Friday, December 16, 2016

Happy Holidays!

1.  Read
Agendas stored at school

Gymnastics Permission Form - Naif, Alexis, Abdullah. 

REPORT CARDS
Thank you for returning the report envelopes.  I appreciate your communication as well as helping us to reuse the report envelope.  If you have not already, could you please return the envelope in the new year.  Thank you!  

THANK YOU
Today, students worked on our Believe! Unit.  We continued looked at customs and celebrations of Italy.  Thank you to Alexis, Abdullah, Kellan and their families for their support of these wonderful destinations.  We enjoyed the 'Yule log' chocolate rolls and supports brought by our classmates!  Thank you for supporting this unit.  We have run out of time to go to our other destinations before the break, however, will resume our trip when we return, examining celebrations of India and China.  Happy holidays!

Thank you to Sienna and the Allen-Chow family, who brought in birthday cake pops!  We appreciate yous sharing your birthday with us.  Thank you for the delightful treats! 

Thank you to Alex and the Piva family for the delicious reindeer treats.  What a fun way to finish 2016.  Many thanks! 
 

Reminders:
1.  Jan 3 - Back to School!  :-)

2.  Jan 16, 23, 30 - Gymnastics

3.  Jan 20 - No School

Rest, relax, and enjoy the break!  See you next year!

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 11 days to go!  1 more school day to go!

1.  Read
2.  Report Cards - sent home today
3.  Pizza - tomorrow, if ordered

Agenda books stored at school over the break.  Please send in back and forth bag as well. Happy Holidays!!

Gymnastics Permission Form - Naif, Alexis, Abdullah.  Please turn these in before the holidays!!!!  Thank you!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday to Ethan and Sienna who celebrate their birthdays over the break.  We hope that you have a wonderful celebration!  We know that you will have many opportunities to have fun with family and friends over the break!  Happy Birthday!

THANK YOU
Today, students worked on crafts linked to our Believe! Unit.  We continued our study of Germany.  We will continue to look at Germany and Italy tomorrow.  Thank you to Tanner, Ashlyn and their families for their support of these wonderful destinations.  We enjoyed the gingerbread and gingersnaps!

REPORT CARDS
Report cards are being sent home with your children.  I want to congratulate your children and you for the wonderful progress that they have made this term.  It is a privilege to work with your children daily.  Many thanks for your hard work at home.  You parents deserve a gold medal for ensuring your children are so well prepared each day for school.  Thank you!  

To ensure that I know you have received Term 1's report, could you please sign, (comment), and return the envelop tomorrow?  

I wish you and your family a very restful and relaxing break.   Thank you for your support and encouragement of our classroom.

Reminders:
1.  Jan 3 - Back to School!  :-)

2.  Jan 16, 23, 30 - Gymnastics

3.  Jan 20 - No School

Have a great night!  See everyone for the last day tomorrow!

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Wednesday , December 14, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 12 days to go!  2 school days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Report Cards - sent home Thursday
3.  Pizza - Friday



Today is the last day for agendas being sent home in 2016.  I will store agenda books and back and forth bags at the school over the break.   If you could have your child return their agenda and back and forth bag, your support would be greatly appreciated.  Happy Holidays!!
 
Gymnastics Permission Form - Naif, Alexis, Ethan.  Please turn these in before the holidays!!!!  Thank you!!

THANK YOU
Yesterday, students worked on crafts linked to our Believe! Unit.  Many thanks to Mrs. Simpson for coming in to assist students in completing work.  We so appreciate your time and energy at this very busy time of year.  Today we're off to England!   

Thank you to Alex and the Piva family who so generously donated Christmas crackers to make our trip to England so enjoyable.  Students enjoyed learning the tradition of 'pulling their crackers', wearing the hat, reading the joke, and having fun with their toy.  Many thanks for spreading the cheer of the season.  What fun!   Many thanks to Carter and the Bylicia family for their generous contribution of shortbread cookies, another wonderful English delight.  Thank you!

We began our study of Germany today, with a short flight through Europe.  We will continue to look at Germany and Italy tomorrow.  Thank you to Tanner, Ashlyn and their families for their support of these wonderful destinations  We will enjoy their traditional cookies tomorrow!

REPORT CARDS
Tomorrow, report cards will be sent home with your children.  I want to congratulate your children and you for the wonderful progress that they have made this term.  It is a privilege to work with your children daily.  Many thanks for your hard work at home.  You parents deserve a gold medal for ensuring your children are so well prepared each day for school.  Thank you!  

To ensure that I know you have received Term 1's report, could you please sign, (comment), and return the envelop on Friday?  

I wish you and your family a very restful and relaxing break.   Thank you for your support and encouragement of our classroom.

Reminders:
1.  Jan 3 - Back to School!  :-)

2.  Jan 16, 23, 30 - Gymnastics

3.  Jan 20 - No School

Have a great week! 

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Monday, December 12, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 14 days to go!  4 school days to go!

1.  Read
2.  No Spelling - happy holidays!
3.  Pizza Orders - due: Wednesday
4.  Report Cards - sent home Thursday

Gymnastics Permission Form - Sienna, Alexis, Ethan.  Thank you!!

