I am really looking forward to meeting with all of you at conferences. Remember to arrive at the time you signed up for conferences (if uncertain check the portal) and your total conference time is 30 minutes. You are with your child first in the hallway to go through and celebrate their learning and then the last 15 minutes is in the classroom conferencing with me. If you are unclear please email or come see me for clarification.
Tomorrow is an early dismissal at 11:00. Please still send your child to school in the morning though, as we have a lot of last minute finish-up to prepare for our conferences.
Several students are bringing home overdue library book notices tomorrow. Mrs. Holmes is really hoping to get these books back into circulation. Please look and return these as unfortunately the next step is billing:( Thanks!
Owls and More - there are still a few students who have not paid for these special activities. Please do so asap.
Donations for the Christmas Hamper will be gratefully accepted until Tuesday, Dec. 4th. Thank you for supporting this great cause.
Christmas concert is just around the corner. If you haven't already done so, please go on 'EventBrite' to get tickets (even if you are planning to come to the free afternoon performance).
Over the weekend please practice Dominic the Donkey and for costumes please look at past blogs.
Skating on Dec. 13th is now on the portal. Please sign up and send in the money if renting skates and/or helmets.
Entrepreneur Fair for our class is December 6. All profits are going towards grade 6 and 7 camps. Most items will be between $2-$4. Nothing will be over $5! Please send money in a labelled bag so it is obvious what it is for.
We have booked an exciting field trip on Thursday, Jan. 31 to go to Science World. We have booked a school bus but will need a few parent volunteers. Please mark your calendars with this date.
I am excited to meet and celebrate your child's learning over the next couple of days! Sheralyn
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Nov 23/18
We have had a fun, busy week. Many students participated in the different Spirit Week special days!
These pictures show Div. 9 from twins, to 80's and pyjamas!
I changed all the Just Right Reading (JRR) books this week. Please help your child remember to bring these books back to school daily. Thanks!
Scholastic will be coming home next week. Thanks to Cam's mom for organizing these. If you want to purchase any books as gifts please just let me know and then I will make sure to give them directly to you.
A big thank you to Will's mom for all her help in the classroom today. It is very appreciated.
Over the weekend if you have a chance please try IXL growing patterns - Gr. 2 - D2 and Gr. 3 R-2, If it is too easy/difficult, you can move up/down accordingly. If time explore other pattern or place value activities. If needed please give your child some initial help but then have them work independently.
Christmas concert tickets are now on sale. Please check the portal announcement for further details and information. Dominic the Donkey is our song and the words are in your child's poetry book this week. Please have them practice as there are a lot of words and they are tricky! If you want the tune please go to this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYlvfX3nwlc and then go The Christmas Book on the right side and find the karaoke for Dominic!
Kids Helping Kids Christmas Hamper information went home on Thursday. Please help Fairview to make a big difference to children and families that aren't as fortunate.
Conferences are this next week on Thursday afternoon and Friday. Remember that there is an 11:00 dismissal on Thursday. Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment - you start in the hall with your child to go through and celebrate their learning. After that you will spend another 15 minutes meeting with your child and I. Your total conference time is 30 minutes even though you only signed up for a 15 minute time slot. If you need clarification please just ask or email.
*The dates for the Craft Fair are Wednesday December 5th, from 3-5pm. Thursday December 6th 1pm-2pm for Primary students and then Friday December 7th 1-2pm for intermediate students.
*The grade 6 and 7 students are using this Craft Fair as a major fundraiser for their camp fees so they would appreciate the whole school's support. They are making a lot of really amazing products.
These pictures show Div. 9 from twins, to 80's and pyjamas!
Scholastic will be coming home next week. Thanks to Cam's mom for organizing these. If you want to purchase any books as gifts please just let me know and then I will make sure to give them directly to you.
A big thank you to Will's mom for all her help in the classroom today. It is very appreciated.
Over the weekend if you have a chance please try IXL growing patterns - Gr. 2 - D2 and Gr. 3 R-2, If it is too easy/difficult, you can move up/down accordingly. If time explore other pattern or place value activities. If needed please give your child some initial help but then have them work independently.
