Beautiful Savior Lutheran School - Gr. 1/2 K

Spirit Week

2012-02-13T20:50:00.001-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – List #18 – Test Friday

February is I Love to Read Month! There is still space on the schedule for volunteer readers! If you would like to come in on one of those days to read to the class please let me know. I’m looking forward to a month full of fun learning experiences.

100 Day! is Thursday. Students are asked to bring in some type of 100 collection. It can be simple or elaborate. It could be in a bag or in a box, or even on a poster. The more creative the better!

Artists in the School – We had a fabulous time creating art projects last week. Students worked with a variety of materials and techniques. They enjoyed the experience and learned a lot. I hope you`ve had a chance to see some of the projects!

Reading Record – February – students have a bag of hearts. Each day/evening that they read they are to put their name on a heart and return it to school. The hearts will be used to build our bulletin board in our classroom.

February 29 – You may have noticed on the February calendar that parents are invited to our classroom at 2:30 on February 29. This time is meant to be a final celebration of I Love to Read month. Students will share some of their work with you, or just read some of their favourite classroom books with you. Please RSVP to me so I know how many people to expect. I understand that not all parents are able to attend. I will ensure that students without a parent present are grouped together to participate.

Important Dates

Feb. 13 Lunch Lady

Feb. 13-17 I love to READ spirit week! See attached calendar

Feb. 20 No School – Louis Riel Day

Feb. 22 Perogy Day

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

February 6

2012-02-06T08:09:00.001-08:00

Spelling – List #17 – Test Friday

Artists in the School – Grade 1 and 2 will participate in art classes Tuesday through Friday. Students are asked to bring a paint smock or old shirt that they can wear. It may be a good week to wear ‘work’ clothes rather than ‘fancy’ clothes. Looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun!

Valentine’s – We will have a party on Valentine’s Day in our classroom. There is still space to sign up to bring food for the party. The sign up sheet is outside of our classroom door. Students have received a list of their classmates names for writing out their valentine cards. If students choose to hand out valentine cards they need to bring one for everyone in the class. It is important that we teach our children to include everyone in such situations. God’s love is in fact for everyone to share!

Blogs - Have you seen the new blogs yet? There are now blogs for both violin and physical education. Be sure to check them out at:

http://www.bslsphysed.blogspot.com/

http://www.bslsmusic.blogspot.com/

Important Dates

Feb. 6-10 Artists in the School

Feb. 7 Mad Science Begins

Feb. 8 Hot Dog day

Feb. 13 Lunch Lady

Feb. 13-17 I love to READ spirit week!

Feb. 22 Perogy Day

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

I Love to Read Month

2012-01-30T14:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – List #16 – Test Thursday

February is I Love to Read Month! Attached you will find a calendar full of exciting events for the month. You will notice that there are several days where a guest reader is invited to stop by and read a book. If you would like to come in on one of those days to read to the class please let me know.

Word Rings: now have white, blue and yellow words.

February 3 – Principal for the Day – our special ‘guest’ principal for the day has made it Sports Day! Wear your team jersey or t-shirt. Shhh….Grade 1 and 2 is also wearing hats for the day to celebrate I Love to Read Month.

Reading Record – February – students will receive a bag of hearts. Each day/evening that they read they are to put their name on a heart and return it to school. The hearts will be used to build our bulletin board in the hallway.

Field Trip – Thursday, February 2 – MTYP – The Cat Came Back

Morning Routines – As mentioned in Mrs. McCrea’s update, it is important that students arrive no later than 8:40 am. Students are responsible for getting themselves unpacked and organized for the day by the time that ‘O Canada’ plays at 8:45am. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Important Dates

Jan. 30 Lunch Lady Order Due

Jan. 31 February Book Order Due

Feb. 3 Registration Due

Feb. 2 Field Trip (MTYP)

Feb. 2 Hog Dog/Perogy Money Due

Feb. 3 No School

Feb. 6-10 Artists in the School

Feb. 7 Mad Science Begins

Feb. 8 Hot Dog day

Feb. 13 Lunch Lady

Feb. 13-17 I love to READ spirit week!

Feb. 22 Perogy Day

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

In Christ,

Ms. Klatt

January 23

2012-01-23T13:50:00.001-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – List #15 – Test Friday

Grade 1 Math – Grade 1s are starting to get the odd math page for homework. The pages should be written down in the agenda. We are at that point in the year where the Grade 1s are expected to be looking after just a few more responsibilities than before. Did you also notice that their spelling list has increased in size?

Grade 2 Math – Have you seen a math game come home yet? You should have. Have you been challenged to play it? The grade 2s have become really good at doing mental math over the last little while.

Reading Record – January – colour a mitten on the snowman page for each day of reading. Return them at the end of the month.

Jan. 27 Cupcake Day ($2)

Jan. 31 February Book Order Due

Feb. 2 Registration Due

Feb. 2 Field Trip (MTYP)

Feb. 3 No School

Feb. 6-10 Artists in the School

Feb. 7 Mad Science Begins

Feb. 8 Hot Dog day

Feb. 13 Lunch Lady

Feb. 13-17 I love to READ spirit week!

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

In Christ,

Ms. Klatt

2012-01-16T14:39:00.000-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – List #14 – Test Friday

New Year - New Units – Last week we did a number of New Year’s activities to settle back into routine. We studied words, learned about goals, practiced time on the clock, and practiced antonyms, compound words, and homophones.

This week we are beginning several new units. We are moving ahead in Math, Science, Social Studies and French.

Grade 1s are going to focus on many different strategies for adding and subtracting numbers up to 20.

Grade 2s are focusing on mental math strategies for addition and subtraction. Grade 2s will be bringing home math games (as homework) to challenge you with.

Reading Record – January – colour a mitten on the snowman page for each day of reading. Return them at the end of the month.

Jan. 16 Lunch Lady

Jan. 17 Book Order Due

Jan. 27 Cupcake Day ($2)

Feb. 2 Registration Due

Feb. 2 Field Trip (MTYP)

Feb. 3 No School

Feb. 6-10 Artists in the School

Feb. 7 Mad Science Begins

Feb. 8 Hot Dog day

Feb. 13 Lunch Lady

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-09T14:07:00.001-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

It was so good to see everyone today after a wonderful two week break. We had a fabulous day together! I want to thank all of you for your kind words, cards and gifts. After being sick for a couple days right before Christmas I was welcomed back with an overwhelming amount of gratitude. I am so glad that your children are in my class this year and that I get to work with all of you! I am looking forward to the rest of the year!

We spent a good chunk of today talking about the New Year and doing themed work. We will continue with that theme for part of this week.

Spelling – List #13 – Test Friday

Word Rings – A set of Blue words was added/sent home today. Please continue to practice the sight words. Another new set will be added very soon.

Reading Record – will go home tomorrow. The reading record will be for the month of January.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

In Christ,

Ms. Klatt

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-19T13:52:00.000-08:00

Spelling – No spelling this week!

Violins at the Forks – On Tuesday, December 20, the Grade 2s will go to the Forks to perform on their violins. The Grade 1s will remain at school.

Word Rings – Please send the word rings to school this week so that we can add new words to them. Thank you!

December Reading Record – students have been given a December reading record. Each day that they read they should place a bead on their Christmas tree (which will be sent home tomorrow). Please leave the reading record in the homework folder so that I can periodically check it. The Christmas tree can stay at home.