MARVELOUS MATH MOTHERS :-)
Thank you for your support and leadership of our groups today.  We so appreciate your time and energy.  Many thanks go out to Mrs. Nessman, Mrs. Piva, and Mrs. Simpson.  Happy holidays.  The break is a well deserved rest.  Enjoy!  You will be missed!  See you in January!

THANK YOU
Today students travelled to Sweden as part of our Believe! Unit.  Students learned about Swedish traditions and sampled 'hot buns and coffee' (cinnamon buns and hot chocolate) compliments of Lucas, Jaxon and their families.  Many thanks for your generous donations!   Alex and the Piva family also sent in some Swedish items to help us make cultural connections.  Many thanks for the flag, traditional dolls, and decorative yule goat.   We will continue to work on learning about celebrations of the season.  Next stop....England!   

Reminders:
1. Dec. 15 - Report Cards home

Have a great week! 

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Friday, December 9, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 15 days to go!  5 school days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Pizza Orders - due: Wednesday

Gymnastics Permission Form - Sienna, Alexis, Ethan.  Thank you!!


MARVELOUS MATH MOTHERS :-)
Craft day is Monday.  Please come if you are able to.  :-)

 

Reminders:
1. Dec. 15 - Report Cards home

Have a great weekend! 

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 16 days to go!  6 school days to go!

1.  Read

Gymnastics Permission Form - Sienna, Alexis, Ethan.  Thank you!!
Hot Dog Orders:  Friday -  Dec. 9

Reminders:
1. Dec. 15 - Report Cards home

Have a great week! 

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 17 days to go!  7 school days to go!

1.  Read
2.  No Spelling this week
3.  PJ Day - Thursday


THANK YOU
Thank you to Mrs. Simpson who came in today to help us with our Believe! Unit.  Mrs. Simpson led groups in art, making a beautiful pointsettia picture.  Many thanks to Mrs. Simpson for her time, energy, and leadership!  A super thanks to Sienna, Logan, Roman and their families for the fabulous pinata and pointsettia.  Students enjoyed breaking open the navidad pinata as part of our celebration of Mexico.  
 
Winter Concert
Today is our Winter Concert, Holiday Wishes.  The concert starts at 6:30pm.  Students are asked to arrive at 6:15 pm.  Students should come through their regular outside door to put away jackets and boots.  Students will then go to Mrs. McCaughtery's room as we perform as an ensemble.  We will return to our class at the end of the performance.  Please arrange a pick-up plan for your child.  Students without a plan, must remain in the class until an adult picks them up.

Students may choose to wear dress clothes or hockey or other sports/team jerseys, as requested by Mrs. MacPherson.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!

Gymnastics Permission Form - Sienna, Alexis, Ethan.  Thank you!!
Hot Dog Orders:  Friday -  Dec. 9

Reminders:
1. Dec. 15 - Report Cards home

Have a great week! 

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 18 days to go!  8 school days to go!

1.  Read
2.  No Spelling this week
3.  PJ Day - Thursday


Happy Birthday!
A very happy 7th birthday to Avani, who celebrated her birthday yesterday.  We hope that you have a wonderful day with us as well as a sensational year being seven!

Winter Concert
Tomorrow is our Winter Concert, Holiday Wishes.  The concert starts at 6:30pm.  Students are asked to arrive at 6:15 pm.  Students should come through their regular outside door to put away jackets and boots.  Students will then go to Mrs. McCaughtery's room as we perform as an ensemble.  We will return to our class at the end of the performance.  Please arrange a pick-up plan for your child.  Students without a plan, must remain in the class until an adult picks them up.

Students may choose to wear dress clothes or hockey or other sports/team jerseys, as requested by Mrs. MacPherson.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!

Gymnastics Permission Form - Sienna, Alexis, Ethan.  Thank you!!
Hot Dog Orders:  Friday -  Dec. 9

THANK YOU!!
Thank you to Mrs. Narang for donating her time and leadership today to help students work through one of our crafts for our trip to Mexico for our class's Believe! Unit.  Students made mini poinsettias for their scrapbooks as well as worked on activities to better understand Mexican traditions.  Thank you to Sienna, Logan, and Roman their families for donating items for the pinata and poinsettia.  We continued to look at some Canadian celebrations. 

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

2.  Dec. 15 - Report Cards home

Have a great week! 

Cold weather go! Bring on the snow!

Friday, December 2, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 24 days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Gymnastics Permission Form - return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!
4.  Winter Celebration Lyrics -practice lyrics.
5.  Hot Dog Orders:  Due - Tues., Dec. 6 for Dec. 9

THANK YOU!!
Thank you to Mrs. Narang for donating her time and leadership today to help students work through one of our Canadian crafts for our class's Believe! Unit.  Students made reindeers for their scrapbooks as well as 'Magical Reindeer Food' to sprinkle outside on December 24th.  Thank you to Grace, Kaylee, and Mason and their families for donating items for the reindeer food.  Thank you to Jaxon and his family, who helped us kick start our celebration yesterday with a cup of hot chocolate cheer!  We continued to look at  some Canadian celebrations. 

