Pajama day is definitely one of my most favourite days of the year! We have had a lot of fun eating popcorn and candy and watching movies all day! The students did such a great job during the performances yesterday, that they deserved the treat day!
THANK YOU so much for all the generous donations for the Christmas hamper. We have filled over THREE hampers! Tomorrow is the final day if you have anything to add!
Tomorrow is our book exchange. If you have not sent a book yet, it's not too late!
I would like to also say a BIG THANK YOU for all the well wishes and thoughtful gifts. I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful class. These students are the best gift and I am happy to get to teach them this year. May the Christmas season be filled with blessings and the new year bring you and your family lots of joy.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Love, Mrs. Fonseca
17.12.14
11.12.14
DEC 11
BOOK GIFT EXCHANGE:
The students have been asking if we are going to do a Secret Santa gift exchange. Instead of buying presents for a particular person, I would like to have a book exchange. Please wrap a new or gently used book (picture book or novel that are grade appropriate) and send it with you child by WED. DEC. 17. We will play a game to get books randomly.
Homework:
1. Ch 5 questions & vocab (only the front of page one and the back of page two)
2. colouring sheet (top secret!)
Please ensure your child is in full uniform for Mass tomorrow, especially if they have a part in Mass.
The students have been asking if we are going to do a Secret Santa gift exchange. Instead of buying presents for a particular person, I would like to have a book exchange. Please wrap a new or gently used book (picture book or novel that are grade appropriate) and send it with you child by WED. DEC. 17. We will play a game to get books randomly.
Homework:
1. Ch 5 questions & vocab (only the front of page one and the back of page two)
2. colouring sheet (top secret!)
Please ensure your child is in full uniform for Mass tomorrow, especially if they have a part in Mass.
9.12.14
Dec 9
Please check your children's uniform! If you find them quite muddy please send an extra set of clothes in their backpacks so that they are not uncomfortable in the afternoon. This is for emergency purposes only and they will not be expected to change every day!
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Ch 3 questions & vocab
3. Create a toy
Please sign the spelling tests and various tests that have gone home. Corrections are not necessary.
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Ch 3 questions & vocab
3. Create a toy
Please sign the spelling tests and various tests that have gone home. Corrections are not necessary.
8.12.14
Dec 8
Just a reminder that we are collecting good and presents for a family of five with 3 children (10 year old boy, 6 year old and thirteen year old girls).
We already have some contributions (THANKS!) that include clothes for the 6 yo and a toy for the 10 yo boy. We would love to have gifts for all the members. I will be in charge of wrapping the gifts, so don't worry about that. Gift cards and non-perishable foods would also be appreciated, as we do not know any more information about them.
NO SPELLING this week. (I will give an assessment/review on Friday, but no words to study). There won't be spelling next week either! (Woohoo!) Spelling test books will be sent home tomorrow to get signed! Along with some tests done the last few weeks! I apologize, as we have been busy creating a top secret mission project!
It is our Mass this week, so some students have Mass parts. Please practice readings with them (Bella, Laura, Lauren, Mateo, Jackson, Hailey, Grace). Gift bearers are Julia and Julian. Anyone who has not had a part will have one in the next Mass, probably end of February.
Homework:
1. Math w/s (three digit adding with regrouping)
2. Ch 2 questions from Best Christmas Pageant Ever
3. CC due Thurs (they know what this is! super top secret mission! :)
We already have some contributions (THANKS!) that include clothes for the 6 yo and a toy for the 10 yo boy. We would love to have gifts for all the members. I will be in charge of wrapping the gifts, so don't worry about that. Gift cards and non-perishable foods would also be appreciated, as we do not know any more information about them.
NO SPELLING this week. (I will give an assessment/review on Friday, but no words to study). There won't be spelling next week either! (Woohoo!) Spelling test books will be sent home tomorrow to get signed! Along with some tests done the last few weeks! I apologize, as we have been busy creating a top secret mission project!
It is our Mass this week, so some students have Mass parts. Please practice readings with them (Bella, Laura, Lauren, Mateo, Jackson, Hailey, Grace). Gift bearers are Julia and Julian. Anyone who has not had a part will have one in the next Mass, probably end of February.
Homework:
1. Math w/s (three digit adding with regrouping)
2. Ch 2 questions from Best Christmas Pageant Ever
3. CC due Thurs (they know what this is! super top secret mission! :)
3.12.14
Dec. 3
Thank you so much to all the parent drivers and volunteers who helped to make our field trip a success. It was wonderful to see the student's react to what we have been learning about all term. Today we talked about whether or not we would like to live in that era and some of our students actually said they would like to be pioneers!
If you are interested in checking out the Burnaby Village Museum, there is free admission until January for people to see the Christmas lights. I encourage you to check it out with your family!
A notice went home today about the family that our class is filling a Christmas hamper for. It is a family of five-- 2 adults, 3 kids (ten year old boy, two girls aged 6 and 13). We are looking for non-perishable food, gift cards or gifts.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CAR SEATS:
It is VERY IMPORTANT to adhere to the laws to keep the children safe during our field trip. We need to have boosters seats dropped off with your child if you are not driving your own child.
