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.

     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.  Thank you to parents who were able to come out for the salmon run field trip...I do appreciate your assistance...we can't do field trips without your help! 
In math we will continue with place value and introduce borrowing when we do subtraction.  In Social Studies we will be working on mapping of Canada. 
In Science we will be working on our salmon booklets...hopefully we will done this week.  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 15-No Spelling unit
Tuesday, October 16-P.E. Day
Wednesday, October 17-Fine Arts & Library Day
Thursday, October 18-Fine Arts & P.E. Day
Friday, October 19-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 and Salmon Run field trip on Tuesday.  We will not have a spelling unit, instead our focus will be on writing skills.  The highlights of our week will look like this;​
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 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 Salmon unit (Salmon Run field trip...please make sure your child is dressed for the weather!!  The weather for this day is a high of 9 degrees and 60% percent chance of rain.     

This week;
Monday, Oct. 8-No School-Thanksgiving Monday
Tuesday, Oct. 9-Salmon Run Field trip (All day)
Wednesday, Oct. 10-Return library books
Thursday, Oct. 11-P.E.
Friday, Oct. 12-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. 

   Well I was impressed with the first full week of school students worked hard in class and most of the students brought in their homework on Thursday!  Thank you to parents who came out for the Terry Fox Run! 
This week will feature spelling unit 2 (Please have your child do one page each day and bring the spelling in on Friday).
I sent out another permission form for the Salmon Run taking place on October 9th...this is right after Thanksgiving weekend.  There is a cost of $3.00...please get those in ASAP so I know how many parent volunteers I have. 
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 Salmon. 
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 Friday this week!

This month is usually hectic and some forms are handed out to be signed and returned back as soon as possible.  Please check your child's agenda books! 
Dates to Remember!
October 3rd-half day of school for Parent/Teacher interviews-early dismissal at 12:30. I will sent home the interview times available (please check off 3 best times) if none of the times fits your schedule we can arrange a time that best suits your schedule (please send me an email).  
THEMES
Students are completing their "All about Me" poster this week and doing a small presentation.
MATH- you can practice skip counting by 2's, 5's, from any number up to 100 with your child.
Health and Career- completing the Zones of Regulation poster when your not in the "Green Zone."

This Week:
Monday, September 24-New spelling words 
Tuesday, September 25-P.E. Day
Wednesday, September 26-Library day & Fine Arts
Thursday, September 27- P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Friday, September 28-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.

     As our school year begins, many of you may have questions regarding what will happen day-to-day in our classroom. I have outlined the basic information below, in an attempt to make everything a little clearer for you.
     Please remember that I have an “open door” policy. You are always welcome in the classroom, whether you are scheduled in as a helper or if you have a few minutes away from work. However, to enable the class and me to get to know each other and establish Grade 2/3 routines I would appreciate it if you could please refrain from visiting until mid October. By then, the routines will be in place and the children will be less easily distracted. Of course, before and after class you are more than welcome to come in and check things out!
     Always feel free to call or visit me in the mornings (between 7:30 and 8:20) or after class (with appointment) if you have any questions about what is happening in our class. Children can sometimes misunderstand information or expectations and a quick call may clear these up.
     Pencil Box
All Grade 2/3 students will need a pencil box to keep all of their pencils, felts, erasers, etc. together inside their desks. 

School Supplies
I strongly encourage parents to buy school supplies through the school. The school district buys supplies in bulk and is able to obtain a better price for supplies. Also, these supplies are available throughout the year (I replace lost/broken items as needed).

Snacks and Lunch
Please send a spoon to accompany those snacks/lunches requiring one. Students do NOT have access to a microwave nor a refrigerator at the school. Please note that our school is peanut sensitive.  Students will be able to eat when they are "hungry" so please ensure your child has healthy snacks that will not make a mess.

Recess and Lunch
At Arthur Stevenson elementary, students are expected to go outside for recess and lunch, regardless of weather conditions (except for the coldest days in winter). Please ensure that your child has appropriate outdoor footwear and outerwear for the day’s forecasted weather.

Indoor Shoes
Daily Physical Activity is an important part of the Grade 2/3 program. Each student must have a pair of non-marking running shoes, which they are able to fasten independently (these will be your student’s indoor shoes). These shoes will stay at school throughout the year.

