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.