Sept. 28th

It is hard to believe that we are in our last week of September.
It has been a busy but fun week!!  Picture Day, Terry Fox Run and Terry Fox Assembly with Fred Fox plus all the special activities - see below!

Div. 9 raised $132.50 for Terry Fox and the school raised $2, 820.80   Way to go Fairview - you have made a big difference in cancer research! Thank you to all parents who helped out with the Terry Fox Run and cutting/delivering all the oranges.

Next week is our Food Drive for Maple Ridge food hamper.  Hopefully you can donate some non-perishable food so others can enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving too.  Fairview is showing that 'Little People Can Make A Big Difference!'

Please return all forms, entertainment books, $7 for planners and art cards by Monday.  Also please send in headphones or earbuds asap - we are using these both in the class and the computer lab. Thanks!

Remember to collect dried leaves for a special craft.  If every student could please bring in at least 10 that would be great - so far we have none:(

I have assigned each student a reading level on Raz Kids based on preliminary testing.  Some students may be on the same letter as last year as some letters cover many levels. (M contains a very wide range).  Your child has the option to read a level up/down with this program, they don't have to be reading the exact level.  Once they have shown growth in their reading skills (or read all of their books), I can make adjustments as needed.  Students should answer questions if they read a book. This is another options for accessing appropriate reading materials, especially I you are traveling and the students find the books engaging.  You can connect to the site using the useful links on this blog.  Your child's password is their first name (with a capital).

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We will be putting the upcoming skating trip out on the portal early next week.  Please ensure that you have an 'up to date' driver's abstract if you plan on volunteering.  These expire after 2 years but are quick and easy now that they can be completed by phone.

Have a great weekend!

September 21/18

This has been a good week in Div. 9!  Routines are falling into place and we are getting to know each other.  If you haven't done so already please ensure that...
- all supplies are sent in
- $7.00 for the planner either paid on line or send in cash or cheque
- your child has inside shoes
- headphones in a labelled ziplock bag
- Getting Acquainted form and volunteer form (if available)
- complete consent forms on the parent portal
- Entertainment books - payment or book needs to be returned
- verification forms came home today (please return asap).

We have started our home reading each night please do try to make the time for some reading each night and initial in the planner.  Remember your child has chosen these books (they might be too hard or too easy but that's okay, the goal is that they enjoy reading and books).  They will be learning how to choose a book that is at the right level and next month we will also be sending home a Just Right Reading Bag with books at your child's reading level.

Every morning we are trying to find as many words as we can out of the special helper's name.  When it is your child's turn they will bring home their sheet so you and your family can try to find more that would be great and then have them bring it back to report to the class.  It is an excellent literacy activity building on their reading and writing skills.

On Tuesdays we will have Forest Fun, just like our West Coast Recess/Lunch policy we will go out in most weather so please ensure your child has appropriate clothing and footwear.

***If possible over the next couple of weeks, could families please collect leaves, let them dry and send in to class. We have a cool art project planned.

Party Sign up is out - please stop by and sign up for one celebration for the year.  I will send reminders closer to the date.

Skating for the year is booked.  We will be going Thursday afternoons,  Oct. 18th, with our big buddies on Dec. 13th and Feb. 28th.  Please mark your calendars.


Next week is busy...
Monday is a Non-Instructional Day so there is no school for students.
Picture Day is on next Tuesday, Sept. 25th.
Terry Fox Run is on Wednesday, Sept. 26th at 1:00. Walking permission form that is on the portal under consent forms.  These must be completed before or your child will have to stay on the school grounds.  If any parents/grandparents want to join us for the run/walk you are welcome.  Please let me know by sending me an email at sheralyn_rowledge@sd42.ca.  Volunteers are also need for the route please email Mrs. Boyes  - celeste_boyes@sd42.ca.  Donations will be accepted until next Friday - remember every loonie/twonie helps!  Fred Fox is coming to our assembly on Sept. 28 and we will be presenting him with Fairview's total donation!

I am coaching cross country so on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (starting next Friday) so if you are running late I will take your child to the office for pick up there.

Have a great weekend!  Hopefully the rain won't be as bad as they are predicting!

Sept.14/18

Dear Families,
Everything is starting to settle into place.  Hopefully you all have received our first letter and the home reading letter.  Please return the Getting To Know your Child and Volunteer forms (if available).  Also please pay the $7.00 planner fee either online through the portal or by sending in the cash/cheque (made out to Fairview Elementary).  Today I sent home your child's art cards, if  you want to order please do so online and return the card by Oct. 2/18. If you don't want to order, no worries but if you'd like the card in your child's memory book still just return to the school with a note on it saying Memory book!
If possible for all students to have inside shoes (the rain seems to have arrived) for next week and all their school supplies.  Thanks you.
Have a great weekend.
Sheralyn Rowledge-Toscani

September 12/18

Dear Parents of Division 9 Students,

I hope you all had a fun and relaxing summer.  Like all of you, I also look forward to the new school year.  I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your children to my class and answer some questions you may have about this school year.

