Friday 31 May 2019

what's happening June 3-7

Hello Families:
Please note that Monday June 3 is a PA Day.  There is no school.  School will resume on Tuesday June 4.
1) Tuesday June 4 is Day 5 of our cycle
2) Library is on Wednesday Day 1.  Please take some time to look around your house for Library books.  We have some overdue books.  We will have only 1 more week of Library sign out times.  I will be sending you some information about summer reading shortly.  All library books are due back to the Library by Friday, June 14.
3) There are no MWW words this week
4) Please dress your child appropriately for the weather and have appropriate indoor/outdoor footwear.  Hats and sunscreen too!
5) Hansen Palooza is on Friday June 14 from 3:30-8:30pm.  Please come by and enjoy the festivities. 
Passes to games are sold on school cash online.  If you can help out, please let the office staff know and they will direct you to the appropriate resources.
Thank you to all who supported our Junk Food Lovers basket.  Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated!
6) Walk to school is on Wednesday.  If you need to drive that day, please consider parking somewhere close and walking in to the school. 
7) Frozen Yogurt is sold on Monday and Wednesdays for $1.  There in no more popcorn sales. 
Have a wonderful weekend with your children.
Mrs. Petramala

Friday 24 May 2019

reminders for the week of May 27-31

Hello Families:
Thank you for all those who have supported our initiative of the 'Junk Food Lovers Basket'.  Your cash donations and items are greatly appreciated.  Keep them coming.  All proceeds go to our school!  Please note the following, we are still seeking volunteers and all day passes can be purchased on school cash on line.  Please read below.
Hansen Palooza is on Friday June 14 from 3:40p – 8:30p.
All-Day Passes can be purchased in advance using School Cash Online for a discounted cost of $15.45 each (incl. bank processing fees). Alternatively, passes can also be purchase during the event for $20 each and individual tickets are available for $1 each.
All-Day Passes allow UNLIMITED use of inflatable rides as well as FIRST applications of a face painting, tattoo and henna!
Many other exciting activities are planned for Hansen Palooza this year including great music, Classroom Baskets, the Silent Auction, various demonstrations, games, tons of prizes and of course, many yummy treats too!
The deadline for all Pre-Order Passes is 12-noon, Friday June 7.
Unfortunately, there can be NO EXCEPTIONS beyond this deadline.
Please note, pre-ordered All-Day passes will be distributed home with students (as names are detailed online when purchasing) the afternoon of the event. Also, in the unlikely event that there be high winds during the event, the inflatables will be temporarily unavailable to ensure the safety of participants.Rain or shine!

All money raised will help support the academic, literacy, arts and athletic programs at our school. This is a RHPSPAC Fundraising Event.

ALSO : Volunteers are still needed to run this event. If you can volunteer your time that night, please speak to the office staff and they will inform you as to what to do. WE so NEED your help and appreciate it too! There are several time slots to meet your needs.

Here are some other upcoming events:
1) Next week is BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK! Instead of walking or driving ....ride your bike. Don't forget your helmet!
2) Monday is Day 5 of our cycle.
3) Library is on Tuesday in the afternoon due to the Library being used for EQAO
4) Warmer weather is approaching....finally! Please don't forget a hat and sunscreen too. I will make sure they reapply before lunch time recess.
5) MWW worksheets are due by Friday of MWW weeks.
6) READ, READ and keep reading! Read outloud for expression too!
7) Assessment Folders went home today. Please take some time to review with your child of all their great accomplishments! Please return the yellow folder on Monday
8) Next week is the last week for POPCORN sales!!! Popcorn is sold for $1 on Tuesday/Thursdays only.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask. Have a wonderful weekend with your children.
Mrs. Petramala


Friday 17 May 2019

Reminders for the week of May 21-24

Hello Families!
Yesterday the Palooza note went home about our basket.  Our class has the JUNK FOOD LOVERS basket.  It would be greatly appreciated if you could contribute a NEW item valued at $10 or more towards our basket.  Alternatively a $10 cash donation is also accepted.  The deadline for donation is FRIDAY MAY 31. These baskets are very popular and help support the academic, literacy, arts and athletic programs at RHPS.  All baskets will be displayed outside the Learning Commons on Tuesday, June 11.  Come and see which one you want to try and win!  Your support is greatly appreciated!  If you could donate some of your time to some of the events, please speak to the office or to any parent on Parent Council  There are 3 time slots available to meet your needs.
Here are some other reminders for the upcoming week:
1) There is no school on Monday
2) Our Poetry Folders went home today and the activity sheet is due on Tuesday
3) Tuesday is Day 1 of our cycle and it's Library
4) Scholastic order is due on Tuesday May 22.  It is the last one for the year and there are some incredible summer reading available!!!! Please take a look and see!
5) Please remember to dress your child appropriately for the weather, we are outside weather permitting for 2 recesses.
6) Jump Rope for Heart pledges are being accepted until Friday May 24
Wishing you all a very happy and enjoyable Victoria Day weekend with your children!
Mrs. Petramala

Friday 10 May 2019

Reminders for the week of May 13-17

Hi Families!
We want to wish all our Mom's a Happy Mother's Day!  We worked hard on your gift and made it all with love!  We hope you find some time to relax on Sunday!
Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 1 of our cycle and it's Library.  Keep up the daily reading.  We are using our strategies to decode unfamiliar words and are using expression too!  I am so proud of how far we have come!
2) Please sign and return the yellow Health Form as soon as possible  Thank you!
3) Grade One Trip form is paid on school cash on line and the white form is due back to school as well.  Thank you!
4) Tuesday and Thursdays is Tuck Shop.  Popcorn and treats are sold for $1
5) MWW worksheet is due by Friday
6) JUMP ROPE for HEART folders went home yesterday.  There are prizes for dollar amounts.  All proceeds go to funding for Heart research.  Hand in as soon as possible. Our Jump Rope Day is in June.
7) Our Palooza is on June 14.  If you could donate your time to help out with an event, your time would be greatly appreciated.  There are 3 time slots available.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office or any parent on parent council.  We are seeking help especially for the inflatables
Wishing all our Mom's a very Happy Mother's Day.  Have a wonderful weekend with your children!
Mrs. Petramala

Friday 3 May 2019

reminders for the week of May 6-10th

Hello Families!
For the month of May, we are learning about the Character Trait Perseverance.  We will stick to a goal and finish what we started even if no one is watching!  We are now reading to self for a stamina of 13 minutes!  Keep up the daily reading!
Here are some reminders for our upcoming week:
1) Monday is Day 1 of our cycle and it's Library
2) We will be celebrating our Wellness Day school wide on Tuesday, May 7.  We will be engaging in various activities throughout the day around 'Wellness'
3) We will have our Jump Rope for Heart kick off on May 9.  Look for the Heart and Stroke Fundraiser envelope next week.
4) SAVE THE DATE:  Our Hansen Palooza is on Friday, June 14 and if you have any items for the Silent Auction, any donations would be appreciated.  An email blast went out last week regarding this. 
5) Grade One's went home with a Trip form for Willowgrove Farm on June 17.  Please fill out the second sheet and send back to school as soon as possible.  All payments are made on school cash on line.  If you can assist with the trip that day, we would LOVE to have you with us.  We have spots for 2 parent helpers.  Please make sure that you have an up to date Vulnerable Sector Screening that is submitted to the office.  You can speak to any secretary to assist you with this.
Have a wonderful weekend with your children!
Mrs. Petramala