Our school dress rehearsals are tomorrow; our class will perform in the afternoon concert, beginning at 1:30.
There is no spelling list for the first grade students today, but they do have a book (The Lost Horse) to read to a willing audience tonight. Enjoy!
Monday, December 18, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
December 15, 2107
We kind of ran out of time for today's spelling test, so there's no spelling book to sign, parents.
The home reading for this weekend will be the 2 Christmas books that the students "wrote". Enjoy!
Here are some photos from today's waffle/pj day, for your viewing pleasure. Have a great weekend, everyone!
The home reading for this weekend will be the 2 Christmas books that the students "wrote". Enjoy!
Here are some photos from today's waffle/pj day, for your viewing pleasure. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Thursday, December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
Some reminders for tomorrow:
1. Study for the spelling test.
2. It's Pajama Day! Feel free to save some time getting dressed, and arrive in your nightwear! (Stuffies and blankets are welcome for the Grade One students, as well.)
3. I'll be serving a waffle/whipping cream/fruit breakfast to the Grade One class. Bring your appetites!
4. There will be a noon dismissal.
5. There will be another healthy snack sale at morning recess.
6. Scroll down to earlier posts for information on our concert, if you need information on the event.
Here are some photos from our trip to the Festival of the Trees this morning. Thanks to Mr. Hublick of our museum for hosting us!
1. Study for the spelling test.
2. It's Pajama Day! Feel free to save some time getting dressed, and arrive in your nightwear! (Stuffies and blankets are welcome for the Grade One students, as well.)
3. I'll be serving a waffle/whipping cream/fruit breakfast to the Grade One class. Bring your appetites!
4. There will be a noon dismissal.
5. There will be another healthy snack sale at morning recess.
6. Scroll down to earlier posts for information on our concert, if you need information on the event.
Here are some photos from our trip to the Festival of the Trees this morning. Thanks to Mr. Hublick of our museum for hosting us!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
December 13, again!
Please check the post under this one for some more information from our class. I just wanted to add that the first grade students will be visiting the museum to see the Festival of the Trees display tomorrow morning. We plan to go to the museum at 10 am and return in time for recess. Thanks!
December 13, 2107
There will be a healthy snack sale tomorrow at the morning recess. All items will cost fifty cents.
The first grade students are invited to eat breakfast at our school's pj day Friday morning. I'm planning to make waffles with whipping cream and fruit, and we'll have juice to drink. Save yourself some time this Friday morning, parents, and send your child for the first meal of the day here in Room Four!
The grade one class is getting very good at reading their envelope books; thanks for all the at-home support with this!
Be sure and try out some of the Christmas activities - and the reindeer orchestra - from the "links" at the right hand side of this blog. There are some pretty cool things to check out!
The first grade students are invited to eat breakfast at our school's pj day Friday morning. I'm planning to make waffles with whipping cream and fruit, and we'll have juice to drink. Save yourself some time this Friday morning, parents, and send your child for the first meal of the day here in Room Four!
The grade one class is getting very good at reading their envelope books; thanks for all the at-home support with this!
Be sure and try out some of the Christmas activities - and the reindeer orchestra - from the "links" at the right hand side of this blog. There are some pretty cool things to check out!
Monday, December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017
Some reminders for the upcoming week:
The student council is sponsoring a pajama day this Friday. Save yourself some time and arrive at school in your favorite pjs!
There will be a noon dismissal for students this Friday.
There will be a spelling test for grades one and two this Friday.
There will be a carol sing-a-long in the gym after recess this Friday.
All the girls, if possible, should bring a large metal mixing bowl to school asap. (We need mixing bowls for our concert number.) Please label your bowl with a bit of masking tape so we can tell everyone's kitchen supplies apart! Thanks.
There are some fun Christmas games on the "links" section of the blog - to the right hand side. Check them out! There's also a cool Reindeer Orchestra a little further down in the links postings. It's pretty fun to try, as well.
Here's a shot of our first graders, just to get you in the Yuletide spirit!