Planners/School Supplies/Indoor Running Shoes

Our student planner will provide home and school communication throughout the year. The cost of this planner is $7.00, you can either send this in or pay on the portal. Thanks!  It will be sent home daily in a ziplock bag, and should be returned to school the following morning.  In addition, please note that on every page there is a section for Parent/Teacher comments. Feel free to use this for any information you think I need to know such as medical/dental appointments, who is picking up, etc.  The plastic pocket at the front of the planner will be used for sending notices, money, etc. to and from school.  

PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK IT EACH DAY.  The planner is also used to record the students’ home reading each day (which we will start tomorrow).  Could you please remember to sign or initial each night after reading.  

School supplies this year should be sent in as soon as possible. We will be doing communal pencils, erasers and glue sticks but could you please ensure that everything else is labelled with your child’s name.  Unfortunately there was no plastic supply box on the list could you please buy one (not the long ones as they don’t fit in the bins).. Headphonesare also needed for both the class and the computer lab. These can be purchased at the Dollar Store but should be labelled and sent in a ziplock.. Thanks!

Students will need a pair of sturdy running “indoor” shoes.  These will be used for gym and the classroom, this helps keep our school clean. An extra set of clothes (including socks and underwear) is suggested in case of any type of accidents. (bathroom/puddles!).

West Coast Recess/Lunch and Forest Fun

Most days students will be going outside for recess and lunch even if it is raining.  If the weather is very severe the students may be offered a choice day or possibly an inside day.  Please ensure your child has appropriate clothing and footwear for all kinds of weather. We will also be going to our forest weekly so rain boots are recommended because as you know children love puddles and mud!

Litterless Lunch/Nut Allergy 

Your child has probably told you that we are asking all students to take home all their garbage and recycling. Please include a ziplock in your child’s lunchkit for easy clean-up. We have a student that is allergic to pecans, please do not send anything with pecans.

Getting to Know Your Child/Volunteers

I have attached a questionnaire that I would like you to fill out and return as soon as possible.  These give me valuable information and insights about your child that sometimes would take me months to discover.  Thank you!  If you would like to help out please sign and return the attached sheet.  Thanks J

Weekly Schedule/Themes

Hopefully Division 9’s timetable is set… Our library book exchangewill be on Fridays.  We have gym scheduled for Monday and Thursday but as most of you know the exercise and movement breaks are important everyday so please ensure that your child is dressed in comfortable clothes so that they are able to fully participate in all activities.  Mrs. Boyes will teach the gym on Mondays.  

The students will have Fine Arts (music/drama) with Mr. Saul on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  We will have Buddies with Ms McBeath’s. class on Thursdays.  Computers will be on Thursday and Family Reading every Friday at 8:30 – 8:45(starting on Sept. 14^th).

We will start the year off with building our classroom community (making new friends), learning about our each other, their families and then our local community, then we will move onto a unit on Owls.

Upcoming Events

Pro D Day (no school for students) – Monday, September 24^th

Individual Photos – Tuesday, Sept. 25^th  - no school the day before – mark your calendars

Terry Fox Run – Wed., Sept. 26  1:00 pm ***Walking Field Trip forms must be filled out before this date and are on the Parent Portal  VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

Celebrations

We will have four celebrations throughout the year.  I am hoping that each parent could bring a snack for one of these.  I will have these available to start signing up Friday at our first Family Reading.  If you are not available, please come by anytime to choose one holiday that you could send something.  Thanks your help is really appreciated.J

Class Blog/Website & Scholastic Book Orders 

Division 9 has their own blog which you can access by going to Fairview Elementary, then Classroom Websites and then Ms Rowledge-Toscani. This is the main method of communication in our classand I will update weekly (usually Friday but for sure by Sunday!).  I will try to send an email each week.Please check regularly so you know what we have been up to and what is coming up.

Several times during the year your child will be bringing home Scholastic book order forms.  Please do not feel you ever have to purchase any books but if you are interested they always have books at very reasonable prices.  Please indicate your choices, if any,  enclose a cheque payable to Scholastic Book Services, in a sealed envelope or you can pay online and send in just your child’s order form.  Unfortunately, I can’t accept cash. 

I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year with your children.  I am also looking forward to working with you, the parents – partners in your child’s education.  

I will do our best to keep you informed on what is going on in the classroom.  If you have any questions please do ask, either write a note in the planner, in person or call the school at 604-465-9331.  You can also reach me by email at sheralyn_rowledge-toscani@sd42.cabut please note I don’t have a chance during the day to check it but will get back to you asap and if it is something urgent it is best to call the school.  

Thank you,                                            Sheralyn Rowledge-Toscani 

WELCOME!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On this blog you will find everything that is happening and going to happen in Div. 9.
Monthly newsletters and calendars will be posted as well as weekly updates - we are trying to be environmentally friendly so there will be no paper copies.   Please try to get into the habit of visiting this site regularly. Student photos will be posted and they will have input as to what is included and shared on this blog. Please also be sure to check out the useful links for good educational websites.   Hope you enjoy and check it regularly!