Christmas Hampers – Huge thanks for your help! We were able to send 4 large boxes full of groceries to the family that we were collecting for! Thank you to the Lynch family for dropping it off.

Christmas Concert – December 21 – at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – students will need to arrive at 6:00 for violin tuning.

Carolling – A permission form went home last week for Christmas carolling after school tomorrow (Tuesday).

Christmas Celebration – We will have our classroom celebration on December 22. Please remember that there is a sign up sheet for bringing food posted outside of our classroom. All snacks must be nut free.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Lunch Lady December 19

Carolling after School December 20

Violins (2s) at the Forks December 20 @ 1:30

Christmas Concert December 21

9 more days!

2011-12-12T12:18:00.001-08:00

Spelling – Week 12

Field Trip – Tomorrow, Tuesday, we are going to see House at Pooh Corner at MTYP. If your child legally requires a booster seat you must send it along for us to use on Tuesday. Thank you to all the parents that have volunteered to drive! I appreciate you giving your time to our classroom events. Students are encouraged to wear their blue BSLS shirts for the trip.

Violins at the Forks – On Tuesday, December 20, the Grade 2s will go to the Forks to perform on their violins. The Grade 1s will remain at school.

Word Rings – Please send the word rings to school this week so that we can add new words to them. Thank you!

Christmas Hampers – December 16-20 – note the change in date - if you’re interested in helping deliver hampers please let the office know. Our classroom will be putting together a hamper as well. Please watch for further information.

Classroom Christmas Hamper – the sign up sheet is posted outside of our classroom, or you can email me to participate. We have four children in our family to buy gifts for. Thank you for your participation!

Christmas Concert – December 21 – at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – students will need to arrive at 6:00 for violin tuning.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

MTYP Trip December 13

Pancake Day December 14

Christmas Hampers December 16-20

Lunch Lady December 19

Violins (2s) at the Forks December 20 @ 1:30

Christmas Concert December 21

December 5

2011-12-05T13:53:00.001-08:00

Spelling – Week 11

Timelines – Thank you for completing the timeline sheet with your child. Watch for the timelines to appear on a bulletin board in the near future!

Five Senses – We have been learning about our five senses. We have been talking about what we see, hear, taste, feel, and smell. Our five senses investigating mask will come home soon.

Christmas Concert – December 21 – at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – students will need to arrive at 6:00 for violin tuning.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Pancake order due December 5

Lunch Lady Due December 5

MTYP Trip December 13

Pancake Day December 14

Christmas Hampers December 16-20

Lunch Lady December 19

Violins at the Forks December 20 @ 1:30

Christmas Concert December 21

November 28

2011-11-28T13:45:00.001-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – Week 10

Advent Calendars – The LWML donated the Advent calendars that were sent home last week. Sunday (Nov. 27) was first Advent. I encourage you to use the calendar to review the Christmas story during the month of December.

Christmas Hampers – December 14-17 – if you’re interested in helping deliver hampers on Saturday, December 17 please let the office know. Our classroom will be putting together a hamper as well. Please watch for further information.

Christmas Concert – December 21 – at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – students will need to arrive at 6:00 for violin tuning.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Book Order Due December 2

Pancake order due December 5

Lunch Lady Due December 5

Pancake Day December 14

Christmas Hampers December 14-17

Lunch Lady December 19

Christmas Concert December 21

November 21

2011-11-21T13:47:00.001-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – Week 9

Operation Christmas Child – Thank you for your contributions!!! We have four boxes overflowing with items. The ambulances will visit us tomorrow morning to pick them up!

Student Led Conferences – are on Tuesday, November 22, 3:30 – 5:00 and Wednesday, November 23, 4:30 – 6:00. Sign up sheets are posted outside the office. Please sign up for a slot when you and your child can attend. I look forward to meeting with everyone.

Christmas Concert – December 21 – at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – students will need to arrive at 6:00 for violin tuning.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Lunch Lady November 21

Conferences November 22 & 23

Hot Dog Day November 23

Grade 2 Violin Trip November 25

Christmas Hampers December 14-17

Christmas Concert December 21

November 7

2011-11-07T08:11:00.001-08:00

Spelling – Test 8 will be next week…November 18.

French – Students have been working on Greetings, Colours and parts of the face in French class. Ask them to share their vocabulary words with you! They should be able to describe their pumpkins from last week to you using French words.

Writing – Students are writing their first books this week! They are planning to share them with you during Student-led Conferences, which are coming later this month.

Remembrance Day – There will be a special service on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome to join us. There will be chapel that morning at 9:00 am as well.

Snow!!! – It’s a great idea to have a change of clothes (as well as socks and mitts) in your child’s locker for wet snowy days.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Due November 7

Remembrance Service Wednesday, November 9, 11:00am

Book Order Due November 15

Lunch Lady November 21

Hot Dog Day November 23

Pumpkin Day

2011-10-31T07:40:00.001-07:00

HUGE THANKS to all parents for all your help. Thank you for helping carve pumpkins! Thank you for helping me with your time! Thank you for sending in Fall supper donations and party food items. Thank you for helping your child with their homework! Everything you do is appreciated!

Spelling – Test 7 – Sight words are now being added to the list. They do not follow the phonetic ‘rules’ so they need to be practiced and memorized.

Word Ring – A word ring is being sent home with the Grade 1s (Grade 2s should still have theirs from last year). A set of sight words is already on the word ring. The best way to practice is to use the cards as flash cards until your child can say them all. Then you can practice saying the word and have them print it or say the letters out loud. They should master identifying the word and spelling the words. When doing home reading they should begin identifying those words in their reading. New words will periodically be added to the ring.

Fall Supper Theme Basket Items – A letter went home last week about themed donations for the Fall Supper. If you are sending in items for this purpose please send them directly to the classroom so that we can ensure they end up in the correct basket. Thank you!

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Perogy Lunch Friday, November 4

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

Lunch Lady Due November 7

Remembrance Service Wednesday, November 9, 11:00am

Lunch Lady November 21

Hot Dog Day November 23

Pumpkin Week

2011-10-24T08:29:00.003-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – Test 6 – Sight words are now being added to the list. They do not follow the phonetic ‘rules’ so they need to be practiced and memorized.

Pumpkin Carving – Our class will be carving pumpkins on Friday, October 28. We will begin after lunch recess. I would love to have parents join us! Please let me know if you are able to help out on that day!

Halloween Party/Costumes – On Monday, October 31 we will have a Halloween celebration at school. Students may bring their costume to change into after lunch (no scary/evil costumes and no masks). I have created a sign up sheet for bringing in food items. There are 24 slots (one for everyone). The slots are spread over Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s. The list is posted outside of our classroom.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Book Order Due Monday, October 24

Hot Lunch Orders Due Friday, October 28

Perogy Lunch Friday, November 4

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

Remembrance Service Wednesday, November 9, 11:00am

Hot Dog Day November 23

October 17

2011-10-17T12:09:00.001-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

I will no longer be sending the update out in paper format. If you require a paper copy please let me know. Thank you!

Spelling – Test 5 will be Thursday, even though it is a short week.