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great weekend! 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

 

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 25 days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 11 -   /10
3.  Gymnastics Permission Form - return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!
4.  Winter Celebration Lyrics -practice lyrics.
5.  Hot Dog Orders:  Due - Tues., Dec. 6 for Dec. 9

THANK YOU!!
Thank you to families for your generous support to our class's Believe!  Unit.  We started our unit today, with Rylie's family advent calendar, and a little family history of the Danish Advent.  Tomorrow we start our journey looking at some Canadian celebrations. 

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm


Have a great week!

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 26 days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 11 - Quiz: Tomorrow
3.  Gymnastics Permission Form - return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!
4.  Winter Celebration Lyrics -practice lyrics. 

5.  Cultural Celebrations  Contribution - please send item by Tomorrow.  Thank you!!!!!

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 26 days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 11 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Gymnastics Permission Form - return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!
4.  Winter Celebration Lyrics -practice lyrics. 

5.  Cultural Celebrations  Contribution - please send item by Thurs.  Thank you!!!!!

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week!

Monday, November 28, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 27 days to go!

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 11 - Quiz: Thursday

3.  Gymnastics Permission Form - please sign and return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!
4.  Winter Celebration Lyrics -practice lyrics.  We sing verse 2 and 3.
5.  Cultural Celebrations  Contribution - please send in the item your child selected by Thursday, Dec. 1.  Thank you!!!!!


THANK YOU!
Thank you to our Marvelous Math Mothers, Mrs. Gallup, Mrs. Nessman, Mrs. Piva, and Mrs. Simpson for joining us for our last group before break.  We appreciate your leadership in small group activities and lessons focusing on place value and 3D geometry.  We enjoyed being able to work in small groups using manipulatives to help learn and reinforce these skills.  Thank you very much for choosing to spend part of your morning with us.  Happy holidays and well wishes!  We resume our groups on January 9th

Cultural Celebrations Unit
Dear parents, our class is starting a new unit in December focusing on celebrations that occur during the month of December.  Part of this unit involves creating interactive lessons.  We will "board" Canadian Airlines and "travel" to various countries.  Part of our celebrations include crafts and snacks that are traditional to the countries we will travel to.

Each child should bring the item that they signed up for by Thursday, December 1st, if possible.  Thank you for supporting our class.  We hope our unit will be fun and and memorable.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week!

Friday, November 25, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 1 month to go!

1.  Read
2.  Gymnastics Permission Form - please sign and return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!
3.  Winter Celebration Lyrics -practice lyrics.  We sing verse 2 and 3.
4.  Cultural Celebrations  Contribution - please send in the item your child selected by Thursday, Dec. 1.  Thank you!!!!!

Cultural Celebrations Unit
Dear parents, our class is starting a new unit in December focusing on celebrations that occur during the month of December.  Part of this unit involves creating interactive lessons.  We will "board" Canadian Airlines and "travel" to various countries.  Part of our celebrations include crafts and snacks that are traditional to the countries we will travel to.

Each child should bring the item that they signed up for by Thursday, December 1st, if possible.  Thank you for supporting our class.  We hope our unit will be fun and and memorable.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm


Have a great weekend.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Ho-ho-ho!  Only 1 month to go!

1.  Read
2.  Gymnastics Permission Form - please sign and return form by Dec. 2.  Thank you!!

3.  Winter Concert Lyrics - stompin' Tom's, Good Old Hockey Song!  Please sing as much as possible!  We are singing 2 and 3rd verses. 
4.  Cultural Celebrations Contribution - please send in the item your child selected by Thursday, December 1, if possible.  Many thanks!!
 
Cultural Celebrations Unit
Dear parents, our class is starting a new unit in December focusing on celebrations that occur during the month of December.  Part of this unit involves creating interactive lessons.  We will "board" Canadian Airlines and "travel" to various countries.  Part of our celebrations include crafts and snacks that are traditional to the countries we will travel to.

Each child should bring the item that they signed up for by Thursday, December 1st, if possible.  Thank you for supporting our class.  We hope our unit will be fun and and memorable.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Only 1 month until Christmas Eve!!

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test:  /10

Cultural Celebrations Unit
Dear parents, our class is starting a new unit in December focusing on celebrations that occur during the month of December.  Part of this unit involves creating interactive lessons.  We will "board" Canadian Airlines and "travel" to various countries.  Part of our celebrations include crafts and snacks that are traditional to the countries we will travel to. 

We will send home a list of items to help make our experience fun and memorable tomorrow.  If you could send the item by Thursday, December 1, your help is greatly appreciated. 

Students have also been asked to find out where their family heritage is from.  Many families have a variety of countries which their family may be from.  Please feel free to simplify to 1 or 2 countries as you see appropriate.  Thank you for your help!

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test: Tomorrow

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test: Thursday

Book Orders:  due:  Tomorrow, Nov. 23

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week.

Monday, November 21, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 10 - Post Test: Thursday

Book Orders:  due:  Nov. 23

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Alex and the Piva family for their generous donation of locker hangers to assist with winter wear.  We so appreciate you thinking of our class and the comfort of students as the weather changes from fall to winter.  Many, many thanks!!!!