Source: http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/safer-drivers/Pages/Child-car-seats.aspx
Homework:
1. Ramona Quimby, Age 8-- book reivew
Past due from Monday:
1. Now and Then Christmas and Toys
2. Nature question answer
If you are interested in checking out the Burnaby Village Museum, there is free admission until January for people to see the Christmas lights. I encourage you to check it out with your family!
A notice went home today about the family that our class is filling a Christmas hamper for. It is a family of five-- 2 adults, 3 kids (ten year old boy, two girls aged 6 and 13). We are looking for non-perishable food, gift cards or gifts.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CAR SEATS:
It is VERY IMPORTANT to adhere to the laws to keep the children safe during our field trip. We need to have boosters seats dropped off with your child if you are not driving your own child.
More than 18 kg (40 lbs) and under nine years old or under 145 cm (4'9") tall
Use a booster seat until your child is at least nine years old or 145 cm (4'9") tall.
Ideal placement
- Place in the back seat.
- Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Do not use a booster seat with only a lap belt.
- Position lap belt low over hip bones and shoulder belt over shoulder and in front of chest.
Source: http://www.icbc.com/road-safety/safer-drivers/Pages/Child-car-seats.aspx
Homework:
1. Ramona Quimby, Age 8-- book reivew
Past due from Monday:
1. Now and Then Christmas and Toys
2. Nature question answer
1.12.14
PLEASE READ! Dec 1
Happy Advent! It's like the whole year is in fast forward and I can't slow it down!!!
*** There has been changes made to the drivers and groups for tomorrow. Please look below. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS A BOOSTER SEAT IF NECESSARY!!!***
There is so many important dates to remember:
Dec 2-- Field trip
Dec 3-- Candy cane sale $1.00
Dec 10-- Hot chocolate sale .50 cents
Dec 12-- Class mass
Dec 15-- Dress rehearsal
Dec 16-- Christmas concert
Dec 17-- Pajama day (woohoo!)
Dec 18-- class party & book exchange (will blog about this tomorrow!)
Dec 19-- last day, noon dismissal
WHEW!!!!
The class are asked to be dressed in their Sunday best for the school concert. No specific colours, but Christmas colours would look best.
*** There has been changes made to the drivers and groups for tomorrow. Please look below. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS A BOOSTER SEAT IF NECESSARY!!!***
There is so many important dates to remember:
Dec 2-- Field trip
Dec 3-- Candy cane sale $1.00
Dec 10-- Hot chocolate sale .50 cents
Dec 12-- Class mass
Dec 15-- Dress rehearsal
Dec 16-- Christmas concert
Dec 17-- Pajama day (woohoo!)
Dec 18-- class party & book exchange (will blog about this tomorrow!)
Dec 19-- last day, noon dismissal
WHEW!!!!
The class are asked to be dressed in their Sunday best for the school concert. No specific colours, but Christmas colours would look best.
Tomorrow is our field trip to Burnaby Village
Museum. Just a few reminders about the day:
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We are leaving at 9 am. Please try to
be on time. If the class is gone when your child arrives, please check in with
the office. They will spend the day in another classroom.
·
Students are encouraged to dress in
Pioneer style clothing.
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Boys:
Pants (no denim), long sleeve shirts, (t-shirts ok), suspenders
(optional)
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Girls: Long skirts or long dresses (no
pants for girls)
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Students are also welcome to wear
their full uniform
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They can carry their belongings in
rucksacks! (Cloth tied to a long stick) Backpacks are fine!
-
We are outside for a LARGE part of the
day as we move between exhibits. Please ensure your child is dressed for the
outdoors AND everything is labelled!
·
There is a gift shop available.
Students can bring some spending money, but they are in charge of their money.
Please do not send more than $20.
·
Students are allowed to bring their
own cameras, but please do not send your expensive family ones, as they are in
charge of their own belongings, just like their cash!
·
We are bringing our own lunches as we
are assigned to a lunchroom. Food is not sold at the lunch room, but there is a
cafeteria where they can purchase hot chocolate and small snacks. They can go
there at their leader’s supervision.
·
Students are placed in groups along
with the drivers. Groups are mixed into larger groups as we explore the
grounds. Please check on the back to see who your child is driving with/or who
you are driving.
·
We will be leaving the museum at 1:30
to return to school. Students will be dismissed from class.
We have been learning about
pioneers all term and are so excited to be seeing it first hand!
If you have any questions or concern, please email me!
If you have any questions or concern, please email me!
GROUP A
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GROUP B
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GROUP C
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Bueno
1. Karch
2. Alexander
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Orosz/Mittoni/Tanner
1. Hailey
2. Crissa
3. Stephanie
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Harms
1. Laura
2. Savannah
3. Liam
4. Mateo
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Ellery
1. Mackenzie
2. Grace
3. Ysabella
4. Macram
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Sebellin
1. Mikayla
2. Anna
3. Daniel
4. Jackson
5. Kaleb
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Hiemstra
1. Lauren
2. Evelyn
3. Julian
4. Joshua
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Fonseca
(Mr.)
1. Jacob
Isabella (back to school)
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Sprague
1. Isabella
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Morris
1. Zachary
2. Samuel
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Millo
1. Christopher
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Legazpi/Taruc
1. Siena
2. Keira
3. Julia
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26.11.14
Nov 26
FINAL DAY to Pre-Order your child’s Student
craft! If you haven’t placed your order, this is your last chance
before the Bazaar. All orders must be in by tomorrow morning(Thursday). All crafts can be picked up Saturday, Nov 29th at the Parish Bazaar.