Reading Homework – Students should be bringing home books to read at their level every day. There are baskets of books in the classroom that students can borrow from. When reading with your child encourage them to sound out words that can be sounded out (i.e. cat, pan, duck). When coming across sight words (i.e. come, the, was) give them the word or help them figure it out by looking at the beginning sound. You can also use the rest of the sentence to figure out what word would make sense. These words need to be learned by memory. Sight words will begin appearing on the weekly spelling test lists. A word ring with sight words will be sent home soon as well.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Picture Retakes Wednesday, October 19

No School Friday, October 21

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Book Order Due Monday, October 24

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

October 11

2011-10-11T11:12:00.001-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – Test 4 will be Friday, even though it is a short week.

October Birthdays – Ceira: October 11, Shaye: October 26

Huge thanks to everyone for sending in a piece of fruit for our Friendship Fruit salad. We sorted the fruit according to various attributes. We enjoyed trying new fruits that we hadn’t tried before.

Math – Grade 1 – We are focusing on numbers to 20. We are working with numerals, pictures and words.

Math – Grade 2 – We are working with numbers to 100. We are especially working on using a number line and a hundred chart to skip count.

Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Picture Orders Due Tuesday, October 11

No School Friday, October 21

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

October 3

2011-10-03T11:14:00.001-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Spelling – Test 3 will be Friday

Forms and Money – Thank you for sending money in labelled baggies or envelopes!

Math - Both the Grade 1s and the Grade 2s have completed a unit on Patterns. Please check out our Fall artwork on the front bulletin board. The border is our own pattern creation!

ChickaDEE – An order form for ChickaDEE is attached. Please return the form even if you have marked NO. Our class will receive a free subscription just for returning the forms. Thank you!u

Book Order – Part of the September book order is still in shipment. It should arrive this week. The October order was due today. I will extend the deadline to tomorrow to ensure all orders are in.

Have a fabulous Thanksgiving with your family!

Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Book Order Due Monday, October 3

No School Monday, October 10

Picture Orders Due Tuesday, October 11

No School Friday, October 21

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

Sept 26

2011-09-26T11:07:00.001-07:00

It is now officially Fall! Last week we painted fall trees and completed a short book about the seasonal changes in Fall.

Spelling – Test 2 will be Friday

Terry Fox – A Tasks for Terry page should have come home last week. We are collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation this week. As students complete jobs/tasks at home they can attach coins to their page. Attach $1 and wear a hat on Wednesday. Right after chapel on Wednesday we will do the Terry Fox walk. You are welcome to join our class as we walk together.

Picture Day – Friday – Wear your best smile!

Homework – Although there is not a large amount of homework in grade 1 and 2 it is a good idea to consider the time and space available to your child for completing homework. It is important that students have a workplace that is well lit and tidy. Please consider having supplies like scissors, glue, crayons, markers and pencils available for use at home.

Please return all homework pages to school each day. Even if the pages are incomplete, they may be required during class the following day.

Many parents have been asking for homework tips and suggestions. I have sent home a copy of the proper printing formation for both lowercase and uppercase letters. This is a great reference tool for students and parents. I will try to send home homework ideas from time to time.

Class Schedule – is attached.

Forms and Money – Please submit all forms and money in a labelled and sealed baggie or envelope. This way I can easily track and organize things being handed in. Thanks for your help!

Volunteers – I am now ready to have parent volunteers help me out with various tasks. Most jobs that I could use help with are paper cutting, copying, laminating, and book organization. Two hour blocks work best for me. Please let me know a couple days in advance when you are available and I will be sure to have something ready for you.

Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

PIP Meeting Monday, September 26

Terry Fox Walk Wednesday, September 28, 9:30am

Picture Day Friday, September 30

Lunch Order Due Friday, September 30

Book Order Due Monday, October 3

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

September 19

2011-09-19T08:03:00.003-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,

Well we survived our first full week of classes! We have done a lot of community building activities and are getting along great! We are just beginning to get into regular routines.

Spelling – A spelling list is coming home with your child today. This is the first list that they will need to study. The spelling test will be on Friday. We will work with the words in the classroom this week as well.

Class Pet – This week we welcomed Lightning, our class gerbil, into our classroom. We are learning about the needs of living things from the Science curriculum.

SMARTBoard – our SMARTBoard has been installed!

Absents – Please notify myself and the office if your child is going to be sick or away for an appointment.

Agenda - Please sign the agenda each day. Your signature tells me that you have seen the agenda and completed any homework sent home the night before. Feel free to add messages as needed.

Reading Records – The first reading record was due today. Another one (purple) has been sent home for this week.

Thank you for your help in getting this year off to a great start! Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!

Important Dates

Book Order Due Monday, September 19

Lunch Lady Day Monday, September 19

PIP Meeting Monday, September 26

Terry Fox Walk Wednesday, September 28, 9:30am

Picture Day Friday, September 30

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

"I'm scribbling like I care"

2011-09-12T12:20:00.001-07:00

First Week Update!

2011-09-12T12:17:00.001-07:00

We have only spent a few days together and already we have learned so much. We have spent time getting to know each other as well as the classroom and school routines. It is definitely going to be a great year!

A few things you need to know about:

Star Student – the schedule is being sent home today. Please make note of your scheduled date and let me know of any conflicts as soon as you can.

Shoes – students need to have indoor running shoes (and socks) for Phys. Ed. that they can put on by themselves. They also need outdoor shoes that are appropriate for playing on the structure and running. It is a good idea to keep an extra pair of socks in their backpack/locker.

Snack – Students are given 5 minutes in the morning to have a healthy snack. Please ensure they know which part of their lunch kit is the snack. It is best if the snack is easy and quick to eat without preparation/heating time.

Lunch – A microwave is available to heat food, not to cook food. Please send food in a container that can be placed in the microwave.

Water Bottles – Students may keep a water bottle in the classroom at all times. Other beverages are for snack/lunch time only.

Classroom Schedule – The classroom schedule is being finalized and will be sent home once all routines are in place.

SMARTBoard – Our classroom is having a SMARTBoard installed this week. During the first set of student-led conferences this year students will show you how they use it in the classroom.

Home Visits – if you have not yet had a home visit and would like to arrange one please let me know. I would be more than happy to come by after school sometime.

Weekly Page – Each week I will create a news page just like this one. This page will be emailed to you if I have your current email address. If you require a hard copy as well please let me know. Please check your inbox today for your first email from me. Let me know if you do not receive it.

Agenda - Students will write down reminders and homework each day. They will receive a behaviour sticker if they had a good day. If there is no sticker you will find a short note from me. Please sign the agenda each day. Your signature tells me that you have seen the agenda and completed any homework sent home the night before. Feel free to add messages as needed.

Reading Records – Students who read at least five days of the week will earn a reading sticker on the class chart. Students will bring home a book at their reading level in their folder. When they have read it they will return it and exchange it for a new one. New reading records will be sent home each week. Please record reading homework on the reading record and sign it at the end of each week.

Class Parties – During the year we will have parties for Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, and the end of the year. Parents will be able to bring in food for those events.

Birthdays – We will celebrate birthdays in our classroom. Students are welcome to bring a treat to share with the class during snack time. Treats should be easy to distribute (i.e. rice krispies, cookies, cupcakes). Please do not send cakes.

