Last Post of the Year - Have a Great Summer!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents, 

Thank you to all of our families for their amazing support throughout the school year! I truly appreciated the hard work all students put into growing socially and academically. Have a fantastic summer!

Students rotated through our Minute to Win It carnival yesterday. They had a great time and laughed a lot! We also watched a movie with many other classes in the school. It was a fun last day together!

Report cards were sent home. Please spend time reviewing them with your parents. Students who are English Language Learners will also have their English Language Learner Progress Report inside the report card envelope.

Parents: Please help your child unpack their backpacks when they get home - especially if they have a lunch bag.

School is back in on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

New hours are as follows:

Grade 1-4	Mon-Thurs	Friday
	8:40-3:19	8:40-2:05
Lunch	11:30-12:30	11:30-12:30

Kindergarten	Mon-Thur.	Friday
AM (morning)	8:40-11:18	8:40-11:18
PM (afternoon)	12:30-3:19	12:30-2:05

See you in September!

Ms. Toy

Last Day of School Tomorrow!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

As many of you have been waiting for - tomorrow is the last day of school before summer break.

All student work was sent home today. However, there may be a few odds and ends going home tomorrow.

Report cards will be sent home tomorrow afternoon. Please take time to review and discuss them with your parents.

Thanks for hanging in there. I'll see you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Friday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

It's that time of year where many of you become restless about Summer Holidays as it is right around the corner. Before any of us will realize, it will be Summer Break.

Please continue to remember to show respect and strong listening skills to everyone in class. We seem to be forgetting some common rules of kindness.

Let's work hard Monday to get back on track - we've come a long way this year in getting to know and appreciate one another.

Share with your parents, the beautiful and creative weaving projects I sent home today. I have enjoyed having them in the classroom. Great job everyone.

Also, share with them your thoughts on the great kickball game that the teachers had against the grade 4 students. Both teams showed great effort and finesse. However, the grade 4's ended up winning in the end. A fun time was had by all.

See you all Monday. Have a fantastic weekend - get outside and enjoy the sun.

Ms. Toy

Needle Found!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Thank you for looking for the weaving needle at home. We have found it!

Tomorrow we will have a kickball game - Grade 4's vs. the Teachers. It will be held in the field after 2:15 pm. Please bring bug spray to avoid getting eaten alive! Also, sunblock would be wise to bring as well.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Missing Weaving Needle

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

As discussed this morning, I am missing a weaving needle that we borrowed from Mrs. Bereta. We currently have 19 and we should have 20. Parents, please check book bags and pockets to see if it has ended up at your home. Your help is greatly appreciated.


If you will be taking the bus to school next year - Transportation contracts and payment due Tuesday, June 28, 2011.


Tell your parents about the weaving projects we have been working on. I will send them home with you later this week. 


See you tomorrow. 


Ms. Toy

Monday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Thank you for showing great manners and enthusiasm for our Grade 4's at their Farewell Ceremony. Share with your parents, the name of the teachers who will not be here next year.

Please spend time reading tonight. Many of you are beginning to lose track of this responsibility.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Late Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Apologies for the late agenda - I have been trying to log in all weekend and have just been able to - on Sunday night.

Tomorrow is our Grade 4 farewell ceremony. It starts at 9:30 am. I have a list of things to talk to you about in order to prepare you for this special event. We will talk tomorrow morning.

We are down to the last final days in the school year. I will begin sending things home this week.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Math Test Tomorrow

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

In preparing to write your math test tomorrow, please ensure you get enough sleep tonight, eat a healthy breakfast and pack a nutritious snack in your backpack.

As you think about the test, please remember to:

(1) read each question carefully
(2) do all the work needed to arrive at an answer that appears in your choices
(3) remember that you have worked hard this year in math

Tomorrow is also the final Fun Lunch of the year.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Reading Test Today!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Thank you to all who worked hard today in completing the reading portion of your provincial tests. Your willingness to check and recheck your work was appreciated.

Thursday is Fun Lunch day.

Although tomorrow is book exchange. We will not be going to the library. Instead, please have all books here in the class to be returned by Friday.

