Friday, September 13, 2013

Lucky Friday the 13th!!

Homework:
1.  Read

2.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet for picture selection

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation) 

Library - Monday
Home Reading - Monday

PAC BBQ
Thank you to our wonderful PAC and all volunteers for making last night's Welcome Back BBQ such a success!  It was wonderful to meet families and touch base.  

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
The sign up sheet for the PTM meetings to be held on Friday, September the 27 is available outside the office.  Thank you to families for taking the time to schedule a meeting to discuss your child.  We look forward to meeting with you.

Thank you to all students and families for a great second week.  We appreciate how hard the students have worked.  Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday!  

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read

2.  Spelling - Post Test - please ask your child how they did

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation)
4.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet for picture selection
5.  PAC Welcome Back BBQ - tonight; 5:00 -7:00 pm - see you there!

Agendas
Hopefully we will have our agenda books, soon!  Our shipment was back-ordered.  We look forward to adding this daily organization and communication log to our routines.   Thank you for your patience.

Library & Home Reading
We will have our class's first Library book exchange on MONDAY.  Students will be asked to select a book for class reading.  They may also choose a book to take home. 

Our Home Reading program will start on Monday as well.  Students will be asked to read nightly, supported by an adult to assist in vocabulary as well as comprehension (understanding) of their reading.  Your outstanding modelling assists in your child's growth, development and confidence as a reader.  Please look for a YELLOW DUOTANG each day.  I will review and initial daily

Thank You!
Thank you for your ongoing support of class room tissues.  We would also like to thank families for supporting our art and cooking fund.  We appreciate your generous donations!

Have an great night.   See everyone tomorrow!

Wednesday, Septemeber 11, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - 

2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - study list words - Post Test - Tomorrow 

3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation)
4.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet
5.  Pencil Case
6.  Student Verification Forms - asap.
7.  PAC Welcome Back BBQ - tomorrow; 5:00 -7:00 pm - see you there!

Thank You!
Thank you to the many families for sending in tissues.  We appreciate your support and excellent planning.

Have an great night.   See everyone tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Homework:
1.  Read - have your child read aloud to you, summarizing key points 
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - study list words - Post Test - Thursday
          Study Strategy #1 - RCRC
          3.  Terry Fox - toonie for Terry (or any other donation)
4.  LA - scrapbook pictures - for Monday, September 16 - criteria sheet
5.  Pencil Case
6.  Student Verification Forms - asap.
7.  PAC Welcome Back BBQ - Thursday

Thank You!
Thank you to the many families for sending in tissues.  We appreciate your support and excellent planning.  

Have an great night.   See everyone tomorrow!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Welcome to Week 2!  

Homework:
1.  Read - have your child read aloud to you, summarizing key points 
2.  Spelling - Unit 1 - study list words - Post Test - Thursday
          Study Strategy #1 - RCRC
             1.  Read - the word
             2.  Cover - the word
             3.  Recite - (spell the word aloud)
             4.  Check - the word...did you spell the list word correctly?
3.  Terry Fox - information slip
           Our school's Terry Fox run will take place on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 am.  Family members are welcome to join us.  Please ensure that your child is prepared (athletic wear, running shoes, water bottle).   If your family would like to make a donations, Mrs. Abraham's class will be collecting donations each morning. 
4.  Pencil Case - please bring in a pencil case/baggie
5.  Student Verification Forms - please send in asap.  Thank you to the MANY families who have already sent these forms back.
6. PAC Welcome Back BBQ - please send in form and $ asap.
7.  We are beginning to learn about space, including the planets and the stars, in Science.  The class really enjoyed finding out more about space from Chris Hadfield, a famous Canadian astronaut. Your family may want to search for more clips of Chris Hadfield on YouTube!


Have a great night.  We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Grade 2/3 - Parent Newsletter - September 2013

Welcome to 2013-2014 school year! Thank you for the warm wishes and welcome back greetings. We have enjoyed meeting you over the past days. We look forward to meeting with you again, at the PAC BBQ and the Parent-Teacher Interviews, as well as in the halls of the school. We would like to take this opportunity to let you know some of the routines and schedules for our class. If you are interested in volunteering in the class, please let us know, and we will work out a time.