This Month: Sept. 12 Miss Ostryk; Sept. 15 Reece

Allergies – Our school is nut free. Our classroom has peanut allergies. Please do not send any nuts at all. When preparing birthday or party treats please take this into consideration so that all students can participate. Thank you!

Thank you for your help in getting this year off to a great start!

Important Dates

Board Meeting Monday, September 12

Light Bible Orders Due Tuesday, September 13

Book Order Due Monday, September 19

Lunch Lady Day Monday, September 19

PIP Meeting Monday, September 26

Picture Day Friday, September 30

Terry Fox Walk Wednesday, October 5, 9:30am

Fred Penner Concert Monday, October 24

Fall Supper Saturday, November 5

Year End?

2011-06-28T12:17:00.001-07:00

End of Year?

I can hardly believe this is the last week of school. I don’t know about you but I’m not ready for it! This has been a fabulous year! This week we will wrap everything up, send everything home, and make some time for fun too!

Books

Please take some time to check for school and classroom library books at your home. Several library books have not yet been returned. We are also missing a number of titles from our classroom library. Thank you!

Portfolios

Although there are no student-led conferences this term students are working at filling their portfolio binder with items from term 3. All other pieces of student work will be sent home this week. If you have questions about any of your child’s work please contact me.

Summer Birthday Celebrations

For students whose birthday falls during the summer months we will plan a celebration day over the next two weeks. As usual, you are welcome to send a simple snack to distribute during snack time, but do not feel obligated to.

Helena June 23

Marina June 27

Samantha June 28

Fiona June 29

Year End Party

Our year end celebration party will be during the morning on June 30. Students are welcome to bring a snack to share with the class if they would like to. I will provide the drinks for the students.

Reading BINGO Week 4

Full BINGO Card: Lucas, Ashley, Shaun, Fiona, Dorian

Important Dates

K Grad (am) / Sports Day (pm) June 27

Grade 8 Grad – 1pm June 29

Awards – 1pm June 30

June 20, 2011

2011-06-20T12:16:00.001-07:00

Books

Portfolios

Summer Birthday Celebrations

Helena June 23

Marina June 27

Samantha June 28

Fiona June 29

Year End Party

Our year end celebration party will be during the morning on June 30. Students are welcome to bring a snack to share with the class if they would like to. I will provide the drinks for the students.

Animal Projects

Our Manitoba Animal Research projects are complete! They are on display in the chapel area.

Zoo Trip

If you would be able to join us on our trip please let me know ASAP. We will have a picnic lunch so students will need to bring a bag lunch with them. Please clearly label the lunch bag. We will place all the lunches into a cooler for the morning.

Reading BINGO Week 3

One Complete: Josh, Maya

Two Lines: Nicole

Three Lines: Lucas, Katelyn

Four Lines: Fiona

Full BINGO Card: Ashley

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Day June 20

Zoo Field Trip June 21

PIP Year End BBQ June 22

No School June 24

K Grad (am) / Sports Day (pm) June 27

Grade 8 Grad – 1pm June 29

Awards – 1pm June 30

June 14, 2011

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Mad Science

This morning we had Mad Science come in and do a special workshop with us as a thank you for letting them use our classroom earlier this year. We made slime!

Spelling – Done!

Animal Projects

Our Manitoba Animal Research projects are almost complete! Please watch for them to appear on display in the chapel area.

Zoo Trip

To complete our Science unit we will be taking a trip to the zoo. Students will go on a hunt to find various types of animals. This will be an all day trip. We will need parent volunteers to supervise small groups of students for the day. We will have a picnic lunch so students will need to bring a bag lunch with them. Please clearly label the lunch bag. We will place all the lunches into a cooler for the morning.

Bean Plants

We have been growing bean plants in our classroom for a couple of weeks now. They are quite tall and need to be transplanted soon. There are both red and green beans growing in the cups. I am sending them home with your child to transplant. Perhaps you will enjoy a few beans in the fall. J

Reading BINGO Week 2

One Complete: Nicole

Two Lines: Andrew

Three Lines: Shaun, Fiona

Four Lines: Shaye

Full BINGO Card: Dorian, Jack, Helena, Ethan, Ashley, Andrew

Important Dates

Hot Dog Day June 15

Lunch Lady Day June 20

Zoo Field Trip June 21

PIP Year End BBQ June 22

No School June 24

K Grad (am) / Sports Day (pm) June 27

Grade 8 Grad – 1pm June 29

Awards – 1pm June 30

June 6, 2011

2011-06-06T13:27:00.001-07:00

Flat People

If we have not yet received your child’s Flat Person back could you please try to touch base with the recipient to ensure that it will be returning. Hopefully the mail strike will not last too long so that the rest will return before the end of June. Thank you!

Reading Records

Reading homework is the most important homework assigned to Grade 1 and 2 students. Reading is a skill which must be practiced on a daily basis. The number of students handing in reading records has significantly dropped during the last month. So, for the month of June each student will be given a Reading BINGO card to complete. For each line (vertical or horizontal) completed students can earn a prize. The more lines they complete, the more reading prizes they will receive!

First Week Reading Awards go to…

One Complete Line

Lucas

Andrew

Katelyn

Fiona

Ethan

Full BINGO Card

Ashley

Important Dates

Trip to Nordale: play May 31

Lunch Lady Money Due June 7

Hot Dog Day June 15

Lunch Lady Day June 20

PIP Year End BBQ June 22

No School June 24

K Grad (am) / Sports Day (pm) June 27

Grade 8 Grad – 1pm June 29

Awards – 1pm June 30

May 30, 2011

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Flat People

Flat People are making their return to our classroom! As requested, I have moved the bulletin board into the hallway so that everyone can see all the exciting photographs and letters. In the classroom there is also a binder full of items that we have received in the mail. Feel free to drop by to take a closer look!

Nordale Play

A student group at Nordale school has put together a play based on Snow White. We will be going to see the play on Tuesday, May 31, in the afternoon. If you haven’t already sent in the permission form please do so ASAP.

Science

Our current unit about The Growth and Changes of Living Things is proving to be an exciting unit! This week we will focus on the needs of and different types of plants. We are planting seeds so that we can watch the process happen. The bean plants will be sent home in a couple of weeks. If you choose to replant them at home you should have beans of your own to enjoy!

Reading Records

Important Dates

Trip to Nordale: play May 31

Lunch Lady Money Due June 7

Lunch Lady Day June 20

May 24, 2011

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Evening of the Arts

Tomorrow evening is Evening of the Arts! Students have been working hard to prepare violin and jump rope performances. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the performances. Starts at 6:30.

Spelling

Students have been practicing their spelling words in the Technology Lab. The typed sheets you have found in their homework folder are the pre-test results. These are to help students know which words they need to study on the test.

Flat People

Flat People are making their return to our classroom! We have had flat people return from Ontario, Manitoba, BC and Nunavut already!

Nordale Play

A student group at Nordale school has put together a play based on Snow White. Our class will go see the play next week. Please watch for a permission form coming home this week.

Important Dates

Hot Dog Day May 25

Evening of the Arts May 25

Chapel Presentations May 25

Jump Rope Envelopes Due May 25

Trip to a Nordale play May 31

May 16, 2011

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MBCI Performance

Last week MBCI brought their concert band and choir to our school to do a schort concert. Our class enjoyed listening to familiar and new songs. We even won a couple prizes for our knowledge of different instruments. It was a great opportunity to see some different musical art forms.