Thursday is our Math test. We will review work tomorrow morning.

See you then.

Ms. Toy

This Week

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Provincial Testing
Tomorrow morning, students write the Reading portion of the Language Arts Provincial Test.

Please ensure you get a good night's sleep and remember to pack a healthy snack in your backpack.

Just a reminder to read carefully tomorrow as the answer is in the readings!

Fun Lunch
Thursday is Fun Lunch at school. If you ordered, you do not need to bring a lunch. However, if you did not, please bring lunch as usual.

Library Books
All books are due back in the library this week. Please finish up your books by Friday!

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Reading Homework

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please complete the four readings I assigned to you for the weekend. To check your understanding, answer the multiple choice questions related to each reading. They are the first four in the packet.

The four readings were:
(1) Bubble Gum
(2) Collect Ants for an Ant Farm
(3) Banff
(4) Fearless Jake

Provincial Tests are next week: 
(1) Reading on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
(2) Math on Thursday, June 16, 2011

Science
The ducks went home to the farm today. I hope you enjoyed having them in the classroom. Thank you for being kind, caring and respectful of them.

See you Monday.

Ms. Toy

Thursday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,


Below are some informational items for the upcoming week:


Spelling Test Tomorrow
Please study well for your 25 word spelling test tomorrow. Any of the 30 words may be on the test.


Clubs & Activities Photo Order Forms due tomorrow.


Physical Education
Hello parents and guardians,
On Saturday June 18th the City of Calgary will be hosting an event called All Sport One Day for children aged 6-12.  If you are interested, you will need to go to http://www.calgarysportcouncil.com/ and register for an event being held in your area.  All events are free of charge!

Events are filling up fast so you may need to act fast. 


This event is not supervised by Panorama Hills School teachers.  If you wish to participate you will register and supervise your own students.


Thank-you
Mr. Spriggs

Busing for Students Next Year

Next Year Transportation forms are being sent home today and tomorrow to all bused students.  If you did not bus this year but wish to have a student on the bus Next Year please call us or pick up a bus contract at the school office. 

ALL transportation contracts and fees are due to CBE transportation by June 30, 2011.

See you tomorrow. 

Ms. Toy

Reading Homework

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please complete the reading homework sent home today. It is a recipe with 5 multiple choice questions. We will review it tomorrow. Also, keep studying the spelling words for Friday's test.

Also, you received an order form for photographs for clubs/activities. If you ordered a yearbook, the pictures will be included within the pages. However, if you did not, you can have an individual photo of the club you took part in this year.

The Parent Volunteer Tea is tomorrow in the Grand Hall from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Tuesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's  & Parents,

Another reading assignment was sent home today - Aesop's Fables: The Donkey and the Little Dog. Please read the cartoon carefully and answer the multiple choice questions by choosing the best answer.

Again, information about Spelling was in yesterday's agenda. Please work on it every night. You can break up the work so it is spread across several days.

We will work on Art again tomorrow to finish up items for the Volunteer Tea.

A reminder to wash your hands after using the washroom and/or before you eat your snack/lunch.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Monday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Thank you for being gentle with the ducks today. We are no longer holding them as they are quite large now.

The caterpillars are now in Chrysalis phase. Please remember not to disturb them as they are dormant/asleep. You can make observations by looking at them carefully.

Homework - Spelling & Reading

Today you received 2 pieces of homework. They were glued into your Literacy MAP/Spelling books.

Spelling
A list of 30 words which I will choose 25 for you to be tested on this Friday, June 10, 2011.

You can choose how you would like to study for the test. Talk to your parents about what they'd like you to do. Here are some options:

(1) write the words 5 times on a line with a sentence
(2) write the words 5 times each on a line only
(3) write 2 sentences where you can use the word accurately

Reading
(1) please read the story carefully
(2) answer the multiple choice questions on the opposite side

*You may need to read the story more than once to answer correctly. Only choose one answer for each question. Pick the best answer.

Grade 3 Provincial Testing Dates


Language Arts Reading - Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Mathematics - Thursday, June 16, 2011

Students will write their exams in the morning. We will continue to prepare students to write exams in the upcoming week.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Friday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today you were given your Spelling Test Results from last Friday. The test was out of 50. Please have your parents look over your test. Also, please have them sign it and return it by Tuesday, June 7, 2011.

