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I am delighted to have the opportunity to teach your child this school year. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Sanchez, our Educational Assistant, who will be supporting our classroom community. This blog is intended to provide you with important information about our classroom routines and expectations for the year ahead. I look forward to getting to know your child and working together to make this a successful and rewarding year for everyone.<\/p>\n
Planners<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n I wanted to inform you that we will no longer be using traditional planners in class. In previous years I found that many students were not using them consistently, and I believe we can try a more effective approach. Instead, students are encouraged to use their phones to take pictures of the homework that will be displayed on the board and also listed on the class blog site to help them keep track of their assignments and important dates. To check the blog website for homework please you can save this link: https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/belliveauc\/<\/a>For those who prefer, I can also provide small notebooks for jotting down notes and reminders.\u00a0 Thank you for your understanding and support as we explore this new system to better meet the needs of the students.<\/p>\n Physical Education, \u00a0Healthy Living & Well-Being<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Students will receive physical activity two days per week on Wednesdays and Thursdays; sometimes this will take place in the gym, outside or in the classroom. Please ensure that your child wears comfortable clothing and appropriate running shoes on these days<\/u><\/strong> or has a pair of running shoes to change into. Students do not change for Gym.\u00a0 Also, please provide a labeled water bottle (one that cannot spill easily) so that they can leave it at their desks. It is important to hydrate the body and it helps the brain with learning.<\/p>\n Arriving on Time<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n It is important that students arrive on time to school. Students should be lined up at the community room doors by 8:50 and instruction begins at 8:55.\u00a0 It is a valuable lesson to learn early in life and it starts your child\u2019s day off on a positive note. If your child is going to be late or away, please contact the school at 604-296-9036<\/p>\n Library<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n From Monday to Friday, students will have the opportunity to visit the library to check out new books. They are to keep the books for at least two days before returning it for a new one. Encourage your child to re-read the books to improve accuracy, practice fluency and deepen thinking about the same book. Please ensure your child takes good care of these books and remembers to return them on time so that they can make a new selection.<\/p>\n Please email, call or drop by if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you this year as partners in your child\u2019s education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am delighted to have the opportunity to teach your child this school year. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Sanchez, our Educational Assistant, who will be supporting our classroom community. This blog is intended to provide you with important … Continue reading