March 31/23

Conferences are next Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6th.  If you haven't signed up yet please do so asap on the parent portal.  Please remember these conferences are a total of 30 minutes, you should arrive at the time you sign up for.  The first 15 minutes your child will show their work in the hall and the next 15 mins will be with me and your child sharing and celebrating their learning plus setting goals for next term.  Please let me know if these dates do not work for your family and we can make other arrangements. Also please be sure to let me know if you are expecting your conference to be on zoom as I need to book these ones differently to avoid overlap.  ***Wednesday is an 11:30 dismissal and there is no school Thursday except for conferences.

Spelling this week is a review of all the short vowels, because of this the quiz will not be until Tuesday next week.  The students wrote 1/2 the words in their planners on Monday and will write the rest of them next Monday.  Students that have not finished this week's lesson should have brought home their spelling duo tang today.  

This week we learned about the intestines and the kidneys.  Ask your child about the experiments we have done to demonstrate the functions of these organs. Please practice the body songs in the Poetry book as we will be presenting them at the May assembly.  Also this week we have an Easter activity sheet, which should be completed over the next two weekends.  

Freezies will be sold every Friday after school but this next week they will be on Wednesday (due to our early dismissal). The Gr. 6/7 are fundraising for their field trip to Cultus Lake.  

Friday, April 7th - Good Friday (no school) and Monday, April 10th - Easter Monday (no school)

Happy Spring Break!

Skating was a huge success.  Thanks to all those that drove, helped to tie and untie skates and help with helmets.  All the students made progress in developing their skating skills, regardless of whether they had skated much before or not!  It was fun to have this opportunity with our big buddy class.

Please be sure to sign up for conferences on the parent portal.  Please email me if you want to have a virtual conference instead of in person!  I need to alter times and adjustments for zoom conferences which is not possible on the parent portal.  

 I tried to ensure that all students had some new books in their book bag for over the break, as well as their Reader's Workshop book that they will be presenting to the class during our first week back.

I hope you all have a great two weeks and are able to have some adventures and quality family time. 

March 3/23

These are portraits of what your child thinks they'll look like when they are 100!  Many of you saw these in person today and guessed which one your child created but for those that didn't please see below. These will be in their memory books, so will be coming home at the end of the year.

With our big buddies we learned about Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream for equality and freedom for all races/colours of people.  The globe below is our brainstormed words that described Martin Luther King. We then we each thought of our own dreams for a better society and created these people.

Conferences this term are not until after spring break, however sign up will be posted on March 6th after school.  Please email me if you want to have a virtual conference instead of in person!  I need to alter times and adjustments for zoom conferences which is not possible on the parent portal.  

Skating is Friday, March 10th.  If you haven't done so already please sign up on the portal.  I think at this point I believe we just have enough, but I do need to confirm with Mrs. Labelle as we have siblings, so need to divide up the students.  Drivers we currently have are, Kaylee's mom, Zack's mom, Lila's mom, Dominic's dad and Sukhtej, Viktor and August will be going with their own parent.  We will be leaving right after lunch, if parents could please arrive at 12:20 that would be great.  My plan is that students will just eat instead of playing first, hopefully the hot lunch will arrive on time.  Don't forget to pack your child's gear for skating and send in cash if they are renting skates and helmets.  Please note bike helmets are not allowed.  

Feb. 25, 2023

 A short but busy week!

On Wednesday we saw Alice in Wonderland!  The students enjoyed walking to Westview and the play.

They wanted their picture taken with the two Alices!

100 Day was a fun day.  We had a primary assembly, students brought in and shared their 100 day collections which as you can see were original and creative.  Then we also completed our big 100 math projects focusing on money, number patterns (counting to 100 by 10's, 5's, 2's, 25's ) and their basic facts.  We finished our art projects of what they think they will look like when they are 100 years old.  This group continues to amaze me as they are all so innovative!  These are up in the hallway and you will need to guess ?? which one is your child! During Family Reading on Friday you can look and guess.

Fairview's Book Fair is next week,  today the children made their wish lists and our shopping day will be on Wednesday.  The Fair is also open afterschool - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until 3:00 pm. And don't forget! Even if you can't join us in the school, you can experience the joy of our Book Fair online by visiting our Virtual Book Fair Extension on the same dates! https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5175369

Our skating field trip is now booked so sign up on the parent portal, drivers are needed.  Please let me know even if you are planning on driving your child only (that way when I'm organizing the cars I can plan accordingly). If you need driver's abstracts or volunteer forms they are available at the office or just email me and I will send them home in your child's planner.  

Feb. 17/23

Div. 11 had a fun valentine's celebration, it was noisy but exciting to hear all the students reading and thanking their classmates for the cards.  Thanks to Nigel, Sukhtej, Dominic, Cooper, Iris and Blakely for bringing very yummy snacks.  

