Stop, Drop and Read!

STOP, DROP, and READ!

We had 20 minutes of engaged and purposeful reading this morning with our Halloween/Monster books and flashlights.  It was amazing to see them use the flashlights to guide their reading and help them work on fluency and expression.

Salmon Run Success

The Salmon Run was an amazing day.  Students explored the river bank where they witnessed salmon working their way up the river, male salmon fighting for female mates, eggs in the stream and a closeup of many red sockeye salmon.  We had discussions of the differences between males and females and how the forest and ecosytem contributes to the success of  the salmon spawning.  It was just great to get outside, explore our local environment and breathe in some fresh air.  This inspired us to continue our learning about these amazing fish.

October updates

October Updates:

Thursday, October 18th- Salmon Run Field Trip
- Please wear a jacket, walking shoes or boots (toque and mittens optional)
- Please also bring a lunch and water bottle (hot lunch will be available at site)

Friday, October 19th- Pro-D day- no school

Friday, October 26th- Denim Day- wear as much denim to school as possible.  Please Participate as the class with the highest participation rate by the end of January (this will be approx. 5-8 spirit days) will win a pizza party for their class.

Tuesday, October 30th- Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

Wednesday, October 31st - Halloween.  Dress up is allowed as long as no masks, weapons or gore.   Also that day students do have dance and PE so please dress appropriately.  The afternoon will be dedicated to a party with games and treats.  If you wish to bring in a treat please let me know.  Not too many sweets please.

Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)

This week we have been preparing for the FSA's.  Students have been trying the practice FSA's on line and on paper.  Next week we will be starting the official FSA and it is extrememly important that all students attend.  This assessment is province wide for Grades 4 and 7.  It focuses on reading, writing and numeracy.  The information from the assessment is given to the school and parents.  We use this information to provide support for students in the coming years.  An informative handout will be coming home soon, as well check out the website.  Students may also practice the samples at home.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/assessment/foundation-skills-assessment?keyword=fsa

If you have any questions or concerns please contact myself or Ms. Griffith.

Volleyball

Volleyball Tier 3

Team A - Practice Friday morning at 7:30am

Team B - Practice Monday morning at 7:30am

GAMES- Wednesday After school

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I hope you are taking the time this weekend to be thankful and spending some family time together.  Grade 4's composed their first paragraph on what they are thankful for.  We worked on an opening sentence and details.  I hope they shared them with you.

OPEN HOUSE
This week we are having an early dismissal on Wednesday at 12:30pm.  On this day the Grade 4's are hosting an Open House from 12:30pm-1:30pm and then at 6:00pm-7:00pm.  I hope you and your child can attend one of them.  Please let me know.  If you require a 15 minute interview with me please email me or sign up outside the classroom.

Classroom Community
We are also continuing to work on and building a classroom community, in the classroom and during outside play.  Our focus is on positive attitudes, being truthful, looking at all perspectives, thinking before speaking and being the ideal KSA student.  With that being said we have had some conflicts over the past couple weeks and as a class we are discussing ways to resolve our conflicts without our emotions getting the better of us (such as using an "I message", walking away, saying stop, ignoring, and taking a deep breath).  Please review these expectations at home with your child as we want all students to feel safe, happy and have the focus to learn in amazing ways.