reminders for the week of April 29-May 3

Hello Families!
We have an exciting week ahead of us.  We have the opportunity to see the Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, April 29 from 12:20-12:40.  The Book Fair runs all week at Rick Hansen in the Learning Commons.

Another great event happening at our school is a play put on by students in Grade 4-8 called "Into the Woods Jr". - a twisted play about fairy tales

When: Wednesday May 1st and Thursday May 2nd at 6:30pm.

Tickets are FREE!!!
Come out and support the students at Rick Hansen Public school!

Here are some other reminders for the upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 1 of our cycle.  It is also Library Day.
2) MWW Worksheets will be due on Friday
3) Assessment Folders went home today.  Please look over with your child and return on Monday
4) Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather, we are outside for 2 recesses weather permitting. :)
5) If you are dropping off lunch for your child, please make sure it is at the school by 1 pm.  Thank you!
6) Wednesday May 1 is WALK TO SCHOOL DAY and CRAZY HAIR DAY TOO!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.  Have a wonderful weekend with your children.
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of Apr.23-26

Please note that there is no school of Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22.  School will resume on Tuesday, April 23.
1) Tuesday is Day 2 of our cycle
2) Our Poetry Folder went home this weekend.  It is due on Tuesday.
3) Earth Day is April 22 - We have been learning how to take care of our Earth and things we can do at school and at home to help our environment.  Please take a moment on Monday to discuss with your child their feelings and thoughts about making our Earth healthy.
4) Popcorn is sold every Tuesday and Thursday for $!
5) Please speak to your child about likes and dislikes about their snacks and lunches.  Some bought lunches through school services they do not like.  I always encourage them to talk with you and try what is given. 
6) If you are doing some Spring cleaning please consider donating gently used clothes and shoes you do not need anymore to the Grade 8 Give Back Program.  Thank you for you support with this.   It is greatly appreciated!
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask. 
Wishing you a very HOPPY weekend! :)
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of April 15-18

Hello Families!
Please remember that there is no school on Friday, April 19, it is Good Friday.  Also, please note that there will be no MWW Words this week, since it's a short week...:)
1) Monday is Day 3 of our cycle
2) Library is on Thursday Day 1.  Keep up the reading.  We have grown so much and are making leaps and bounds with our comprehension, reading levels and expression!  I am so proud of all of them!
3) Popcorn is sold for $1 on Tuesday and Thursday
4) Please have your child dress for the weather, it seems to change daily.  Spring cannot make up it's mind!
5) The Grade 8's are still collecting gently used clothing and shoes for their Give Back program.  Thank you for all who have contributed to this!  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!  This program runs until May long weekend.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.  Have a wonderful weekend with your children!
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of April 8-12

Hello Families:
Thank you for all those who have contributed to the Grade 8 Give Back Program.  Your generosity is very much appreciated.  Please remember that all donations of gently used clothes and shoes are welcomed until May long weekend. 
Here are some reminders for our upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 3 of our cycle
2) Wednesday April 10th  is International Day to WEAR PINK. 
3) Our Poetry Folder went home today.  Please have fun with your children doing an outdoor activity.  The assignment is due on Monday
4) Our Library Day exchange will be on Day 2 (Friday) next week.  We should be aiming to read for at least 10-20 minutes everyday. 
Have a wonderful weekend with your children!
Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of April 1-5

Hello families, I can't believe it's April already!  Time has flown by.  Remember that EARTH HOUR is Saturday, March 30 from 8:30-9:30pm.  We turned off the lights today from 1-2pm at school!
 Here are some reminders for the upcoming school week.
1) Monday is Day 3 of our cycle
2)Tuesday is Autism Awareness  Day, please wear BLUE!
3) Wednesday is Walk to School Day.  We are also having a SPIRIT DAY, we are wearing RAINBOW COLOURS!
4) For the month of April in honor of Earth Day, which is on April 22, we are learning to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  Please try and send with your child resuable containers for their snacks and lunches.
5) Please note that the new Milk, Greek Lunch and Pizza Lunch list is now up and running.  If you did not reorder please provide a lunch for your child on those days
6) Beyblades are not allowed at school anymore.  There have been several incidences outside that have caused problems.  Please speak to your child about this and keep them at home.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.
7) April newsletter went home today, please take a moment and read it with your child to see what we will be learning this month
8) Popcorn is sold for $1 every Tuesday/Thursday at snack recess
9) READ, READ, READ, we are learning to read with expression and note punctuation too.  We should be reading daily for at least 10 minutes and reviewing our MWW words too.
10) Grade 8 - Give Back Program- The Grade 8's are asking us to bring in unwanted clothes and shoes to help with their donations to the Salvation Army and Soles for Soles.  This initiative is running until May long weekend.  If you could help them with this, please bring in anytime between now and May long weekend.  Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or ask.
Have a wonderful weekend with your children.
Mrs. Petramala