Also, please check the PFG page regarding the gift card program by the Knights of Columbus! We are eligible to win a pizza party for our class!
Homework:
1. Daily Lang Review- Week 7
2. Nature- answer one of your questions (story style)
3. Now and Then clothes
4. Sp Unit 11 due- test tomorrow
Just a reminder that our field trip is on Tuesday next week. All parents who signed up have been "chosen", as there is no maximum number of parents I can bring. The more volunteers we have, the smaller our groups can be. we do have a school policy that volunteers cannot bring younger siblings.
If you are meeting us there with a younger sibling, please let me know ahead of time. You will have to purchase an admission ticket at the gate.
Students are encouraged to dress in pioneer style clothing (boys in pants and long sleeve shirts, girls in long skirts or dresses, no jeans). They also have the option of wearing their full uniform.
Also, please check the PFG page regarding the gift card program by the Knights of Columbus! We are eligible to win a pizza party for our class!
Homework:
1. Daily Lang Review- Week 7
2. Nature- answer one of your questions (story style)
3. Now and Then clothes
4. Sp Unit 11 due- test tomorrow
Just a reminder that our field trip is on Tuesday next week. All parents who signed up have been "chosen", as there is no maximum number of parents I can bring. The more volunteers we have, the smaller our groups can be. we do have a school policy that volunteers cannot bring younger siblings.
If you are meeting us there with a younger sibling, please let me know ahead of time. You will have to purchase an admission ticket at the gate.
Students are encouraged to dress in pioneer style clothing (boys in pants and long sleeve shirts, girls in long skirts or dresses, no jeans). They also have the option of wearing their full uniform.
24.11.14
Nov 24
Please ensure have checked your time for the Three-Way conferences, as the times are very tight. Each student is allotted 10 minutes. I am fully booked for Thursday afternoon and evening. If you need to change your time, please let me know ASAP. I can still slot a few people after 8:22 on Thursday evening or I have times after 10:00 on Friday morning.
Popcorn sale (50 cents) on Wednesday and non-uniform day by donations. The colours are red, yellow and blue, the colours of the Philippine flag. All proceeds are going to the White Cross orphanage in Manila.
Homework:
1. Math pg 49 & 50 (all)
2. Ramona Ch 5 &6 questions
3. Now & Then- Food management & Harvest (due Wed)
SP Unit 11 -- due Thurs
WTW #1-2
WP #1-3
CH #1,2,5
Popcorn sale (50 cents) on Wednesday and non-uniform day by donations. The colours are red, yellow and blue, the colours of the Philippine flag. All proceeds are going to the White Cross orphanage in Manila.
Homework:
1. Math pg 49 & 50 (all)
2. Ramona Ch 5 &6 questions
3. Now & Then- Food management & Harvest (due Wed)
SP Unit 11 -- due Thurs
WTW #1-2
WP #1-3
CH #1,2,5
19.11.14
Nov 19
We are now starting our new term! It's all exciting... and some of the new topics and units may pose more of a challenge now that the units may be new information to them. You can help your child, by going through their homework with them to ensure that they grasp the concepts. If they have questions, please let them know that they can come and see me for clarification.
Homework:
1. Daily Lang. Review-- Week 6
2. Comm Skills (ABC order) Pg 26,27 and 29
3. Math w/s (we are starting double digit addition! practice those math facts!)
Homework:
1. Daily Lang. Review-- Week 6
2. Comm Skills (ABC order) Pg 26,27 and 29
3. Math w/s (we are starting double digit addition! practice those math facts!)
14.11.14
Nov 14
Thirty students... thirty projects IN... ON TIME! WOW!!! In all my years of teaching (11 to be exact... I started when I was 16! Haha!) this is the first time that everyone got their projects in on time. THANK YOU to the families who helped make this happen. They are all done so well and each one definitely shows off the student's personalities. I hope you all had fun creating it together.
No school on Monday due to Pro D workshop.
We are doing Unit 10 in spelling next week:
WTW #1-4
WP#1-3
CH #1-3
due Friday
December book orders will be sent home on Tuesday. Due back on Mon. Nov 24. I want to ensure we get them by Christmas break!
No school on Monday due to Pro D workshop.
We are doing Unit 10 in spelling next week:
WTW #1-4
WP#1-3
CH #1-3
due Friday
December book orders will be sent home on Tuesday. Due back on Mon. Nov 24. I want to ensure we get them by Christmas break!
13.11.14
Nov 13
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Walking Story
3. Plurals w/s
SCI project due tomorrow!
Nov book orders due tomorrow! Please let me know if it's going to be a present for your child, I can get them to you discreetly!
1. Math w/s
2. Walking Story
3. Plurals w/s
SCI project due tomorrow!
Nov book orders due tomorrow! Please let me know if it's going to be a present for your child, I can get them to you discreetly!
12.11.14
Nov 12
What a short week we are blessed with! Yesterday, as I watched the Remembrance Day ceremony, we took the time to talk about why we had the day off. It was such a reminder that wars are still going on around us, as we saw young servicemen standing along side the older veterans. How lucky we are to live in a peaceful country.
Please send permission slips and entrance fee for our Burnaby Museum field trip.