Thank you to our marvellous math mothers for joining us!  We appreciated Mrs. Gallup, Mrs. Nessman, Mrs. Piva, and Mrs. Simpson for leading students in small group activities focusing on place value and 3D geometry activities.  Thanks for choosing to spend part of your morning with us!  We so appreciate your time and leadership. 

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great week.

Friday, November 18, 2016

1.  Read

Book Orders:  due:  Nov. 23

SKATING:
Thank you to our fabulous families for joining us to tie laces and skate today!!  We so appreciate your time, effort and enthusiasm.  Thank you for joining us today. 

A special thank you to Mr. Bylicia for transporting our  hockey gear.  So appreciated!!  Thanks for your support!

Reminders:
1.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 9 - Quiz:  /10
3.  Learning Logs - please read, comment, and return asap., thank you!! 
Book Orders:  due:  Nov. 23, if ordering.  Parents please include a note if you'd like any items set aside for holiday gift giving!  ;-)
Photo Orders:  due:  Nov. 18 if ordering :-) 

SKATING TOMORROW:
Remember to pack in a cloth bag: skates, helmet, gloves, and non-slip pants.  It is also a good idea to have extra socks.  

Parent helpers meet us at MacPark.  We skate 10:30-11:30.  See you there!  

Thank you to Mr. Bylicia and Mrs. Wills for volunteering to take our hockey gear.  So appreciated!!  Thanks for your support!

Reminders:
1.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes
2.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 9 - Quiz: Tomorrow
3.  Learning Logs - please read, comment, and return asap., thank you!! 
Winter Concert - Holiday Wishes - newsletter from Mrs. MacPherson
Photo Orders:  due:  Nov. 18 if ordering :-) 

SKATING:
Bus regulations require us to have no hockey gear on the bus.  If there is a parent driver who is willing to transport sticks, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.  Students are also required to pack skates in a cloth bag or have skates with guards; don't forget your helmet, gloves, and non-slip pants.  It is also a good idea to have extra socks.  

Parent helpers are requested to help tie skates as well as skate with students.  Please come if you can.  We skate at MacPark from 10:30-11:30.  Meet us there!  

We're hoping to have a great time.  Thanks for your support!

Reminders:
1.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
2.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes
3.  Dec. 7  - Winter Concert - show starts at 6:30pm

Have a great night!

November 15, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 9 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Learning Logs - please read, comment, and return asap., thank you!! 
Photo Orders:  due:  Nov. 18 if ordering :-) 

Duffle Bag Theatre & A Christmas Story
Today, students enjoyed and participated in Duffle Bag Theatre's presentation of A Christmas Story.  Our very own Grace took centre stage as the Ghost of Christmas Future, doing a fabulous job!  What an entertaining way to kick of the festive season!!

Reminders:
1.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
2.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes

Have a great night!

Monday, November 14, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 9 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Learning Logs - please return asap., thank you!!  Alexis, Lucas, and Kaylee 
Photo Orders:  due:  Nov. 18 if ordering :-) 

9:00 am - ART STARTS PRESENTATION - Duffle Bag Theatre

THANK YOU!!
Thank you to our fabulous math leaders, Mrs. Gallup, Mrs. Nessman, and Mrs. Piva who led students in place value activities.  We appreciate your time, energy and expertise in providing students opportunities to work in small groups with math materials.  Many thanks!! 

Reminders:
1.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
2.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes

Have a great night!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 8 - Quiz Score: /
3.  Learning Logs - please return asap., thank you!!  Alexis, Lucas, and Kaylee
Remembrance Day - No School
 
Remembrance Assembly
Thank you to Mrs. Hindle and Mrs. Kossey's class for preparing such a thoughtful tribute focusing on Remembrance Day.  I appreciated Kaylee and Grace for coming prepared in their Girl Scout Uniforms! Thank you for representing these very valuable service organizations!  :-)

Reminders:
1.  Nov 15 - ART STARTS PRESENTATION - Duffle Bag Theatre
2.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
3.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes

See everyone on Monday!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 8 - Quiz: Tomorrow


Remembrance Assembly 11:00 am:  all welcome
Please wear service uniforms if you are a member of Girl Guides/Brownies or Boy Scouts/Beavers to tomorrow's assembly.  Come dressed!!

Reminders:
1.  Nov 11 - No School - Remembrance Day
2.  Nov 15 - ART STARTS PRESENTATION - Duffle Bag Theatre
3.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
4.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes

Have a restful night!

Tuesday, November 2, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 7 - Quiz: Friday
Learning Logs - please return asap!  Thanks!!

Reminders:
1.  Nov 2-3 - Family Math Nights - 6:00 pm.  All welcome!
2.  Nov 10 - Remembrance Assembly 11:00 am:  all welcome
3.  Nov 11 - No School - Remembrance Day
4.  Nov 15 - ART STARTS PRESENTATION - Duffle Bag Theatre
5.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
6.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes

Have a restful night!

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - UNIT 7 - Quiz: Friday
Learning Logs - please return asap!  Thanks!!

