Monday, November 28, 2011

  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Stark for all of her hard work with our students.  Ms. Stark will be with our class until Friday, Dec. 16.
  • School clothing can be ordered this week.  Mr. Martin is asking that the orders be in by Friday, Dec.2
  • A reminder that lunch orders are due for the month of December on Monday morning.
  • We are heading on a field trip to the Wyatt Heritage Properties on Thursday, Dec. 8.  I sent the permission forms home today.
  • Super work reading at home everyone!  Keep the bookmarks coming in and try to "Read Your Way Across Canada!"
  • Grade 5 timelines are due on Friday (Soc. Studies)

Sunday, November 20, 2011

  • Chicken finger money will be collected on Monday, Nov.21.  The cost is $4.00 and they will be served on Thursday, Nov.24.
  • Report cards will be going home on Thursday, Nov. 24
  • No school on Friday, Nov.25. This is a School Development day.
  • A big welcome to Ms. Stark our new student teacher.  She will be in our class until Dec. 16th.
  • I will be sending in our book order on Monday, Nov.21.
  • Have a great week everyone!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

  • Thank you so much to all of the parents for coming in for Parent Teacher!
  • Our student teacher, Ms. Stark, returns on Thursday.  She will be with us for one month.
  • Grade 5's will be having their math test on Thursday.  This will cover our outcomes from the Patterns and Equations unit.
  • We will be having our Science test on Thursday.  I have typed up a detailed review for the students.  I will be handing this review out on Monday.  The students should be reviewing each night.
  • I am sending home the November book order tom.
  • Looking forward to a full week with my wonderful students! :o)

Sunday, November 6, 2011

  • Just a reminder to everyone that it is a short week for students ( Monday and Tuesday).
  • Tuesday evening and Wednesday will be parent teacher interviews.
  • Thursday is a Provincial PD day.
  • Friday is Remembrance Day.
  • Book Fair purchases can be made tom.
  • Lunch orders to be handed in tom. morning.
  • Looking forward to seeing all of the parents this week!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

  • A huge thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who helped out with the Ford event at our school Saturday.  What a great day!  This makes me so proud to be teaching in such a caring and supportive community.
  • Our class had a fantastic trip to Stratford last Tuesday.  Thank you to Nicole and Mrs. Doyle for helping out. I greatly appreciate it.
  • Halloween activities planned for Monday. It is going to be AWESOME! Everyone be safe Monday night.
  • Grade 5 Math will be having an oral quiz on their multiplication and division facts on Thursday, Nov. 3.
  • I will be sending home the parent teacher interview times on Monday. Be sure to check the time and return them to school.  If the time is not suitable, we can work together to find something that suits.
  • Have a great week everyone!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

  • I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend!  The convention was fantastic!  I did miss everyone and I can't wait to get back Monday.
  • A reminder of our upcoming field trip to Stratford for the Sports Fair on Tuesday.  Please make sure that your permission forms are passed in.  We will be eating on the bus before heading in to participate.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
  • Early dismissal forms are also due this week.
  • Our Biographies are due on Tuesday morning (Oct.25) before we head out to Stratford.  We have had lots of time to work on these in class and it has been on the homework board for the last week.  Good copies can be written or typed.  Remember to read your work out loud when checking it over.  This way you can see if there are any sentences that do not make sense.
  • Grade 5 students are working away in our Patterns and Equations unit.
  • We had a fantastic couple of days with Ms. Stark from UPEI.  I am looking forward to her return in November. She will be our student teacher for one month.
  • Let's have a great week everyone!   

Saturday, October 15, 2011

A Three Day Week!

  • A reminder that there is no school on Thursday and Friday of this week because of the annual convention.
  • I would like to wish Jaxson the best of luck as he heads back to NFLD. We will miss you Jaxson! Thank you for the cake!
  • We will be having a special guest in our classroom this Tuesday and Wednesday.  Amy Stark will be our student teacher from mid-Nov. to mid-Dec.  She will be in to observe this week.
  • Grade 5's are underway with our patterns and equations unit in math.
  • The October book order will be due on Wednesday, October 19.
  • Congratulations to everyone for doing a tremendous job with our school fundraiser. A big congrats to Morgan who raised the second highest amount. Great work! :o)
  • We are continuing to work on our Biographies.  Rough copies will be finished early in the week and we will be determining a date as a class for the final copy.  Please remember to read your work aloud to see if it sounds right and makes sense!
  • Let's have a great week everyone!