The student council is sponsoring a pajama day this Friday. Save yourself some time and arrive at school in your favorite pjs!
There will be a noon dismissal for students this Friday.
There will be a spelling test for grades one and two this Friday.
There will be a carol sing-a-long in the gym after recess this Friday.
All the girls, if possible, should bring a large metal mixing bowl to school asap. (We need mixing bowls for our concert number.) Please label your bowl with a bit of masking tape so we can tell everyone's kitchen supplies apart! Thanks.
There are some fun Christmas games on the "links" section of the blog - to the right hand side. Check them out! There's also a cool Reindeer Orchestra a little further down in the links postings. It's pretty fun to try, as well.
Here's a shot of our first graders, just to get you in the Yuletide spirit!
Monday, December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017
Well, how about that? We are in December already! Some Christmas news that may interest you for the upcoming weeks follows.
1. Our Grade One/Two class will perform in the Thursday, December 21st Christmas concert this year. The dress rehearsal for our concert will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 19, beginning at 1:30. There is no need for special costuming for our concert number (everyone can just wear their Christmas finery), but all the girls will need a large metal mixing bowl. Please send one asap. Thanks!
The concert will begin at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30.
2.There will be a noon dismissal for students on Friday, December 15th.
3. Our school is once again collecting non-perishable items for our local food bank. If you'd like to send a donation, that would be great. Thanks!
1. Our Grade One/Two class will perform in the Thursday, December 21st Christmas concert this year. The dress rehearsal for our concert will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 19, beginning at 1:30. There is no need for special costuming for our concert number (everyone can just wear their Christmas finery), but all the girls will need a large metal mixing bowl. Please send one asap. Thanks!
The concert will begin at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30.
2.There will be a noon dismissal for students on Friday, December 15th.
3. Our school is once again collecting non-perishable items for our local food bank. If you'd like to send a donation, that would be great. Thanks!
Thursday, November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017
Reminders for today:
1. Grade One students will write their "magic e" spelling test tomorrow morning.
2. There is no school for students tomorrow afternoon.
3. There is a FREE Gary Raspberry concert in the high school foyer tonight at 7:00. Thanks to the Jasper Folk Festival for sponsoring this! (The concert he gave this afternoon for us was fantastic!)
1. Grade One students will write their "magic e" spelling test tomorrow morning.
2. There is no school for students tomorrow afternoon.
3. There is a FREE Gary Raspberry concert in the high school foyer tonight at 7:00. Thanks to the Jasper Folk Festival for sponsoring this! (The concert he gave this afternoon for us was fantastic!)
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017
The book orders for Grade Two students went home today. Book orders for both grades one and two are due Friday morning.
The first graders are reading The Dream tonight. Enjoy!
Connie Sawka, our sixth grade teacher, is retiring tomorrow. Students are invited to wear hockey or sport jerseys tomorrow, as a tribute to her. (Shh! It's a surprise! Don't tell Mrs. Sawka!)
We had a musical session with Gary Rasberry today - some fun! He'll be performing tomorrow in our school gym at 2:10, if anyone would like to watch along with our students and staff. As mentioned yesterday, he's planning a concert (free of charge, thanks to the Jasper Folk Festival people) at the high school tomorrow at 7:00. The concert will be in the school's foyer.
The first grade students wrote little pig stories and made some cute little pigs to go with them. Check out the photo roll below!
The first graders are reading The Dream tonight. Enjoy!
Connie Sawka, our sixth grade teacher, is retiring tomorrow. Students are invited to wear hockey or sport jerseys tomorrow, as a tribute to her. (Shh! It's a surprise! Don't tell Mrs. Sawka!)
We had a musical session with Gary Rasberry today - some fun! He'll be performing tomorrow in our school gym at 2:10, if anyone would like to watch along with our students and staff. As mentioned yesterday, he's planning a concert (free of charge, thanks to the Jasper Folk Festival people) at the high school tomorrow at 7:00. The concert will be in the school's foyer.
