Good afternoon everyone!

I hope you all had a great night!

Important information and reminders:

Today we had the opportunity to watch the Talent Show. We saw everything from signing to dance to magic and beat boxing. Great job to everyone who participated. A special shout out the ladies from our class who did a fantastic job!! A few pictures from today.

No school on Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17 for Easter weekend.

Summer uniforms will begin when we return from Easter on Tuesday, April 18. Summer uniform consists of grey pants/shorts/skirt, the white polo t-shirt, and navy blue socks/stockings.

The book ‘Frindle’ is required no later than Tuesday, April 18, as we will be starting our final novel study. You may sign out the book from your library or please feel free to buy it.

Uniform reminders: JK- Grade 2 gym uniforms are to be worn on Mondays and Wednesdays. After a weekend where Monday is a holiday students will return to school on the Tuesday in their dress uniform. For grades 3 and up students are asked to come dressed each day in their dress uniform and bring their gym uniforms daily to change. Grades 4 and up should be wearing the blazer (or house hoody) each day. They will wear it in the hallways and on trips but have the option of removing it in the classroom. Lastly, our spring uniform will be in effect when we return from the Easter Holiday weekend. We will be beginning uniform checks over the next couple of weeks, so please ensure you child is coming to school everyday in their full uniform. Uniform violations will be sent home for students not in their proper attire.

We continue to have action taking place around the school! The Grade 6’s have begun preparation for their Exhibition projects. Jacob and Husmeen’s topic is Animals. As part of their action, they are asking for donations to help animals in need, such as food bowls, dog and cat food, toys, and old blankets. This will run from now until Thursday, April 13. Bring in any items and we will pass them along. Many thanks for your continued support.

A note from Mrs. Kerr – Google Doodle is hosting a Canada-wide competition and the chosen winner will have their design displayed on the Google site for a 24-hour period in celebration of Canada 150. The theme for this year’s competition is:

What I see
for Canada's future is...

The winning student will also receive:

- $10,000 university scholarship

- Google Chrome book

- $10,000 technology award for their current school along with a trip to the final event on June 13, 2017.

Please see the flyer below. If anyone is interested please let me know and I will send home a hard copy submission form.

Clothing name labels are now available through Alpa. Please use the order form that was sent out!

Language

Today we completed our spelling test for lesson #28. They have been sent home for you to review.

Homework – Read for at least 30 minutes

-Sign out/purchase the book ‘Frindle’ by Tuesday, April 18

-Read the final chapter (20) of ‘The Whipping Boy.’ Write a journal entry on the book. Tell me your thoughts, what you liked, what you didn’t like, etc.

Math

Today we created pattern art. Students coloured a pattern on a sheet that resembled a Rubik’s Cube. Monday we start another Geometry unit.

Homework – Finish art.

UOI

Today we continued to work on our rock art projects. Those who finished early began a reading comprehension on rocks.

Homework – Finish reading comprehension on rocks.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs. Hocevar J