Update from Ms. R

There is no pencil and paper homework this week due to the upcoming changes to our classroom next week. What was assigned was for children to practise skip-counting, forwards and backwards, by 2's, 5's, 10's and 25's. Each student was given a annotated 100 chart to help them with this. The ability to skip counting accurately and quickly helps children in many areas of mathematics.

Regular weekly homework will be assigned next Friday, when the reorganization is finished and the class lists are finalized.

SWIM CLASS

Swim classes begin next week. Our day is on Day 1 which currently falls on a Tuesday. All students are expected to participate in this program. Please help your child to bring a swimsuit, towel and swim goggles. (If your child does not currently have swim goggles, there are some they may borrow for the day.) Children with long hair need to wear a bathing cap or at least put their hair into a pony tail. Please put these items in a plastic bag labelled on the outside with your child's name.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

As the staff member in charge of the whole school's "Lost and Found", I can tell you that LOTS of clothes, lunch bags, swim gear, water bottles and sports equipment are left behind at school each day. Please write your child's name on ALL his or her belongings that they bring to school. My mandate is to return all items on the Lost and Found tables within 24 hours. However, I am only able to do this if the child's name is on the item.

Important Dates:

September 16 - Reorganization Day - some students will move classrooms this week
September 20 - Terry Fox Run
September 25 - First School Council meeting -  7:00 pm @ Hodgson Middle School (gym)
October 10 - Curriculum Night & BBQ