Well we are going into the middle of February...and I hope everyone enjoyed your time with your family on the weekend.  This week will be a full week so we will have a new spelling unit #14.  Also, the "cold bug" has hit our school, so I will be reminding students to wash hands even more so...hopefully this will keep our class healthy.  
    In Math, we will continue with tally's/graphs tables and I hope we will begin our unit on money later in the week.  In Science, we are well into our landform unit and in  Social Studies we will continue with our research of indigenous people...students should have their display board started this week.  

Valentine’s Day
We will be having a low key Valentine’s Day in class this year. Students are encouraged to give Valentine’s to each other, but please ensure that your child gives a Valentine to EVERY STUDENT IN THE CLASS. We have 20 students in our class. The class list was our first spelling unit.   

Please note there is no school on the following day:  
February 18th is Family Day 

 Let's take a look at this week:
Monday, Feb.11-Spelling unit #14  
Tuesday, Feb.12-P.E. Day
Wednesday, Feb. 13 - Library Exchange day & Fine Arts
Thursday, Feb. 14- Fine Arts  & P.E. Day
Friday, Feb. 15 -Spelling Quiz  

Let's have a great week!

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

      Hard to believe that we are already through the month of January and moving into February!  Well there will not be any spelling this week.  In math, we are continuing with the multiplication concept.     
     Reading logs will be out on Monday for the month of February...please make sure your child has the log sheet filled out.  January reading log sheets are due so please make sure your child hands it in. 
In Social Studies your child is doing a research project that requires a poster display board so can you please provide one for your child (I need at least 8 poster boards so if you can help us out that would be great! Just check with me so we don't have more than 8 poster boards)..  
 Show & Tell
     During this month, each student is encouraged to bring ONE "special" item that he/she cherish (whether a toy or picture) for Show & Tell time. The Show & Tell schedule is located in the Show and Tell tab above.   

Library Books
     Library books must be returned to our class’ by  Tuesday or Wednesday morning!  If your child is done with his/her books early, please return them at that time. Let’s work hard to prevent overdue books this year!
 
This Week:
Monday, Feb. 4-No Spelling unit
Tuesday, Feb. 5-P.E. day
Wednesday, Feb. 6- Fine Arts
Thursday, Feb. 7-P.E. day & Fine Arts  
Friday, Feb. 8-Professional Development Day (No School)

As always if you have any concerns or issues please can contact  me at the school or email me at adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca

Let's have a great week,

     We will be having Spelling Unit 13 this week and we are working on grammar in Language Arts.  In Math, we will continue with multiplying concepts as well as learning what information a graph is giving us.  Social Studies we will continue with the research on indigenous people groups.  Students will need a display board for their projects.  In Science will continue with landforms...it is a very congested week to say the least!
Reminder that students need proper running shoes for Gym class!

Library Days are Wednesdays so please have your child return books on Tuesday or Wednesday.  

This week:
Monday, Jan 28-New Spelling unit #13
Tuesday, Jan 29-P.E. day
Wednesday, Jan 30-Library Exchange & Fine Arts
Thursday, Jan. 31-P.E. day & Fine Arts 
Friday, Feb. 1-Spelling Quiz 

Let's have a great week!

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

      As we continue to steamroll through January it seems as though winter temperatures will be mild so this could mean more snow or a meltdown of the snow!  In either case February is just around the corner!  This week will include continuing with landforms in Science and in Social Studies we will continue with researching indigenous  Peoples.  Math will see us continue working on repeat addition which leads to multiplication.    
    In Language Arts we will continue with short stories and continue developing comprehension skills.  Please continue to do the Reading at home and recording what your child is reading in the reading log sheet.  There will be a new spelling unit this week. 
  
Library Days are Wednesdays so please have your child return books on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.    

This week:
Monday, Jan 21-New Spelling unit
Tuesday, Jan 22-P.E. day
Wednesday, Jan 23-Library day & Fine Arts
Thursday, Jan 24-Fine Arts & P.E. Day
Friday, Jan 25- Spelling Quiz

Let's have a great week!

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

     I hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the mild weather!  This week we will have a new spelling unit...this will be unit 11. In math we are completing our measurement unit...and we are also doing skip counting that relates to multiplication.  In Science we will continue with landforms....and in Social Studies we are learning about different types of 
First Nations groups....eventually students will pick a group and do a research project on the culture.  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!  Your child's locker must not be full of other clothes so if you have time please make sure your child takes home the extra clothes in their locker.  
    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. 
   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.14-New spelling unit 11
Tuesday, Jan.15-P.E day
Wednesday, Jan.16-library exchange day & Fine Arts
Thursday, Jan. 17-P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Friday, Jan. 18-Spelling quiz

Let's have a great week!   

Welcome to 2019!
    I hope everyone had a great break and enjoyed their time with family and friends over the winter break.  Although its nice to have time to relax we must now get back into our routines and schedules... so this week we will begin with a new Spelling Unit and continue with our reading log for the month of January. 
    In math we will continue with measurement and please practice skip counting with your child.  In Science we will be learning about landforms.  

   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.

This week:
 Monday, Jan. 7- New Spelling Unit
Tuesday-Jan. 8-P.E. Day
Wednesday-Jan. 9-Library  exchange day & Fine Arts
Thursday-Jan. 10-P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Friday-Jan 11-Computers

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 continue with the measurement unit.  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 20th....this will be the first presentation (8:45 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.  A big thank you to parents who came out and helped out with the skating fieldtrip!!  

Winter Concert-December 19th two performances one at 1 p.m. and an evening performance at 6 p.m.- Students should be in their nice clothes with a Christmas hat. 