Volunteer Celebration is next Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 1:30 pm -3:00 pm in the Grand Hall.

**Science: Missing Spoon** 
Parents -  Please check the spoon that your child brought home as we are missing one. One was mistakenly taken home as we have had one returned that doesn't belong to one of our families.

Spend time reading this weekend.

See you Monday.

Ms Toy

Spelling Test Tomorrow

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Just a quick reminder that you have a 25 word spelling test tomorrow. Again, they are at a Grade 3 level.

Share with your parents, your telephone that you made today to show how vibrations create sound.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Wednesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Science
Please remember to bring in a metal spoon to use in the sound demonstration tomorrow with our guest - Mr. Patching. I will label your spoon for you and it will be return to you.

Math
Please tell your parents about 2-D shapes.
What 2 measurements/dimensions do they have?

Tell your parents about 3-D shapes.
What 3 measurements/dimensions do they have?

June Calendar
An updated copy is available online. Please see our school website as there have been a few changes to it.

Spelling Test Friday
The test will be 25 words long. They are everyday type words.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Playground Celebration

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today was our Playground Grand Opening. Thank you for showing great manners and patience during the assembly in honoring our special guests.

Again, a spelling test will held on Friday. This time you will get 25 words.

I will give you the last week's test results back tomorrow. Also, we will review some of the more challenging words.

Science - We will be looking at our ducks and insects tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Reminders

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Playground Grand Opening
Tomorrow (May 31, 2011) we are celebrating the opening of our playground. Each student will be served cheese pizza and chocolate milk for lunch. There is no cost for this special event. Lunch will be held from 11:00 am - 12 pm. An assembly will be held from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

For afternoon recess, all students will receive a popsicle.


Volunteer Celebration
When: Thursday, June 9, 2011; 1:30pm  - 3:00 pm
Where:  Grand Hall
Who: All parents (not students) who have volunteered at our school
What: Join us for a snack, refreshments, brief entertainment and an opportunity to visit with other parents
Why: Our thanks for your time and efforts to make Panorama Hills a great place to learn!

*Babysitting services will not be offered at the school. If you need to bring your younger children, please fill in the form sent home last week.

If you did not receive a form, please have your child ask me for one!


Scientist Visit this Thursday!
Mr. Richard Patching will be visiting our class on Thursday to talk about Sound Production. Please bring a metal spoon with your name labeled on it with masking tape.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Friday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Social Studies
Thanks for working hard today in Social Studies in posting our fact 'stickies' about India. Tell your parents about how we are collecting information and sharing it with the whole class.

Science & Art
Share with parents your first attempts in drawing insects and animals. We will working on them again next week.

Playground Grand Opening Assembly
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
1:00 – 2:00 pm in the Gym
All are welcome!


Spelling Test 
A 50 word spelling test was given today. I will have your results ready early next week.


Have a great weekend. Wish for Sunshine!


Ms. Toy

Thursday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Another gloomy day outside. Thank you for staying out of the puddles.

Spelling Test
Tomorrow is your Grade 3 spelling test - 50 words in total. Get your brains ready!

Science
We spent the afternoon enjoying our caterpillars, mealworms and ducks. Tell your parents about being able to hold the insects and ducks today. Also, share with them some of your observations.

Grand Opening Lunch for Students
Tuesday May 31^st Panorama Hills School will be celebrating the Grand Opening of our playground. We will be providing a slice of Little Caesars cheese pizza and chocolate milk to all grade 1-4 students. There is no cost to the students for the pizza and chocolate milk.


Parent Council AGM - Tonight!


Dear Parents, 
Please join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Parent Council this evening, Thursday, May 26, at 7pm. This will be the final meeting of the Parent Council for this school year. Come learn what has been happening this year and what we have planned for next year. 


Thank you for your support, PHS Parent Council


Volunteer Celebration Notice & Yearbook Order Forms - please look in your child's backpack for information about these items. If you ordered a yearbook already, you will only have the Volunteer Celebration form. 


