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Wednesday, 7 September 2011

A Brand New School Year!

Summer is over and I honestly don't mind.  I love my students and I'm happy that we're all back together (same group) to have a great year.  There are a lot of changes this year in terms of what to expect, so be prepared for a lot more postings this year!

Information for Parents and Families:

  • Packages were sent out with each student today filled with book orders, blog permission slips, the classroom newsletter, and dental information.  Blog permission slips and dental forms need to be returned.
  • Our first fundraiser will be on the 16th of September.  We will be selling Tim Hortons donuts again for $1.50 each.
  • We will be planning an upcoming pizza lunch fundraiser to raise funds for an entire school conference that 5B will be hosting.
  • We are now the proud owners of two male guinea pigs, only 8 weeks old!  Their names will be picked on Friday by students.
  • Students are now earning "brownie points" by showing responsibility, good behavior, and caring attitudes.  Part of the responsibility is completing their jobs in the classroom.  By completing their jobs for an entire week, each student will earn one brownie point.  If students miss a day of school due to unknown reasons, they will not receive their brownie point.  If they have missed school due to illness, family emergency, or doctors appointment, please let me know as they will still receive their brownie point.  Brownie points are used together with their group to get rewards.
  • A reminder - Grade 5 is no longer allowed on the "little side" of the playground.
  • Hats, toques, and hoodies are not to be worn in school.  Hats are allowed on Fridays, if students pay $1.
  • Locks may be rented from the office for $1.  Students MAY NOT bring their locks from home.
Here are a few pictures just to let you get an idea of things so far in our classroom!

The guinea pig on the right is ours (brown, black, and white).


This guy with the crazy hair is also ours



Part of our job center-the other part is velcroed on the board.


Our classroom library


The before board...precolored!