Math

Both the grade ones and twos are working on various strategies for addition and subtraction. Grade ones are using ten frames, among other manipulatives to work out number problems. Grade twos are using a wide variety of strategies to solve double digit number problems. One of the concepts we are trying to master is using ‘tens’ and ‘ones’. Please keep this in mind when helping with math homework. If you’re looking for further tips for math homework or practice please let me know.

Scholastic

Huge thanks for supporting our Scholastic Book Program this year. The order going home today is the last order of the year. Your orders have helped stock our classroom library with new titles every month.

One of the best ways to prepare your child for school in the fall is to keep them reading all summer long. Reading is like any other skill in that it needs consistent daily practice.

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Day May 16

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch May 19

Hot Dog Order Due May 19

No School May 20

No School May 23

Scholastic Order Due May 24

Hot Dog Day May 25

Evening of the Arts May 25

Chapel Presentations May 25

May 9, 2011

2011-05-09T13:42:00.003-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2K Parents,

Science

We are just beginning our last Science Unit for the year: Living Things. We are currently learning about the human body and needs of human beings.

Flat Stanley

The Flat People should be in their new destinations by now. If your friends/relatives have questions about the project do not hesitate to refer them to me. I can’t wait to receive them back!

Water Bottles

With the warmer weather students have been requesting frequent trips to the water fountain. Please ensure that your student has a water bottle for classroom use. Thank you!

Shoes

All students must have indoor and outdoor shoes at school. Regardless of the weather students must have socks and running shoes for Phys. Ed. class (rubber boots and sandles are not gym appropriate).

Important Dates

Taco Lunch Day May 11

Lunch Lady Day May 16

No School May 20

No School May 23

Evening of the Arts May 25

Chapel Presentations May 25

May 2, 2011

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Spring Tea

It was great to see so many students from our class at the Spring Tea. Thank you for sending in items for the bake sale as well. It was an enjoyable day for everyone!

Math

Grade 1 – We are currently working on 3D and 2D shapes. Students should be familiar with the following vocabulary. You may want to look for opportunities at home to use these words: cone, cylinder, sphere, cube, rectangular prism, points, edges, faces, curved, flat, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, side, and line.

Grade 2 – We are beginning an addition/subtraction unit for numbers 1-100. Students have already learnt a variety of mental math strategies to add and subtract. Now we will really focus on working with double digit numbers.

Spelling

Please be sure to study spelling words every day. The challenge words are getting harder and many students need to practice them regularly. The list of words can be found in the homework folder each week.

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Order Due May 2

Taco Order Due May 6

Taco Lunch Day May 11

Lunch Lady Day May 16

No School May 20

No School May 23

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me!

April 26

2011-04-26T12:06:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Projects

This week we will for sure finish our Science projects, as well as our Flat Stanley writing assignments. There are just some finishing touches left to complete. Thank you again for all your help and support with these learning opportunities.

Running Club

You may have recently heard about running club. Students in Grade 1 and 2 are able to participate if they have an adult with them during running club times. We run at 8am on Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Spelling

Important Dates

Book Order Due April 26

Spring Tea/Garden Sale April 30

Lunch Lady Order Due May 2

Lunch Lady Day May 16

April 18, 2011

2011-04-18T12:55:00.001-07:00

Science

Huge thanks for sending in recyclable materials for our unit end project! Students are working at building an object using 3 different materials and appropriate fasteners. They will be able to identify characteristics of their object, as well as its function. I can’t wait to see the finished products.

Social Studies / Language - writing

Thank you for sending in an address for our Flat Stanley project. We are doing the finishing touches on our letters this week. I hope to mail all of the Flat People by the end of the week!

Spelling Test is on Thursday this week

Easter

Happy Easter to all of you! I hope that you and your family have an excellent long weekend celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Day April 18

Good Friday No School April 22

Easter Monday No school April 25

Spring Tea April 30

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me!

April 4

2011-04-04T08:41:00.001-07:00

I hope that everyone enjoyed a great Spring Break! It is finally beginning to look like Spring outside! Rubber boots are definitely a must for the playground area!

Science

We recently began a science unit about Materials. So far we have enjoyed learning about the difference between an object and the material it is made from. Next we will be working on the function of objects and how their materials are chosen to make the object efficient.

Social Studies / Language - writing

Our next writing project will be integrated together with a social studies unit. We will be learning about various parts of Canada by writing to our relatives that live in other cities. To start the project we read the Flat Stanley book. We now are going to create our own flat people to send in our letters to our relatives. Watch for further information, and flat people coming home!

Agendas / Reading Logs

These two items are still part of our daily routines! It is important to teach students organizational skills and responsibility at an early age. I feel that these two tools help with that process. Thank you to those of you that do use them consistently! I hope to see everyone using them for the final term of this year!

Important Dates

MTYP Trip April 6

Lunch Lady Order Due April 6

Choir Trip April 12

Legislature Trip April 13

Lunch Lady Day April 18

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me!

Spring Break!

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Student-Led Conferences

Thank you for coming in to do a student led conference. If you have any further questions about the reports cards or portfolios please let me know. Please return the report card envelopes so that we can use them again next term. Thank you!

Manitoba Museum

Huge thanks to all the parents that drove and came along with us. The students were able to see and touch all sorts of Inuit artifacts that we have been learning about in the classroom. It was a fabulous way to finish off the unit!

Japan Week

Be sure to ask your child about the activites they are doing for Japan week! Each day they are visiting a different station to learn about the culture and land in Japan. Thursday morning we will visit the Japanese Cultural Centre, and Thursday evening there will be family orientated actvities happening at the school. So far I have learned many interesting things and the week isn’t over!

Spring Break!

Have a fabulous and safe break with your family! See you in April!

Important Dates

Japan Week March 21-25

Field Trip-Museum March 22

Field Trip/Evening Event March 24

Book Order Due March 25

Spring Break Begins March 28

MTYP Trip April 6

Lunch Lady Order Due April 6

Lunch Lady Day April 18

March 14

2011-03-14T08:23:00.001-07:00

Report Cards

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s report card please don’t hesitate to contact me. Please return the signed envelopes as soon as you can. Thank you!

Student-Led Conferences

Conferences are this week! Please sign up for a time slot as soon as you can. The sign up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the office. I am looking forward to meeting with each and every one of you. Students are very excited to show you their portfolios!

Lent

All students have shown an interest in learning more about the Lenten season. We have been discussing this preparation time for Easter together as a class. Many students have chosen to give something up during Lent as a reminder of the sacrifice that Christ made for us. We will work together to stick to our sacrifices during these 40 days!

Manitoba Museum

Permissions Forms for the field trip are going home today. Please note that parents are needed to supervise groups of students. After the presentation we will have some time to roam the museum and look through the galleries.

Important Dates

Lunch lady Lunch March 14

Conferences March 15 – 17

Japan Week March 21-25

Field Trip-Museum March 22

Field Trip/Evening Event March 24

Spring Break Begins March 28

Shrove Tuesday

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Student-Led Conferences

Please sign up for a time slot as soon as you can. The sign up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the office. Students are very excited to show you their portfolios!