Have a great night!


Ms. Toy

Tadpoles Arrived Today!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

We received tadpoles today. Tell your parents about what you've observed so far. Also, our fourth duck egg hatched today. We will visit with them tomorrow. You will also get to vote on names.

Yearbook orders are due. Please bring your order envelopes if you are interested in buying one.

We will continue working division and fraction work tomorrow.

Please get some good rest tonight. Many of you were restless and antsy today during class time.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Grade 3 Spelling Test on Friday

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

I will give you a 50 word spelling test on Friday. I will be looking for whether you can spell words that are frequently used by Grade 3 students. There is little you can do to study for this test as I will choose words randomly from a list.

Please come dressed for the weather - rain. Also, do your best to stay dry and out of puddles.

Share with your parents - the newest members of the Grade Threes....the ducks! Tell them about what it's like to hold a newborn duck in your hands. Tadpoles should arrive later this week. You can also share with them news about caterpillars.

See you tomorrow.

Ms.Toy

Math Night Tonight!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Just a reminder that tonight is our Family Math Night. It starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 7:30 pm. Please come out and test your problem-solving skills!

Also, No School Friday & Monday. Enjoy your long weekend!

Yearbook orders are due next Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Please remember that the cost is $20 per book - cash only. Thank you.

**Mark your calendar! The Parent Council AGM is Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7pm. Please see the May newsletter for details. The agenda will be posted on the Parent Council webpage prior to the meeting.**

See you Tuesday. 

Ms. Toy

Wednesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Thank you for working well today with Mrs. Nelson, your substitute for the morning. I appreciate knowing that you can be respectful and cooperative with guests in our building.

Please spend time reading your library books that you signed out today. If you forgot to return your books, please bring them back tomorrow.

Math Night is tomorrow. You are invited to come back to school at 6:30 pm to work on different math problems. It will be great opportunity for you to work on your problem-solving skills.

*If you attend, you are expected to come with your family and/or a family member.

What are mental mathematics?
http://www.innovativelearning.ca/sec-21century/docs/math-mental.pdf

Fun Lunch is tomorrow. Please bring your lunch if you did not order.

No school on Friday (20) and Monday (23rd). Please come back to school on Tuesday (24th).

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Fantastic Writing Today!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Provincial Testing
A big 'hurray' for each student who did his/her best in completing the story writing portion of their Language Arts Provincial Tests today. You were focused and showed great patience for one another.

Lockdown
This afternoon, we had a practice Lockdown at our school. Tell your parents how well we did as a class.

Math Night
Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Gymnasium. See you all there!

What are manipulatives?
http://www.innovativelearning.ca/sec-21century/docs/math-manipulatives.pdf


Yearbook Information and/or Orders
Students who joined our school AFTER November 3, 2010 will be having their pictures taken by the photographer tomorrow. 

Students who joined a lunchtime club at any time throughout the school year will also be having their group photos taken tomorrow.


Yearbook orders are due next Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Cash payment only ($20)


Library Exchange
Please remember to bring your library books back to school tomorrow - to renew or exchange. 


See you tomorrow. 


Ms. Toy

Important Dates

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Provincial Testing - All Grade 3 students write their stories for Language Arts tomorrow morning. Please come ready to write a story from beginning to end.

**Have a great sleep tonight and a hearty breakfast tomorrow so your brains are alert and creative.


Math Night - Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Grand Hall & Gymnasium. Come ready to solve some problems!

Why are elementary students doing algebra?
http://www.innovativelearning.ca/sec-21century/docs/math-algebra.pdf

Short Week - No school for students on Friday or Monday. Come back to school Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Spelling Homework - No spelling work will be sent home this week.

Spell-aThon Money - Please hand in money as it is now overdue. Thank you for all your support and generosity in supporting our school through this event.

Yearbook - (1) Students who joined our school AFTER November 3, 2010 will be having their pictures taken by the photographer on Wednesday. (2) Students who joined a lunchtime club at any time throughout the school year will also be having their group photos taken Wednesday.


Orders for School Yearbooks are due Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Please send $20 cash only. 


Have a great night. See you tomorrow. 