Christmas concert tickets are now on sale. Please check the portal announcement for further details and information. Dominic the Donkey is our song and the words are in your child's poetry book this week. Please have them practice as there are a lot of words and they are tricky! If you want the tune please go to this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYlvfX3nwlc and then go The Christmas Book on the right side and find the karaoke for Dominic!
Kids Helping Kids Christmas Hamper information went home on Thursday. Please help Fairview to make a big difference to children and families that aren't as fortunate.
Conferences are this next week on Thursday afternoon and Friday. Remember that there is an 11:00 dismissal on Thursday. Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment - you start in the hall with your child to go through and celebrate their learning. After that you will spend another 15 minutes meeting with your child and I. Your total conference time is 30 minutes even though you only signed up for a 15 minute time slot. If you need clarification please just ask or email.
*The dates for the Craft Fair are Wednesday December 5th, from 3-5pm. Thursday December 6th 1pm-2pm for Primary students and then Friday December 7th 1-2pm for intermediate students.
*The grade 6 and 7 students are using this Craft Fair as a major fundraiser for their camp fees so they would appreciate the whole school's support. They are making a lot of really amazing products.
A few examples: aroma therapy bracelets, inspirational posters, candles, teddy adoption, slime, calming water bottles, Christmas ornaments and much more.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Nov. 15th
Updates and Reminders...
***School spirit week is next week! Your child can participate in all or any of the following.
Monday, Nov. 19 - School Colours Day
Tuesday, Nov. 20 - Hat Day (Leadership also have a Bake Sale planned for that day)
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Twin Day
Thursday, Nov. 22 - 80's Day
Friday, Nov. 23 - PJ Day
*** $16.00 for Owls and More is now up on the portal. Please pay online or send in cash asap. Thanks.
For the Christmas concert Div. 9 & 10 are signing 'Dominic the Donkey'. We have 7 Dominic donkey hats and 7 students volunteered to wear them. These students are: Lexi, Will, Stephen, Charlie, Liberty, Colton, Carter. These students should wear black or grey to match these hats. Dr. Saul had the idea of an Italian Cafe so all the other students can wear black pants, white shirts, black bow ties (if you have them), fedoras (again only if you have them) or dresses. Please don't feel you have to go shopping just try to get as close as possible. Next week we will be sending home a copy of the words so your child can be practicing at home. They seem to already love this catchy tune!
Enjoy the fantastic weather that is predicted for the weekend!
***School spirit week is next week! Your child can participate in all or any of the following.
Monday, Nov. 19 - School Colours Day
Tuesday, Nov. 20 - Hat Day (Leadership also have a Bake Sale planned for that day)
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Twin Day
Thursday, Nov. 22 - 80's Day
Friday, Nov. 23 - PJ Day
*** $16.00 for Owls and More is now up on the portal. Please pay online or send in cash asap. Thanks.
For the Christmas concert Div. 9 & 10 are signing 'Dominic the Donkey'. We have 7 Dominic donkey hats and 7 students volunteered to wear them. These students are: Lexi, Will, Stephen, Charlie, Liberty, Colton, Carter. These students should wear black or grey to match these hats. Dr. Saul had the idea of an Italian Cafe so all the other students can wear black pants, white shirts, black bow ties (if you have them), fedoras (again only if you have them) or dresses. Please don't feel you have to go shopping just try to get as close as possible. Next week we will be sending home a copy of the words so your child can be practicing at home. They seem to already love this catchy tune!
Enjoy the fantastic weather that is predicted for the weekend!
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Nov. 8th
Another short but busy week! Div. 9 is very artistic! Their pastel sunflowers are now on display in the hallway!
Updates and Reminders...
