COMMON GROUND STRAWBERRY PROJECT

We have some exciting things happening in our class right now! We were accepted to join the BC Agriculture in the classroom project called Common Ground a Strawberry Project. We were sent strawberry plugs and roots and we will be growing strawberry plants that are Indigenous to the area as well as some Everbearing plants that we will harvest in June. Check out our Instagram page for some pictures. Please sign the notice that came home if you are willing to give permission for Agriculture in the Classroom to use some of the pictures I have been taking.

HATCHING CHICKS

We are in the process of hatching chicks! We have 15 more days to wait. Stay tuned for some pictures that will be posted to our Instagram account.

JERSEY DAY

Tomorrow is Jersey Day. Students can wear casual clothes with a jersey. If they don’t want to participate they can wear their uniform.

RIVERDALE DAIRY FIELD TRIP

Next Thursday April 25th is our field trip to my farm. I am still waiting for a couple permissions slips. If you have not sent it in could you please do that ASAP. If you are in need of a new form please let me know.

Intermediate Track Meet in May:  Permission forms came home with information about our Intermediate Track Meet that takes place on Thursday, May 2nd at South Surrey Athletic Park. If your student is in Grade 4 could you please return that form ASAP.

IMPORTANT DATES

• April 17th -Jersey Day
• April 25th- Field trip to Riverdale Dairy
• April 26th – Pro D Day
• April 30^th – Bake Sale Fundraiser 

On April 10th we will be having a Pay To Wear Casual Day. If your child chooses to wear play clothes they will need to bring in a minimum donation of $5.00. All donations will be going to the library for new books.

On April 30th we will be having a bake sale. All money raised will be going to the Library for new books.

Hello parents!

I hope you had a great spring break. We are excited to be back!

We have a lot of fun in gym, and often work up a good sweat! Gym strip will go home with the students every Friday. Please wash and return it for the following week. Deodorant might also we a good idea, as sometimes our class gets a little smelly! There are lots of great natural options available, if that is a concern.

Thanks for partnering with us in keeping our classroom fresh. 🙂

We all made it to Spring Break! I hope you all have a wonderful, fun, and restful break. The students worked so well right to the end and I am so proud of them. Have a Blessed Easter and I look forward to seeing you in April.

Here is a message from Alynne Shiness:

Happy Spring Break!  For your listening pleasure, here is the recording of the entire Music Machine musical that your child will be performing on May 13 at 6:30 pm.  First come, first served seats will be available so mark your calendars and turn up the music!  Included in this link is a file with all the lyrics if you want to sing along….

The Music Machine

Grandparents Day

This year because I have a 3/4 split class, the grade 4s from my class will be inviting their grandparents or special adult as well.

April Dates: 

Tuesday, April 2nd – School Resumes

Wednesday, April 10th – Pay to Wear Casual (Library Fundraiser)

Tuesday, April 16th – Grandparent’s Day

Wednesday, April 17th – Jersey Day

Friday, April 26th – Pro-d Day, no school

Tuesday, April 30th – Bake Sale (Library fundraiser)

Grades 4-6 Pancake Breakfast on Thursday (AND THE GRADE 3’s FROM OUR CLASS ONLY) : We are looking for some help making and serving pancakes on Thursday.  If you are able, please consider helping us on Thursday morning between 7:00 – 8:30.  If you are unable to arrive at 7 but can come a bit later, that would be great.  Please email me at avanleeuwen@highroadacademy.com if you can help.  For those kiddos enjoying pancakes, they will be served in the gym from 7:45 – 8:30.

Little Hoopsters & Diggers:  A flyer is came home last week with information about little hoopsters and diggers.  Please register your child if interested. You can register through the school store.

Storybook Character Dress Up: On Wednesday, March 13th, we will dress up as our favourite storybook character!  If your child would not like to dress up, they can wear their uniform.

Dates for March:

Wed, March 13th – Storybook Character Dress Up

Thurs, March 14th – Pancake Breakfast.  Students eat from 7:45 – 8:30

Fri, March 15th – 11:35 Dismissal & Interim Reports Go Home

March 16 – April 1 – Spring Break

April 2nd – Return to School

Hello,

I just wanted to let all of you know we have a case of head lice in our class. There is a letter coming home from Fraser Health indicating that you need to check your child for lice. It may be beneficial to check all the members in your household. Please check off on the letter that you have checked for lice and return the letter after you have done so. It is in my experience that using a flashlight to check is very helpful in helping to see the nits. They are oval shaped and beige colored and can be difficult to see.

Every Monday morning from 9:00-10:00 the grade 4s will be working on their Genius Hour projects. It will be very helpful if they are able to bring the materials they need for next Monday. We talked A LOT about Genius Hour today, so I am hoping I have answered the questions they have. If you have any questions please let me know. I am so excited to see what projects they come up with.