Ms. Toy

Key Information about Next Week

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Provincial Tests - Story Writing 
All grade 3 students will write Part A of the Language Arts Test on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. It is a story writing task that will require them to write a story from beginning to end in a 1.5 hour block.

Please ensure your child gets enough sleep and has a healthy breakfast for Tuesday. We have been working on writing stories in class throughout the year. Students have been showing steady progress in their confidence as writers.

Yearbook Orders
Panorama Hills School is pleased to be offering a yearbook again for the 2010/2011 school year.  All students WILL be in the yearbook with their classmates.  Yearbook order envelopes labelled with your child's name and teacher were sent home today.  Please return the envelope with $20.00 per yearbook (CASH ONLY) before May 25th.

On Wednesday, May 18th, the photographer will be at the school taking pictures of new students.  She will also be calling down students who joined a lunch time club (such as Glee Club or Dance Club, etc.) throughout the year for group photos.

Spelling
Tests took place today during class time. I apologize for not posting an agenda yesterday to remind you as the Agenda Blog was not in service. Thank you to students who showed responsibility in remembering to study.

Have a fantastic weekend. See you all on Monday.

Ms. Toy

Are You All Spelled Out?

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Congratulations to Rachel K. for a valiant effort in the Spell-a-Thon this afternoon! We are proud of you - you were the runner up. You represented our class very well. Thank you!

Spelling Homework - Choose another 4 words and complete home practice only. You will have 10 words in total for your tests Friday.

Family Math Night is next Thursday. I will include additional reminders in the days to come.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Spell-A-Thon Tomorrow!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Spell-A-Thon
You will be tested on the first 50 words on your Spell-A-Thon list in the morning. Later, in the afternoon when we find out our top spellers, we will gather in the gym for the 'Spell-Off.'

Spelling Homework
Students all chose 4 words from their lists today. Please complete your home practice tonight.

Have a great night. Enjoy the warm weather.

Ms. Toy

Spell-A-Thon

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Hopefully, you have been busy preparing for our Spell-A-Thon! Here is more information about it:


Dear Parents, 
The spell-a-thon will take place on Wednesday, May 11.  Students will have their spelling tests in the morning in their homeroom classes on the first 50 words of the spelling list.  The student with the highest score will advance to the spell-off at an assembly in the gym at 1 p.m.  The words for the spell-off will be the second 50 on the list.  
Sponsorship money is due on Monday, May 16. 


Also, Spelling Work will be sent home tomorrow. Tests will be held on Friday - 10 words in total. 


Math Night Forms - Please return your response to the school indicating whether you will attend by tomorrow. 


How can I help my child look forward to math?
http://www.innovativelearning.ca/sec-21century/docs/math-attitudestoward.pdf




Thanks.


Ms. Toy

Happy Mother's Day!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Enjoy your weekend celebrating Mother's Day! You made small gifts today for mom. Everyone worked hard to get them finished.

Thank you for your patience with the spelling this week. It will be much more organized next week.

Also, please remember to practice your Grade 3 words for the upcoming Spell-a-Thon. Try your best to get sponsors to raise money for non-fiction books for the library.

Thank you for working hard this week.

See you Monday.

Ms. Toy

Spelling Test Tomorrow!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

It sure has been a busy week.

Share with your parents your time in Mr. Fen-Mac's & Mrs. Brinson's rooms this afternoon - baking & making your instruments.

Ten words for your spelling tests tomorrow. Please study well. No class time was given today to do practice. Please complete your at home practice only and review your words for your tests.

Fun Lunch forms are due tomorrow.

Family Math Night forms are due ASAP. Please indicate if you can or cannot attend.

Why is my child doing problem solving in math?http://www.innovativelearning.ca/sec-21century/docs/math-problemsolving.pdf


See you tomorrow. 


Ms. Toy

Upcoming Family Math Night

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Math Night - Thursday, May 19, 2011
Please check your child's bag for information regarding this upcoming event. Click on the link below for additional information about the new math curriculum.

http://www.innovativelearning.ca/sec-21century/docs/math-newcurric.pdf

Spelling Homework
Please complete your spelling work - 3 new words for a total of 7 so far.