*** $16.00 for Owls and More is now up on the portal. Please pay online or send in cash asap. Thanks.
***School spirit week is not next week but the next!
Monday, Nov. 19 - School Colours Day
Tuesday, Nov. 20 - Hat Day (Leadership also have a Bake Sale planned for that day)
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Twin Day
Thursday, Nov. 22 - 80's Day
Friday, Nov. 23 - PJ Day
***We started our Fin's Friends program. Every student (when it is their special helper day) will be having a 'sleep over' with Fin. Your child will write about their time with Fin focusing on being socially responsible and draw a picture (or if you'd prefer take a picture and glue it in). There is a letter at the front of the duo tang with more information. Please ensure that Fin is returned to the school each day as the next child is anxious to have their turn. If your night is busy and your child needs more time to complete the homework, please feel free to take a sheet out of the duotang and when it is completed please hand it in at a later date. Thanks!
Remember there is no school Friday due to Pro D and then Monday is the Remembrance Day holiday. Enjoy your extra long weekend.
Updates and Reminders...
*** $16.00 for Owls and More is now up on the portal. Please pay online or send in cash asap. Thanks.
***School spirit week is not next week but the next!
Monday, Nov. 19 - School Colours Day
Tuesday, Nov. 20 - Hat Day (Leadership also have a Bake Sale planned for that day)
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Twin Day
Thursday, Nov. 22 - 80's Day
Friday, Nov. 23 - PJ Day
***We started our Fin's Friends program. Every student (when it is their special helper day) will be having a 'sleep over' with Fin. Your child will write about their time with Fin focusing on being socially responsible and draw a picture (or if you'd prefer take a picture and glue it in). There is a letter at the front of the duo tang with more information. Please ensure that Fin is returned to the school each day as the next child is anxious to have their turn. If your night is busy and your child needs more time to complete the homework, please feel free to take a sheet out of the duotang and when it is completed please hand it in at a later date. Thanks!
*Parent conference sign up is on the portal. Conference are on Thursday, Nov. 29th (pm) and all day Friday, Nov. 30th. You will sign up for a 15 minute conference but your conference will be a total of 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes is with your child in the hallway to go through their work and celebrate their learning. Then the last 15 minutes we will meet in the classroom to review your child's progress and set goals for next term. Please enter the school at the front door, and arrive at the time that your sign up for (remembering your conference is 30 minutes.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Nov. 2/18
Hope you all had a great Halloween! Thanks to Kali, Colton, Ava, Saga, Liberty and Alicia or Lexi?? for bringing all our snacks and goodies for our celebration. The food was enjoyed by all and everyone looked great in their costumes as you can see.
We did a lot of 'pumpkin work!' Estimating, measuring and describing (adjectives). We also made a ghost out of math facts!
November weather has arrived please ensure that your child has a rain jacket and boots as they will be going outside for recess, lunch and forest fun on Tuesdays. An extra set of clothes is also a good idea just in case. ***If you haven't sent in headphones please do so asap, thanks!
We started our Owl unit yesterday and the students seem pleased very interested.
Student-led conferences are on Thursday, Nov. 29th (afternoon) and Friday, Nov. 30 (all day). Conference sign up can now be accessed through the parent portal. You will sign up for a 15 minute conference but your conference will be a total of 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes is with your child in the hallway to go through their work and celebrate their learning. Then the last 15 minutes we will meet in the classroom to review your child's progress and set goals for next term. Please enter the school at the front door, and arrive at the time that you sign up for and remember the conference is 30 minutes.
Next week on Thursday, Nov. 8th we will be having a Remembrance Day assembly. All children will receive a poppy to wear at the assembly and donations are appreciated. You can send these in anytime next week. Remember that next weekend is a long weekend as Friday is a Pro D day and then Monday is the holiday.
Please remember that the side parking lot is for staff only. Please do not drop off your children in the area. Thanks.
Scholastic book orders were due today but I will still accept orders on Monday if anyone is interested. If you wanted to order any as gifts please just let me know and I can hold them so they are a surprise.
November weather has arrived please ensure that your child has a rain jacket and boots as they will be going outside for recess, lunch and forest fun on Tuesdays. An extra set of clothes is also a good idea just in case. ***If you haven't sent in headphones please do so asap, thanks!
We started our Owl unit yesterday and the students seem pleased very interested.
