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Dear parents, As you have probably heard, the Ministry of Education has suspended all in-class instruction until further notice. We are deeply saddened by this but know we need to stay safe and be a part of the change to help flatten the curve. We are waiting to hear from our district to see how … Continue reading »

This coming Wednesday (February 5) is Global School Play Day. This day was designed to raise awareness about the importance of unstructured play for children’s development. You can read more about Global School Play Day, here: http://www.globalschoolplayday.com/ What will Play Day look like on Wednesday? NO screens, little structure. Students will participate in play-based academic … Continue reading »

Skating is fast approaching! We will be going skating in the afternoon of Thursday, February 6, February 13 and February 20.  If you signed up to drive, we are very happy to have you! I will notify parents car organization info prior to our first trip, next Thursday.  Parents – please arrive at our classroom … Continue reading »

Family Math Games Night! Who: Div 14, 15, 16 & 17 What: Learn some fun and engaging ways to play math games at home. Where: Armstrong Gym  When: Wed. Jan 22, 5-6pm Why: Practice important skills, increase math fact fluency and number sense and bring the family together. You’ll be introduced to some board games … Continue reading »

Click below to view house teams for this year! PDF: House Teams 2020

Hello Families, There are two sites I would like to share with you, if you are interested in having your child read online at home to supplement their home reading.  (Tumble book Library) To access: Go to the Armstrong School Website. Click on Library link above the picture of the school. Click on Web Resources. … Continue reading »

Hello families! A student in our class, Liam, has expressed great concern over the bushfires that are currently happening in Australia. With determination to help, Liam, with the help of his classmates, will be advertising a fundraiser, beginning next week. “Liam’s Australian Bushfire Fundraiser” will take place Jan 13 -24. Liam will be going around … Continue reading »

Armstrong Winter Festival Who – All primary classes What – Students will be performing winter and holiday themed songs and dances for the school and their families. Our class will be singing “Santa Got Stuck in a Chimney” and a finale song.  All students will be performing “Santa Got Stuck in a Chimney” and have been asked … Continue reading »

We are once again participating in the Angel Project at Armstrong! This is an opportunity for our families to support those in need by supporting the Burnaby Christmas Bureau’s Toy Drive. The Angel Project runs from December 2-12th. If your family would like to participate, please come by the office and we will give your … Continue reading »

A template for your child’s next show&tell theme is in their planner. Please help your child answer the provided questions with their own writing (and coloured pictures). They will share this for show & tell before going up on display to continue to celebrate all the different cultures that make up our classroom. Thank you … Continue reading »