Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a lovely break. We are right back into the swing of school this week. We talked about some activities that we did over the holidays and made some “resolutions’ for the new year.

A few reminders:

-Extra clothing – please return extra clothing to keep at school especially considering the wet weather season ahead of us

-Library – please return library books every Wednesday in order to check out new books. Mrs. Dias is not here on Thursdays and Fridays so students cannot check out new books even if they are only one day late.

-Home reading bags – please return every Monday. I allocate time on Mondays to read with every student and give them new books for the upcoming week.

Reading Online Program (RAZ kids or Reading AtoZ)

In your child’s planner, you will see information on how to access an online reading program. I do not like to promote screen time but I thought you may appreciate having access to a greater number of reading materials for your child at home. The books on RAZ Kids are age appropriate and your child can progress through the levels with practice. I have inlcuded a separate paper in the front pouch of the planner with their password.

Skating Field Trip on Jan. 13

I hope you all received information about the upcoming skating field trip. I would appreciate some parent helpers to join us at Bill Copeland Skating Arena from 9:30 to 11. We will need LOTS of help with changing our shoes, tying skates, and on-ice support. Even if you are not comfortable going onto the ice, I would appreciate help with tying skates. We will have some spots on the bus or you can drive yourself and meet us at the arena. Please email me to let me know if you can join us to help at jennifer.capitanio@burnabyschools.ca

Each student should bring the following items for skating (please label everything with their name):

• winter clothing (snow pants, jacket, thick winter gloves/mittens, extra socks)

Please ALSO bring the following if you have your own:

• ski or skate helmet (rentals are available) – no bike helmets please
• skates (rentals will be provided otherwise)

Our outline for Friday:

• 8:45 – arrive at school as usual
• 9:15 – school bus pick up
• 9:30 – arrive at arena, put on skates
• 9:45 – 10:45 – skate
• 10:30/10:45 – get ready for bus pick up
• 11:00 – bus leaves to return us to school

Please ensure your child has a substantial breakfast since we will not be eating a snack before we go skating.

Report cards

Report cards will be sent home next Thursday. Thank you for your patience.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

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