Long Weekend

Good evening!

Today was a very busy day for Room 5. We celebrated being in school for 100 days! After we counted to 100 by ones, twos, fives, and tens, each student received a "passport" with 100 day activities. My "passport office" was open and when an activity was completed, I would stamp an approval (some students decided to place their own check marks). These activities included math, language arts, and art. Students worked on these activities throughout the day.

It was the last day of swimming! I am proud of all the students who participated in learning this very important life skill. I am especially proud of the students who achieved their own goals, whether it was to put their face in water, get their ears wet, keep their belly up, or diaving. Such huge accomplishments! 

Now that swimming is over, after this long weekend, Room 5 will be back to a regular schedule. This means gym first thing in the morning. A gentle reminder to make sure students are arriving to school on time. As other classes have gym scheduled right after the grade 1 classes, we cannot extend our time if we are late. 

A gentle reminder that parents are required to use the front door so the office is aware of who is in the building.You are more than welcome to stay until the bell rings and you see your child walk through the grade 1 doors in the morning. However, as it is quite crowded with 6 classes of students walking in, we ask you to not come in with your son or daughter. They know the routines! If you need to speak with any of the teachers, please walk around to the front doors. At the end of the school day if you need to hurry along your child, please come to the front door and have him or her paged. Thank you for your understanding. 

Important Dates:

February 16-17: No School - Teachers' Convention

February 20: No School - Family Day

February 22: Pink Shirt Day

February 22: Pillars of Care Assembly at 1:45

February 23: Pizza Hut Fun Lunch (please pack a lunch if you did not submit the envelope)

February 28: Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off Assembly

I wish your family and you a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend and Family Day holiday! See you on Tuesday!

Ms. Cokar