The first grade students wrote little pig stories and made some cute little pigs to go with them. Check out the photo roll below!
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017
Sorry for not posting for a while; things have been pretty hectic with report cards and interviews. I'll try to be a better blogger!
Book orders went home with the first graders. I'll try to remember to send the order forms home with grade two students tomorrow. Please return any orders you'd care to make by this Friday morning.
There will be a noon dismissal for students this Friday.
We will be having a guest musician in the school this week; Gary Rasberry will be conducting workshops for classes, and giving a free concert this Thursday evening at 7:00 in the foyer of the high school. Thanks so much to the Jasper Folk Festival for sponsoring this!
If you are the kind of person who likes to plan ahead, you might want to know that our Grade One/Two class will be performing in the Thursday, December 21st concert. Mark your calendars!
Book orders went home with the first graders. I'll try to remember to send the order forms home with grade two students tomorrow. Please return any orders you'd care to make by this Friday morning.
There will be a noon dismissal for students this Friday.
We will be having a guest musician in the school this week; Gary Rasberry will be conducting workshops for classes, and giving a free concert this Thursday evening at 7:00 in the foyer of the high school. Thanks so much to the Jasper Folk Festival for sponsoring this!
If you are the kind of person who likes to plan ahead, you might want to know that our Grade One/Two class will be performing in the Thursday, December 21st concert. Mark your calendars!
Friday, November 24, 2017
November 24, 2017
The first graders have spelling books to be signed and returned Monday morning. Everyone is doing very well with their daily at-home reading - great to see!
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Monday, November 20, 2017
November 20, 2017
The first grade students are working on "Aw" words for this week's spelling challenge. Their book for home reading tonight is Gail and Ben. Happy Reading!
Thursday, November 16, 2017
November 16, 2107
Here are a few reminders/notices about tomorrow:
1. The first graders have their "ay" spelling test. Study hard!
2. Students will be dismissed at noon tomorrow.
3. Report card envelopes and parent comment/signature sheets should be returned asap
4. There will be another small Healthy Snack sale tomorrow morning at recess. Snacks are fifty cents each this year.
1. The first graders have their "ay" spelling test. Study hard!
2. Students will be dismissed at noon tomorrow.
3. Report card envelopes and parent comment/signature sheets should be returned asap
4. There will be another small Healthy Snack sale tomorrow morning at recess. Snacks are fifty cents each this year.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
Thanks to everyone who returned report card envelopes and comment sheets. We've almost got all the envelopes and comment sheets back already!
Please know that if you need an interview time outside the ones offered online, I'm sure we can accommodate you. Just drop into the school and we'll set up a time. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this week!
In case I forget to let you know, there will be a school snack sale at morning recess this Thursday. As well, there is no school for students this Friday afternoon.
Please know that if you need an interview time outside the ones offered online, I'm sure we can accommodate you. Just drop into the school and we'll set up a time. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this week!
In case I forget to let you know, there will be a school snack sale at morning recess this Thursday. As well, there is no school for students this Friday afternoon.
Monday, November 13, 2017
November 13, 2107
School photos and report cards went home with the students today. Please return the report card envelope (we reuse these for the next reporting period) and the signed Parent Comment sheet asap. There is no need to return the report card itself.
The first graders' spelling list this week concentrated on the "ay" sound. The book for the night is The Cake - more opportunity to practice the "Magic E" sounds. Enjoy!
The first graders' spelling list this week concentrated on the "ay" sound. The book for the night is The Cake - more opportunity to practice the "Magic E" sounds. Enjoy!
Thursday, November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017
Spelling test books went home with the first grade students today for parent signatures. Please return the books Monday morning. (There IS school Monday morning, contrary to what the school calendar says!)
The first grade students get a chance to reinforce the "magic e" rule with their newest reading envelope book. Enjoy!
Have a great long weekend, everyone!
The first grade students get a chance to reinforce the "magic e" rule with their newest reading envelope book. Enjoy!