• Schedules:

Ms. Pawliuk – mornings – Language Arts, Math, HECE

Ms. Reilly – afternoons – Socials, Science, PE

Mrs. MacPherson – Tuesday & Thursday mornings - Music

• Gym is taught by Ms. Reilly on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The students require gym strip on these days. We do Daily Physical Activity (DPA) for the remainder of the week. Students require inside running shoes to participate.

• Our Library Book Exchange is on Monday mornings.

• Scholastic Book Orders will come home throughout the year. This is a voluntary opportunity to select books for your home library at reasonable prices. It you choose to purchase books, cheques can be made payable to Scholastic Books.

• Kleenex: Unfortunately the Fall cold/flu season appears to have started early. If possible, we ask that families donate a box of Kleenex to be used throughout the year.

• Hygiene: With several students in our class having food sensitivities, students are requested to be vigilant in washing their hands throughout the day, especially before eating. Our focus also includes washing of desks. Currently, we are using Jay cloths with liquid dish soap. If you would prefer your child to use sanitizing wipes, we request that you supply fragrance free wipes.

• Food & Scent Sensitivities: McGowan Park is a scent free environment. We encourage students to use products provided by the School District or only scent free products at school (hand sanitizer, lip balm, etc). We also request that students bring nut free snacks and lunches.

• Homework is not generally assigned. Students are expected to read nightly (preferably with an adult, summarizing key points) filing in a Reading Log which will be coming home shortly, review spelling list words, and when necessary review study sheets for quizzes/tests or larger project completion. If your child is bringing home assignments, it is usually because they have not completed these tasks in class. Our preference is to have students complete tasks prior to leaving, but when this is not possible, they may be requested to take the work home.

• Students will start our class Spelling Program next week. Students will have practise work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays with most Post Tests on THURSDAYS. Corrections and oral work will be done on Fridays. Shortened weeks will have some changes made to facilitate holidays or non-instructional days.

• Agendas are an important part of learning good organizational skills. Our class uses brief agenda entries that are supported by our CLASSROOM BLOG, which is located as a link on McGowan’s home page (www.mcgowan.sd73.bc.ca); click on link: Mrs. Pawliuk’s Blog to assist in family communication/planning. We try to sign the agendas daily. We request the students to fill the agenda in completely, show you their completed work, and have parents initial the agenda. Please help your child remember to bring the agenda to school each day. Thank you for your support in learning this valuable skill.

• Information and permission slips regarding field trips will come home as needed. We always appreciate parent supervisors and drivers when going on field trips.

• Art &  Cooking Donation:    Throughout the year we often are able to enrich our programs with art projects or cooking opportunities that compliment what we are learning in class.  We would appreciate any financial support that your family feels able to offer these enrichment projects.

We are looking forward to spending a great year with your child.

Ms. Pawliuk & Ms.Reilly

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Welcome Back to School!

Welcome to your Grade 2/3 year.  It was wonderful to meet everyone today.  
We are looking forward to having a great year together.

Today was a great first day spent with the students.  We enjoyed getting to know your child.  Mrs. Reilly and I will be sharing the duties of the Grade 2/3 classroom.  Our schedules are as follows:

Ms. Pawliuk - Monday to Fridays - mornings, 

Mrs. Reilly - Monday to Fridays - afternoons

NUTRITIONAL BREAKS
Thank you for sending your children so well prepared.  We appreciate the healthy snacks and lunches that you provide.  We request that all foods are nut free and appreciate your cooperation in this safety matter.  

If your child brings a water bottle, we request that the container has a 'flip top' to minimize spills.   

One of our class focuses is recycling.  Part of the recycling program focuses on reduction.  Wherever possible, we request that children bring recyclable containers to reduce our waste and impact upon the environment.  In the classroom, we will focus on recycling paper materials.  All other snack/lunch recyclables will be asked to be taken home.  

Homework:
1. Inform parents of Blog web site
2. Information Package and Newsletter

• please review all forms 
• make any revisions necessary to Student Verification Form directly on sheet
• return signed forms in envelope asap

3.  PAC  - Welcome Back BBQ 

• return form asap

Have a wonderful night.  See you tomorrow!