June 29-- HAPPY SUMMER!

Dear Parents:

I wanted to thank you for all the thoughtful well wishes and gifts. (I am fully stocked for Starbucks,  Tim's and other restaurants, for the rest of the summer and beyond!) It has been a great year with a wonderful group of kids.

We did a writing activity entitled "I wish my teacher knew". They answered it anonymously. I was touched and humbled by the responses the students wrote. I had the opportunity to write them back with notes entitled "I wish my student knew". Now, I would like to take the opportunity to write you a short note...

I wish my Grade Three Parents knew:
--what a wonderful gift it has been to teach such an exuberant group of kids
--how unique and talented each of these kids are; they shared their own gifts with the class
--children listen and take in everything around them
--they love stories! Share life stories with them.
--what a lucky group of parents we have (myself included!) I wish you all got a chance to spend a day teaching these kids.
--how thankful I am for all your support and involvement

Have a wonderful summer!

Love,
Maria Fonseca

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June 23

The final countdown is on...

Thursday will be our end of the year wrap up. Students are asked to bring their gym strip and towel so we can play outside with water. Water guns are permitted. Each student needs to bring their own lunch,and I will provide a chocolate sheet cake from Costco. If you would to send in a shared snack,  chips, fruit and veggies would be much appreciated!

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the home support the students and I received this school year. I always think of school as an extension of the home and grow to love each of my students and think of them as "my kids". I think this year I have felt the connection so much more, as I had my own son in the class. It has been a wonderful experience to get to spend each day with this amazing group of kids. Thank you for allowing me to be part of their learning journey. I wish you all a great summer!

I've worked with your flower,
And helped it to grow.
I'm returning it now,
But I want you to know...
This flower is precious,
As dear as can be.
Love it, take care of it,
And you will see...
A bright new bloom,
With every day.
It grew and blossomed
In such a wonderful way.
In September just a bud,
January, a bloom;
Now a lovely blossom
I'm returning in June.
Remember, this flower,
As dear as can be,
Though rightfully yours,
Part will always belong to me!
-anonymous

Field Trip on Monday

In case you didn't get the notice on Friday

Dear Parents:

Just a reminder, we are going on our field trip to the Vancouver Zoo on Monday, June 22. We will leave the school at 9 am. We will be spending the day at the zoo and be leaving to head back to school at 2:15pm. The group lists are listed below. If you were not chosen as a parent volunteer, please feel free to join us at the zoo. Parking on site is $6.00.

Students are asked to bring their own lunches in disposable containers and bags. Other items they should bring should include water bottles, hat, sunscreen (or jackets, boots and umbrellas if it’s raining!) Students are allowed to bring their own cameras and money but they are responsible for carrying their own belongings. There is a concession and gift shop on site, but I cannot guarantee ingredients list of items sold.

*** If your child is NOT 9 years old OR 4’9, PLEASE PROVIDE A BOOSTER SEAT if you are not driving your own child. For the safety of your child and for insurance purposes for the driver who is driving.

               ·  Under 9: required to be in booster seats with seat belts when the child is under nine years of age or until they have reached the height of 145 cm (4’9”) tall.

               ·  Youth: A properly adjusted seat belt is the last stage for anyone over 9 years age.

                 (Taken from: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv/road-safety/seatbelts.htm#childseat)

Sincerely, Mrs. Fonseca

Mrs. Fonseca 1. Jacob 2. Jackson 3. Kaleb Mrs. Kopec 1. Julian 2. Zachary	Mrs. Sebellin 1. Mikayla 2. Mackenzie 3. Anna 4. Isabella 5. Keira	Mrs. Hiemstra 1. Lauren 2. Joshua 3. Alexander 4. Ysabella 5. Siena
Mrs. Koga/ Mrs. Baniqued 1. Liam 2. Christian 3. Samuel 4. Evelyn 5. Julia 6. Stephanie (her mom will drive her)	Mrs. Orosz 1. Hailey 2. Crissa 3. Laura 4. Grace 5. Savannah	Mrs. Vulcano 1. Daniel 2. Mateo 3. Macram 4. Christopher 5. Karch

June 10

Only 12 more school days!!! The countdown is on!!! Today was an exciting day as we released our butterflies in the wild. Of our 31 caterpillars, about 22 of them survived to be released.

Friday is the Talent Show and Parent Appreciation Tea. You are invited to join us after mass in the Parish Centre for some tea, coffee treats and entertainment. If you are there for the morning, you are welcome to take your child home BUT PLEASE SIGN THEM OUT with us first.

If your child has a summer birthday but would like to celebrate it before with the class, please let me know when they would like to have their "unbirthday" birthday and we will celebrate with a song :)

Here are some upcoming important dates:

June 12-- Term Book report DUE
June17-- Step Up Day (sniff, sob, WAAAAHHHH.. I'm really going to miss this group!)
          --  Charlotte's Web ABC book due
June 19-- CCS Circus School-- FUN DAY-- NOON DISMISSAL
June 22-- Field trip to the Zoo. Please check below for the parent volunteer driver list.
June 26-- Last Day-- Noon Dismissal

If you find textbooks at home, please send them back to the classroom so we collect them.
We also have a few outstanding library books. Please check at home for those as well. THANKS!

Mrs. Fonseca 1. Jacob 2. Jackson 3. Kaleb Mrs. Kopec 1. Julian 2. Zachary	Mrs. Sebellin 1. Mikayla 2. Mackenzie 3. Anna 4. Isabella 5. Keira	Mrs. Hiemstra 1. Lauren 2. Joshua 3. Alexander 4. Ysabella 5. Siena
Mrs. Koga/ Mrs. Baniqued 1. Liam 2. Christian 3. Samuel 4. Evelyn 5. Julia 6. Stephanie (her mom will drive her)	Mrs. Orosz 1. Hailey 2. Crissa 3. Laura 4. Grace 5. Savannah	Mrs. Vulcano 1. Daniel 2. Mateo 3. Macram 4. Christopher 5. Karch

June 2

Happy JUNE!!!

Here it is... the final month. I can't believe that I am preparing to pass this wonderful group onto Grade Four. While we are doing a countdown to the end of the year, we still have WORK to do.

Homework:
1. Brainstorm and RD of "Someday" paragraph
2. Math pg 242 and 243

WED homework-- (FOR TRACK participants)
1. Math pg 244
2. D for Dump, O for Orchard
3. Ch 14 & 15 questions (we read the chapters today in class)

Message from the Knights of Columbus

As we enter the home stretch of the contest with only a single weekend remaining the results are very close.  If you are unable to purchase your cards after mass on Saturday or Sunday you can email Earl at ecoatta@telus.net or call him at 604-576-6306 and he's more than happy to work out other arrangements with you.

With just a few days left the order is:

1st - Kindergarten

2nd - Grade 6

3rd - Grade 2 & Grade 5

Keep on going and let's see how close we can get.  What a great way to end the school year than a class party for your child.  Help them win the party and help the parish and school at the same time.