We are reaching the halfway mark...if you were wondering....we are halfway through the school year at the end of Jan.  Time sure goes by when your having fun!
          
    A reminder that we do have skating on January 31st and February 14th...leaving the school at 8:35 am hopefully we need permission slips in before the skating date!!  If you would like to volunteer to tie skates that would be great. 
    If students need skates I know we have skates here but I am not sure if we would have the right size for your child so if you can get skates that would be good.  
    This week we have Unit 11 spelling words...please check and make sure your son/daughter are bringing the spelling work back by Friday.  Please sign the spelling quiz if your child got a low result (4 or less). Thank you.

This week:
Monday, Jan.20-Spelling Unit #11 & Fine Arts
Tuesday, Jan.21-P.E. & Fine Arts
Wednesday, Jan22-Fine Arts
 Thursday, Jan23-Library Exchange
Friday, Jan. 24-Spelling Quiz

As always, you can reach me anytime at adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca

     I hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the snow!   This week we will have a new spelling unit...this will be unit 10.  In math we are doing the measurement unit...and we are also trying to master our skip counting that relates to multiplication.  In Science we will continue with landforms....and introduce "Matter" unit in Social Studies we are continuing with our projects on different indigenous  groups....eventually we will learn more about the Shuswap peoples. I would like students to wear indoor shoes at school and boots out at the breaks.  Please make sure your son/daughter are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather!  Our skating field trip permission slip is out so please get them in with the $8.00 fee.  I do need parent volunteers to tie up skates so if you can spare some time that would be great!  
    If you have any questions or concerns about your child progress please either e-mail me(adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca) or phone the school and we can arrange a time to meet. 
Skating dates; January 31, February 14  
Show & Tell
During this month only, each student is encouraged to bring ONE toy that he/she received for Christmas to show during his/her Show & Tell time.
   Reminder
Spelling is due on Fridays so please make sure your child has completed the work and in the agenda book.  I still have a few students who are not handing in the work on time.

Highlights for this week
Monday, Jan.13-New spelling unit 10 
Tuesday, Jan.14-Fine Arts & P.E. day
Wednesday, Jan.15-Fine Arts day
Thursday, Jan. 16-Library Exchange day
Friday, Jan. 17-P.E day & Spelling quiz

Let's have a great week!   

     We will have no new spelling unit this week.  We will continue with short stories as well as concentrate on our concert song.  In Math, we will work on word problems.  You can still work on skip counting with your child this will help develop an understanding in the times tables.    
     In Science we will be presenting our habitat project to parents on December 19th....this will be the first presentation (8:35 am to 9:25 am) for students so please mark it down on your calendar. Please return the notice of the Celebration of learning so I know how many parents are coming out.  I also need the interim reports signed and returned ASAP.  

Winter Concert-December 18th two performances one at 1 p.m. and an evening performance at 6 p.m.- Students can wear a white shirt/black pants or a nice dress...students can wear a red hat (Christmas). 

A Reminder about Show & Tell
Show & Tell this week students are encouraged to bring one "mystery" item to share. Classmates will attempt to guess what the hidden item is by asking questions. Show and Tell items are encouraged to be "made" things, "science" things, "found" things or things related to the theme being studied at the time (TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED). Pictures are a great way of sharing an event, family member or a pet (due to allergies NO real pets will be allowed in class). If your child is sick for his Show& Tell day, he/she will get to make up his missed day as soon as he/she returns to school. If your child forgets their Show& Tell day, he/she will be encouraged to share (Tell) about something as part of his turn. Children who forget will not be given the opportunity to "make up" Show & Tell.

Library Day is on Thursdays students will sign out  books.  Please bring library books back to the school so students are able to take out 4 books..

Dates to Remember!
Dec. 18th-Winter Concert (1 p.m. afternoon performance & Evening performance @ 6 p.m.)
Dec. 19th-"Celebration of Learning"-Parents come into the classroom-8:35 am to 9:25 am & P.J day.
Dec. 20th-Last day before the Winter Break-Ugly sweater day.

