Hello Parents,

        I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again, HOLY COW!!! Where is the year going?  March is here (so far in like a lamb?????) and things are busier than ever.  On Thursday we have Report Cards for K-8.  This is the second term and longest part of the year.  I would like to see all the students finish strong and trying for personal bests.  With festival next week, heritage fair the week after and the 7-10's practising for Dinner Theatre,things are a little crazy right now.  If you could remember to ask your child how their doing, if they need a hand (or a hug as the case may be) and tell them you are there for them. I know that helps me many times.  I, also am here to help, so if there are any questions (parent or student), please feel free to come and talk to me. Keep working hard, and supporting your child(ren).   

Here are a few suggestions:

A) Read at least 5-10 minutes every night with your child, or have them read to you.  Statisitcs show that this will improve your child's reading ability by 70%.

B) Try to find Math in everyday life.  We are starting Mult. and Div. of Whole Numbers but recognizing any type of math is excellent.

C) Homework - I don't 'assign' homework, but there are times when students may have a bit to finish at home, as well as studying for tests and quizzes.

D) Heritage Fair is taking place on March 19/10.  All boards for grade 5 and 6 MUST be in by March 11th so we can fix any errors and practise.

If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

Ms. C. Trach

       Grade 5

     Wed. - weekly spelling pop quiz

     Thurs. - weekly spelling pre-test

     Fri. -     weekly spelling test

COOL MATH WEB SITES:  www.coolmath.com

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COOL SCIENCE WEB SITES:

      MARCH THINGS TO DO:

        March 8 - No School

        March 11- Report Cards/ Heritage Boards due at school

        March 12 - SKI DAY

        March 16 - Festival Performance

        March 19 - Heritage Fair Day 

       Last Friday of the month will be AUCTION

       Grade 6-8 Health - Unit on Media  - Video taped interviews will commence on March 11/10

        Grade 5/6

    Social - HERITAGE FAIR - March 19/10

         Grade 6- 9 ARTS ED/PAA

     - String Art due - March 11/10

     - Babysitting course permission forms needed ASAP

     Year Plan ( all grades are in this link)