Skirts and Dresses
When your daughter is getting dressed in the morning please consider the types of activities that we do daily in Grade 2/3. As you know, we will be going outside to play in the playground during recess and lunch.   On P.E. days (Tuesdays & Thursdays) please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.  Please consider putting a pair of shorts or tights under dresses and skirts to help your daughter feel more comfortable in these situations. Thank you.

Birthdays
In class we have a low-key birthday “treatment”. We sing “Happy Birthday” and help make the birthday child feel special. If parents wish to send a treat for the class, please check with me first because we do have allergies.

***I ask that birthday invitations NOT be distributed at school during school hours. Those children who are left out feel badly and don’t understand number limits, etc. If you give the invitations to me in the morning, I can discreetly hand them out sometime during the day.

Special Helper
In our class we have a daily helper to do small classroom tasks and to be leader in line, etc. All children will get equal turns at this.

Show and Tell
There is a posted “Show and Tell” schedule. 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).

Toys
Toys are not welcome at school because they can be lost, broken and/or stolen (this includes Pokemon cards).

Special Events
During the year, many special days and events will occur. Information will come home as each event is planned. Some field trips will also be planned.

Permission Slips and Time-Sensitive Mail
Occasionally, parents will receive permission slips and other important information that requires immediate attention. Please return these forms as soon as possible. Thank you.

School Times

8:20 am                First bell—doors open

8:30 am                Class Starts (students must be in class and ready to work)

9:55-10:10 am  Recess (students will eat snacks before/after recess)

11:50  Lunch (students play first and eat second)

12:30-Eating Bell (students inside to eat)class begins for the afternoon

12:45 p.m.- Warning bell rings

12:50 p.m. Afternoon instructions begins

2:30 p.m.- Dismissal (student pick up in the hallway or at the office if your late).



As always you can contact me through email: adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca or phone the school to make an appointment.
Let's have a great week!

     This is the last week for the blog posting....the next two weeks will feature a number of different items including field trips and assemblies.  The field trip will take place on the Monday, June 18th (Wildlife Park).  The second field trip will take place at the beginning of the week Swimming at Westsyde pool June 25th. 
    There will be an assembly for Recognition of students for the month of June.  The primary Fun Day will take place on June 26th so if your child would like to have a hot dog for lunch please get the forms back by this week.  There will be a concession available on this day for the primary students . 
The year-end assembly will take place at 10:30 am on June 28th.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon. 

     This week and next 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 no spelling unit for this week and next week.
     A large thank you to parents who volunteered for field trips and it was a delight seeing all of the family trees!
 Big Reminder!!
Please return all library books.
 
Highlights for this week:
Monday, June 18-Field trip to the Wildlife Park
Tuesday, June 19-Fine Arts 
Wednesday, June 20-Return all library books
Thursday, June 21- P.E. day
Friday, June 22-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. 

     I can't believe that we are already going into the second to last month of school for this year!  It is always a bitter/sweet situation and I have had a very good year with my class!  I handed out the permission slips for the field trips and as you know it is very busy month so here is a quick look at what is going on in our classroom. 

Dates to remember!

1. Book fair-this week- preview of books on Tuesday morning...students who bring money can purchase their items during the breaks or after school. Starts Monday, May 28th we have a preview....and May 30th we have purchase day.
(Parents can also accompany your son/daughter after school).
2. Recognition Assembly
There is a Recognition Assembly at May 29th at 8:45 a.m. 
4. Field trips
Just a reminder that we will be going on the following field trips:
Friday, June 1st, Big Little Science Center
June 14th, McQueen lake The students need to dress appropriately as per the weather conditions with comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle and a lunch. The cost for this field trip is Free!!

Please return all permission slips by the due dates or hand in before the dates so I can arrange bus needed for the trip!!.