Homework:
1. Writing Brain
2. Comm Skills pg 22-23
SCI projects due on Friday
Please send permission slips and entrance fee for our Burnaby Museum field trip.
Homework:
1. Writing Brain
2. Comm Skills pg 22-23
SCI projects due on Friday
5.11.14
Nov 5
We had a beautiful ceremony today for Remembrance Day. We talked in class about what war means and what the soldiers did for our country and our future. Poppies are still available until Friday. Please send in donations for the Legion if you would like a poppy.
Remembrance Day poster contest is back! It is OPTIONAL. If your child wants to participate, please write a note in their planner and I will send a poster board home with them. THE DUE DATE is on NOV 14 (same day as the science project! Sorry, just worked out that way!)There are two categories black and white and coloured.
Nov Book orders due Nov 14.
Homework:
1. Saint G.C. (written and coloured)
2. Math w/s --- we have started rounding to tens. We will be doing rounding to the nearest ten thousands. Please practice with your child!
3. Comm Skills pg 20-21 (plurals)
4. SP Unit 9 DUE FRI
5. Alexander sheets due FRI
Remembrance Day poster contest is back! It is OPTIONAL. If your child wants to participate, please write a note in their planner and I will send a poster board home with them. THE DUE DATE is on NOV 14 (same day as the science project! Sorry, just worked out that way!)There are two categories black and white and coloured.
Nov Book orders due Nov 14.
Homework:
1. Saint G.C. (written and coloured)
2. Math w/s --- we have started rounding to tens. We will be doing rounding to the nearest ten thousands. Please practice with your child!
3. Comm Skills pg 20-21 (plurals)
4. SP Unit 9 DUE FRI
5. Alexander sheets due FRI
4.11.14
Nov 4
Congratulations to the Williamson family, who welcomed a baby boy to their family yesterday. Big sister Savannah is very proud!
Don't forget that the Science project is due on Nov 14!
No school on Monday (Pro-D) and Tuesday (Remembrance Day).
We are also going to have the Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow at 1:30. Please join us!
PLEASE SEND A DONATION FOR THE POPPY SALE.
Homework:
1. Peace is...
2. Math w/s
3. Schools (Now and Then Book)
4. Sp test signed and corrected
Spelling Unit 9 is due on Fri.
WTW-- #1-4
WP-- #1-3
CH-- #1-3
Don't forget that the Science project is due on Nov 14!
No school on Monday (Pro-D) and Tuesday (Remembrance Day).
We are also going to have the Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow at 1:30. Please join us!
PLEASE SEND A DONATION FOR THE POPPY SALE.
Homework:
1. Peace is...
2. Math w/s
3. Schools (Now and Then Book)
4. Sp test signed and corrected
Spelling Unit 9 is due on Fri.
WTW-- #1-4
WP-- #1-3
CH-- #1-3
30.10.14
Oct 30
Tomorrow students are encouraged to dress up as a Holy Bible figure. We do have Mass tomorrow, so students cannot have anything on their heads (helmet, veil, halo, etc). They can put them back on in class.
Religion tests were well done overall. YAY! They were sent home to get signed today. If your child has "retest" on it, please help them prepare for the retest on Monday.
Homework:
1.Sp Unit 8 due tom
2. Reading log due
3. How to dress... (paragraph with transition words)
4. Penpal Good copy
5. Sienna star student sheet
Religion tests were well done overall. YAY! They were sent home to get signed today. If your child has "retest" on it, please help them prepare for the retest on Monday.
Homework:
1.Sp Unit 8 due tom
2. Reading log due
3. How to dress... (paragraph with transition words)
4. Penpal Good copy
5. Sienna star student sheet
29.10.14
Oct 29
Rosary Test Tomorrow!!!
Reading Log is due Friday!
Homework:
1. Math pg 47
2. Sp Unit 8-- Due FRIDAY
Reading Log is due Friday!
Homework:
1. Math pg 47
2. Sp Unit 8-- Due FRIDAY
28.10.14
Oct 28
Newsletter was sent home today! Please read it!
Thank you to the parents who have offered to make us cupcakes for Friday :) Our class is covered!
Tomorrow:
--Popcorn sale-- fifty cents
--Living Rosary Prayer Service. You are welcome to join us at 1pm. The Fitness-a-thon assembly will follow.
--Hot lunch tomorrow. If you have not ordered for next month, you can do so on-line. The feedback has been positive from the students. The food is tasty!
Homework:
1. Parts of a.... labelled
2. Ch 3&4 Ramona questions
3. Penpal R.D.
4. N&T Booklet-- Travel
Thank you to the parents who have offered to make us cupcakes for Friday :) Our class is covered!
Tomorrow:
--Popcorn sale-- fifty cents
--Living Rosary Prayer Service. You are welcome to join us at 1pm. The Fitness-a-thon assembly will follow.
--Hot lunch tomorrow. If you have not ordered for next month, you can do so on-line. The feedback has been positive from the students. The food is tasty!
Homework:
1. Parts of a.... labelled
2. Ch 3&4 Ramona questions
3. Penpal R.D.
4. N&T Booklet-- Travel
27.10.14
Oct 27
SOS: The class is need of a parent (or parents) who can make cupcakes for the class for Friday. We need 30 in all... Please email and let me know. These can go towards your hours :)
Please go over the Rosary mysteries with your child! Our test is on THURSDAY. It consists of fill in the blanks for the rosary facts and writing down the mysteries. The study sheet was given at the beginning of the month. Last week, more than half the class asked for another copy. Please ensure your child has one!
