Monday, June 25, 2012

Wow! I can't believe this is the last week of the school year. Time has sure gone by quickly!

Tomorrow is Primary Fun Day. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and he/she has proper footwear for running. The PAC is holding a concession tomorrow. Every child will get a free freezie and most of the items in the concession are $1.00.

Your child will be slowly taking all of his/her books home this week. Report Cards will be handed out on Thursday!

The final Assembly is at 10:30 on Thursday. Students will be dismissed right after the assembly (12:00pm).

Have a fabulous week!

Mrs. G

Monday, June 18, 2012

I hope everyone had a great weekend. This is the last week of spelling for the students. This will also be the last week that students will be taking home reading books from the class home. Please continue to read with your child every night with their own personal books from home.  Just a reminder... A few students still have library books at home. Please make sure they are returned to the school asap. Thank you for your cooperation.

Grade 1 spelling words:

1. saw
2. paw
3. law
4. lawn
5. fawn
6. then
7. this
8. what
9. show
10. know

Grade 2 spelling words:

1. rocket
2. pocket
3. hold
4. told
5. often
6. grow
7. throne
8. so 
9. sew
10. most
11. almost
12. both
13. coach
14. open
15. also 

The word family this week is the -ow family. We brainstormed words such as bow, tow, know, how, low, flower, brown, clown, etc.

Sight words this...

Grade 1: they, went, were

Grade 2: full, over, through, put

Have a great evening,
Mrs. G

Monday, June 11, 2012

Grade 1 Spelling Words:

1. funny
2. bunny
3. puppy
4. penny
5. happy
6. kitten
7. mitten
8. little
9. round
10. ground

Grade 2 Spelling Words:

1. pitch
2. drink
3. swim
4. life
5. while
6. I
7. my
8. light
9. buy
10. eye
11. which
12. find
13. why
14. kind
15. try 

The word family this week is the -ound family. We brainstormed words such as round, found, ground, around, sound, etc.

Sight words this week...

Grade 1 - his, her
Grade 2 - even, first, last, far

A reminder that all library books are due back by Friday of this week!!!

Have a great evening,
Mrs. G

Monday, June 4, 2012

Happy Monday Everyone!

Today we had our last Eureka Science lesson. We were taught all about "Buzzing Bees" today. Eureka offers summer camps for children. All of the information was sent home today. If you need a bursary application for Eureka science camps, I have left them on the clip outside my classroom door. 
Please take a look at the last post I did on Friday. It has the information about tomorrow's field trip to Isobel lake. The weather forecast calls for rain so please ensure your child is properly dressed for the weather. Please ensure your child is on-time tomorrow. Parent volunteers are asked to please be here at 8:30 sharp as we have alot of information to go over. Parent volunteers are asked to follow the bus up to Isobel lake so if you need to get a coffee please do so before you come to the school at 8:30. It is a good idea to carpool!

Grade 1 Spelling words:

1. car
2. far
3. jar
4. star
5. start
6. farm
7. harm
8. are
9. joke
10. broke

Grade 2 Spelling words:

1. next
2. left
3. help
4. please
5. believe
6. many
7. very
8. been
9. seen
10. she
11. between
12. three
13. easy
14. sea
15. leave

The word family this week is the -oke family. We brainstormed words such as: joke, smoke, broke, poke, woke, etc.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 - this, for, birthday
Grade 2 - as, other, another, does, didn't don't

I am looking forward to our field trip tomorrow! Enjoy your evening,
Mrs. G

Friday, June 1, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As you know, our class will be going on a school bus to Isobel Lake on Tuesday, June 5th. We will leave the school at 9:00am.

These are the things your child will require on the day of our trip to ensure comfort and energy:

1. A lunch in an appropriate container with two drinks (reusable containers are preferred).
2. A sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
3. A light jacket or shell and a light weight sweater, rain gear (be ready for all types of weather).
4. A small knapsack to carry all of the above. This is important so your child can have his/her hands free to explore during our field studies.
5. Comfortable clothes for hiking: long pants, short sleeved shirt, socks and running shoes (no sandals, flipflops, shorts or dresses). The students will be hiking the interpretive trail that is 3km long around the lake.

