Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Math - x drill book
3. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-20

4. Spelling
5. FRIENDS, p.5-1 a, 1 b - due Friday, Nov.2

6. S.S. Quiz to be signed and dated- please return S.S. duotang for tomorrow
7. Hot Lunch Order form due tomorrow- Thursday, November 1

8. Scholastic Orders - Due: Tuesday, November 6

Please remember your indoor shoes if you haven't already brought them.
Have a fun evening and see you tomorrow!

Ms. Petty

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Math -  x drill book
3. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-20

4. Spelling
5. FRIENDS, p.5-1 a, 1 b - due Friday, Nov.2

6. Hot Lunch Order form due Thursday, November 1

7. Scholastic Orders - Due: Tuesday, November 6 
8. PE


Thank you to Ms. Langham for coming in yesterday to teach us how to play a math skills game called Batty Logic!

 We ask students to please bring an indoor pair and outdoor pair of shoes.  They will now need to change their shoes on the mats before going in and out of the school in order to keep our floors free of mud and snow.  Please also take a minute to check lost and found items on display in hallway by office.  Thank you.

See you tomorrow in your orange and black attire!

Ms. Petty

Monday, October 29, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Math -  x drill book - please remember to bring in for teacher review

3. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-20
4. Spelling- Unit 8
5. FRIENDS, p.5-1 a, 1 b - due Friday, Nov.2

6. Hot Lunch Order form due Thursday, November 1

7. Scholastic Orders - Due: Tuesday, November 6 
On Wednesday, October 31, our class will be having a small celebration.  Students are invited to wear orange and black.  Our class decided we would like to just bring our own lunches (save treats for afterschool) and enjoy eating together as a class.  After lunch, we will participate in some special classroom games and activities.   

Have a lovely afternoon!
Ms. Petty

Friday, October 26, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Math -  x drill book - please remember to bring in for teacher review

3. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning; practice songs 1-20
4. S.S. Map of the World- due Monday- complete colouring
5. FRIENDS, p.5-1 a, 1 b

Scholastic Orders - Due: Tuesday, November 6 

Our class is working on  Friends for Life as part of our Health and Career education.  FRIENDS program is designed to teach children positive ways of coping with new and/or difficult situations. Children work toward recognizing feelings and becoming more confident and brave through participating in a variety of activities.  The home activities are fun ways of practising the new things we are learning during the FRIENDS program. 

Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Petty

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling -  Quiz - Post Test Score

3. Math -  x drill book - please bring in for teacher review!

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Tomorrow Morning; practice songs 1-18
5. S.S. Quiz Friday -  Mapping the World Continents and Oceans- students will need to know the location of the following features:  5 Oceans, 7 Continents, the Equator, Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.  Please send the blue duotang back for use at school each day.

Pizza Lunch - Friday, October 26

Scholastic Orders - Due: Tuesday, November 6 

THANK YOU!!
Today Mrs. Nessman joined our class for the first part of the morning.  Mrs. Nessman led small groups in learning how to play a math game with connections to our Patterns unit as well as helping to develop addition and subtraction speed and accuracy.  We appreciate Mrs. Nessman's time.  Thank you to Cali and the entire Nessman family for piloting our game as well as helping our class to enjoy learning in an interactive way! 

Have a great night!  Ms. P. 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling -  Quiz - Tomorrow

3. Math -  x drill book - 1 drill nightly

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-18
5. S.S. Quiz Friday- Today students completed a study guide (blue duotang) for their quiz on Mapping the World Continents and Oceans- students will need to know the location of the following features:  5 Oceans, 7 Continents, the Equator, Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.  Please send the blue duotang back for use at school each day.
Pizza Lunch - Friday, October 26

Have a great night!  Ms. P. 

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling -  Unit 7 - complete page 45; Quiz - Thursday

3. Math -  x drill book - 1 drill nightly

4. PE - strip tomorrow
5. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-18
Pizza Lunch - Friday, October 26

Scholastic Book Orders in!  Happy Reading! 

Winter Weather
Winter weather is now upon us!  We request that all students come prepared each day for snow and cold weather.  We have placed a boot rack by our outside door, for your child to place their boots.  It is helpful for all outdoor wear to be labeled, as often students share the same great taste in clothing, as well as size!  Students should have in-door shoes that can be left at school.  If your child likes to play in the snow, we ask that they bring snow pants to keep them warm and dry.  Please remind your child that even though it is warm and cosy inside, they must wear their winter jackets outside to promote good health.  We appreciate your support!

Have a great night!  Ms. P. 

Monday, October 22, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling -  Unit 7 - complete page 44 & Agenda; Quiz - Thursday

3. Math -  Complete 2.1 - due tomorrow; x drill book - 1 drill nightly

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-18

Pizza Lunch - Friday, October 26 -  Orders - Due tomorrow

Have a great night!  Ms. P. 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling -  Quiz - Tomorrow

3. Math -  Unit 1 - Patterns Quiz to be dated and signed by parents (blue duotang).  Please correct and send duotang back in the morning.  Thank you.