Library Books
New books were signed out today. If you did not return books today, please return them tomorrow.

Orienteering Club
If you signed up for this club, it starts tomorrow during the lunch hour.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Spelling Homework

Dear Grade 3's  & Parents, 

Spelling Words

Students received spelling word lists today. However, they received them quite late in the day. They were not given time to do their in-class practice - they are to complete their home practice, choosing 4 words. 

Fun Lunch Forms 

If you would like Fun Lunch for May & June, forms are due Friday. 

Magazine Fundraising - Orders were due today. If you still have plans to place an order, please send them tomorrow with your child. 

Library Books - Please remember to bring your books back for exchange tomorrow morning. 

See you tomorrow. 

Ms. Toy

Monday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Spelling Words
Students will receive their spelling words starting tomorrow. They will have homework from Tuesday to Thursday night and a test on Friday. They will have 10 words in total.

Home Reading
Please continue reading your books. If you finish early, please bring your books back and I will send you to the library to sign out new ones. All books are due Wednesday for exchange or renewal.

Fun Lunch
Forms are due by Friday, May 6, 2011.

Grade 3, Language Arts Provincial Test - Writing
Students are scheduled to complete the writing portion of their Language Arts provincial tests on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 (morning).

We continue to practice story writing during class time to build students' confidence and skills in writing stories.

Magazine Fundraiser
Our CCRP magazine fundraiser is almost complete and the children are super excited with our prizes, 2 bikes and an X BOX 360!  Remember, additional order forms are available in the office. To date we have 113 orders, we still need 387 orders to draw for the X BOX so we have extended the deadline to WEDNESDAY MAY 4!!!! 


Any orders made after this date will not be eligible for the prize draw but the proceeds will go to the school.  Remember subscription donations to the library will be eligible for the draw as well as any on-line subscriptions.  Parents of the winning students will be notified and an announcement will be made for the students confirming the winners on May 5th.  


Thank you again for your participation with our final fundraiser of the year, your past support has been outstanding, lets keep it going!


See you tomorrow. 


Ms. Toy

Happy Weekend!

Hello Grade 3's and Parents,

• May 6, 2011 - Fun Lunch forms due.
• May Calendars came home today. Check them over for upcoming events.

If you are in Mrs. Duckett's reading group, please complete and/or catch up on all homework assigned over the weekend. Please do your best to complete homework on daily basis.

Please take time to read your library books over the weekend.

See you Monday.

Ms. Toy

Snow Again!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today many of you were unprepared for the weather - it began snowing heavily in the early morning. Please come dressed for any kind of weather that may come our way. Coats, hats and mitts must be brought to school each day until Spring truly arrives.

Spelling tests are scheduled tomorrow. Eight words in total. Please study well.

Share with your parents, our first time using Senteos today with the Smartboard. We will continue working with these tools for the rest of the year.

Your watercolour projects are turning out to be quite beautiful and interesting. We have a few more days to work on them.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Wednesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

You signed out new books from the library today. Please make it your own responsibility to read every night. It truly does help you write better stories as you will have a mind full of ideas.

Parents - Please contact me if your child is not taking his/her books home at night - there are a few who often 'forget.'

Spelling Homework - You have 6 words so far to study for your test on Friday. This week is an 8 word test. Please complete homework as we have in class time.

Fun Lunch - Tomorrow is Fun Lunch. Please bring a lunch if you did not order it.

Reading - We reading 'The Chocolate Touch' by Patrick Skene Catling. Tell your parents about the first two chapters.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Tuesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

A reminder that Fun Lunch is scheduled for Thursday. If you ordered lunch, it will be served. If not, please bring your lunch as usual. If you are unsure as to whether you ordered or not, please check with me tomorrow.

Share with you parents the story we read today "King Midas and the Golden Touch."

Tomorrow is book exchange. Please finish up reading your books are remember to bring your plastic bags so you can sign out new books or renew ones you have yet to finish.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Spring Fling DVD Reminder

Dear Grade 3's and Parents,

Thank you for reading the agenda faithfully. I appreciate your interest in the ongoings at school.