Student-led conferences are on Thursday, Nov. 29th (afternoon) and Friday, Nov. 30 (all day). Conference sign up can now be accessed through the parent portal. You will sign up for a 15 minute conference but your conference will be a total of 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes is with your child in the hallway to go through their work and celebrate their learning. Then the last 15 minutes we will meet in the classroom to review your child's progress and set goals for next term. Please enter the school at the front door, and arrive at the time that you sign up for and remember the conference is 30 minutes.
Next week on Thursday, Nov. 8th we will be having a Remembrance Day assembly. All children will receive a poppy to wear at the assembly and donations are appreciated. You can send these in anytime next week. Remember that next weekend is a long weekend as Friday is a Pro D day and then Monday is the holiday.
Please remember that the side parking lot is for staff only. Please do not drop off your children in the area. Thanks.
Scholastic book orders were due today but I will still accept orders on Monday if anyone is interested. If you wanted to order any as gifts please just let me know and I can hold them so they are a surprise.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Oct. 26/18
You hopefully saw the cool masks we made with our big buddies! This week in our Poetry book we have both some songs and a math game Freaky Friday! Scholastic also went home today and orders are due by next Friday.
Next week your child will be bringing home a JRR (Just Right Reading) bag. There will 4-5 books at approximately your child's reading level. These book bags should come back to school daily as we use them in class as well as for home reading. At times there will be one Reader's Workshop book in the bag with a post-it on the front. Please practice this book with your child as they will be presenting this book with their group to the class. If you don't have one with a post-it your child probably just hasn't received theirs yet as we do this by stations and they read with me before it goes home. Students will still be choosing a book each night to bring home but now they/you have the option of one/two at their level as well. Thanks for the support of reading with your child daily or whenever possible.
Halloween is on Wednesday. Students can come in costumes (but please remember they should be easy to take on and off as they will be going outside at recess and lunch as they will definitely need the fresh air!). The parade will be at 8:45. We will have our celebration in the afternoon but please remember to still send in recess snacks and lunch.
Thanks to the following families for supplying the snacks and treats. ***Please note we do have an allergy to to pecans and walnuts.
Fruit Plate - Ava, Veggie Plate - Kali, Cheese/Crackers or Small Sandwiches - Charlie, Sweet Treat - Liberty, Chips or Pretzels - Lexi, Other - Colton (Popcorn Treats)
On Thursday, Nov. 1 we will have a pyjama day as we know the students will be tired after their big night. For buddies we plan to cuddle up and READ!
Thanks to Will and his mom for making us some play dough, we will use it in our next round of explorations.
Parents please regularly go to the Fairview website to ensure you know everything that is happening at Fairview. Also check the Fairview PAC website as they also have dates and great information. Please go to the link below if you are able to help our PAC collect donation prizes for our upcoming Bingo night. http://www.volunteersignup.org/4MAFE
The following is plans from our Leadership, please sure to mark your calendars. I will also post it in the calendar section on the blog!
Next week your child will be bringing home a JRR (Just Right Reading) bag. There will 4-5 books at approximately your child's reading level. These book bags should come back to school daily as we use them in class as well as for home reading. At times there will be one Reader's Workshop book in the bag with a post-it on the front. Please practice this book with your child as they will be presenting this book with their group to the class. If you don't have one with a post-it your child probably just hasn't received theirs yet as we do this by stations and they read with me before it goes home. Students will still be choosing a book each night to bring home but now they/you have the option of one/two at their level as well. Thanks for the support of reading with your child daily or whenever possible.
Halloween is on Wednesday. Students can come in costumes (but please remember they should be easy to take on and off as they will be going outside at recess and lunch as they will definitely need the fresh air!). The parade will be at 8:45. We will have our celebration in the afternoon but please remember to still send in recess snacks and lunch.
Thanks to the following families for supplying the snacks and treats. ***Please note we do have an allergy to to pecans and walnuts.
Fruit Plate - Ava, Veggie Plate - Kali, Cheese/Crackers or Small Sandwiches - Charlie, Sweet Treat - Liberty, Chips or Pretzels - Lexi, Other - Colton (Popcorn Treats)
On Thursday, Nov. 1 we will have a pyjama day as we know the students will be tired after their big night. For buddies we plan to cuddle up and READ!
Thanks to Will and his mom for making us some play dough, we will use it in our next round of explorations.