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning; practice songs 1-14

Don't forget to try on your Halloween Costume for tomorrow's dance!  Are you prepared?

Have a great night!  Ms. P. 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling - Unit 6 - complete page 41 or 42:  Quiz - Thursday

3. Math -  math drills book - 1 x drill nightly

4. PE - strip
5. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning; practice songs 1-14
6. Social Studies- S.S. Mapping Skills Quiz to be dated and signed by parents (blue duotang).  Please send back in the morning.  Thank you.

Have a great night!  Ms. P. 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling - Unit 6 - complete page 40 & Agenda:  Quiz -  Thursday

3. Math -  Unit Quiz - Tuesday; practice on: math4.nelson.com / math3.nelson.com

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning; practice songs 1-14

GREEN THUMB THEATER PRESENTATION
Today, Green Thumb Theater presented People Like Vince.  This presentation discussed how a ten year old girl, Myrtle is having a hard time making friends at her new school. Then, her Uncle Vince shows up in town and she finally feels like she has someone who understands her and with whom she can really be herself. Her friendship with her Uncle Vince becomes the closest and most important relationship in her life but sometimes his behaviour confuses her and even causes the other kids at school make fun of her.  When Uncle Vince suddenly stops coming to see her, Myrtle learns how to deal with and accept his lifelong struggle with mental illness. Written specifically so younger youth can understand and relate, People Like Vince is a light-hearted, sensitive and compassionate look at a serious subject that affects us all.

     http://greenthumb.bc.ca

Reminders
1. Thursday - Halloween Family Dance
2. Friday - No School - PD Day

See you tomorrow!  Ms. P.

Friday, October

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling - Unit 5 Post Test Mark 

3. Math -  Unit Quiz - Tuesday (Review work given Monday); practice on: math4.nelson.com / math3.nelson.com

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Monday Morning; practice songs 1-14
 
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap

Reminders
1. Monday - Green Thumb Theatre Presentation - 9:15 am - Gym
2. Monday - Individual Photo Retake Day - during the afternoon
3. Thursday - Halloween Family Dance
4. Friday - No School - PD Day

Have a wonderful weekend!  Ms. P.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling - Quiz Tomorrow! (short week) 

3. Math -complete 6.1 - Due tomorrow; x drill booklet - 1 a day!

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for tomorrow Morning; practice songs 1-10 on the G String (depressing the first string)
5. Social Studies - Mapping Skills Study Guide in Blue Socials Duotang home today; Quiz: tomorrow  Please send blue S.S. duotang back for tomorrow.

Photos - Order Deadline: Tomorrow
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap

MATH WEB SITE TO TRY OUT!
Today we visited the nelson math website.  This site is OUTSTANDING PRACTICE for our upcoming unit test.  Try it out!
   math3.nelson.com or math4.nelson.com 
-----> Student Center  
----->  Chapter 1 
----->  work through all lessons 

THANK YOU!!
Today Mrs. Nessman joined our class for the first part of the morning.  Mrs. Nessman led small groups in learning how to play a math game with connections to our Patterns unit.  We appreciate Mrs. Nessman's time.  Thank you to Cali and the entire Nessman family for piloting our game as well as helping our class to enjoy learning in an interactive way!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Alexis, Saxon, and Tyson for their fabulous finishes in the cross country run yesterday!

Have a great night! Ms. P. 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling - complete page 37; Quiz on Friday (short week) 

3. Math -x drill booklet - 1 a day!

4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practice songs 1-10 on the G String (depressing the first string)
5. Social Studies - Mapping Skills Study Guide in Blue Socials Duotang home today; Quiz: FRIDAY

SOCIAL STUDIES QUIZ - FRIDAY

Today students completed and reviewed their study guide (Mapping Skills: What do we use to read a map?) for our class's first quiz on Mapping Skills.  Students should review the terms and definitions each night using their study guide found in their Social Studies Duotang.  We request that the duotang is sent back to school each day.  Thank you.

Scholastic Book Orders - Deadline:  TOMORROW!!
Photos - Order Deadline: October 12
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap

 X-Country Run
Good Luck to our cross country participants Alexis, Saxon and Tyson.  We know you'll do YOUR BEST at the Dallas run!!

Have a great night.  See you tomorrow!  Ms. P.  

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult

2. Spelling - complete page 36 & Agenda; Quiz on Friday (short week) 

3. Math -

4. PE - tomorrow - bring strip

5. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning; practise songs 1-10 on the G String (depressing the first string)

Scholastic Book Orders - Deadline:  Thursday, October 11
Photos - Order Deadline: October 12
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap

REMINDERS
1. Monday, October 15, Green Thumb Theatre Cultural Performance #2 - 9:15 am in the Gym
2. Friday, October 19, No School - Non- Instructional Day
3. Wednesday, Oct. 17 - Individual Photo Retakes
4. Thursday, Oct. 18 - Family Halloween Dance
 
See you all tomorrow!  Thanks for a great morning!  Ms. P.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Homework

1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult
2. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for NEXT Friday Morning; practice songs 1-10 on the G String (depressing the first string)

Scholastic Book Orders - Deadline:  Thursday, October 11
Photos - Order Deadline: October 12
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Maria and her grandmother for the delicious cookies!  What a sweet treat to end the week.  We appreciate you thinking of our class.