Lent – Shrove Tuesday - FYI

This week we are learning about Lent. Today is Shrove Tuesday. Below is a bit of information about this day. I have challenged students to think of something to give up during Lent. They do not have to participate but it will be an excellent activity to try. We will be keeping track of our goals in the classroom. Some students have already suggested fast food, t.v. and video games. Giving up homework is not the best idea, even though they may think so. J

The day before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrove Tuesday. To shrive someone, in old-fashioned English (he shrives, he shrove, he has shriven OR he shrives, he shrived, he has shrived), is to hear his acknowledgment of his sins, to assure him of God's forgiveness,and to give him appropriate spiritual advice. The term survives today in ordinary usage in the expression "short shrift". To give someone short shrift is to pay very little attention to his excuses or problems. The longer expression is, "to give him short shrift and a long rope," which formerly meant to hang a criminal with a minimum of delay.
On Shrove Tuesday, many Christians make a special point of self-examination, of considering what wrongs they need to repent, and what amendments of life or areas of spiritual growth they especially need to ask God's help in dealing with. Often they consult on these matters with a spiritual counselor, or receive shrift.
Shrove Tuesday is also called Fat Tuesday (in French, Mardi=Tuesday; gras=fat, as in "pate de foie gras", which is liver paste and very fatty), because on that day a thrifty housewife uses up the fats that she has kept around (the can of bacon drippings, or whatever) for cooking, but that she will not be using during Lent. Since pancakes are a standard way of using up fat, the day is also called Pancake Tuesday. In England, and perhaps elsewhere, the day is celebrated with pancake races. The contestants run a course while holding a griddle and flipping a pancake. Points are awarded for time, for number and height of flips, and number of times the pancake turns over. There are of course penalties for dropping the pancake.

Important Dates

Taco Lunch Day March 11

Report Cards March 11

Lunch lady Lunch March 14

Conferences March 15 – 17

Japan Week March 21-25

Field Trip-Museum March 22

Field Trip/Evening Event March 24

Spring Break Begins March 28

March

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Spelling

This week students will work on reviewing words from past weeks.

Nut Free Policy

Please remember that our school has a No-Nut Policy in effect at all times. This policy includes all types of nuts. It is really important that you read all labels and ingredient lists on items coming into the school. This policy helps to ensure the safety of all children, staff, parents and volunteers in our building. Thank you!

Inuit

We have learned so much about the Inuit! We have built teepees, made igloos, watched videos, designed sealskin boots, learned some Inuit words and much more! Our unit is coming to a close so we are planning to finish it with a trip to the Manitoba Museum to see the Inuit artifacts on display. Our trip will be on March 22 in the morning. We will need 2-3 adults to drive and supervise. Permissions forms will be sent home soon.

Story Writing

All students have worked hard to write a storybook this term. We are just in the publishing stages of this process. Students are looking forward to sharing their books with you during the upcoming conferences!

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Due March 2

No School March 4

Taco Order Due March 7

Book Order Due March 7

Taco Lunch Day March 11

Report Cards March 11

Lunch lady Lunch March 14

Conferences March 15 – 17

Japan Week March 21-25

Field Trip-Museum March 22

Field Trip/Evening Event March 24

Spring Break Begins March 28

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me!

Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T13:42:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentine’s Day!

100 Day!

This week Wednesday is the hundredth day of school! That means that the activities for the day will be themed around number 100. Each student is asked to bring in a collection of 100 objects. They need to be of a reasonable size and sorted in some fashion (a poster, baggies, a book, small containers, etc.). All students can already sort by 2s, 5s, and 10s. I can’t wait to see their collections.

Spelling

Keep working on the challenge words. This is in addition to the regular words for the week.

Grade 1: make, came, lake, game, shake, ate, tape, come

Grade 2: her, girl, turn, hurt, first, were, card, part, start, are

The challenge words are: heart, valentine, groundhog, shadow, February, hundred, love, card, candy, chocolate, flower

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, February 14

Valentine Party Monday, February 14

100 DAY! Wednesday, February 16

No School Feb. 25

February 7

2011-02-07T12:07:00.001-08:00

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Maya!

Field Trip

Thank you to the parents that drove for our field trip this morning. The play was fantastic!

Spelling

Last week everyone received challenge words to work on for the next couple of weeks. This is in addition to the regular words for the week.

Grade 1: she, ship, shell, dish, wish

Grade 2: now, down, how, out, shout, about, our, house, slow, show

The challenge words are: heart, valentine, groundhog, shadow, February, hundred, love, card, candy, chocolate, flower

Spirit Week (February 7 – 11)

Monday – School T-shirt (Field Trip to MTYP)

Tuesday – Sports Day

Wednesday – Dress up like a Character

Thursday – Wacky hair and clothes day – moustache competition at lunch

Friday – PJ/Movie Day, curling during Phys. Ed.

Important Dates

MTYP Field Trip Monday, February 7

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, February 14

Valentine Party Monday, February 14

100 DAY! Wednesday, February 16

January 31

2011-01-31T09:09:00.001-08:00

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Samantha!

Social Studies

We have decided as a class to study the Inuit people as our Aboriginal study unit. If you happen to have any items at home that would relate to this unit we would love to borrow them to look at.

Field Trip

Please let me know as soon as you can if you are able to drive for our field trip Monday morning. I have 3 more adult tickets available.

Spirit Week (February 7 – 11)

Monday – School T-shirt (Field Trip to MTYP)

Tuesday – Sports Day

Wednesday – Dress up like a Character

Thursday – Wacky hair and clothes day – moustache competition at lunch

Friday – PJ/Movie Day, curling during Phys. Ed.

All week – submit jokes with a cow or milk theme

Important Dates

Scholastic Due Friday, February 4

MTYP Field Trip Monday, February 7

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, February 14

Valentine Party Monday, February 14

100 DAY! Wednesday, February 16

January 24

2011-01-24T14:02:00.001-08:00

Dear Grade 1/2K Parents,

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Marina!

Spelling Test this week will be on Thursday.

Social Studies

We have recently begun a social studies unit which looks into different communities in Canada with a little bit of depth. This unit will consist of a few different types of projects and possibly a field trip. We are currently talking about Aboriginal people.

Math

Both grade 1s and 2s are working on patterns in the hundred chart. Grade 1s are focusing on counting by 5s and 10s. Grade 2s are working with a variety of vocabulary pertaining to the patterns in the hundred chart.

Grade 1s have also been working on both addition and subtraction number stories.

Important Dates

Mad Science $ Due Monday, January 24

No School Friday, January 28

MTYP Field Trip Monday, February 7

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, February 14

January 17

2011-01-17T13:40:00.000-08:00

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Helena!

January Reminders

Now that everyone is back into their regular routines it is time to check that all of the regular responsibilities in our classroom are being looked after. Reading logs are due every Monday. Spelling tests are on Fridays. Agendas should be signed every day. Your signature in the agenda tells me that you have checked for homework and notes. Homework is due back the next day unless other arrangements have been made. If there is no sticker in the agenda please ask your child why. This is your sign that there was an issue at school during the day.

Thank you for helping keep these routines consistent!

Important Dates

Rehimet Collection Wednesday, January 19, chapel

Booster Juice Thursday, January 20

Mr. Mark Concert Friday, January 21, 1:30 pm, everyone welcome

No School Friday, January 28

MTYP Field Trip Monday, February 7

Happy new Year!

