We have an exciting week ahead and students will be working on Spelling unit #3 this week.  
     Reminder that Wednesday is library exchange day so please have your child return their books so they can take out 4 books.    
     In math, we will continue with place value and we are moving forward to borrowing/regrouping concept.  Please practice skip counting with your child everyday!  In Social Studies we are mapping indigenous groups in Canada and in Science we will continue with landform unit.  
Reminders
October 29- Orange & Black day (wearing orange & black)
November 1-PJ day

This Week:
Monday-October 25-New Spelling unit #3
Tuesday-October 26-Science day
Wednesday-October 27-Fine Arts & Library exchange (P.E. day )
Thursday-October 28-Fine Arts
Friday-October 29-Spelling Quiz & Orange & Black day

Please take the time to make sure your child does one page of homework a day.  
Thanks
If you have any concerns or questions please email me or phone the school and we can arrange a time and day to meet.  

Lets have a great week!

    This week will be a short week with a Professional Development Day on Friday so students will not be getting a new spelling unit.  Instead we will be continuing with developing writing skills and grammar.  Make sure your child is filling out their reading logs everyday.  Also, please make sure your child continues to bring in their library books before or on Wednesday.   
In math we will continue with place value and eventually move on to borrowing when we do subtraction.  In Social Studies we will be completing our mapping unit on Canada. 
In Science we will be continuing with landforms and in Health and Career we will be working on what makes us  kind to others. 
Please make sure your child has indoor shoes for gym class.  Weather is changing so your child should be wearing something that keeps them warm.  In P.E. class we are continuing with our Volleyball unit. 

This week;
Monday, October 18-No Spelling unit
Tuesday, October 19-Science
Wednesday, October 20-Fine Arts & Library Day and along with P.E.
Thursday, October 21-Fine Arts 
Friday, October 22-Professional Development Day (No School)

Let's have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns please email or phone the school so we can arrange a time to meet. 

    I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend and you enjoyed your time with your family!  This is a short week with Thanksgiving Monday so we will not have a spelling unit, instead our focus will be on writing skills.  
A Big thank you to parents for coming out for parent-teacher interviews...it was a pleasure meeting with you and chatting about your child!!  If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. 
​LANGUAGE ARTS
   In writing students are learning to 'toss out' details that are unimportant or unnecessary to their writing.  Students will also be focusing on grammar in this short week!    

MATH
      Students will continue to learn about place value and how to represent numbers in expanded form. Please practice skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s up to 200. There will be a short quiz on increasing & decreasing patterns with numbers on Friday.
In Social Studies we will be continuing with our mapping skills and in Science we are continuing with landforms.  The weather is changing please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.       

This week;
Monday, Oct. 11-No School-Thanksgiving Monday
Tuesday, Oct. 12-Science-landforms
Wednesday, Oct. 13-Return library books & P.E. day
Thursday, Oct. 14-Fine Arts
Friday, Oct. 15-Math Quiz & Computers

Let's have a great week!
As always if you have any questions or concerns please can contact me by email or phone the school. 

    This week we will be having spelling unit 2...please remember that students are to do one page a day and on Friday hand in their spelling unit 2. 
In Language Arts we will be working on capitals and periods as well as making sure our sentences make sense.  In Math, we are introducing place value this week and in Socials Studies we will continue with mapping skills.  In Science we are learning about our landforms on the surface of the earth.
Friendly Reminder
Library book exchange day is Wednesdays...so please make sure library books are returned by this day.  If students are finished with the book early they can bring the book in earlier.  Let's have no over due books!  Students are to take out 4 books (2 books are used in the classroom for silent reading).
Parents please keep the reading log sheet at home until the end of the month...September log sheet was due on October 1st!
I will sent out the schedule for you on Monday please check your time as it has changed due to the fact that early dismissal is 12:41.  Thank you!

Dates to Remember!
October 20th-School Retake Photos
 
THEMES
MATH- you can practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, from any number up to 100 with your child.

This Week:
Monday, October 4-New Spelling unit #2
Tuesday, October 5-
Wednesday, October 6-Fine Arts & Library day (also P.E. day)
Thursday, October 7- Fine Arts & Early dismissal for Parent/Teacher interviews
Friday, October 8-P.E. day & Spelling Quiz

Let's have a great week!

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  There are 3 ways to contact me...you can use the Agenda, email (adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca), or call the school.