REMINDERS
1. Monday, October 8 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
2. Friday, October 19, No School - Non- Instructional Day
3. Wednesday, Oct. 17 - Individual Photo Retakes
4. Thursday, Oct. 18 - Family Halloween Dance
 
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I will look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!  Ms. P.

Message from Ms. Petty
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first week in the the Grade 3/4 classroom!   It has been a pleasure getting to know all my students this week and I look forward to meeting you as well.  Please come in and say hello when you have the opportunity.  Happy Thanksgiving!
Ms. Petty

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult
2. Spelling - post test mark

3. Math - practice multiplication drills (drill booklet)
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning
5. PE 

Scholastic Book Orders - Deadline:  Thursday, October 11
Photos - Order Deadline: October 12
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap
 

CURLING PRESENTATION - Today our class participated in the Rocks and Rings Curling program, presented by Kathy.  This was a great way for students to be introduced to the great sport of Curling.  Kathy led students through the basics of curling (house, rocks, point system, sweeping) so that they could experience first hand the game of curling.  If your child is interested in curling they will be bringing home a certificate with information of youth leagues on the back.  Thanks to our PAC and Kathy, for this great experience.  FUN!!

Have a GREAT NIGHT.  See you tomorrow.  Ms. P. 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult
2. Spelling - Unit 4 - Quiz Tomorrow

3. Math - practice multiplication drills (drill booklet)
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning

Photos - Order Deadline: October 12
Principal's Newsletter
PAC Halloween Dance RSVP - please return asap
 

CURLING PRESENTATION
Thanks to our PAC, tomorrow our class will participate in a curling presentation.  Students should come prepared to play a dry-land game of this great Canadian sport.   

Have a GREAT NIGHT.  See you tomorrow.  Ms. P. 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult
2. Spelling - Unit 4 - Quiz Thursday

3. Math - practice multiplication drills (drill booklet)
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning

X - Country Run

Tonight: Centennial Park, Westsyde ~ 5:00 pm 

THANK YOU!!
Today Mrs. Nessman joined our class for the first part of the morning.  Mrs. Nessman led small group in learning how to play a math game with connections to our Patterns unit.  We appreciate Mrs. Nessman's time.  Thank you to Cali and the entire Nessman family for piloting our game as well as helping our class to enjoy learning in an interactive way!

OUTER WEAR

The weather has definitely changed!  Fall weather is upon us.  Many students are coming to school without jackets or sweaters.  Could you please review with your child the importance of being prepared?  We appreciate your support to help keep our children healthy.  

Have a great night!  Ms. P.

Monday, OCTOBER 1, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult
2. Spelling - Unit 4 - complete page 28 & Agenda; Quiz Thursday

3. Math - practise multiplication drills
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning;

 - practise 'picsicato' or plucking on the G string (first or widest string); 1-9 songs playing 'picsicato' with CD
 *Cross Country Run Permission Slips

MATH DRILLS HOMEWORK BOOK

Today your child will be bringing home a math drill workbook.  They have set up the notebook and have read through the instructions with me in class.  We have also practised a drill together.  Please keep this drill book at home until I request that it is sent back to school for my review.    As always, our class goal is to improve our accuracy as well as improve our time (fact recall).  This work does require some parent supervision.  I appreciate your time!

WORKING IT OUT

We have completed looking at the Working it Out focus for September, which examined problem solving solutions which examined Recognizing Different Points of View.  Although we will be moving on, we will still very much be utilizing the skills and language reviewed.   Please ask your child to try to problem solve from a variety of  perspectives/point of views as well as to see other's opinions when discussing issues. 

WELCOME!

Today, Ms. Laurel Petty joined the Grade 3/4 class. Ms. Petty will be with the class for the remainder of the year, working in the afternoons instructing your children in the areas of Socials, Science, Health and Career Education, as well as Daily Physical Activity on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.  I know that Ms. Petty will look forward to meeting with you over the next couple of week.  I look forward to collaborating with Ms. Petty  and know that we will have a great year working with your children.

SAD / GLAD MOMENT
I am sad to see Mr. Bamsey leave the McGowan team.  I enjoyed working with Mr. Bamsey for the month of September.  I am very glad to report that Mr. Bamsey accepted a position in Clearwater and will be available to work on the TOC list.  We hope to see Mr. Bamsey at McGowan, soon! 

X-COUNTRY RUNS

1.  Tuesday, Oct. 2 - Centennial Park, Westsyde ~ 5:00 pm
2.  Wednesday, Oct.  10 - Dallas Elementary School  ~ 5:00 pm

REMINDERS
1. Monday, October 8 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
2. Friday, October 19, No School - Non- Instructional Day
3. Wednesday, Oct. 17 - Individual Photo Retakes
4.  Thursday, Oct. 18 - Family Halloween Dance

Have a great night!  Ms. P.