January 15th

Couple of Reminders...
***Bottle drive on Saturday   Please support our PAC by supplying bottles or helping out with the drive from 8-1 on Saturday (if available please come to the school).
***No school on Monday, Jan. 18th

Div. 7 seems to really enjoying our owl unit and I can't believe how much they have already learned.  In Reader's Workshop we gave started a couple new literacy stations where they have to write and read the room (all owl facts) and do a crossword puzzle also with lots of interesting information.

We are reading the book 'A place For Owls' a true story that takes place in a owl rehabilation centre in Ontario.  The students are loving this book and can't wait to hear the next adventures of the owls!

We are very lucky to have a free field trip to Alice in Wonderland on Tuesday, Feb. 9th.  Please sign up on the portal and if you are able to drive please see me or write a note in the planner.  Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Jan. 11th

Our Owl presentation was fantastic!  Ask your child about what they learned.  Nature is so amazing and Jenn taught us so many interesting ways animals and birds adapt in their environment.  Owls do not turn their head all away the way around but instead about 270 degrees.   Below are some photos...

This diagram showed us how owls eyes are very large and set back in their skulls.

Jenn showed us the difference in sounds an eagle feather makes compared to an owl.

This is "Flinger" she was an 18 year old Mexican hawk.

We were so excited to meet this 4 year old Barn Owl named Alba!

If you have not sent in the $5.00 please do so ASAP.  Thank you.

Happy New Year! January 8th

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!  On Thursday I sent home a notice to send in $5.00 for our special owl presentation on Monday.  The cost of this may end up being less but we are also hoping to dissect owl pellets so please send in the $5.00 and if it is less we will reduce the next field trip accordingly. Speaking of field trip on April 14th at 12:30 we will be going to The Act to see Peter Pan.

All students got new Just Right Reading books on Wednesday.  I always try to include a variety of books including both fiction and non-fiction so hopefully your child is enjoying their new books.

Monday and Tuesday of next week are treat days bring your loonies for Kernals popcorn, Lay's chips or Cheetos.

Your children have all made three resolutions for 2016 and not only have they made the goals they have thought of three ways they can reach them.  Ask them about them!

Dec. 18th

A special thank you to Adam, Ashton, Eli, Quinn, Kevin, Gianna and Mallary!  For bringing all the delicious goodies that you sent for our classroom celebration!  They were enjoyed by all!  

I would like to thank you all for the generous gifts, cards and greetings!  Your thoughtfulness and generosity is really appreciated!

 Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!!

Dec. 17

I hope you were all able to see Fairview's amazing Christmas concert!  The children all did so well and the cast of The Grinch were amazing!

It has /is a crazy busy week.  Division 7 has been busy doing Christmas stuff!  Christmas Readers's Workshop, Christmas crafts and Christmas math stations!  Below are some students in math playing Double the Gifts and Race to Rudolph!

I know your children are excited to show you some of their special Christmas crafts, I hope you like your special gift!

Below is an example of the creativity and energy the students have had this week!   

                                          A HUMAN CHRISTMAS TREE!

In the Poetry and More duotangs this week we have added some math Christmas games!

I hope you all have a magical  holiday season!  See you in 2016!

Dec. 11/15

 It was so nice to spend the last couple of days with you for the conferences.  You should all be proud of your children - I am!

This next week will be crazy so here are just a few reminders...

*See below for details on this busy upcoming week, the students will be wearing their pajamas a lot so that will take the 'getting dressed' part of the day off the list!  Christmas hats are also welcome!

December 14th-Concert dress rehearsal (please wear pyjamas/hats-this is a practice day for students)
December 15th-1:00pm Concert (families welcome-wear PJ's/hats)
December 16th-1:00pm Christmas Concert (families welcome-wear PJ's/hats)
December 18th- Pajama Day and bring your favourite Christmas book to school for hallway reading
Dec. 19  - Jan. 3 - Christmas Break - HAPPY HOLIDAYS

*We will have our class party on Friday.  Thank you to these parents for sending in treats:  Adam (fruit plate), Ashton (veggie plate), Eli (cheese/crackers or small sandwiches), Quinn (sweet treat) and Kevin (popcorn, chips or pretzels) and also Katrina ??

Enjoy your weekend, everyone and Merry Christmas!

Skating!

Fun was had by all!

Thanks to all the parents who drove and helped tie up skates, your help was and is appreciated!