!

Wednesday 9 September 2015

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Welcome back!  Please return to our class tomorrow.

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Parent Paperwork from Tuesday Newsletter, asap.  Thank you!

Reminders:
1.  Sept. 10 - Assembly -1:45 in the gym - all welcome
2.  Sept. 15 - Family BBQ
3.  Sept. 18 - Terry Fox Run -  9:30 am in the gym - all welcome
4.  Sept. 23 - SQ Danza Dance Workshops & Presentations
                     - all day (active wear, runners, water bottles recommended)
5.  Sept. 25 - No School - Non Instructional Day - Teacher In-service/Workshop  :-)

Have a great night!

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Welcome back!  

Welcome back to all students.  I hope that you had a wonderful and restful summer break.  

Today students will bring home an extensive newsletter which includes:
  •  important paperwork for parents
  • information regarding this year's class placements
  • bell schedule changes.  

Tomorrow is a full day for students.  Please remind your child to return to our class.  They will require a Recess Snack and Lunch.   

I look forward to seeing you over the next few weeks and touching base.  I hope you have an easy transition to this school year!