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help out on our field trip. Because there will be two classes travelling on the bus with limited seating, parent volunteers are asked to carpool and meet us at Isobel Lake. On the morning of our field trip, we will help arrange carpooling groups for parents, and will provide a map with directions to our destination. Parent helpers are asked to meet Mrs. Galloway in her classroom at 8:30am to go over the itinerary for the day. Parents will be working with a small group of students throughout the day.

I look forward to our trip next week. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.


Mrs. Galloway

Tuesday May 29, 2012

Dear Parents,


Here is a list of the upcoming events for June:

Monday June 4 - Eureka Science Presentation - 8:30-10:00
Tuesday June 5 - Field Trip to Isobel Lake
Thursday June 14 - Parent Tea
Monday June 18 - Summer Reading Program Presentation
Tuesday June 26 - Primary Fun Day 8:30-12:00 - Hot dogs and Concession
Wednesday June 27 - Band Concert 11:00-12:00
Thursday June 28 - Assembly and the last day for students
                               -Report Cards go home today
                               -Dismissal at 12:30

Monday May 28, 2012

Today we had our first visit from Eureka! Eureka is a Science program put on by TRU Science students. Today we were taught all about sounds. Sound is vibration that travels through space as a wave. Two major properties of these waves are amplitude and frequency. Amplitude is the size of the wave, which is related to loudness, while frequency is the number of waves per second, which is related to pitch. Larger amplitude means louder sound. Higher frequency means a higher pitch.

Eureka offers awesome summer camps. Some information about their summer programs was sent home today. I also have made copies of the Eureka Bursary application forms. If you require one I have left them on the clip outside my classroom door.

Grade 1 Spelling words:

1. cow
2. now
3. down
4. town
5. brown
6. show
7. row
8. low
9. those
10. close

Grade 2 Spelling words:

1. said
2. ask
3. stand
4. catch
5. eight
6. afraid
7. away
8. always
9. playing
10. waved
11. takes
12. than
13. great
14. they 
15. prey 

The grade 2's will now have 15 words and some of the words may be review or repeat words.

The word family this week is the -ose family. We brainstormed words such as nose, close, those, rose, pose, etc.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1: bike, boat, plane

Grade 2: moon, planet, space, rocket, astronaut, launch

 Have a great evening!

Mrs. G

Tuesday May 22, 2012

I hope everyone had a restful and fun long weekend!

Grade 1 Spelling Words:

1. all
2. wall
3. call
4. will
5. tell
6. well
7. small
8. smell
9. chew
10. grew

Grade 2 Spelling Words:

1. which
2. where
3. there
4. before
5. after
6. over
7. again
8. inside
9. outside
10. under
11. blew
12. knew

Word Family this week: -ew family. We brainstormed words such as knew, grew, few, chew, blew, etc.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 -  good

Grade 2 - place, where, Mr., Mrs., Ms.

Today I sent home a permission form for Isobel Lake. We will be going by bus with Mrs. Sandhu's class on June 5th.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us but must take their own vehicles up to the lake.

A school newsletter will be emailed out to parents today. You can also access the newsletter via the school's home page.

Have a great evening,

Mrs. G

Tuesday May 15, 2012

  Dear Parents and Guardians,

Tomorrow is our field trip to Edith Lake. Thank you so much to the parents who are volunteering and driving tomorrow. Just a reminder that the following things are needed tomorrow:

• Booster seat
• Proper attire, appropriate footwear, and possibly a hat if it is sunny
• Sunscreen (the weather is supposed to be nice)
• Lunch
• Water

Please do not bring any personal fishing equipment. All of the fishing gear is provided for us. Many students have asked if they can bring cameras and that is fine but your child will be responsible for his or her own camera. I have asked that all other electronic devices stay home. Thank you for your cooperation.

We will be leaving the school at 8:40 sharp and returning back around 1:00pm. The directions are as follows:

• Take Hwy 5A south from Kamloops toward Merritt
• At Knutsford Junction turn right onto Long Lake Rd.
• Go 3.4 Km and turn right on Edith Lake Rd.
• Go 4.3 km to lake on good gravel road

A map will also be provided to our drivers tomorrow.

