Suncrest Division 11

Hello families of Division 11!

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Hope everyone had a restful holiday break. Below are some reminders and routines to support our return to school for returning and new Division 11 students.

Outdoor Classroom

We will continue to go outdoors rain or shine for recess, lunch and learning activities. Please ensure your child has appropriate weather attire. It is helpful to have rain boots at the school for Outdoor Classroom as the students love to explore water and often get their feet wet in the creek. 

Indoor Shoes and Extra Clothes 

Everything in your child’s cubby was sent home before the holiday break. Students will need to bring back their indoor shoes and extra clothes back to school this week. 

Students will need (at minimum): 

• Pants
• Shirts
• Underwear
• 2 or 3 Pairs of Socks

Scholastics 

Class code: RC130056 

Library 

We will have Library every Tuesday. Please return your child’s books by Monday or Tuesday each week.

Masks

While wearing masks is not mandatory, everyone wearing masks is part of our classroom/school culture, so we help protect one another as a community of learners.

Planners 

Continue to check your child’s planner for important messages, reminders and notices. Please sign under each day and check the front planner pocket for anything sent home.

Words of the week

Weekly words will be posted in your child’s planner to practice at home at the beginning of each week. You can practice reading them, writing them on whiteboards, playing word games or writing them down in sentences. 

Words their way

We will practice our cards throughout the week during our “Word Work” portion of our Daily 5 Literacy Program. At the end of each week you will find the cards  in the planner pocket of your child’s planner. Please take them out and keep them at home for your own practice such as in individual envelopes or bags. Your child will receive new cards each week to help develop our literacy skills.

January Calendar

January-2021-Calendar.docx

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

Wishing everyone a great holiday break! See everyone in the new year on January 4th

Hi families of Division 11!

Thank you so much for your support, kind words and holiday gifts. It is very much appreciated. Here are some updates for the last day of school which is tomorrow.

PJ Day:

Suncrest asks that students keep their stuffed animals at home during this time on PJ day. We will be playing a few rounds of bingo with the whole school and enjoying a film in the afternoon.

Letters:

Students in Division 11 and many primary classes wrote letters wishing the folks living at Fair Haven Long Term Care Centre a Happy Holiday. Each signed their letter with our Division number. The students did a wonderful job sharing holiday cheer to the 100 residents living there. Hoping we will take a walk over in the new year to show the students the centre that is just down the street on Rumble and maybe write some more letter and draw pictures for the residents.

Library:

Ms. Ho was away sick so we will have to wait until the new year to take out new books. Check out the public library over the break, continue reading on Raz- Kids and continue practicing the words of the week and words their way.

Treats: 

If you plan on bringing treats for the class the expectation is the same as the past holidays this year where treats have to be individually wrapped for me to hand out at the end of the day.

Cubby and extra clothes: 

Anything in your child’s cubby such as extra clothes and shoes will be sent home either today or tomorrow as a big clean will happen over the break. Most things are already packed up and ready to be taken home.

Thank you so much for a great first term! Have a relaxing winter break!

Ms. Toor

Good afternoon Division 11 families,

Today our Librarian, Ms. Ho, is away today. Ms. Ho asked for all returns to be sent back and any renewals to be kept. Some students have chosen to renew a few books and those books are in their backpack.

Students will not be coming home with new books today. Hoping we can possibly get new books if Ms. Ho is back on Thursday.

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

Good morning families of Division 11,

Next week is already the last week of school before the holiday break. If you would like to participate, below are the themes for each day of the week. It is also on the Suncrest website.

Monday December 14– Toques and Scarves Day

Tuesday December 15 – Winter Sports Day (hockey jerseys, ski wear, winter sport ribbons or medals)

Wednesday December 16– Wear Red or Green Day

Thursday December 17– Holiday Clothes Day

Friday December 18 – PJ Day

 

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

Good morning families of Division 11,

It has been a wonderful experience being part of your child’s learning so far this school year. To highlight their learning, collaboration and experiences from September until now I will be posting photos over the next few days on Freshgrade for you to view with your child. The postings I share are to supplement your child’s “Snapshot of Learning” that will be handed out Friday December 4th. When reviewing Freshgrade ask your child about their experiences, what they notice in the photos, an experience or activity they really enjoyed and an experience that challenged them or encouraged them to take risks. This is a great opportunity to share your child’s online portfolio and reflect on learning, growth and new experiences together. 

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

Hello Families of Division 11,

Starting next week on December 1 we will be having library every Tuesday! This is a change from every second Tuesday to every Tuesday. Please make sure your child is returning their books if they wish to get new ones.

A reminder that Friday Nov. 27 is a Pro D Day and there is no school for students. Enjoy your long weekend!

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

Good afternoon Division 11 families,

As it is raining more often these days … Division 11 is going through their extra socks a little  more often.

Please have your child bring extra socks to school to keep their feet dry as we head outdoors for Outdoor Classroom, Recess and Lunch every day.

Thank you,

Ms. Toor

Hello Division 11 Families!

Words Their Way:

Words their way is a program we have begun in our class to guide our literacy practice. Every Friday words will be in your child’s planner pocket; those words have been practiced in the classroom and you can continue working on them the week after. Please find a safe place for them. In the classroom we use a plastic bag.  Instructions are in your child’s planner and located on the document below. Have fun with the words using the suggested games provided to strengthen your child’s literacy skills.

Photo Retakes:

Photo retakes will be taking place on Tuesday November 17. If your child is getting retakes please let when our class is called I know who to send down to get their photos taken. For those who weren’t here I will be sending them down already.

Library:

Library will be this Tuesday November 17.

Pro- D- Day:

No school for students on Friday November 27.

Thank you for all of your hard work and support! Keep reading every night as a family for 20 minutes 🙂

Ms. Toor

Hello Division 11 families!

On Thursday November 5 our classroom will be participating in Outdoor Classroom Day. My classroom has participated in this for the past two years and it is an exciting event that occurs all around the world. Please ensure your child is prepared to spend most the day outside rain or shine. We will be having a fun filled day incorporating outdoor learning into our curricular topics. Looking forward to a fun day outdoors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you,

Ms. Toor