Parents please regularly go to the Fairview website to ensure you know everything that is happening at Fairview. Also check the Fairview PAC website as they also have dates and great information. Please go to the link below if you are able to help our PAC collect donation prizes for our upcoming Bingo night. http://www.volunteersignup.org/4MAFE
The following is plans from our Leadership, please sure to mark your calendars. I will also post it in the calendar section on the blog!
October 31 (These must be pre-ordered by Oct. 25th)
Candy apple sale and lunchtime movie for Halloween- Leadership students will be charging $1 for movie tickets leading up to Halloween. The movie is Scooby Doo. The leadership are also doing faceprinting on Halloween Day. The fee for this is by donation.
Students are also obviously encouraged by Leadership to wear their costumes on Halloween!
Students are also obviously encouraged by Leadership to wear their costumes on Halloween!
November 19-23- Spirit week. Students bring a two dollars donation to participate in spirit week from Nov 19-23.
Monday Nov 19 - School Colours Day
Tuesday Nov 20 - Hat Day (Leadership will also be planning a Bake Sale for this day)
Wednesday Nov 21 - Twin Day
Thursday Nov 22 - 80's Day (chosen leadership students will be at WE Day)
Friday Nov 23 - PJ Day
Monday December 17- Ugly Holiday sweater day.
Friday January 18- Decade day, students dress up in the fashion of their favourite decade.
Wednesday February 27-Pink shirt day.
Friday March 15- Dress up in green for St. Patricks Day. ***This date may change
Monday April 18- Crazy Hair Day
Friday May 17-Athlete or Mathlete day.
Friday June 21- tacky tourist day.
Friday June 21- tacky tourist day.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Oct. 18th
Skating was a huge success! All the children were so exciting and did so well skating. For many it was a first time but they all tried their best and definitely developed their skills today. Thanks to all our parents who drove, helped with skates and/or skated. Your time and help is very appreciated!
We finally have our Leaf people done and up. The students did an amazing job on them as you can see for yourself! If you have a chance drop by the classroom to get a better look.
We also did some Leaf Art outside on Tuesday. We had looked at Andy Goldsworthy's art using nature and also Morteza Sohi's Leaf Art ideas. These were a few of our creations.
Halloween is just around the corner. Students can come dressed in their costumes but please remember that they will be going outside for recess and lunch so their costumes should be easy to take on and off as they wouldn't not want their costume ruined before the big night. There will the usual Fairview parade at 8:45.
For our celebration thanks to the following for supplying the snacks and treats. ***Please note we do have an allergy to pecans and walnuts so please avoid using these.
Fruit Plate - Ava, Veggie Plate - Kali, Cheese/crackers or small sandwiches - Charlie,
Sweet Treat - Liberty, Chips or pretzels - Lexi, Other - Colton (Popcorn Treats)
NEEDED: If any parent could make a batch of play dough for the class that would be really appreciated. Please just let me know. Thanks
Hot Lunch is now online!! Please follow the link below, deadline for the next hot lunch is tomorrow.
https://munchalunch.com/schools/FairviewMapleRidge/
We finally have our Leaf people done and up. The students did an amazing job on them as you can see for yourself! If you have a chance drop by the classroom to get a better look.
Halloween is just around the corner. Students can come dressed in their costumes but please remember that they will be going outside for recess and lunch so their costumes should be easy to take on and off as they wouldn't not want their costume ruined before the big night. There will the usual Fairview parade at 8:45.
For our celebration thanks to the following for supplying the snacks and treats. ***Please note we do have an allergy to pecans and walnuts so please avoid using these.
Fruit Plate - Ava, Veggie Plate - Kali, Cheese/crackers or small sandwiches - Charlie,
Sweet Treat - Liberty, Chips or pretzels - Lexi, Other - Colton (Popcorn Treats)
NEEDED: If any parent could make a batch of play dough for the class that would be really appreciated. Please just let me know. Thanks
Hot Lunch is now online!! Please follow the link below, deadline for the next hot lunch is tomorrow.
https://munchalunch.com/schools/FairviewMapleRidge/
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