September 30, 2021

Good morning,

We have been having many conversations this week about Truth and Reconciliation. This topic is difficult for both adults and children to understand, however the students asked amazing questions and are building their understanding. I have included some videos below for you to watch with your child at home. Enjoy your day and remember to take a moment to think about why we now have this day off of school, and remember Every Child Matters.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Good afternoon

Reminders:

• Tomorrow all students are encouraged to wear their Orange Shirts in support of Truth and Reconciliation Day. 
• We will have NO SCHOOL on THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 to recognize this day.
• We are in the final days of our Love of Reading Fundraising campaign! Click HERE to donate.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Happy Friday!

Reminders:

• MONDAY is Picture Day! You MUST be in formal uniform. Tie, white collared shirt, green TLC cardigan, and navy pants OR dress, navy tights, white collared shirt, green TLC cardigan. 
• Homework will be posted on Sunday
• There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday, September 30, as is National day for Truth and Reconciliation.
• Watch the video below to learn about our Love of Reading campaign!

Here is a photo from the Tery Fox run. It was great to see students showing perseverance and running/walking for a full 30 minutes! We had delicious oranges and apple juice after our run.

Monday, September 20, 2021

Good afternoon,

Reminders:

A NEW homework assignment was posted yesterday. Please complete it with your child. There are 5 tasks to complete, as you will see them numbered in the homework file.

If you have not yet already done so, please send in a pair of over-the-ear headphones for your child to use at school. You DO NOT need to send in an iPad/tablet, just the headphones, please.

Terry Fox Run is on Thursday. We will be going out rain or shine, so please have your child dressed appropriately.

Gym class will now be OUTSIDE. Please have your child wear appropriate shoes to participate safely in Physical Education (i.e. no sandals, fancy boots).

Ms. Overdevest

Friday, September 17, 2021

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Reminders:

• Thursday is FUN LUNCH. Please go to www.healthyhunger.ca to place your order. All orders for Thursday, September 23rd, must be in before midnight on Saturday, September 18th.
• Thursday is also our Terry Fox Run. This is NOT a casual day. We will be going out to run/walk, rain or shine so please dress your child appropriately.
• If you are able to donate, we are collecting Toonies for Terry in support of cancer research. Please send a toonie with your child to school next week.
• Homework books will come home on Monday. A new homework assignment will be posted on Sunday.
• We are thrilled and excited that our school has been adopted by Chapters Chinook! From September 13th to October 3rd, this store is going to fundraise on our behalf through donations done directly at the Chapters Chinook location. We’re also going to be raising funds to support our library through the direct fundraising page. Please spread the word by sharing this link with family and friends.
• Our school is going to receive every dollar raised to support our library and receive an additional 30% discount off books when we shop at Indigo & Chapters program donations. These funds will go long way to bringing more diverse and inclusive picture books to our classrooms. Please click HERE to donate to our school. We appreciate your support in building our school library.
• There is a PD day on Friday, September 24, so there is NO SCHOOL.

Kid Quotes:

"Today, we coloured gummy bear patterns." -J.S

"We played outside at the playground." -K.S

"We sang O Canada in French today." -R.S

"We had centres today because we were listening and doing our job." -T.A

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Good afternoon!

Today we did science outside! We used our five senses to make observations about Fall changes. Ask your child what they notice outside as the season changes from Summer to Fall.

Reminders

• Homework is due TOMORROW. Please ensure that your child has completed ALL sections (spelling, printing, math). Please refer to the Weekly Homework tab for full details.
• Just a friendly reminder to place your order for next week's FUN LUNCH. Please go to www.healthyhunger.ca to place your order. All orders for Thursday, September 23rd, must be in before midnight on Saturday, September 18th.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Good afternoon,

Today we did science! Please ask your child if they can tell you what the five senses are and can point to the parts of their body that each sense uses.

Notices:

• Please send homework books to school on FRIDAY. They do not need to come to school each day.
• PLEASE send a water bottle to school with your child daily. I do have some extra cups, but students should not be using these daily.

Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Ms. Overdevest