    This week we will be having two days of no school (Professional Development day on Sept. 27th and September 30 National day of Truth and Reconciliation day).
In Language Arts we are working on capitals and periods as well as making sure our sentences make sense.  In Math, we are working increasing and decreasing patterns and in Socials Studies we will continue with mapping skills.  In Science we are starting a unit on water cycle and landforms.  .
Friendly Reminder
Library book exchange day is Wednesdays...so please make sure library books are returned by this day.  If students are finished with the book they can bring the book in earlier.  Let's have no over due books!  Students are to take out 4 books (2 books are used in the classroom for silent reading).
Parents please keep the reading log sheet at home until the end of the month...September log sheet is due on October 1st!
Please get the Parent/Teacher interview form in ASAP so I can set up the schedule for interviews on October 7th.  I will sent out the schedule for you once it is set...thank you!
This month is usually hectic and some forms are handed out to be signed and returned back as soon as possible.  I still need to have a few verification forms handed in ASAP. 
Dates to Remember!
September 27-Pro-D day-No school
September 29th-Orange Shirt Day
September 30th- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation-No School
October 7th-half day of school for Parent/Teacher interviews-early dismissal at 12:30. 
 
THEMES
MATH- you can practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, from any number up to 100 with your child.

This Week:
Monday, September 27-Professional Development-No school
Tuesday, September 28-
Wednesday, September 29-Fine Arts & Library day
Thursday, September 30- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation-No school
Friday, October 1-P.E. day & Reading logs are due.

Let's have a great week!

I am always available to discuss your child's progress.  Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  There are 3 ways to contact me...you can use the Agenda, email (adhaliwal@exc.sd73.bc.ca), or call the school.

      This will be the last blog comment for the school year...thank you for your support!! The primary Fun Day took place last Thursday and it was a success!  Students were able to enjoy the different events and have fun for the day! 
The year-end assembly will take place at 10:30 am on June 29th via zoom.  Students will be dismissed at 11:30. 

     This week and next week...students will be working on building their skills in math and in Language Arts we will continue with comprehension of stories that they read.  There will be spelling unit for this week and next week there will not be a spelling unit.  
    
 Big Reminder!!
Please return all library books this week by Thursday.
 
Highlights for this week:
Monday, June 14- Last Spelling unit
Tuesday, June 15-Fine Arts
Wednesday, June 16-P.E. Day
Thursday, June 17- Fine Arts
Friday, June 18-Due Spelling unit & Spelling Quiz and P.E. day

Let's have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns please email me or phone the school to arrange an appointment. 

    Well it's hard to believe that we are heading towards the middle of June!  So much to do and not enough time!  There will be new spelling unit this week.  Please make sure your child does one page a day so it can be handed in on Friday.  Thanks for your help.

All library books are due Thursday.

June 10th is our primary fun day so please make sure your child is dressed for the weather and bring a water bottle!

Our Week:
Monday, June 7-New spelling unit
Tuesday, June 8-Fine Arts day
Wednesday, June 9-P.E. day
Thursday, June 10-Primary fun day (All Day)
Friday, June 11-Spelling Quiz & P.E. Day 

Let's have a great week!
As always you can contact me at ahaliwal@sd73.bc.ca

     This week we will have new spelling unit and we will be working on more comprehension work.  In Math, we will continue fine tuning our multiplication and division skills.  This Friday we will have a spelling quiz...  

All Library books can be returned by Wednesday or Thursday morning.

Highlights for this week.
Monday, May 31- New Spelling unit 
Tuesday, June 1- Fine Arts
Wednesday, June 2-P.E. day
Thursday, June 3-Fine Arts Day
Friday, June 4- Spelling Quiz & P.E. Day

Let's have a great week!
If you have any concerns or questions please contact me by email or phone the school to make an appointment.

     I hope you have enjoy the wonderful sunshine this Victoria day weekend with your family!  This week we will not have a new spelling unit as we are continuing with our writing skills and in Math, we will continue with Division unit. 
In Socials Studies we will continue with the Shuswap unit and in Science we will focus on thermal unit.  Please remember students must bring their library books in on Thursday!  Reading assessments will continue this week.

This week;
Monday, May 24-No School (Victoria Day)
Tuesday, May 25-Fine Arts 
Wednesday, May 26-P.E. Day
Thursday, May 27-Fine Arts & Library Exchange day
Friday, May 28-Computer Day

Let's have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns please email or phone me at the school

     This week is a short week because of the Professional day on Friday. There is no spelling this week and on Monday (Victoria Day) school will be closed. 

In Math we will review multiplication and move on to division.  In Science we are continuing with "Thermal Energy" unit.  In Social Studies students are  learning about Shuswap Peoples.  In Language Arts students will be working on building their writing/comprehension skills also reading assessments will continue this week. 

