New Discovery

With a bit of extra time this morning I have been looking at the capabilities of the Mathletics program and am really happy with what I have found.  I am able to go in to see what each child has been doing for activities and am able to set tasks for them. 

Over the next week or so, I will take time to set at least one task for each child.  That means that before they can log onto their choice, there will be an activity that they must do for me:)

The bonus is, if I set the task, they earn more points when they complete it!

Thank you to all of you who were able to attend Family Literacy Night last night.  From our perspective it was fantastic - hope it was great for you and your child too!

Here's to warmer temperatures.

Unity

Good morning.  The class and I had a good discussion this morning about what the virtue for the month means.  We decided that UNITY is working together to be a team and celebrating the differences of our classmates because that way each person has something to share with the team.

We also reviewed CARING and RESPECT and how they work with unity.

Students need skates on Wednesday and Friday this week.  Spelling test today and Wednesday.

Looking forward to seeing many of you Wednesday at Family Literacy Night. Please be sure that you have let us know how much pizza your family will eat so you don't go home hungry. Special thank you to all the other staff who are helping us out too!

Fun

It sounds like the ski trip was amazing.  Each child had a story to tell me about something wonderful that happened on the trip. 

Grade three skates Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Spelling test tomorrow.

We continue with OUTLAW time, I think the new schedule is working well.  We are all adjusting to having lunch 15 minutes later though :)

Tickets are on sale for a night with Hoja on Feb. 13.  Contact any student in grade 12 or the office if you have not been contacted and are interested in getting tickets.

Have a wonderful week!

Ski trip and skating

Your children may have already told you but I wanted to ensure that you knew the latest ski trip development.  My spouse surprised me with a trip to Phoenix which means that while the grade 3-6 students are skiing, I will be wearing shorts and checking out Arizona.  Mrs. Tenney will be in for me and knows all the ins and outs of the hill.  Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Dalrymple, Ms. Roach and Mrs. Walter will also be there. 

Further details to follow next week - please send forms by Thursday!

***Skating tomorrow and Thursday of this week**** Send skates and helmets please.

Welcome to 2013

Happy New Year!

I hope that your holiday was all that you needed it to be.  I certainly enjoyed some time with family and friends and managed to catch up on some much needed rest.

The grade 3-6 ski trip is on Jan. 18th.  Notes will be coming home today.  Please return the permission form and information form as soon as possible. It is really important to fill in all the information about height and weight as that is how the ski staff set your child's bindings. 

Last call for STEVE NASH BASKETBALL forms.  Ms. Peach asked that they were in by tomorrow.

Mrs. Burzynski, Ms. Hermanson and I are in the planning stages of FAMILY LITERACY night 2013.  It will likely be the last week of January - watch for more details.  This is an evening for grade 1-3 students and their siblings.

First spelling test of the year will be tomorrow!