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 Wednesdays however students will not sign out  books because of the Winter break and the concert schedule. 

Dates to Remember!
Dec. 19th-Winter Concert (1 p.m. afternoon performance & Evening performance @ 6 p.m.)
Dec. 20th-"Celebration of Learning"-Parents come into the classroom-8:35 am to 9:15 am
Dec. 21st-Last day before the Winter Break-Ugly sweater day.

Monday, Dec. 17-No spelling unit 
Tuesday, Dec. 18-Dress rehearsal-students to dress up 
Wednesday, Dec. 19-Winter Concert at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec.20-Celebration of Learning
Friday, Dec. 21-Ugly sweater day

Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Let's have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns please email me 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 20th...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.   

Winter Concert-December 19th Students are to dress up in nice clothes...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 Wednesdays so bring in library books by Tuesday or Wednesday 
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. 19th-Winter Concert (1 p.m. afternoon performance & Evening performance @ 6 p.m.)
Dec. 20th-"Learning Presentation"-Parents come into the classroom-time will be announced when day gets closer.
Dec.20th-PJ day for students-no stuffy
Dec. 21st-Last day before the Winter Break

Monday, Dec. 10-New spelling unit #9 
Tuesday, Dec. 11-P.E. day 
Wednesday, Dec. 12-Fine Arts & Library Exchange
Thursday, Dec.13-Fine Arts & P.E.
Friday, Dec. 14-Hot lunch (Pizza) &  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 
"Time" 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 4th.  
Report Cards going home on Friday, December 7th.
 Dates to Remember
December 3-Professional Development Day (No School)
December 14-Hot lunch-Pizza (order forms due this week)


This Week
Monday, Dec. 3- Professional Development Day (No School)
Tuesday, Dec 4-P.E. Day & No Spelling Unit
Wednesday, Dec 5-Library Day (library books are due) & Fine Arts
Thursday, Dec 6-Fine Arts & P.E. day
Friday, Dec 7-Computer day & Math Quiz on time.

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 8.  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 still working on presenting our habitat projects and hopefully we will be done this week! 

Date(s) to Remember
December 3rd- Professional Development day-No School


Highlights for the week
Monday, Nov.26-New spelling unit 
Tuesday, Nov. 27-P.E. Day
Wednesday, Nov. 28-Fine Arts & Library Exchange (library books due)
Thursday, Nov. 29-Fine Arts & P.E. day
Friday, Nov. 30-Due Spelling unit #8 & 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...already we are in the middle of November and we seem to be rocketing towards Christmas...For those of you wondering about first term report cards, they are being written right now, and will be going home in the beginning of December.  
     In Science the habitat projects are coming along and should be completed this week so students can present their work.  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/her turn. Children who forget will not be given the opportunity to "make up" Show & Tell.
  Library Day is on Wednesdays so please make sure your child has their library books in their backpack!  We still have students forgetting their books!  Once again make sure your child has indoor shoes to wear in the classroom and for P.E. class.  Boots are not allowed in the classroom or in the gym.
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.  


Let's have a great week!
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me through email or phone the school and we can set up a day and time to meet. 

     This week will feature Halloween day on Wednesday! Students will be excited on this day and we will have our own celebration in the afternoon.  Students are to wear only black and orange for dress code for this day (Please No costumes!) this is school wide.  There will be a  new spelling unit and we will continue with developing our writing skills this week as well.
Show and Tell theme will be photos of family or pets.  Please no toys for show and tell. 
In S.S. this week we are investigating 1st nation names of places in Canada and in health and career we are continuing our look at healthy foods vs Junk food. 

Library books are due back by Tuesday or Wednesday morning...please make sure your child has their books back each week.  Students are to exchange the books every week and fill their reading log sheet for the month.  The October log sheet is due on Wednesday, October 31st!  Thank you for your assistance!

Highlights for this week!
Monday, Oct.29-New spelling unit & Fine Arts
Tuesday, Oct. 30-Artstarts presentation
Wednesday, Oct. 31-Fine Arts
Thursday, Nov. 1-P.E. day
Friday, Nov.2-Spelling quiz & Computer day

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

     This week will be another busy one! 
Reminder that can you please send students in running shoes to school. We take many brain breaks throughout the day where we do exercises or run laps. We do not have time for students to change out of crocks or sandals into their shoes. Running shoes must be at school for our P.E. days.
REMINDER:
Spelling:  Spelling unit 4 this week.  Remember your child should do one page a day for homework.
Each spelling unit is due Friday morning  and we will have a short spelling quiz in the morning.
If students are absent on Monday morning it is their responsibility to get the spelling unit and return the work to the class.   
     In math we are learning all about numeration. The students are learning how to represent & rename numbers. We will be modelling numbers using base ten blocks. It is very important at this stage that students know place value (ones, tens & hundreds place).  Skip counting is a skill that is extremely beneficial for mental math & can easily be practiced at home. Skip count with your kids as you walk down the street: "Lets skip count by 3s! 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24....".
We will have a short math quiz on place value this week. 

Show and Tell theme will be photos of family or pets.  Please no toys for show and tell. 
In S.S. we are continuing with our map of Canada.  In Health and Career we are starting our food group unit. 

Library books are due back by Tuesday or Wednesday morning...please make sure your child has their books back each week.  Thank you for your assistance!

Highlights for this week:
Monday, October 22-New spelling unit
Tuesday, October 23-P.E. Day & Math quiz
Wednesday, October 24-Fine Arts
Thursday, October 25-P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Friday, October 26-Due:Spelling Unit #4 and Spelling quiz

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.