The reading challenge log is due on Friday! This also has a sheet that needs to filled in!
Friday is also All Saints Dress Up Day!
If you need ideas, catholicicing.com has GREAT and EASY ideas!
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Sp Unit 8-- due Thurs
(WTW #1-4, WP #2-4, CH #1,2,5-- TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES!)
3. Comm Skills pg 16-18
4. Math and Sp Tests corrected and signed
Please go over the Rosary mysteries with your child! Our test is on THURSDAY. It consists of fill in the blanks for the rosary facts and writing down the mysteries. The study sheet was given at the beginning of the month. Last week, more than half the class asked for another copy. Please ensure your child has one!
The reading challenge log is due on Friday! This also has a sheet that needs to filled in!
Friday is also All Saints Dress Up Day!
If you need ideas, catholicicing.com has GREAT and EASY ideas!
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Sp Unit 8-- due Thurs
(WTW #1-4, WP #2-4, CH #1,2,5-- TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES!)
3. Comm Skills pg 16-18
4. Math and Sp Tests corrected and signed
23.10.14
Oct 23
A few reminders for upcoming important dates:
No school tomorrow (Oct 24)
--Rosary Test Oct 30
-- Holy Hero or Saint Dress Up Day on Oct 31
--Reading Challenge Log due Oct 31
-- Sci Term Project due Nov 14
No school tomorrow (Oct 24)
--Rosary Test Oct 30
-- Holy Hero or Saint Dress Up Day on Oct 31
--Reading Challenge Log due Oct 31
-- Sci Term Project due Nov 14
21.10.14
Oct 21
Please send back any interims that are still at home. We keep them in the student files.
Tomorrow we have gym instead of Thursday. Please ensure they have their gym strip.
Photo RETAKES THURSDAY, send a note with your child if they need retakes!
Homework:
1. Sp Unit 7-- due Thurs. (Test is also on Thurs)
2. CE- Space Station
3. Math pg 45
4. Printing to Z (We are getting started with cursive next week!)
Don't Forget:
-- Rosary Test on Oct 30.
-- Science project due Nov 14
Tomorrow we have gym instead of Thursday. Please ensure they have their gym strip.
Photo RETAKES THURSDAY, send a note with your child if they need retakes!
Homework:
1. Sp Unit 7-- due Thurs. (Test is also on Thurs)
2. CE- Space Station
3. Math pg 45
4. Printing to Z (We are getting started with cursive next week!)
Don't Forget:
-- Rosary Test on Oct 30.
-- Science project due Nov 14
17.10.14
Oct 17
Happy Friday!
Great job to our readers and gift bearers at Mass today! If your child did not have a part in today's Mass, don't worry! We have a few more turns!
Today I sent home a project outline for our term project in Science. It is to build a home/structure for the "fourth" little pig in the Three Little Pig fairytale. Please go over it with your child as they should be able to tell you about it. No store bought houses are allowed! The out line can also be found on a link on the sidebar.
Next week, we are back to the Spelling program with Unit 7. (Please take note that we are NOT doing Unit 6- Review)
Please read your child's interim report and return it to school, signed. If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to email me!
Have a great weekend!
Great job to our readers and gift bearers at Mass today! If your child did not have a part in today's Mass, don't worry! We have a few more turns!
Today I sent home a project outline for our term project in Science. It is to build a home/structure for the "fourth" little pig in the Three Little Pig fairytale. Please go over it with your child as they should be able to tell you about it. No store bought houses are allowed! The out line can also be found on a link on the sidebar.
Next week, we are back to the Spelling program with Unit 7. (Please take note that we are NOT doing Unit 6- Review)
Please read your child's interim report and return it to school, signed. If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to email me!
Have a great weekend!
15.10.14
Oct 15
Happy middle of October! My how time flies! I hope your child has been busy filling in their Reading Log. If you haven't seen it, please ask them! This week's spelling list is fall words. They should have the words in their yellow duotangs, along with the activities to be completed by Friday.
FRIDAY is the deadline for pledges to be turned in!
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Math test signed and corrected
3. Acrostic name poem (rough draft)
FRIDAY is the deadline for pledges to be turned in!
Homework:
1. Math w/s
2. Math test signed and corrected
3. Acrostic name poem (rough draft)
9.10.14
Oct 9
PICTURE ORDERS were due TODAY. If you did not send the form and payment in and would like to order it, you can still do so online ASAP.
HOT LUNCH from the The Lunch Lady (Oct 15 & 29) are due TOMORROW. You may also make your orders on-line. Some great choices! I remember in our generation when hot lunches were much simpler. We were so excited when chocolate milk was introduced! (I can't believe I just used the "I remember when..."!!!)
Wear proper gym strip tomorrow! Bring water bottles!
We are not doing Unit 6 in Spelling next week. I will be giving them a Fall word list on Tuesday.
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Here are some of the things the students are thankful for:
-- family
-- friends
-- our world
-- animals
-- food and water
-- CCS :)
Homework:
1. Rel. journal-- Luminous Mysteries
HOT LUNCH from the The Lunch Lady (Oct 15 & 29) are due TOMORROW. You may also make your orders on-line. Some great choices! I remember in our generation when hot lunches were much simpler. We were so excited when chocolate milk was introduced! (I can't believe I just used the "I remember when..."!!!)