Agenda for next week - no spelling due to the fact it is only a 3 day week!  Monday is a holiday, Tuesday a Pro D. so there is no school for students.

Wednesday, Feb. 22. Please wear pink!!  It will a very active day (please ensure your children are well rested if possible!). We have our Kindness Parade after recess and then we will have lunch and walk to Westview for our Alice in Wonderland field trip.  It will be great that we will all be in pink for both events.

Thursday, Feb. 23 - Our 100 Day of School, I am asking that all students make some kind of 100 Day collections.  If you need paper please let me know, these collections should be sent to school on Feb. 23rd and (loose collections) will go home that day too.  Encourage your child to be creative and use their imaginations!   

Feb. 24 - March 1 - Fairview's Scholastic Book Fair, information has gone out on the parent portal.  Parent volunteers are needed for the book fair so if you could help out please email myself or Mrs. Holmes. Since our library is hosting this special book fair I will not be sending home a February or March Scholastic order forms.

Friday, March 10 - Skating field trip in the afternoon,  this went out on the portal today.  Parent drivers are needed.

Feb. 10/23

Dissecting Owl Pellets on Thursday was a huge success.  All the students were so excited and engaged!

We measured and described the pellets before we started dissecting!  Many thought they were gross/dirty. 

Now they are loving it and not wanting to stop!

These two scientists found the first skull!

These owls were eating beetles, we found several wings!

It has been a busy week, every child has been working on writing and illustrating.their owl book.   Hopefully these will be finished next week and can be shared during Family Reading on Friday.  We have made a little booklet for our owl pellets which we'll also finish next week. With our big buddies we have been working on our 'We Have A Dream' project. 

Upcoming events...

Tuesday, Feb. 14th - Valentines Day and celebration - these are the students in Div. 11 - please include everyone when making valentines.  Here is a list of everyones names:                         Luciano, Cai, Lilah, Lila, Layla, Sukthej, Viktor, Iris, Dominic, Eva, Kayden, Zack, Ethan, Rhett, Selena, Blakely, August, Nigel, Cooper, Kaylee.        Thanks to the following people for bringing snacks for our celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. Iris - Fruit Plate, Sukhtej - Veggie Plate, Dominic - Cheese/crackers or small sandwiches, Nigel - Sweet Treat, Cooper - Popcorn/chips or pretzels 

Monday, Feb. 20 Family Day holiday                                                                             

Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Pro D no school for students                                                         

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Walking Field trip to Westview                                                   

Thursday, Feb. 23 - Our 100 Day of School, I am asking that all students make some kind of 100 Day collections. If you need paper please let me know,  these collections should be sent to school on Feb. 23rd and (loose collections) will go home that day too.  Encourage your child to be creative and use their imaginations!   

Feb. 24 - March 1 - Fairview's Scholastic Book Fair, information has gone out on the parent portal.  Parent volunteers are needed for the book fair so if you could help out please email myself or Mrs. Holmes. Since our library is hosting this special book fair I will not be sending home a February or March Scholastic order forms.

Feb. 3/23

The students have worked really hard on their Chinese New Years Dragons! We have a few still not finished but I promised the students I would add a picture today!

KINDNESS CALENDAR came home in your child's Poetry Books.  Please encourage your child to focus on kindness this month and always.  This is a class goal we continue to talk about and our also watching for as a school. We have changed our Club RED tree in the main hallway to our Kindness tree.

As I mentioned February is busy!  Please mark your calendars...

*Feb. 10th - The PAC will be selling delicious Churro's from local vendor Los Churro's $2.00 each. Last day for Candy Gram orders to be handed in.

*Feb. 14th - Valentines Day and celebration - these are the students in Div. 11 - please include everyone when making valentines.  Here is a list of everyones names:                            Luciano, Cai, Lilah, Lila, Layla, Sukthej, Viktor, Iris, Dominic, Eva, Kayden, Zack, Ethan, Rhett, Selena, Blakely, August, Nigel, Cooper, Kaylee.                                                     Thanks to the following people for bringing snacks for our celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. Iris - Fruit Plate, Sukhtej - Veggie Plate, Dominic - Cheese/crackers or small sandwiches, Nigel - Sweet Treat, Cooper - Popcorn/chips or pretzels 

Friday, Feb. 17- Random Acts of Kindness Day

Monday, Feb. 20 - Family Day holiday                                                                               Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Pro D no school for students

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Walking Field trip to Westview.

Thursday, Feb. 23rd is 100 Day!  I am asking that all students make some kind of 100 Day collections. If you need paper please let me know,  these collections should be sent to school on Feb. 23rd and (loose collections) will go home that day too.  Encourage your child to be creative and use their imaginations!