Have a great long weekend, everyone!
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017
Remember that the book fair in our school library is open until 5:30 today.
The first graders will have their spelling test tomorrow morning, as Friday is a non-student day.
The first graders' home reading is The Big Game. The book reinforces the "magic e" rule, where an "e" at the end of a word jumps over a letter to make the word's vowel say its own name. For example, "pin" becomes "pine" when an "e" is attached, because the "e" jumps over the "n" to make the "i" say its own name. Similarly, hop becomes hope, and tap becomes tape.
The first graders will have their spelling test tomorrow morning, as Friday is a non-student day.
The first graders' home reading is The Big Game. The book reinforces the "magic e" rule, where an "e" at the end of a word jumps over a letter to make the word's vowel say its own name. For example, "pin" becomes "pine" when an "e" is attached, because the "e" jumps over the "n" to make the "i" say its own name. Similarly, hop becomes hope, and tap becomes tape.
Monday, November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017
The first graders will be working on "ow" words for this week's spelling list. The test this week will be this Thursday, as the school will be closed this Friday.
Forms will come home tomorrow explaining how to book a parent-teacher interview online. If you'd prefer to talk to me in person regarding an interview time, please feel free to do so. I'm usually not too hard to find!
Our Grade One class is going to the school's book fair in the library this Wednesday morning. If you'd like to send some money for your child to make a purchase, you can do so Wednesday. The book fair is open to the public, as well, from 8:30 until 7:00 tomorrow (Tuesday the 7th) and from 8:30 until 5:00 on Wednesday. The second graders are visiting the book fair tomorrow morning with Mrs. Kongsrud.
Forms will come home tomorrow explaining how to book a parent-teacher interview online. If you'd prefer to talk to me in person regarding an interview time, please feel free to do so. I'm usually not too hard to find!
Our Grade One class is going to the school's book fair in the library this Wednesday morning. If you'd like to send some money for your child to make a purchase, you can do so Wednesday. The book fair is open to the public, as well, from 8:30 until 7:00 tomorrow (Tuesday the 7th) and from 8:30 until 5:00 on Wednesday. The second graders are visiting the book fair tomorrow morning with Mrs. Kongsrud.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Noivember 1, 2017
Thanks to everyone who sent snacks for our Hallowe'en party - and to everyone who worked so hard on the costumes for the class. Check out our Hallowe'en photos!
Monday, October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017
A note regarding tomorrow afternoon's Hallowe'en party went home in the agendas today. If somehow the note got lost, please know that students are invited to dress up in costumes tomorrow afternoon. (Students who eat lunch at school can bring their costumes in their packs and get dressed over lunch hour.) Also, please send a small fruit juice box with your child tomorrow. We're planning on mixing everyone's juices together to make some lip-smacking swamp water! As well, if you'd like to send something for our treat table here in Room Four, that would be great! Thanks!
In case the day runs away with me tomorrow, I'll let everyone know now that there will be no home reading assigned for the first grade students tomorrow. I'll keep agendas and reading envelopes here until Wednesday; Hallowe'en is too exciting to interrupt with scholastic obligations!
There will be a noon dismissal for students this Friday. Teachers will be attending a professional development afternoon.
In case the day runs away with me tomorrow, I'll let everyone know now that there will be no home reading assigned for the first grade students tomorrow. I'll keep agendas and reading envelopes here until Wednesday; Hallowe'en is too exciting to interrupt with scholastic obligations!
There will be a noon dismissal for students this Friday. Teachers will be attending a professional development afternoon.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
The first graders' at-home reading tonight concentrates on short "o" words. Enjoy!
There will be a snack sale tomorrow at recess. Please send fifty cents with your child if they are planning on purchasing something tasty to eat.
Please send an empty, clean plastic milk jug asap - any size will do. We have a cool art project planned!
Here are some photos of our trip to Whistler's Campground today. Thanks again to Alan's mom and to Carter S's mom for coming along with us.