Events and dates to remember
Fri May 21-Pro D-No School
Mon May 24-Victoria Day

This Week;
Monday, May 17 - No Spelling
Tuesday, May 18 -Fine Arts 
Wednesday, May 19 -  P.E. day
Thursday, May 20 - Fine Arts & Library exchange
Friday, May 21 - NO SCHOOL FOR KIDS (In-service day)

Let's have a great week!
Any concerns or questions you can email me or phone the school and we can set up an appointment. 

     This week we will have a new spelling unit and we are continuing with our different readings to answer questions about the story.  In math we are continuing with the 2D/3-D unit.  In science we are continuing Thermal Energy unit.  In Social Studies we are learning about the Shuswap culture.  I am still doing reading assessments for the last report card.
Please remember;
Library exchange is every Thursday...we still have students who have over-due books.  Please make sure your child has returned their books.    

Highlights for this week;
Monday, May 10-New Spelling unit 21
Tuesday, May 11-Fine Arts 
Wednesday, May 12-P.E. day
Thursday, May 13-Library Exchange day
Friday, May 14-Computers & Spelling quiz

Let's have a terrific week!!
If you have any questions or concerns please email or phone the school to make an appointment.

     We are heading into the month of May already, and before you know it we will be into our last month of Grade 2/3!  Please continue to have your child read and record on the Reading log sheet.  There will be a spelling unit coming out on Monday so please have your child do one page a day and hand it in on Friday.  Over the next 3 to 4  weeks or so, I will be testing students and begin writing report cards.
In Math we are moving on to 2-D & 3-D shapes and we will continue working on the multiplication table.  In Social Studies we have completed our indigenous group project and now our focus will be on the Shuswap culture.  .  

Library books are due Wednesday/Thursday because library day is Thursday morning.
Highlights for this week!
Let's take a look at this week:

Monday, May 3- New Spelling Unit
Tuesday, May 4- Fine Arts
Wednesday, May 5 -P.E. Day
Thursday, May 6 -Fine Arts & Library Exchange day
Friday, May 7 -P.E. day & Spelling Quiz

Let's have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me anytime at adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca

     This week will be a short week for students as we continue to roll along through April students will not be getting a new unit of spelling this week. Students will continue to work on short stories and poems in Language Arts.  
     In Social Studies students are working on how family works in the first nation cultures.  
Science will see students working on Matter....in Math, students will begin with 3-D objects.   
 Please remember to have your child's library books in their backpacks...we are still having students forgetting their library books.    
  Students have been working with the Literacy coordinator and they have enjoyed their time writing and reading each others work.. We will conclude our sessions on Wednesday.  

​Our schedule this week:
Monday, April 26- No School (Professional Development Day)
Tuesday, April 27-Fine Arts
Wednesday, April 28- Return library books (Library Day) 
Thursday, April 29-Fine Arts & P.E. Day
Friday, April 30-Computer day

Let's have a great week!
You can reach me at adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca

    I hope everyone had a good weekend....on Monday we will have new spelling unit #19...on April 26th there is a professional development day so there will be no school.  This week will be another busy week for our class.  We continue with matter in Science and continue with the indigenous culture presentation...also remember to have your child's Library books in by Thursday so your child can get books to read for the week.  
    I would like parents to make sure your child has enough food in their lunch because as the days get warmer children become more active.  This includes activities that we as a class are doing outside...also water bottles are allowed in the classroom instead of juice boxes. 
 This week:
Monday, April 19- New spelling unit #19
Tuesday, April 20-Fine Arts
Wednesday, April 21-P.E. day & Class Photos
Thursday, April 22- Library exchange & Fine Arts
Friday, April 23- P.E. day
Let's have a good week!
  As always, you can reach me at adhaliwal@sd.73.bc.ca

     YEAH...a regular week of school!  Students will be getting a new spelling unit.   Students will continue to work on their writing skills in Language Arts.  
     In Social Studies students are presenting their Indigenous peoples project and then we can learn about our local indigenous group.       
Science will see students working on Thermal Energy....in Math, students will have a numeracy Quiz and hopefully we can wrap up our Fraction unit this week.     
 
Reminder(s);
April 21-Class photos
April 21-Hot Lunch (Sushi)
April 22-Earth Day (Free one piece of Pizza for recycling batteries last year)
April 26-Professional Development Day (No School)  
 
Our schedule this week:
Monday, April 12- Spelling unit #18
Tuesday, April 13-Fine Arts Day
Wednesday, April 14-P.E. day 
Thursday, April 15-Fine Arts & Library Exchange Day
Friday, April 16-Computers & Spelling Quiz
Let's have a great week!
As always you can reach me at adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca if you have any questions or concerns.