Reminders for the week of Mar 4-8

Hello Families!
Welcome to March!  Please note that March Break is from March 11-15 and school begins on Monday, March 18.  It will be a Day 3 of our Cycle.
Here are some reminders for the upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 3 of our cycle
2) Wednesday is Walk to school day
3) It's a SPIRIT DAY on Wednesday and the theme is DRESS like your FAVOURITE movie, book or tv character
4) Grade 2's will be going to VORC on Wednesday, March 6.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a litterless lunch too
5) Please make sure that the Grade 2's are at school on time on Wednesday. The bus leaves the school at 9:30am and will return by 3pm
6) Popcorn is sold every Tues/Thurs for $1
7) March newsletter will be handed out on Monday, March 4.  Please take a minute to review our learning goals for the month.  We are learning lots and having fun too!
READ, READ, READ!!!  We are learning to read with more expression and note punctuation too! 
Wishing you all a wonderful March and weekend with your children. 
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of Feb. 25- March 1

We had a great day exploring activities around our Winter Carnaval!  Ask us all about Bonhomme! 
Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 3 of our cycle.  Please make sure we have appropriate foot wear for Gym.  Our feet are growing fast, please check with your child if their indoor shoes still fit. :)
2) Feb. 27 - is Bully Prevention Day.  It is also wear PINK Day to stand up against bullying.
3) M.W.W. will be due on Friday of next week.
4) Library is on Thursday.  Please check around your home for books.  Some of us have overdue books.  We are doing a classroom check on Monday too. 
Have a great weekend with your children! 
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of Feb. 19-22

Next week we will be participating in our Winter Carnival.  It is going to be so much fun!  On Friday, February 22, we will be participating in outdoor activities.  Please remember to have your child dress appropriately to be outside.  Extra mitts will be helpful that day! 
Here are some other exciting upcoming events next week!
1) No school on Monday - it's Family Day!
2) Tuesday is Day 4 of our cycle
3) Poetry Folders went home today and they are due back on Tuesday
4) All week hot chocolate will be sold at lunch recess for 50 cents
5) Popcorn is sold every Tues/Thurs for $1
6) No MWW words next week, it's a short week :)
7) Please return the brown envelope that the report card came in, we need it for June
8) Spirit Days for next week are:
Tuesday - Winter Hat and Scarf Day
Wednesday- French t-shirt day
Thursday - Snowflake Day and PJ day!
Friday- Hoodie Day and dress to be outside (weather permitting of course)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.
Have a wonderful Family Day weekend with your children.
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of Feb. 11-15th

We've had a great week learning about Lunar New Year and being involved in various activities.  The Lion Dance performance was incredible!  We also did great at reading our poems at our Poetry Cafe this week too!
Here are some helpful reminders for the upcoming week.
1) Grade 2 Trip will be rescheduled.  Date to be determined still.  As soon as I know, I will inform you.
2) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle
3) Tuesday is our 100th day of school!  We will be engaging all day in activities around 100!  It is going to be so much fun!
4) Valentine's Day is Thursday.  Last week I sent home a February newsletter which had all the children's names on it and various teachers who teach us too.  If you need another one, please let me know.  Please do not send in any treats to share that day with others. 
5) Popcorn will be sold Tuesday/Thursday for $1
6) Library will be on Wednesday, Day 1 of our cycle.
7) Carnaval Kick Off is on Friday next week.  Keep posted for some fun activities the following week. 
8) Please dress your child appropriately for outdoor weather.  We are outside weather permitting. 
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our ask.  Have a wonderful weekend with your children. 
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of Feb.4-8

Welcome to February!
We have an exciting week ahead.  We will be engaging in Lunar New Year activities all week. Here are some reminders for the upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle
2) Popcorn will be sold for $1 on Tuesday and Thursday
3) Wednesday is Walking Wednesday and we will have a SPIRIT DAY- it will be TWIN DAY./FRIENDSHIP DAY. Children can dress up with a buddy as twins or favourite colour!
4) Grade 2 Trip to VORC is Wednesday, February 6.  PLEASE have your child dress appropriately for the weather.  Snowpants, boots, hats and mitts are required.  Also, have a litterless lunch with snacks and a water bottle.  We will be engaging (weather permitting) outside throughout the day.  Buses will leave promptly by 9:30 so please be on time.  Late students will have to stay back at school  Buses will return back to school by 3pm.
5) Library books are due on Wednesday (Day 1), however, we will have our book exchange on Thursday Day 2.
6) M.W.W. will be due by Friday
Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate!  Have a wonderful weekend with your children.
Mrs. Petramala