it's our last week of school June 24-27!

Dear Families:
Please note that there will be no more Greek/Pizza lunches.  Please make sure that your child has a lunch every day this week.  Thursday June 27 is a half day of school  Dismissal on Thursday is at 12:10 pm.  Buses will be picking up bus students so please make sure there is an adult to pick up your child at the bus stop shortly after 12:10 pm.  Students who walk will be picked up at the Primary Doors at 12:10 pm.  

Here are some other reminders:
1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle.
2) Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather.  Hats/sunscreen are a must.  Water too!
3) Any work sent home does not need to be brought back.
4) Please look for Library books.  We still have some outstanding.....:(
5) Read read read over the summer!
-read a variety of simple written materials for a variety of purposes
-read aloud in a way that communicates meaning
-read independently, using their reading strategies appropriate for their grade level
6) Write in a summer journal.  They need to Think it, say it, write it, and re-read it to make sense....:)
-express clear responses to written materials, relating the ideas in them with their own experiences
-restate information in a short non-fiction text in their own words
-retell a fiction story in proper sequence, identify the main idea and the characters and discuss some aspect of the story.
-work on neatness, sentence structure (capitals, periods), proper margin usage and proper formation of letters
7) Working on basic math facts will be beneficial as well...Below are some great websites for those rainy days when they are bored...:)
-starfall
-mathville
-ixl learning (has a reading and math component)
-abcya
-dance mat typing
-coolmath for kids
-robert munsch webstie
-science kids
-Search Engine: www.kiddle.co (google for kids)
8) Report Cards go home on the last day of school.

ALSO.......have fun and PLAY!!!
Wishing you all a wonderful, safe and eventful summer. I have had an amazing year with your children. I will miss them!
Mrs. Petramala

reminders for the week of June 17-21

The Grade One Trip to Willowgrove Farm is on Monday, June 17.  Please remember to pack your child a litterless lunch and water!  Please dress for the weather as we are outside for the duration of the day.  Closed toed shoes/rubber boots and a hat are recommended.  If your child gets a Greek Lunch/or a bought lunch that day, please provide your child with a lunch and upon our arrival back to school, they will receive their lunch and milk too.  Please have your child come to school on time that day.  The bus leaves promptly at 9:30am.  Any late arrivals will have to stay back at school.  Parent helpers will be on the bus with us!  

Here are some other reminders for the upcoming week.

1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle.

2) Please remember to check your house for any library books. We have some overdue books outstanding....:(

3) We will have a Library visit from the Aurora Public Library on Friday.  There are so many fun things going on at the Library this summer. Check it out at their website for upcoming events!  Read, Read, Read!!!  Keep up their weekly reading/writing and this will allow for a smooth transition in September. 

4) Please dress your child appropriately for the weather, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water is recommended.

5) Frozen Yogurt is no longer being sold at recess.

6) Any work sent home does not need to be returned to school.  We are finishing up curriculum and working on a year in review. 

We have worked hard this year in all areas of the curriculum.  I am very proud of how far they have come!  Wishing you all a very happy Father's Day weekend with your children!

Mrs. Petramala

Reminders for the week of June 10-14

Hello Families!
There's lots happening this week.  Please remember to dress your child appropriately for the weather and have appropriate outdoor footwear.  Water bottles, hats and sunscreen too!  Here are a few reminders for the upcoming week.
1) Monday is Day 4 of our cycle.
2) Monday is Fire Prevention Education Day.  Stay posted and ask your child all about it!
3) Jump Rope for Heart is on June 12.  Please make sure we have gym shoes, hat and water!
4) SPIRIT DAY is on June 13.  The theme is BEACH DAY!
5) ALL LIBRARY BOOKS are DUE BY FRIDAY JUNE 14.  Please look for books over the weekend and return as soon as possible.  Thank you!
6) Rick Hansen Palooza is on Friday June 14.  Please come by and enjoy the festivities.  If you still can help out at an event, please let the office know.  We would appreciate your help.  All baskets will be on display next week.  Come by and see what there is available!  Rain or shine it still will take place from 3:30-8:30 pm.
7) Frozen Yogurt is sold all week next week for $1
Wishing you all an amazing weekend with your children!
Mrs. Petramala

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

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