PLEASE BRING IN A PAIR OF MUM OR DAD'S SOCKS FOR A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT.  ALL SOCKS WILL BE RETURNED, UNHARMED!  ;-)

Reminders:
1.  Nov 1-2-3 - Family Math Nights
2.  Nov 10 - Remembrance Assembly 11:00 am:  all welcome
3.  Nov 11 - No School - Remembrance Day
4.  Nov 15 - ART STARTS PRESENTATION - Duffle Bag Theatre
5.  Nov 18 - SKATING - 10:30-11:30  at MacPark
6.  Nov 25 - Photo Retakes

Have a restful night!

Monday, October 28, 2016

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

1.  BE SAFE!!!!!
2.  HAVE FUN!!!!

PLEASE BRING IN A PAIR OF MUM OR DAD'S SOCKS FOR A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT.  ALL SOCKS WILL BE RETUNRED, UNHARMED!  ;-)

Spooktacular Luncheon - THANKS! 
Thank you to our fabulous families for all of the support with food preparation. We appreciated your time and leadershiop.  Special thanks go out to Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Madsen,  Mrs. Narang, Mrs. Nessman, Mrs. Piva, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Simpson, and Mrs. Younie for joining us today.  We also appreciated the many parents from our partner classes and staff who contributed to our fun cooking morning.  Thank you for choosing to spend the morning with us.  We so appreciate your time!

Thank You!
Thank you to Sienna, Alex P., and Kaylee for the delightful and frightful treats.  We appreciated you thinking of us on this very busy day!  Yum!

Have a SAFE  and SPOOKTACULAR night!!

Friday, October 28, 2016

1.  Read

HALLOWEEN DANCE - 6:00-8:00 PM tonight
-wear a costume
-bring a nut free sharing snack
-bring a non-perishable food donation

MONDAY - Spooktacular Luncheon & PJ Day.  
Students:  Please bring a snack for Recess.  No costumes please.
Parent Volunteers:  Please meet in the classroom at 8:20 for food preparation.  Groups start at 8:55.  Thank you for choosing to spend the morning with us.  We so appreciate your time!

Have a great night and weekend!!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Quiz  /10
3.  Hot Dog Day:  tomorrow

Reminders: 
Oct. 31 - Spooktacular Luncheon & PJ Day.  Please bring a snack for
Recess.  No costumes please.

Let's have a great last week in October together!!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Quiz  /10
3.  Hot Dog Day:  tomorrow

Reminders: 
Oct. 31 - Spooktacular Luncheon & PJ Day.  Please bring a snack for
Recess.  No costumes please.

Let's have a great last week in October together!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Headsprout & Splash Math -  Log in ID information for home use.  Please keep this information at home.  :-)
4.  Hot Dog Day:  Friday

SAFETY PRESENTATION
Today Constable Winkles, our school's RCMP liaison, came in to talk with students about Safety. Constable Winkles reviewed how important it is to have a SAFETY PLAN for everyday, but especially on nights like Halloween.  Included in today's discussion was:  the importance of knowing mom or dad's phone number (or writing it down in a safe place [inside of shoe], taking a flashlight, going/staying in a group accompanied by an adult, walking safely on sidewalk or grass area, crossing at intersections or designated cross walk, costume/mask safety, and knowing what to do if separated from your group.  Please ask your child to review these skills with you before next Monday! 

Reminders: 
Oct. 31 - Spooktacular Luncheon & PJ Day.  Please bring a snack for
Recess.  No costumes please.

Let's have a great last week in October together!!

Monday, October 24, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 6 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Picture Day Tomorrow!!  Don't forget to wear your best smile -)
4.  Hot Dog Orders:  Due: tomorrow for Friday

THANK YOU
Thank you to our Marvelous Math Mothers Mrs. Gallup, Mrs. Piva, Mrs. Nessman and Mrs. Simpson for leading students in addition and counting up skills. Students completed activities involving patterns using these skills.  We appreciate your time and leadership.  Thanks for choosing to spend the morning with us!!

Next Monday is Halloween.  Our groups will take a break to celebrate and resume the following Monday on November 7th!

Reminders: 
Oct. 31 - Event

Let's have a great last week in October together!!

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Post test Score   /10
3.  Learning Log - Please read, sign, and return asap.  Thank you!!
October Book Orders are in! NO School - Tomorrow :-)
 
THANK YOU
Thank you to families for participating in our Open House and Parent Teacher Meetings.  I appreciate your time and energy.  It has been a pleasure talking with  you about your child's growth and progress this year!

Reminders: 
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a WONDERFUL LONG WEEKEND.  
I'll look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Quiz:  Tomorrow
Early Dismissal - Tomorrow @ 12:30
PTM MEETINGS - tomorrow by appointment
NO School - Friday
 
THANK YOU
Thank you to families for participating in our Open House.  I appreciate your time and energy.  

Reminders: 
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Quiz:  Thursday
Early Dismissal - Tomorrow & Thursday @ 12:30
STUDENT LED OPEN HOUSE: tomorrow between 1:00 and 5:00 pm

NO School - Friday
HALLOWEEN FAMILY DANCE - Newsletter

STORY THEATRE
Today, students enjoyed a workshop and presentation by the Art Starts theatre company, Story Theatre.  Story Theatre presented a skit about Gangus Khan.   