2011-01-10T16:52:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year! Hope you had a fantastic Christmas break. So far our time back at school has been great this year!

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Mason!

This week we will jump right back into the usual routines. Reading logs will be due again starting next week Monday. There will be a spelling test this week as well. Words should have come back today.

Grade 1 students should bring in their word rings so that they can get new words added this week.

We have just wrapped the Five Senses unit and Science and will be beginning a new Social Studies unit.

Important Dates

Book Order Due Friday, January 14

December 13, 2010

2010-12-13T14:23:00.001-08:00

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Ashley!

Christmas Hamper

The Christmas Hamper sign up sheet is FULL. Thank you!!! Items should be at school no later than Wednesday.

Christmas Concert

We are busy preparing and rehearsing for the concert this week. The concert is on Thursday, December 16 at the church. Please arrive at 6:15 and find your designated room in the basement. Students are asked to dress up for the event. Please remember to bring along shoes! Boots always look so silly on stage.

Christmas Party

We will have a class party on December 22. As usual students are welcome to bring small finger foods to share with their friends.

Important Dates

Christmas Concert Thursday, December 16 (*note – new date)

Violins at the Forks Friday, December 17 morning (all welcome to attend)

Hot Lunch Monday, December 20

Last Day of Classes Wednesday, December 22

November 29

2010-11-29T13:48:00.001-08:00

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Ethan!

What We’re Working on in:

Religion Advent / Christmas Story

Language Beginning Literacy Centres

Math Grade 2: Solving Number patterns

Grade 1: Problem Solving

Science New Unit – the Five Senses

Social Studies Our community in the past

Conferences

It was great to see most of you stop by and celebrate your child’s portfolio. The students seemed to enjoy the opportunity to give you a tour of their classroom and daily routines. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me. I can’t wait to see your child grow and develop during this next term!

Important Dates

Book Order Due Monday, November 29

Hot Lunch order Due Monday, December 6

MTYP Field Trip Wednesday, December 8

Christmas Concert Thursday, December 16 (*note – new date)

Violins at the Forks Friday, December 17

Hot Lunch Monday, December 20

Last Day of Classes Wednesday, December 22

November 22, 2010

2010-11-22T08:09:00.000-08:00

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Katelyn!

Last week was Lucas!

What We’re Working on in:

Religion Advent / Christmas Story

Language Beginning Literacy Centres

Grade 1: Word Rings (see note below)

Math Grade 2: Solving Number patterns

Grade 1: Problem Solving

Science Seasonal Cycles – Unit review and wrap-up

Social Studies Our community in the past

Conferences

Please sign up for a conference on the office bulletin board. This year we will be having multiple students show their portfolios to their parents at one time. I will be present to answer any questions that you have and touch base about things happening in the classroom. The students are looking forward to sharing their work with you! Please return the signed report card envelope this week.

Literacy Centres

This week students will begin spending their language block in centres. They have been prepared for these activities over the past couple of months. Having them rotate through the activities helps them to build their team work skills. It also allows me to spend more time with the students one-on-one. While students are in their centres I take the time to meet with them individually to review their reading and writing.

Sight Words

Grade 1 students will receive word rings this week. The words on the ring are sight words. They typically do not follow proper phonetic rules. These are words that the students will need to memorize. First practice reading them. Have the student identify the word by simply looking at it. Once they have mastered that you can ask them to spell the words. This usually takes longer to master. Please keep the word ring in a safe place, we will add words to it throughout the year.

Winter Weather

Thank you for sending appropriate winter clothing for recess. Recess is so much fun when everyone is dressed for it. It is helpful to have extra dry socks and mitts in your child’s locker or backpack during the winter months.

Important Dates

Hot Lunch Monday, November 22

Chapel Collection Wednesday – for our Compassion Sponsor Child

Conferences November 23 – 25

Shelmerdine Orders Due November 25

Sobey’s Fundraiser Due November 25

Mom’s Pantry Pick up November 25

Perogy Fundraiser Due Friday, November 26

MTYP Field Trip Wednesday, December 8

Christmas Concert Thursday, December 16 (*note – new date)

November 8, 2010

2010-11-08T13:59:00.001-08:00

Drumming was absolutely fabulous last week! Everyone enjoyed learning something new.

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Stephanie!

What We’re Working on in:

Religion Prophets

Language No Spelling this week

Writing – Remembrance Day / Drumming

Grade 1: Word Families / ABC work

Grade 2: Writing Skills – quotations

Math Grade 2: Number Lines to 100, Hundred Charts

Grade 1: Representing Numbers above 10

Science Seasonal Cycles – Shadows, How seasonal change affects animals and humans

Social Studies Timelines – events of the past, our community in the past

Important Dates

Hot Lunch Money Due Monday, November 8

Remembrance Day November 10, during chapel

PD – no classes Friday, November 12

Admin – no classes Monday, November 15

Hot Lunch Monday, November 22

Pumpkin Week

2010-10-25T08:40:00.000-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2K Parents,

This week we will be carving pumpkins on Thursday morning at 10:45. Please let me know if you are able to come in and help us out!

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Fiona!

Happy Birthday Shaye!

What We’re Working on in:

Theme: Pumpkins

Religion David and Jonathan

Language Spelling

Grade 1: Word Families / ABC work

Grade 2: Writing Skills – beginning, middle, end

Math Grade 2: Number Lines to 100, Hundred Charts

Grade 1: Representing Numbers 1-10, ten frames

Science Seasonal Cycles – Days, Weeks, Months, Seasons

Social Studies Stories from our elders

Pumpkin Day – Friday, October 29

Students will wear their costumes for the afternoon only. Please send costumes that are easy to change into. Also, please remember that costumes are to be friendly and appropriate. No weapons, blood, evil etc. Masks are not to be worn at school.

If you would like to send food for our party you may. Please send finger food that can be easily passed out. Food MUST be nut free without any warnings or ‘may contain’ labels. Students may bring a drink for themselves (juice box, water bottle). Please do not send large bottles of juice or pop.

Thank you in advance for your help in creating an enjoyable Pumpkin Day!

Important Dates

Book Order Due Wednesday, October 27

Halloween Celebration Friday, October 29

Fubuki Daiko Concert Monday, November 1, 1pm – All welcome

Remembrance Day November 10, during chapel

PD – no classes Friday, November 12

Admin – no classes Monday, November 15

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me! I can help provide answers and solutions.

In Christ,

Ms. Klatt

For your enjoyment:
"Pumpkin Prayer"

{cut off top of pumpkin}
Lord, open my mind so I can learn new things about you.

{remove innards}
Remove the things in my life that don’t please you.
Forgive the wrong things I do and help me to forgive others.

{cut open eyes}
Open my eyes to see the beauty you’ve made in the world around me.

{cut out nose}
I’m sorry for the times I’ve turned my nose at the good food you provide.

{cut out mouth}
Let everything I say please You.

{light the candle}
Lord, help me show your light to others through the things I do. Amen
By: Liz Curtis Higgs

October 18

2010-10-18T12:16:00.001-07:00

Dear Grade 1/2K Parents,

Another short week! This week the spelling tests will be on Thursday. Grade 1s are reviewing the words from the previous three weeks.

Next week we will be carving pumpkins on Thursday morning at 10:45. Please let me know if you are able to come in and help us out!

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Reece!