This Week:
Monday, May 28-New spelling unit &  preview of Bookfair 
Tuesday, May 29-Fine Arts
Wednesday, May 30-no library day & buying book fair books
Thursday, May 31, P.E. & Fine Arts
Friday, June 1st-Field trip to BSLC in the am & spelling quiz

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

     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 persuasive writing letter and in Math, we will continue with Division unit. 
Field trip permission forms are all in for the Big Little Science Center. Nice to see the first field trip forms in so quickly.  The other field trips(Wildlife park and McQueen Lake) must have parent volunteers and so far we have 2 and we need 5 parents to come out otherwise it will be cancelled(at this time I have 2....the more parents the better!!).
Field trips 
June 14-McQueen Lake-PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
June 18-Wildlife Park- PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
June 25- Swimming at Westsyde Pool 

This week;
Monday, May 21-No School (Victoria Day)
Tuesday, May 22-Fine Arts 
Wednesday, May 23-Library Day
Thursday, May 24-P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Friday, May 25-Computer Day

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

     Please have the Big Little Science Center permission slip form handed in sooner rather then later.  There will be more permission slips coming home this week. The Wildlife Park will be a  $6.00 cost.  I will need parent volunteers for this field trip.  Thank you.  

This Friday is a day off for students.  The teachers are involved in Professional Development.  Monday is Victoria Day (hopefully a day off for everyone).  For students....a 4 day weekend. 

In Math we are carrying on with Jumpmath,  for L.A. we are working on persuasive writing.  In Science we are switching to Forces of push and pull factors.  Health and Career unit will be focusing on the different roles people play at the school.  

Show & Tell Theme: Something I am Good At
For our next round of Show & Tell, we will be sharing something that we are good at. This is a great opportunity for your child to bring in pictures, a trophy, ribbons, medals, etc. pertaining to ONE activity that they excel in. Your son/daughter may also choose to do a demonstration, if applicable. This can also be a picture or craft that your child has made (if that is his talent). Maybe he can share about a club he/she belongs to. The goal of this Show & Tell is for us to see how different we all are, and that everyone is good at something. If you need help figuring out what to share, please let me know. Thanks.
Please return all library books that are overdue on Wednesday.  

Events and dates to remember
Fri May 18-Pro D-No School
Mon May 21-Victoria Day

This Week;
Monday, May 14 - No Spelling
Tuesday, May 15 -Fine Arts 
Wednesday, May 16 -  Return library books 
Thursday, May 17 - P.E. Day & Fine Arts
Friday, May 18 - NO SCHOOL FOR KIDS (Inservice day)

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

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.
There will be permission slips coming home for field trips this month...please return them as soon as possible.  I do need parent volunteers for some of the field trips...if you can help out that would be wonderful!!
Field Trip dates;
June 1st-Big Little Science Centre
June 14th-McQueen Lake (All day & Parent volunteers needed)
June 18th-Wildlife Park (All day & Parent volunteers needed)
June 25th-Swimming

Library books are due Tuesday/Wednesday because library day is Wednesday morning.
Highlights for this week!
 In Math we are carrying on with 3-D and fractions into decimals... for L.A. we are working on persuasive writing.  In Science we are still working on Matter unit.  Social Studies projects on Family Trees are due on April 30th and each student is to bring a small taste of their cultural food for lunch on Monday.  In P.E. we are continuing with soccer unit. 

Let's take a look at this week:

Monday, April 30- New Spelling Unit
Tuesday, May 1- Fine Arts
Wednesday, May 2 -Library Day
Thursday, May 3 -Fine Arts & P.E. day
Friday, May 4 -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 short 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 their family tree and learning about how family works in the first nation cultures.  Reminder that the family tree is due on April 30th as well as a dish from student's cultural background. 
Science will see students working on Matter....in Math, students will continue with fractions and then move forward to 3-D objects.   
   
  Show & Tell Theme: Something I am Good At
For our next round of Show & Tell, we will be sharing something that we are good at. This is a great opportunity for your child to bring in pictures, a trophy, ribbons, medals, etc. pertaining to ONE activity that they excel in. Your son/daughter may also choose to do a demonstration, if applicable. This can also be a picture or craft that your child has made (if that is his talent). Maybe he can share about a club he/she belongs to. The goal of this Show & Tell is for us to see how different we all are, and that everyone is good at something. If you need help figuring out what to share, please let me know. Thanks.

Our schedule this week:
Monday, April 23- No School (Professional Development Day)
Tuesday, April 24-Fine Arts
Wednesday, April 25- Return library books (Library Day) 
Thursday, April 26-Fine Arts & P.E. Day
Friday, April 27-Recognition Assembly
Let's have a great week!
You can reach me at adhaliwal@sd73.bc.ca