Monday, Dec. 16-No spelling unit 
Tuesday, Dec. 17-Dress rehearsal-students to dress up 
Wednesday, Dec. 18-Winter Concert at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec.19-Celebration of Learning & P.J. day
Friday, Dec. 20-Ugly sweater day

Let's have a wonderful  week!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me through email or phone the school.  

     We will have new spelling unit this week and in Language Arts, we will continue with short stories as well as work out of the Write Trait booklet for the next two weeks.  In Math, we will begin measurement unit and of course you can still work on skip counting with your child this will help develop an understanding in the times tables.    
     In Science we will be presenting our habitat project to parents on December 19th...this will be the first "Celebration of Learning" and all parents are invited to come in...the time will be announced closer to the date.  Reading log sheets are out for December so remember students can read all kinds of books (can be information books as long as they can read it!).  Parents please make sure your child records the readings. 
Please get the interim reports signed and returned back to me ASAP.  

Winter-Concert-December-18th Students are to dress up in nice clothes(White shirt/black pants)...winter concert time will be 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. please bring your child to the classroom before the evening performance begins ( I will be in the classroom at 5:30).

A Reminder about Show & Tell
Show & Tell this week students are encouraged to bring one "mystery" item to share. Classmates will attempt to guess what the hidden item is by asking questions. Show and Tell items are encouraged to be "made" things, "science" things, "found" things or things related to the theme being studied at the time (TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED). Pictures are a great way of sharing an event, family member or a pet (due to allergies NO real pets will be allowed in class). If your child is sick for his Show& Tell day, he/she will get to make up his missed day as soon as he/she returns to school. If your child forgets their Show& Tell day, he/she will be encouraged to share (Tell) about something as part of his turn. Children who forget will not be given the opportunity to "make up" Show & Tell.

Library Day is on Thursdays so bring in library books by Wednesday or Thursday morning!  Once again please make sure your child has indoor shoes to wear in the classroom.  Boots are not allowed in the classroom.

Dates to Remember!
Dec. 18th-Winter Concert (1 p.m. afternoon performance & Evening performance @ 6 p.m.)
Dec. 19th-"Celebration of Learning"-Parents come into the classroom-time will be announced when day gets closer.
Dec.20th-PJ day for students-no stuffy
Dec. 20th-Last day before the Winter Break

Monday, Dec. 9-New spelling unit #8 
Tuesday, Dec. 10-P.E. day & Fine Arts 
Wednesday, Dec. 11-Fine Arts 
Thursday, Dec.12-Library exchange day
Friday, Dec. 13-Due: Spelling unit #8 & Spelling Quiz

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

   The next 3 weeks will be very busy at the school so here we go!  This week we do have an Professional Development day on Monday.  
Students will continue working on multiplying  concept in math.  In Language Arts, students will be working on comprehension and writing skills until the winter break. 
We will be working on our concert song as well! 
There will be no spelling unit this week but please continue with the home reading and fill in the log sheet.  November reading log sheet due Tuesday, December 3rd.  
Interim reports will go home this week...please sign and have your child return the interim report.
In Science the habitat projects are coming together...we will have a celebration of learning on the day after the concert...I will confirm the date/time once all projects are completed.
 Dates to Remember
December 2-Professional Development Day (No School)

This Week
Monday, Dec. 2- Professional Development Day (No School)
Tuesday, Dec 3-P.E. Day & No Spelling Unit
Wednesday, Dec 4-Fine Arts
Thursday, Dec 5-Library day
Friday, Dec 6- Math Quiz on beginning of multiplying

Let's have a good week!
As always if you have any questions or concerns please email me or phone the school to make an appointment.