On another note... With the warmer weather upon us, many students have started wearing sandals and flip flops to school which is fine. I do ask that students also pack a pair of running shoes for gym and outdoor activities. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mrs. L. Galloway

Monday May 14, 2012

Grade 1 Spelling Words:

1. day
2. may
3. stay
4. play
5. away
6. boat
7. coat
8. toad
9. night
10. light

Grade 2 Spelling Words:

1. they
2. their
3. many
4. any
5. anything
6. than
7. because
8. know
9. water
10. very
11. flight
12. height

The word family this week is the -ight family. We brainstormed words such as night, light, bright, height, sight, flight, etc.

A reminder that there is no school on Friday of this week as it is a professional development day for teachers. There is also no school on Monday due to the May long weekend.

On Wednesday is our field trip to Edith Lake. Please ensure your child is on-time on Wednesday as we will be leaving immediately after the 8:30 bell. I will have a map for all of my drivers, but the driving instructions are as follows:

• Take Hwy 5A south from Kamloops toward Merritt
• At Knutsford Junction turn right onto Long Lake Rd.
• Go 3.4 km and turn right on Edith Lake Rd.
• Go 4.3 km to lake on good gravel road

Thanks and have a great week,

Mrs. G

Friday, May 11, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Today your child will be coming home with a Mother's day gift. If possible, please put the gift bag in the refrigerator if you are not opening it until Sunday.

On Monday, the intermediates will be having their school track meet and the PAC is running a concession for all students. Most items at the concession (including hot dogs) will be sold for $1.00. Pre-orders will not be taken...Items will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

On Wednesday we will be going on our fishing field trip to Edith Lake. Thank you so much to those parents who are able to drive and volunteer that day. The weather forecast calls for a day much like today (sunny and warm) so you may wish to apply sunscreen to your child. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather and make sure you pack a big bottle of water.

Our next field trip will be on Tuesday, June 5th and we will be going to Isobel Lake.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the Mom's out there!

Mrs. G

Monday, May 7, 2012

Happy Monday Everyone!

Grade 1 Spelling Words:

1. fast
2. last
3. nest
4. must
5. most
6. step
7. stamp
8. still
9. more
10. score

Grade 2 Spelling Words:

1. put
2. push
3. pull
4.  could
5. would
6. found
7. round
8. around
9. something
10. brown
11. score
12. before

The word family this week is the -ore family.  We brainstormed words such as score, more, tore, before, chore, store, etc.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 - have, fun

Grade 2 - carry, hurt, door, own

A few people have still not returned report card envelopes signed. Please do so asap.

Please return permission forms for Edith Lake asap. Please indicate on the permission form if you are able to drive that day. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a great evening.

Mrs. G

Friday, May 4, 2012

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Today I sent home a permission form home with your child. On Wednesday, May 16th we will be travelling to Edith Lake to learn how to fish. All of the equipment will be provided. Please sign and return the form as soon as possible. We will require parent drivers and volunteers on that day so it will be much appreciated if you are able to help out.

Please return report card envelopes (signed) as soon as possible.

Thank you and have a fantastic weekend!

A reminder that on Monday we are having our class photos.

Mrs. G

Monday, April 30, 2012

Spelling Grade 1 

1. went
2. sent
3. ant
4. bend
5. find
6. mind
7. kind
8. want
9. seed
10. greed

Spelling Grade 2

1. birthday
2. people
3. present
4. candle
5. cake
6. children
7. gifts
8. party
9. game
10. bring
11. need
12. greedy 

The word family this week is the -eed family. We brainstormed words such as seed, need, feed, agreed, greedy, speed, etc.

Sight words this week:


Grade 1: are, too

Grade 2: mall, by, buy, new, money

Report cards are being sent home today with your child. Please sign the envelope under the term 2 section and return the envelope to school as soon as possible. Thanks so much!

Have a great evening,

Mrs. G

Tuesday, April 25, 2012

My apologies for not updating the blog yesterday!


Grade 1 Spelling Words:

1. ropes
2. bones
3. kites
4. bees
5. cakes
6. boxes
7. foxes
8. roses
9. meet
10. sweet

Grade 2 Spelling Words:

1. stick
2. trick
3. back
4. zoo
5. root
6. quick
7. look
8. looked
9. pack
10. cook
11. sweet
12. street

The word family this week is the -eet family. We brainstormed words such as street, feet, meet, sweet, etc. 

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 - Mom, Dad, Mother, Father, Grandma, Grandpa

Grade 2 - police, policeman, fireman, fight, doctor, Dr.