Reminders: 
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Monday, October 17, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 5 - Quiz:  Thursday
Early Dismissal - Wednesday & Thursday @ 12:30
NO School - Friday
HALLOWEEN FAMILY DANCE - Newsletter

THANK YOU
Thank you to our Marvelous Math Mothers, Mrs. Gallup, Mrs. Nessman, Mrs. Piva,  and Mrs. Simpson for helping us to get our Math Groups started.  We appreciate your time and support!  Many thanks for providing students with opportunities to work in small groups with math manipulatives.  We couldn't do these activities or learn in this manner without your time and energy!

Today students groups focused on working with recognizing, naming, and extending patterns using the COUNTING UP mental math strategy.  

OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
     OPEN HOUSE:
  Wednesday, October 19: Student Led Open House between 1:00 and 5:00 pm
    PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
Thursday, October 20: by appointment only.  

Reminders:  
Oct. 18 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & OPEN HOUSE / PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Friday, October 14, 2015

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Post Test Score - /10
3.  FIRE PREVENTION - information
4.  HALLOWEEN FAMILY DANCE - Newsletter

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy birthday to Alex, who turns 7 this weekend.  We hope that you have a wonderful celebration and that your year is sensational!  Thank you for the treats!  We appreciated celebrating with you today!  7 is sensational!

OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
     OPEN HOUSE:
  Wednesday, October 19: Student Led Open House between 1:00 and 5:00 pm
    PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
Thursday, October 20: by appointment only.  

Reminders:  
Oct. 18 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & OPEN HOUSE / PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great weekend.  

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Quiz: Friday
3.  Class Newsletter
Panago Pizza Day - tomorrw

OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
     OPEN HOUSE:
On Wednesday, October 19 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm I will be hosting a Student Led Open House.  This Open House is a more informal way of meeting with you and your child.  You may drop in anytime, for any duration.  Children will guide their families through classroom routines and expectations, as well as showing their family members their work.  I look forward to answering any questions you may have.  
    PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
If you have any concerns that you'd like to address, please make an appointment for Thursday, October 20.  The best way to contact me is through the agenda book.  I will be seeing parents between 1:00 and 4:30pm.   Please know that if I have any concerns regarding your child's progress, I would have already contacted you.   

Reminders:  
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & OPEN HOUSE / PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Quiz: Friday
3.  PAC Newsletter
Popcorn Day - Tomorrow - $1 

Panago Pizza Day -  Friday, Oct 14

 
CAN YOU HELP?
Dear families, today we started using the Chromebook computers.  Many students had great difficulty typing in (spelling) their last names.  Could you please help out by encouraging your child to write their name 10 times as a practice of this very essential skill?  Many thanks in advance.  

Could you please send in a pair of earbuds or headphones for your child's use in a labelled zip-lock baggie as soon as possible?  Many thanks!  :-)  

Thank you to the many organized families who already sent earbuds/earphones in!!!

OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
     OPEN HOUSE:
On Wednesday, October 19 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm I will be hosting a Student Led Open House.  This Open House is a more informal way of meeting with you and your child.  You may drop in anytime, for any duration.  Children will guide their families through classroom routines and expectations, as well as showing their family members their work.  I look forward to answering any questions you may have.  
    PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
If you have any concerns that you'd like to address, please make an appointment for Thursday, October 20.  The best way to contact me is through the agenda book.  I will be seeing parents between 1:00 and 4:30pm.   Please know that if I have any concerns regarding your child's progress, I would have already contacted you.   

Reminders:  
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & OPEN HOUSE / PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Quiz: Friday
3.  PAC Newsletter
Popcorn Day - Tomorrow - $1 

Panago Pizza Day -  Friday, Oct 14

 
CAN YOU HELP?
Dear families, today we started using the Chromebook computers.  Many students had great difficulty typing in (spelling) their last names.  Could you please help out by encouraging your child to write their name 10 times as a practice of this very essential skill?  Many thanks in advance.  

Could you please send in a pair of earbuds or headphones for your child's use in a labelled zip-lock baggie as soon as possible?  Many thanks!  :-)  

Thank you to the many organized families who already sent earbuds/earphones in!!!

OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
     OPEN HOUSE:
On Wednesday, October 19 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm I will be hosting a Student Led Open House.  This Open House is a more informal way of meeting with you and your child.  You may drop in anytime, for any duration.  Children will guide their families through classroom routines and expectations, as well as showing their family members their work.  I look forward to answering any questions you may have.  
    PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
If you have any concerns that you'd like to address, please make an appointment for Thursday, October 20.  The best way to contact me is through the agenda book.  I will be seeing parents between 1:00 and 4:30pm.   Please know that if I have any concerns regarding your child's progress, I would have already contacted you.   