    This last week of November will feature spelling unit 7.  In Math, students will continue with time concept and in Language Arts we are learning about verbs.  The weather is changing so make sure your child has proper clothing for the temperature!  This also includes footwear...inside runners are mandatory.   In Science, we are beginning to work on habitat projects and hopefully we will start to construct the projects this week!    
A Reminder about Show & Tell
Show & Tell this week students are encouraged to bring one "mystery" item to share. Classmates will attempt to guess what the hidden item is by asking questions. Show and Tell items are encouraged to be "made" things, "science" things, "found" things or things related to the theme being studied at the time (TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED). Pictures are a great way of sharing an event, family member or a pet (due to allergies NO real pets will be allowed in class). If your child is sick for his Show & Tell day, he/she will get to make up his missed day as soon as he/she returns to school. If your child forgets their Show& Tell day, he/she will be encouraged to share (Tell) about something as part of his/her turn. Children who forget will not be given the opportunity to "make up" Show & Tell.
Date(s) to Remember
December 2nd- Professional Development day-No School

Highlights for the week
Monday, Nov.25-New spelling unit #7
Tuesday, Nov. 26-P.E. Day & Fine Arts 
Wednesday, Nov. 27-Fine Arts 
Thursday, Nov. 28-Library day
Friday, Nov. 29-P.E. day & Due Spelling unit #7 & spelling quiz

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

     Well the month of November is moving rather quickly...we are already in the middle of November and we seem to be rocketing towards Christmas somehow  Reading assessments are continuing as well as math quizzes will be coming up.  In Science the habitat projects are just beginning this week.  In language arts we are still working out of the Write Trait booklet to build our writing skills also we are beginning to work with short stories this week.     
A Reminder about Show & Tell
Show & Tell this week students are encouraged to bring one "mystery" item to share. Classmates will attempt to guess what the hidden item is by asking questions. Show and Tell items are encouraged to be "made" things, "science" things, "found" things or things related to the theme being studied at the time (TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED). Pictures are a great way of sharing an event, family member or a pet (due to allergies NO real pets will be allowed in class). If your child is sick for his Show& Tell day, he/she will get to make up his missed day as soon as he/she returns to school. If your child forgets their Show& Tell day, he/she will be encouraged to share (Tell) about something as part of his turn. Children who forget will not be given the opportunity to "make up" Show & Tell.
Library Day is on Thursdays so bring in library books by Wednesday or Thursday morning!  Once again please make sure your child has indoor shoes to wear in the classroom.  Boots are not allowed in the classroom....
We will have New Spelling Unit this week.  Please practice the words everyday and students do one page a day...handing in their spelling unit by Friday.  

This week:
Monday, Nov. 18-New Spelling unit
Tuesday, Nov. 19-Fine Arts & P.E. day
Wednesday, Nov. 20-Fine Arts
Thursday, Nov. 21-Library Exchange
Friday, Nov. 222-Spelling Unit #6 Due & Quiz as well as P.E. Day 

Let's have a great week!
If you need to contact me please email me or phone the school.

     This week will be busy as we have a short week of evaluations in most subject areas.  We will not have new spelling unit this week.      

     In Language Arts, we will be working on staying on topic.  In Math, we are in the middle of our "Time" unit.  Please practice skip counting with your child as this will benefit them when we start the multiplication unit.      
     In Science we will begin our project on constructing a habitat.  You will probably noticed your child will be asking for materials to bring to school...should be a fun project!  Students should be home reading everyday and recording this information in their reading log sheet.  Students can read all kinds of books (can be information books as long as they can read it!).  Parents please initial the sheet if your child has read that day. 
     Remember our library time is on Thursdays and your child can take out 4 books in total.  Two books go home for home reading ....2 other books will be in their desk to read during silent reading.  If students are needing more reading materials  they can return their books earlier, and sign out new books to read.  Please make sure all library books are returned (4 books in all) so there are no over-due books.  Students can't take out new materials if their books are over-due!     
A Reminder about Show & Tell
Show & Tell this week students are encouraged to bring one "mystery" item to share. Classmates will attempt to guess what the hidden item is by asking questions. Show and Tell items are encouraged to be "made" things, "science" things, "found" things or things related to the theme being studied at the time (TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED). Pictures are a great way of sharing an event, family member or a pet (due to allergies NO real pets will be allowed in class). If your child is sick for his Show & Tell day, he/she will get to make up his missed day as soon as he/she returns to school. If your child forgets their Show& Tell day, he/she will be encouraged to share (Tell) about something as part of his/her turn. Children who forget will not be given the opportunity to "make up" Show & Tell.
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This Week;
Monday, Nov.11-No School
Tuesday, Nov. 12-P.E. Day & No Spelling Unit
Wednesday, Nov.13-Fine Arts 
Thursday, Nov. 14-Library Exchange
Friday, Nov. 15-P.E. day