Report Cards will be going out to parents next week. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Mrs. G



 

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

I hope everyone had a great extra long weekend!

Grade 1 Spelling words:

1. late
2. feet
3. cone
4. line
5. snake
6. gave
7. jeep
8. use
9. meat
10. treat

Grade 2 Spelling words:

1. trip
2. tree
3. say
4. said
5. hop
6. train
7. number
8. stop
9. stopped
10. one
11. treat
12. defeat
    

The word family taught today was the -eat family. We brainstormed words such as seat, heat, meat, defeat, treat, repeat, etc.. Please practice these words with your child this week.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 students: want, name

Grade 2 students: next, never, heard

We had a wonderful first week with our fantastic teacher candidates Mr. Hallett and Miss Waters.

Our Library book exchange day is usually on Mondays but since we've missed the last two Mondays of school, I have signed us up for a quick book exchange tomorrow. We will still have our regular Library time on Monday, April 23rd.

Don't forget to do your home reading every night. It is encouraged to take the same book home several nights in a row to practice fluency, especially at the higher levels. Please also ensure that your child brings his/her home reading book back to school everyday.

Please practice basic math facts on a regular basis.


Have a great evening!
Mrs. G

Tuesday April 10, 2012

I hope everyone had a great Easter long weekend!

Grade 1 Spelling words:

1. go
2. so
3. no
4. home
5. note
6. robe
7. do
   
8. you
9. play
10. stay
    

Grade 2 Spelling words:

1. why
2. try
3. trying
4. eat
5. mean
6. read
7. sunny
8. fly
9. treat
10. each
11. today
12. display
    

The word family taught today was the -ay family. We brainstormed words such as hay, stay, display, yesterday, today, etc.. Please practice these words with your child this week.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 students: up, down, in, out

Grade 2 students: pretty, white, together.

A Senor Froggy order form went home today. The orders are due back on Friday, April 13 by noon. Senor Froggy lunch will be on Friday, April 27th.

Just a reminder that next Monday (April 16th) is a professional development day for teachers and it is a non-instructional day for students.

Don't forget to do your home reading every night. It is encouraged to take the same book home several nights in a row to practice fluency, especially at the higher levels. Please also ensure that your child brings his/her home reading book back to school everyday.

Please practice basic math facts on a regular basis.


Have a great evening!
Mrs. G

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Today I sent home a progress report for each student. The progress report will be in the front pocket of their agendas.

Have a Super Easter!

Mrs. G

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Just a few reminders:

• Tomorrow dismissal is at 12:30 pm. I have contacted the families I would like to meet with in the afternoon.
• Please welcome Miss Waters and Mr. Hallett (TRU teacher candidates) to our classroom as tomorrow is their first day. They will be with us for 2 weeks and we are very excited to welcome them into our class!
• Monday, April 16th is a professional development day for teachers. There is no school for students on that day.
  
• There is no school on Friday and Monday. Have a FANTASTIC Easter Weekend!!!

Monday, April 2, 2012

Happy Monday!

Grade 1 Spelling words:

1. we
2. me
3. he
4. be
   
5. see
6. need
7. tree
8. sheep
9. tail
10. snail
    

Grade 2 Spelling words:

1. this
2. then
3. thing
4. thank
5. bank
6. with
7. wish
8. think
9. sing
10. these
11. detail
12. fingernail
    

The word family taught today was the -ail family. We brainstormed words such as snail, tail, sail, detail, fingernail, jail, pail etc.. Please practice these words with your child this week.

Sight words this week:

Grade 1 students: said, see, not, on

Grade 2 students: night, light, lightning, thunder, snow, blow

I sent home a revised Special Helper list for the month of April today. My apologies but on the original list I sent home I did not account for the Easter long weekend.

A reminder that this Thursday is a half day. Students will be dismissed for the day at 12:30pm.

Tuesdays and Fridays are PE days and we will be starting gymnastics this week. Students will be in bare feet, but please ensure that he/she is wearing proper/comfortable clothing on these days. Thank you for your cooperation.

Don't forget to do your home reading every night. It is encouraged to take the same book home several nights in a row to practice fluency, especially at the higher levels. Please also ensure that your child brings his/her home reading book back to school everyday.

Please practice basic math facts on a regular basis.


Have a great evening!
Mrs. G