Reminders:  
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & OPEN HOUSE / PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 4 - Quiz: Friday 
3.  Picture Day - background selection/date reminder

Popcorn Day Thursday - $1 
Panago Pizza Day -  Friday, Oct 14


CAN YOU HELP?
We will be working with Chromebooks in our class.  Could you please send in a pair of earbuds or headphones for your child's use in a labelled zip-lock baggie as soon as possible?  Many thanks!  :-)  

OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
     OPEN HOUSE:
On Wednesday, October 19 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm I will be hosting a Student Led Open House.  This Open House is a more informal way of meeting with you and your child.  You may drop in anytime, for any duration.  Children will guide their families through classroom routines and expectations, as well as showing their family members their work.  I look forward to answering any questions you may have.  
    PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
If you have any concerns that you'd like to address, please make an appointment for Thursday, October 20.  The best way to contact me is through the agenda book.  I will be seeing parents between 1:00 and 4:30pm.   Please know that if I have any concerns regarding your child's progress, I would have already contacted you.   

Reminders:  
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & OPEN HOUSE / PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week.  

Friday, October 7, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving! 

I hope that everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend filled with family, friends, fun, and great food!  I am so very thankful to work with all of you!

Homework
1.  Read
Office Newletter:  re hand and foot (please see for details)

Panago Pizza Day - Orders due: Tuesday, Oct. 11 for Friday, Oct 14
Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!


THANK YOU!
Thank you to Alex P. and his family for the thoughtful snacks in the spirit of Thanksgiving.  We so appreciated the yummy treat. 

Thank you as well, to our family members who helped to ensure that our hot dog feast was ready!  Many thanks go out to Mrs. Latrace, Mrs. Guido, Mrs.Corsi, and Mrs. Nessman.  We so appreciate your time and support!  Many thanks!

Reminders:  
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great weekend.  See you on TUESDAY!

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Thanksgiving Lunch tomorrow.  Bring a snack!

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling -  /10
3.  Speaking - Tomorrow:
                                            Mason, Grace, Tanner, Owen, Roman, Abdullah
 
Panago Pizza Day - Orders due: Tuesday, Oct. 11 for Friday, Oct 14
Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!


Reminders:  
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - No School
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week. 

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Post Test: Tomorrow
3.  Learning Log - please read, comment and return, asap.  Thanks!
4.  Speaking - Tomorrow:
                                            Riley, Alex P., Ethan, Kaylee*, Logan, Gavin
Panago Pizza Day - Orders due: Tuesday, Oct. 11 for Friday, Oct 14

PAC Newsletter
Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!
FALL WEATHER - indoor shoes and outside jacket required 

FRIDAY FESTIVITIES
  Thanksgiving Hot Dogs!  Please come with a healthy snack. 

Oct. 19 & 20 - PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & EARLY DISMISSAL 

Families will have an opportunity to meet with me on the afternoons of Wednesday and Thursday October 19 and 20. I will forward sign-up information to you asap.  Thank you for your understanding.  I look forward to meeting with you :-).  

Reminders:  
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - No School
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week. 

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Post Test: Thursday
3.  Learning Log - please read, comment and return, asap.  Thanks!
4.  Speaking - Tomorrow:
                                            Jaxon, Jayden, Alexis, Keaton, Lucas, Alex N.
 
Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!
FALL WEATHER - indoor shoes and outside jacket required 

FRIDAY FESTIVITIES
  Thanksgiving Hot Dogs!  Please come with a healthy snack. 

LEARNING LOGS
Each week your child will bring home their Learning Log.  This book is an on-going demonstration of your child's current performance in writing.  Students write about school wide topics using language that they can generate independently.  This writing should be accompanied by a picture that supports the chosen topic.   


Parents are asked to review work and sign.  Logs should be returned to the school as soon as possible.  Most weeks, students will write at the end of the week, however, there may be variations to scheduling.  There is a place for parents to add a comment if desired.  Thank you for your support!

Oct. 19 & 20 - PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & EARLY DISMISSAL 

Families will have an opportunity to meet with me on the afternoons of Wednesday and Thursday October 19 and 20. I will forward sign-up information to you asap.  Thank you for your understanding.  I look forward to meeting with you :-).  
 
Reminders:  
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - No School
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great week. 

Monday, October 3, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - Unit 3 - Post Test: Thursday
3.  Learning Log - please read, comment and return, asap.  Thanks!
4.  Speaking - topic for Tomorrow:
                                             Sienna, Kellan, Carter, Ashlyn, Avani

Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!

FALL WEATHER - indoor shoes and outside jacket required 

FRIDAY FESTIVITIES
As part of our Cultural Celebrations unit, students will study many popular celebrations learning about the traditions and history of these celebrations.  A common theme throughout is family, friends, fun, and food. 

This Friday we will celebrate Thanksgiving, with a Grade 2 tradition, of Thanksgiving Hot Dogs!  Students will be treated to a hot dog and veggies/fruit.  If your child does not like hot dogs, please ensure that they have a lunch.  Students will still need a healthy snack. 


WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?