Wear proper gym strip tomorrow! Bring water bottles!
We are not doing Unit 6 in Spelling next week. I will be giving them a Fall word list on Tuesday.
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Here are some of the things the students are thankful for:
-- family
-- friends
-- our world
-- animals
-- food and water
-- CCS :)
Homework:
1. Rel. journal-- Luminous Mysteries
8.10.14
Oct 8
Reminders:
-- FITNESS-A-THON is on FRIDAY!-- Students are to come to school in their gym strip. A letter outlining the day went home today with the oldest/only children.
-- DISMISSAL AT NOON
- Tomorrow is our "Friday" schedule in class, which means we have our Spelling Test, Math quiz and short quiz on nouns tomorrow.
Homework:
1. My Goals- Rough draft
2. My goals- Good copy ILLUSTRATION ONLY
3. Math w/s-- place value and value quiz tomorrow
4. CE- Thanksgiving story
5. SP UNIT 5 is due TOM.
-- FITNESS-A-THON is on FRIDAY!-- Students are to come to school in their gym strip. A letter outlining the day went home today with the oldest/only children.
-- DISMISSAL AT NOON
- Tomorrow is our "Friday" schedule in class, which means we have our Spelling Test, Math quiz and short quiz on nouns tomorrow.
Homework:
1. My Goals- Rough draft
2. My goals- Good copy ILLUSTRATION ONLY
3. Math w/s-- place value and value quiz tomorrow
4. CE- Thanksgiving story
5. SP UNIT 5 is due TOM.
7.10.14
Oct 7
PLEDGE TALLY DAY TOMORROW!
Last week, two important things were handed out-- an October Reading Log challenge (see link on the side) and a Rosary Test study sheet. Please ensure your child has shown you both. The Rosary Test is on Oct 30 and the Reading Challenge is due on Oct 31.
This week, I have assigned the Spelling Unit for the week and we have started it together. All the activities are due on Thursday. Due to the Fitness- a- thon on Friday, all tests and quizzes are on THURSDAY this week.
NOON Dismissal on FRIDAY. Students are to wear their gym strip to school that day.
-Picture orders due Oct 9.
-Hot Lunch (through Lunch Lady-- Oct 15 & 29) Paper orders are due on Oct 10. (PLEASE SEE MENU FOR CHOICES!)
Homework:
1. Sp Unit 5-- due Thurs (WTW #1-4, WP #1-3, CH #2, 4)
2. Comm Skills pg 14-15
3. Math w/s
4. Now & Then- Houses
5. Sci- Plastics
Last week, two important things were handed out-- an October Reading Log challenge (see link on the side) and a Rosary Test study sheet. Please ensure your child has shown you both. The Rosary Test is on Oct 30 and the Reading Challenge is due on Oct 31.
This week, I have assigned the Spelling Unit for the week and we have started it together. All the activities are due on Thursday. Due to the Fitness- a- thon on Friday, all tests and quizzes are on THURSDAY this week.
NOON Dismissal on FRIDAY. Students are to wear their gym strip to school that day.
-Picture orders due Oct 9.
-Hot Lunch (through Lunch Lady-- Oct 15 & 29) Paper orders are due on Oct 10. (PLEASE SEE MENU FOR CHOICES!)
Homework:
1. Sp Unit 5-- due Thurs (WTW #1-4, WP #1-3, CH #2, 4)
2. Comm Skills pg 14-15
3. Math w/s
4. Now & Then- Houses
5. Sci- Plastics
2.10.14
Oct 2
FOOD BANK MASS! Don't forget whole uniform!
Prayer test tomorrow!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Sentence w/s
3. Math pg 28-30 (not all of it! We circled the numbers needed!)
Math quiz tom.
Prayer test tomorrow!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Sentence w/s
3. Math pg 28-30 (not all of it! We circled the numbers needed!)
Math quiz tom.
1.10.14
Oct 1
Tomorrow is pledge tally day! Please let us know how much you have in pledges so far!
Today we only had half the class there! We really missed our friends! The Cross Country students received their homework yesterday. It is their responsibility to complete it for tomorrow!
Homework:
1. RD 15 min
2. Sp CH
3. Math w/s
4. I Believe (Good copy-- Cross country members, it's only the drawing, as I need to proof their rough drafts still)
5. Current Events- map questions
5. Current Events- map questions
Morning Offering QUIZ is on FRIDAY-- this prayer was handed out in second week of September and we recite it in the morning. It will be a fill in the blanks quiz.
Morning Offering
O Jesus,
Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart.
Amen.
30.9.14
Sept 30
We survived September! Tomorrow, about half the class will be at the Cross Country Meet. The students who are participating have already received the homework that they are expected to complete by Thursday.
Tomorrow is also hot lunch. I will send the lunches home with a sibling if your child is away to cross country or out sick.
PLEASE SEND KLEENEX if you haven't already... something is coming around! I am sanitizing the desks daily, but with coughing and sneezing, colds are still being passed around!
Homework:
1. RD 15 min
2. SP Unit 4 WP #1,2
3. Math w/s
4. I Believe rough draft
PLEASE sign the math & spelling tests if you haven't done so already.
