Dear Parents,
Here we are, half way through the year. The time is flying by! February is going to be a busy month with lots of activities going on. Please see below for an update and make sure to check the calendar for upcoming events.
Toys at School
Please discourage your child from bringing toys from home to school. There has been a few sad children this week when their items go missing or they trade things and then change their minds.
Book Orders
Book orders will go home Monday and will be due on Friday the 7th.
Save the Dates
We will need volunteers for a field trip on March 25th to Proulx Farms and also on April 7th for a Science Workshop. More information on these two events will come as we get closer to those dates.
Reading
Please continue to review all the word wall words learned since September and continue to read nightly with your child.
Math
Please practice addition and subtraction to 20 with your child. They are encouraged to use number lines and manipulatives to do this. Some of the children are working on mental math strategies to solve these problems and I encourage you to talk with your child about what they do to solve problems (e.g. count on, use double facts, work with friendly numbers...).
Curriculum
Please see the Curriculum tab for our new Learning Goals for February.
Report Cards and Interviews
Report cards will go home on February 19th the and Interviews are on the 27th. Please remember though that you are always welcome to come for an interview or have a phone interview. We are not limited to the official reporting times.
Dates to Remember
Spirit Days
February 7 Crazy Hair/Hat Day
February 13 Pink, Red, Purple, White Day
February 21 Backwards Day
February 28 Beach Day
Friendship Celebration
February 13th, The grade 1 classes will have a Friendship celebration.
100 Day Celebration
February 10th, the Grade 1 classes will celebrate the 100th Day of School.
Shrove Tuesday
February 26th, Parent Council will be serving pancakes to all students.
Ash Wednesday
February 27th, we will have our Ash Wednesday Liturgy in the gym.
Finally, thanks to all of you for your continued support!
Mrs. Akl