Students have been working hard!  Some focus areas that we have been working on and will continue to work on in Core Learning areas include:

Reading: 

-3 ways to read a book

-picking 'just right' books

-building reading stamina 

-identifying genre:  non-fiction (fact/information books) vs fiction (stories)

- reading for comprehension (understanding and being able to summarize what we have read = retelling)

-text features:  author, illustrator, publication date, table of content & glossaries (non-fiction)

Writing:

-Proper Nouns - specific people, places, and things - please encourage your child to always use a capital for their first and last name

-Ideas - being able to pick and develop a narrow topic (one idea)

-Super Sentences - using adjectives to describe nouns and prepositional phrases - sentences tell: who, did what, where and when

Math:

-Counting On Strategies focusing on numbers 0-100 -  adding strategy

-Number Properties:  odd/even, tally marks, describing numbers

-Story/Word Problems with a specific focus on skills of  Logical Reasoning & Organized Lists

 

Thank you for supporting these skills at home whenever possible as well!!   :-) 

Oct. 19 & 20 - PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & EARLY DISMISSAL 

Families will have an opportunity to meet with me on the afternoons of Wednesday and Thursday October 19 and 20. I will forward sign-up information to you asap.  Thank you for your understanding.  I look forward to meeting with you :-).  
Reminders:  
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - No School
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 pm & PTM
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great weekend. 

Friday, September 30, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Learning Log - please read, comment and return, asap.  Thanks!

3.  Speaking - topic for Tuesday:
                                             Sienna, Kellan, Carter, Ashlyn, Avani


SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to Owen, Grace, and Carter, who celebrated their 7th birthdays this month.  We hope that you have an excellent 7th year!  Seven is sensational!!!   Happy Birthday!

Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!
Student Verification Form-  return asap.  Thank you 
FALL WEATHER - indoor shoes and outside jacket required 

Reminders:  
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - No School
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL 12:30 -
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Have a great weekend. 

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - List 2 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Speaking - topic for next week:
                Tuesday:  Sienna, Kellan, Carter, Ashlyn, Avani
TERRY FOX RUN:  wear RUNNERS and outdoor active wear!
   Everyone welcome.  Meet in gym at 9:20.  Run starts at 9:30 am.
   Hope to see you there!

Scholastic Book Orders - due Oct. 11.  Thank you!
Student Verification Form-  return asap.  Thank you 
FALL WEATHER - indoor shoes and an outside jacket required 

Reminders:  
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - No School
Oct. 17 - Story Theatre Presentation
Oct. 19-20 - EARLY DISMISSAL 12:30 -
Oct. 21 - NID - No School
Oct. 25 - Individual Photo Day
Oct. 31 - Event

Let's have a great week.  See you tomorrow!

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - List 2 - Quiz: Thursday
3.  Speaking - topic for next week: 
                Tuesday:  Sienna, Kellan, Carter, Ashlyn, Avani
Class Newsletter - routines and expectations

Student Verification Form-  Please review, make changes, and return as soon as possible.  Thank you 

FALL WEATHER
Fall is here!  Please ensure that your child has indoor shoes and an outside jacket. 



CLASS NEWSLETTER
It is hard to believe that September is almost completed!  We have been working hard to build class routines and expectations for the past four weeks.  

Today your child will be bringing home a lengthy class newsletter.  This newsletter is to help you to understand our class's routines and expectations. As much as possible, I try to stick to familiar routines, however, there will be times where routines simply change.

As we enter October, I encourage families to support their child in building independence.  Maria Montessori stated it best: 

       The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, 'The children are 

       now working as if I did not exist.’  Never help a child with a task at which he feels

      he can succeed.

Simple tasks such as assisting with packing lunches, putting items into backpacks and ensuring items for the back and forth bag should be part of your child's daily routine.  Don't worry if the job isn't perfect, it's a wonderful learning opportunity!

Students are encourage to enter and leave the school unassisted, so that they can independently unpack and prepare for the day. This is the beginning of learning how to organize items as well as time.  These small steps are the building blocks of future success!  I appreciate your support in getting your child started, and look forward to assisting them through the school year.  

Reminders:  
Friday, Sept. 30 - TERRY FOX RUN - 9:15 am all welcome ;-)

Let's have a great week.  See you tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Homework
1.  Read
2.  Spelling - List 2 - Quiz: Thursday
Office Newsletter - student verification form.  Please review, make changes, and return as soon as possible.  Thank you

SPEAKING & LISTENING
Today your child will be bringing home a folder for the Speaking and Listening topic of the month.  This task is in place of traditional show and tell and addresses many skills in the Language Arts Program.  

Each month, your child will be asked to speak to a specific topic, providing three details about the topic, as well as an introduction and close.  Students may bring an item to 'show' (picture, small item, etc.) that supports their topic.  Please only send non-precious items!

Speaking skills will be sent the week prior to presentation to allow for time to prepare and practice skills.  October's theme is My Favourite Activity.   

HOME READING
Thank you to families for so enthusiastically supporting the home reading program.   I appreciate your questions!

• children should read ALOUD to an adult 10 minutes or more nightly
• log in blue duotang (you don't need to return the log each day) 
• BOOKS MUST come BACK TO SCHOOL each day; we re-read the book to our reading buddy for fluency and comprehension practice.  
• parents are requested to read a novel aloud each night to model great reading skills!  :-)

 I will collect and review reading logs on students SPEAKING AND LISTENING DAY.
    
Reminders:  
Friday, Sept. 30 - TERRY FOX RUN - 9:15 am all welcome ;-)

Let's have a great week.  See you tomorrow!