There will be a snack sale tomorrow at recess. Please send fifty cents with your child if they are planning on purchasing something tasty to eat.
Please send an empty, clean plastic milk jug asap - any size will do. We have a cool art project planned!
Here are some photos of our trip to Whistler's Campground today. Thanks again to Alan's mom and to Carter S's mom for coming along with us.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
October 24, 2017
Today's first grade at-home reading book concentrates on the "i" sound. Please return these little phonics books in the envelopes the morning after your child reads them. Thanks.
There is a note regarding tomorrow's field trip to Whistler Campground in the agenda pocket. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, and to send a bag lunch to school with your child tomorrow.
We are planning an art project that needs empty, clean plastic milk jugs. Any size will do. If you have some to donate to our artistic cause, please send them to school with your child. Thanks.
We did a cool Spooky Science activity: turning a bar of handsoap into a monster! Here's a photo showing what happens after you microwave a bar of Ivory Soap. (No other soap works, apparently ...)
There is a note regarding tomorrow's field trip to Whistler Campground in the agenda pocket. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, and to send a bag lunch to school with your child tomorrow.
We are planning an art project that needs empty, clean plastic milk jugs. Any size will do. If you have some to donate to our artistic cause, please send them to school with your child. Thanks.
We did a cool Spooky Science activity: turning a bar of handsoap into a monster! Here's a photo showing what happens after you microwave a bar of Ivory Soap. (No other soap works, apparently ...)
Monday, October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017
The first graders are bringing home a book that concentrates on the short "a" sound for their home reading tonight. Please encourage your child to ask "What do I know about this word?" if they're stuck. Also, if they're having trouble figuring out some words, they may read in a halting, robotic voice. If this happens, have them try to reread the sentences smoothly.
Remember that tomorrow is photo day! Practise those smiles!
Remember that tomorrow is photo day! Practise those smiles!
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017
Please remember that our weekly spelling test will happen tomorrow morning, as there is no school for students Friday.
The first graders' book tonight is called "Witch Rules". Enjoy!
We had our first taste of Brain Boost today! If you haven't signed up yet for a Brain Boost shift, check yesterday's note (sent home in agenda pockets) and you can follow the directions on how to help out.
If you haven't already looked at the photos from yesterday, scroll down for a peek. We have some pretty cute witches in this class!
I'll end this post with a quick reminder to add your child's name in their outdoor clothing: boots, jackets, snow pants, mittens, toques ... everything! It's amazing how many articles of clothing end up in our school's Lost and Found. It's pretty easy to return things to their owners with names, however, so get out those sharpies and start labelling!
The first graders' book tonight is called "Witch Rules". Enjoy!
We had our first taste of Brain Boost today! If you haven't signed up yet for a Brain Boost shift, check yesterday's note (sent home in agenda pockets) and you can follow the directions on how to help out.
If you haven't already looked at the photos from yesterday, scroll down for a peek. We have some pretty cute witches in this class!
I'll end this post with a quick reminder to add your child's name in their outdoor clothing: boots, jackets, snow pants, mittens, toques ... everything! It's amazing how many articles of clothing end up in our school's Lost and Found. It's pretty easy to return things to their owners with names, however, so get out those sharpies and start labelling!
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017
There will be a note regarding the school's Brain Boost program in your child's agenda pocket. Brain Boost fruits and veggies should be arriving soon!
There will be no school for students this Friday. Our weekly spelling test will be Thursday morning, instead.
The first graders' book to read aloud tonight is a scintillating descriptive tale about a witch. Enjoy!
We wrote some cool witch rules in class today; stand by for a book to come home listing those rules. Here's some photos of the authors of that witchy book:
There will be no school for students this Friday. Our weekly spelling test will be Thursday morning, instead.
The first graders' book to read aloud tonight is a scintillating descriptive tale about a witch. Enjoy!
We wrote some cool witch rules in class today; stand by for a book to come home listing those rules. Here's some photos of the authors of that witchy book:
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