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

     This week we will be working on writing to make sure the sentences make sense.  There were a large number of students who did not hand in their spelling unit #4 on Friday. ​There will be new spelling unit #5 this week and can you make sure your child does their homework everyday because the due date is Friday!  There will be a new reading log for November so please continue filling out log sheet.  I will begin reading evaluations this month.  On Friday there will be a Remembrance Day assembly.   
In Math we are moving along with adding two digit numbers with re-grouping/borrowing concepts. 
Reminders;
Library books must be returned every week on Thursday (let's not have over-due books out!).

This week;
Monday-Nov.4-New spelling unit #5 
Tuesday-Nov.5-Fine Arts & P.E. Day 
Wednesday-Nov.6-Fine Arts
Thursday-Nov.7-Library exchange 
Friday-Nov. 8-Remembrance Day Assembly & Spelling Quiz

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

     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 Thursday.   
In math we will continue with place value and keep practicing regrouping/borrowing concept.  In Science we will be working on our ecosystem unit.  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 starting our Volleyball unit. 

This week;
Monday, October 21-No Spelling unit
Tuesday, October 22-P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Wednesday, October 23-Fine Arts 
Thursday, October 24-Library exchange 
Friday, October 25-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 will be 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!!  Remember If you have any questions please contact me. 
​LANGUAGE ARTS
      In writing students are learning to 'toss out' details that are unimportant or unnecessary.  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.  Practising skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s up to 300. 
In Social Studies we will be continuing with our mapping skills and in Science we are continuing with our ecosystem unit.     

This week;
Monday, Oct. 14-No School-Thanksgiving Monday
Tuesday, Oct. 15-P.E. day & Fine Arts
Wednesday, Oct. 16-Fine Arts
Thursday, Oct. 17-Library exchange day
Friday, Oct. 18-P.E. day

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. 

     We have an exciting week ahead and students will be working on Spelling unit #3 this week.  
     Reminder that Thursday this week will be Early Dismissal day for Parent-Teacher Interviews (please pick up your child at 12:30pm).  Your child will have a interview schedule in their agenda book so please check out your time for the interview.  Interviews will be kept short (unless there is no one waiting)  10 minutes.  I look forward to meeting with all of you during this time. If you are unable to come during those times, please email or phone me to set up a time that works for you.    
     In math, we will continue with place value concept and please practice skip counting with your child everyday!  In Social Studies we will continue with our mapping unit and in Science we will continue with the ecosystem unit.  
Reminders
October 14- Thanksgiving Monday (No School)

This Week:
Monday-October 7-New Spelling unit #3-(Check agenda book for interview time)
Tuesday-October 8-P.E.
Wednesday-October 9-Fine Arts
Thursday-October 10-P/T interviews-Early dismissal at 12:30 & Library day
Friday-October 11-Spelling Quiz

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 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 are working on capitals and periods as well as making sure our sentences make sense.  In Math, we are continuing with place value this week and in Socials Studies we will continue with mapping skills.  In Science we are learning about the different ecosystems on earth.
Friendly Reminder
Library book exchange day is Thursdays...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 September 30th!
Please get the Parent/Teacher interview form in ASAP so I can set up the schedule for interviews on October 10th.  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 30th-Orange Shirt Day
October 7th-School Photos
October 10th-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 30-New Spelling unit #2
Tuesday, October 1-P.E. Day
Wednesday, October 2-Fine Arts
Thursday, October 3- Fine Arts & Library exchange
Friday, October 4-P.E. day & Spelling Quiz

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@sd73.bc.ca), or call the school.