Tomorrow is also hot lunch. I will send the lunches home with a sibling if your child is away to cross country or out sick.
PLEASE SEND KLEENEX if you haven't already... something is coming around! I am sanitizing the desks daily, but with coughing and sneezing, colds are still being passed around!
Homework:
1. RD 15 min
2. SP Unit 4 WP #1,2
3. Math w/s
4. I Believe rough draft
PLEASE sign the math & spelling tests if you haven't done so already.
THURSDAY IS A TALLY DAY FOR THE FITNESS-A-THON PLEDGES!
26.9.14
Sept 26
What a great day today! In spite of the rain and the dreary weather outside, our hearts were full and bright as the class went to confession today! We also spent an hour in prayer with Jesus at the church.
We had a FITNESS-a-thon assembly today. We are re-working the walk-a-thon this year to do fun stations that encourage fitness on school grounds... dance-a-thon, skip-a-thon, dribble-a-thon are just some of the fun stations that we will be participating in!
DATE: FRI. OCT 10
TIME: 10- 12 (starts right after Friday Mass) Early dismissal at NOON.
Timelines are due on MON.
Please take the time to tell your child some stories they might not remember, such as first word, when they walked, family trips. I will have them present their timelines in front of the class.
We have discussed criteria in the class. I told them that I am looking for
- 8 pictures (photos or coloured drawing)
-short sentences or phrases to go with it (can written on the back)
-coloured letters and overall neatness
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
We had a FITNESS-a-thon assembly today. We are re-working the walk-a-thon this year to do fun stations that encourage fitness on school grounds... dance-a-thon, skip-a-thon, dribble-a-thon are just some of the fun stations that we will be participating in!
DATE: FRI. OCT 10
TIME: 10- 12 (starts right after Friday Mass) Early dismissal at NOON.
Timelines are due on MON.
Please take the time to tell your child some stories they might not remember, such as first word, when they walked, family trips. I will have them present their timelines in front of the class.
We have discussed criteria in the class. I told them that I am looking for
- 8 pictures (photos or coloured drawing)
-short sentences or phrases to go with it (can written on the back)
-coloured letters and overall neatness
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
25.9.14
Sept 25
Confessions tomorrow
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Math w/s
3. Good Copy--My Family
4. Connections
Liam star student sheet due tomorrow
Hot lunch forms due tomorrow
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Math w/s
3. Good Copy--My Family
4. Connections
Liam star student sheet due tomorrow
Hot lunch forms due tomorrow
24.9.14
Sept 24
Today we went on our Terry Fox walk. Thanks for sending in the coins! We hope to make a difference in finding a cure for cancer. I'm sure most of you know someone who is or was afflicted with this terrible disease. It does not discriminate, no matter what age, sex or ethnicity.
This Friday is our Adoration and Confession day. Please talk to your child about it. We will prepare in class tomorrow with an Examination of Conscience and look at the steps to making a good Confession.
If you tried to buy hot lunch on line last night, you might have noticed that our class was not on the list. It is there now! If you are ordering by paper, please send it in by Friday! No late orders allowed!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 mins
2. Math w/s
3. Sp Unit 3- Challenges
4. Current Events-- Environment
This Friday is our Adoration and Confession day. Please talk to your child about it. We will prepare in class tomorrow with an Examination of Conscience and look at the steps to making a good Confession.
If you tried to buy hot lunch on line last night, you might have noticed that our class was not on the list. It is there now! If you are ordering by paper, please send it in by Friday! No late orders allowed!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 mins
2. Math w/s
3. Sp Unit 3- Challenges
4. Current Events-- Environment
23.9.14
Sept 23
Liam is our star student this week!
He is special because:
- he is funny
- he is very kind
- he is a fast runner
Tomorrow is our Annual Terry Fox Run. We are collecting coins for the cause. The class who raise the most will win a popcorn party!
Hot lunch forms were handed out today. THEY ARE DUE BACK THIS FRIDAY!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Math pg 25-26
3. Sp Unit 3- WP
4. Sci- Honeycomb questions
Reminders:
-- Confession is on Fri
-- Liam sheets are due on Fri
He is special because:
- he is funny
- he is very kind
- he is a fast runner
Tomorrow is our Annual Terry Fox Run. We are collecting coins for the cause. The class who raise the most will win a popcorn party!
Hot lunch forms were handed out today. THEY ARE DUE BACK THIS FRIDAY!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Math pg 25-26
3. Sp Unit 3- WP
4. Sci- Honeycomb questions
Reminders:
-- Confession is on Fri
-- Liam sheets are due on Fri
22.9.14
Sept 22
It's Week 4! By now routines are set and expectations have been practiced. I still have to remind some of them to DOUBLE space their work in their notebooks (This means skip a line!). It helps me to do corrections for them. The only time we don't double space is when it's a good copy or otherwise stated.
On Friday, I gave out a timeline where they need to write a sentence about a memory or an even that happened to them in every year they have been alive (8 boxes!) They can draw a picture to go with it or glue a picture down. They will need to ask you about those milestones in the very early years. This is due on SEPT 29.
Congratulations to all our Cross Country participants! We are so proud of you! The homework was given to them before they left for the meet.