What We’re Working on in:

Religion David and Jonathan

Language Spelling

Grade 1: Word Families / ABC work

Grade 2: Writing Skills – beginning, middle, end

Math Grade 2: Number Lines to 100

Grade 1: Representing Numbers 1-10, ten frames

Science Seasonal Cycles – Days, Weeks, Months, Seasons

Social Studies Natural Resources in our community

Important Dates

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, October 18

PD Friday, October 22

Fall Supper Saturday, October 23

Halloween Celebration Friday, October 29

October 12

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Dear Grade 1/2K Parents,

I hope that your family had a fantastic Thanksgiving! This great weather is definitely something to be thankful for. We are certainly blessed in many ways.

So far things have been going great in our classroom this year. We have been able to get loads done already. If you have any questions at any time please let me know!

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Shaye!

What We’re Working on in:

Religion Gideon, David

Language Spelling

Grade 1: Word Families / ABC work

Grade 2: Writing Skills – beginning, middle, end

Math Grade 2: Finishing the Patterning Unit

Grade 1: Representing Numbers 1-10, number words

Science Seasonal Cycles – Days, Weeks, Months, Seasons

Social Studies Natural Resources in our community

Important Dates

Booster Juice Lunch Wednesday, October 13 (*NOTE: new date)

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, October 18

PD Friday, October 22

Fall Supper Saturday, October 23

October 4

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Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Andrew!

Spelling - Spelling lists went home this week. Tests are on Friday. Students will work on the words during the week at school. Please go over the words at home as well.

What We’re Working on in:

Religion – Thanksgiving

Language – stories and poems about friendship

Math - Patterning (Grade 2) Numbers 1-10 (Grade 1)

Science – Seasonal Cycles – Days, Weeks, Months

Social Studies – the community that we live in

Important Dates

Child Find Clinic Monday, October 4

Milk Program Begins Monday, October 4

Booster Juice Due Wednesday, October 6

PIP 7:00 Thursday, October 7

Scholastic Order Due Friday, October 8

Picture Order Due Friday, October 8

Lunch Lady Order Due Friday, October 8

Thanksgiving Monday, October 11 (No classes)

Booster Juice Lunch Wednesday, October 13 (*NOTE: new date)

Lunch Lady Lunch Monday, October 18

PD Friday, October 22

Fall Supper Saturday, October 23

Fall

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Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Jack!

Reading Records – Students are asked to read at least five days of the week to earn a reading sticker on the class chart. Students will be bringing home a book at their reading level in their folder. When they have read it they will return it and exchange it for a new one. New reading records will be sent home each week.

Spelling - Spelling lists went home this week. Tests are on Friday. Students will work on the words during the week at school. Please go over the words at home as well.

Fall Supper – information should have come home last week. Please stop by the office for further information or to purchase tickets.

What We’re Working on

Religion – What is the Bible? What is Prayer? Old Testament characters

Language – stories and poems about friendship

Math - Patterning

Science – Seasonal Cycles – Fall and the length of days

Social Studies – Community – in the classroom

Important Dates

Love & Logic Wednesday, September 29 7:00

Chapel Wednesday, September 29 9am

Picture Day Friday, October 1

Child Find Clinic Monday, October 4

Milk Program Begins Monday, October 4

September 20, 2010

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We are definitely getting used to our daily classroom routines now. This week we will begin work in a couple of new units.

Reminders:

Rehimet – Compassion Canada – Last year BSLS commit to sponsoring an Ethiopian child. We will be collecting money for her on Wednesday during chapel. Families are encouraged to send $1 each month or $10 to cover the year. Thank you for helping us with this commitment.

Star Student – This week’s Star Student is Josh!

Terry Fox Walk – Students should come home with a Tasks for Terry sheet today. Participation is optional. On Friday this week the whole school will participate in a Terry Fox Walk at 2pm. Please feel free to join us. Wear your blue school t-shirt. If you attach a loonie to your sheet you can also wear a hat!

Allergies – Our school is nut free. Our classroom has peanut, fish, seafood and milk allergies. Please do not send any nuts at all. When preparing birthday or party treats please take all of the above allergies into consideration so that all students can participate. Thank you!

Important Dates

Hot Lunch Monday, September 20

Katelyn’s Birthday Monday, September 20

Love & Logic Wednesday, September 22 7:00

Terry Fox Walk Friday, Sept. 24, 2:00 (everyone welcome)

Love & Logic Wednesday, September 29 7:00

Picture Day Friday, October 1

First Week of School

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A few things you need to know about:

Star Student – Next week’s Star Student is Josh!

Shoes – students need to have indoor running shoes (and socks) that they can put on by themselves. They also need outdoor shoes that are appropriate for playing on the structure and running. It is a good idea to keep an extra pair of socks in their backpack.

Snack – Students are given time in the morning to have a snack. Please ensure they know which part of their lunch is snack, and which part is lunch.

Lunch – A microwave is available to heat food, not to cook food. Please send microwave items with a container that can be placed in the microwave.

Home Visits – if you have not yet had a home visit and would like to arrange one please let me know. I would be more than happy to come by after school sometime.

Weekly Page – Each week you will find a page just like this one in the folder. This page will also be emailed to you if I have your current email address.

Class Parties – During the year we will have parties for Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, and the end of the year. Parents will be able to bring in food for those events.

Birthdays – We will celebrate birthdays in our classroom. Students are welcome to bring a treat to share with the class. Treats should be easy to distribute (i.e. rice krispies, cookies, cupcakes). Please do not send cakes.

This Month: Sept. 9 Andrew; Sept. 12 Miss Ostryk; Sept. 15 Reece; Sept. 20 Katelyn

Thank you for your help in getting this year off to a great start!

Important Dates

Hot Lunch Due Monday, September 13

Board Meeting Monday, September 13

Love & Logic Wednesday, September 15 7:30

Book Order Due Friday, September 17

Rally Sunday Sunday, September 19 (10:30 at the school)

Hot Lunch Monday, September 20

Love & Logic Wednesday, September 22 7:00

Love & Logic Wednesday, September 29 7:00

Picture Day Friday, October 1

Almost at the end!

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PIP BBQ

PIP BBQ is June 23, 5:00 – 7:30. Please come out for a free supper, beverages, entertainment, activities, candy vendor with cotton candy, candy apples and fudge for sale. All families are welcome to attend.

Graduation Ceremony

All are welcome to join us in this celebration. Each class has a special performance planned for the graduates.

Awards Ceremony

All students who participated in extra curricular activities like sports, choir and chess will be receiving their awards at this time. All are welcome to attend.

Sports Afternoon

It is a good idea to have an extra change of clothes ready for this day. Some activities will involve water outside. Students should come prepared with hats and sunscreen as well.

Library Books

All Library books need to be returned to the school this week. Notices for missing books will be sent home this week.

Last Day – June 30

We will have a class celebration on the last day of school. Anyone wanting to bring in treats to share may do so. Please do not send bottles of juice or pop, but do bring your own juice box for the party.

Upcoming Dates:

June 23 PIP BBQ

June 24 Graduation Ceremony 1:30 at the school

June 25 No School

June 27 Graduation Recognition at the church

June 28 Sports Afternoon

June 29 Awards Ceremony 1:30, Kindergarden Graduation 9:00

June 30 Last day – Report Cards