Homework:
1. RD 15 minutes
2. Math pg 13, 17 & 18
3. Sp Unit 3 WTW
4. Family-- Rough Draft
I also collected the Now & Then booklets for the Butter page-- we made butter last Friday! Some students were asking for "the recipe". We put whipping cream in a jar with some salt and shook it until we got clumps of butter (the fat separates from the milk to make the clumps). Drain the milk and the solid that is left is yummy butter! Enjoy! I made it on the weekend with my kids and they loved serving it for dinner!
On Friday, I gave out a timeline where they need to write a sentence about a memory or an even that happened to them in every year they have been alive (8 boxes!) They can draw a picture to go with it or glue a picture down. They will need to ask you about those milestones in the very early years. This is due on SEPT 29.
Congratulations to all our Cross Country participants! We are so proud of you! The homework was given to them before they left for the meet.
Homework:
1. RD 15 minutes
2. Math pg 13, 17 & 18
3. Sp Unit 3 WTW
4. Family-- Rough Draft
I also collected the Now & Then booklets for the Butter page-- we made butter last Friday! Some students were asking for "the recipe". We put whipping cream in a jar with some salt and shook it until we got clumps of butter (the fat separates from the milk to make the clumps). Drain the milk and the solid that is left is yummy butter! Enjoy! I made it on the weekend with my kids and they loved serving it for dinner!
18.9.14
Sept 18
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Sentences w/s
3. Math pg 11 & 12-- quiz tom.
4. Star student sheets due tom
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!
If your child does not have their black duotang, please check the sidebar for this week's list!
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Sentences w/s
3. Math pg 11 & 12-- quiz tom.
4. Star student sheets due tom
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!
If your child does not have their black duotang, please check the sidebar for this week's list!
17.9.14
Sept 17
Please check your child's homework. I have noticed these last few days that students have been "forgetting" to bring home work or return the work to class. Some students thought that since I asked them to put work in their desk during the day, then they did not have to do it! FOR NOW, all homework on the board must be written in the planner and brought home (except for Math workbooks if the work is complete). I do not collect work ahead of time as I might misplace it!
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Getting to Know Me-- good copy
3. Sp CH #1-3
4. Math pg 9-10
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Getting to Know Me-- good copy
3. Sp CH #1-3
4. Math pg 9-10
16.9.14
Sept 16
Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. CE-- Canada questions
3. Sp Unit 2- WP #1-3 (please send this section back tomorrow so we can mark it)
4. Math pg 7&8
We are still doing +4 addition facts this week. Practice, practice, practice!
We also started Star Student this week. |Each student will get to be the star of the week and we will create a book for them to take home. They are also allowed to bring in a show and tell on their week.
Our star student this week is Samuel.
His classmates think he is special because:
-- he is kind
-- he is fun to play with
-- he has an awesome personality
We celebrate you!
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. CE-- Canada questions
3. Sp Unit 2- WP #1-3 (please send this section back tomorrow so we can mark it)
4. Math pg 7&8
We are still doing +4 addition facts this week. Practice, practice, practice!
We also started Star Student this week. |Each student will get to be the star of the week and we will create a book for them to take home. They are also allowed to bring in a show and tell on their week.
Our star student this week is Samuel.
His classmates think he is special because:
-- he is kind
-- he is fun to play with
-- he has an awesome personality
We celebrate you!
15.9.14
Sept 15
Happy Monday! The routines are coming along really well. It feels like we've been in class for longer than just two weeks!
Today's Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Math pg 6
3. Getting to Know Me-- Rough Draft
4. Sp Unit 2- WTW
5. Sign Math & Sp tests-- Do correction
Picture Day on Friday-- MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM-- No gym strip necessary
Today's Homework:
1. Rd 15 minutes
2. Math pg 6
3. Getting to Know Me-- Rough Draft
4. Sp Unit 2- WTW
5. Sign Math & Sp tests-- Do correction
Picture Day on Friday-- MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM-- No gym strip necessary
12.9.14
Sept 12
Happy Birthday to Savannah!
Today, we had a spelling test, math quiz (on the homework we have been doing all week) and adding with 4's drill.They will be sent home next week to get signed.
Just a few reminders for the weekend:
--Book orders are due on Thurs. Sept 18
--Picture day is on Fri
Today, we had a spelling test, math quiz (on the homework we have been doing all week) and adding with 4's drill.They will be sent home next week to get signed.
Just a few reminders for the weekend:
--Book orders are due on Thurs. Sept 18
--Picture day is on Fri
11.9.14
Sept 11
Mass
tomorrow. Please have red sweaters and vests.
Please check your child’s homework. If they are coming
home daily without any homework, ask them to bring home work to show you, or
you are welcome to come in the class to see their work. Anything on the
homework board is due the following day, unless specified otherwise. This is a
routine that some are just getting used to.
The Classroom Pledge page has been updated! Check it out!
The Classroom Pledge page has been updated! Check it out!
Homework:
1. RD 15 minutes
2. Mirror, Mirror good copy
3. SS- Clearing the land
2. Mirror, Mirror good copy
3. SS- Clearing the land
Important
Dates:
Sept 19: Picture Day
Sept 24: Terry Fox Walk
Sept 26: Class Confession & Adoration (1-2pm)
Sept 19: Picture Day
Sept 24: Terry Fox Walk
Sept 26: Class Confession & Adoration (1-2pm)
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