DVD orders for the Spring Fling are due tomorrow. Please fill in the order form and enclose $10 cash in a sealed envelope for tomorrow if you wish to buy a copy or two.

Please spend time reviewing multiplication facts 0x0 to 5x5 with your child on a daily basis. They will benefit from this as they engage in daily math tasks.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Happy Easter!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Enjoy your long weekend. Please spend time reading what you signed out from the library today.

Panorama Spring Fling DVD - The Spring Fling performances on March 23 & 24 were recorded onto one DVD. Please send $10 (cash payment) in a sealed envelope with your child by Tuesday, April 26, if you wish to purchase one. DVDs will be sent home in May. Money raised will go towards expanding our technology resources for the 2011/2012 school year.

I forgot to send order forms home today. I apologize and will send them with your child on Monday. However, if you would like to send payment only, I will take care of the order form on your behalf.

Have a fantastic weekend.

See you on Monday as there is no school Thursday & Friday.

Ms. Toy

Tuesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today we had Ms. Colpitts join our class as our new educational assistant. She will be helping us for the remainder of the year in our classroom. Please make her feel welcome.

Thank you for listening well today and for completing work for your first problem of your story writing. We will be working on our stories again tomorrow.

Please remember that you have Thursday and Friday off from school. However, you do have to be back on Monday.

Spell-a-Thon information was sent home today. Please read the information carefully with your parents. We will talk more about it tomorrow.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Monday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Spelling
There is no spelling homework assigned this week as there is school Monday to Wednesday only.

Short School Week
Students have Thursday and Friday off.

Staff Appreciation Lunch ---- Tuesday May 3rd, 2011

Hi Moms, Dads and Friends:

With June quickly approaching, we would like to thank the staff at Panorama Hills School for everything they have done for our children this year.

We are hosting a Staff Appreciation Lunch for the teachers and support staff on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.  To make this event a success, we are asking for the support and participation of parents.

We are looking for volunteers to provide food and/or their time for set up as well as tidy up afterwards.   If you are able to contribute in either way we would greatly appreciate it.

If you are providing a food donation, please bring it to the office by 10:30am on

May 3rd in a container labeled with your name (this will make it easier to identify when you pick it up).  To ensure these delicious dishes do not go to waste, we suggest you send 4 - 5 servings only.   A little note of why you appreciate a staff member would be fantastic to share as well. 

If you are able to volunteer for the event itself, please email Jen Rathbone at dougandjen@shaw.ca by April 23^rd, indicating what time you are available:

We’d love your help at:

• 10:30 – noon (preparation)
• 12:30pm to 2pm (clean up)

If you are not a home cooking kind of person, yet would like to express your appreciation, here’s a few other ideas have been shared by the staff - 

• They would love plants for the classrooms and offices.  All plants will be cared for over the summer so they can join us again in September.   

• As you know, our library is in need of more books – especially picture books.   A gift template will be placed on the inside cover of each donated book.  If you would like assistance in choosing a title, please visit the library assistant, Mrs. Keall. 

As always, thank you for your support!

 Panorama Hills School Parent Council

See you tomorrow. 

Ms. Toy

A Few Goodbyes Today

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today we said goodbye to Mrs. Bennett (Lunchroom Supervisor) and Mr. Van Rokel (Phys. Ed).

Thank you for your hard work in preparing the gifts for them. I truly appreciated your thoughtfulness. Both of them wanted to let you know that they loved receiving the cards and necklace. Share with your parents, what we did for each of them.

There is no homework assigned for the weekend. However, please spend time reading - 20 to 30 minutes per day.

Next week is a short week. There is school Monday to Wednesday only. No school Thursday & Friday.

See you on Monday.

Ms. Toy

Thursday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please study for your spelling tests tomorrow. Review all 10 words on your list - they will be on your test.

Please dress for the weather. We had a spontaneous snow building contest today in the morning. Many of you who did not wear winter clothing were not able to participate. Also, please remember to take off your shoes at the carpet when entering the school.

We worked on farewell gifts today during class time. Please share with your parents who will be leaving us tomorrow.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Spelling Homework

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Three new words were chosen today for your spelling test on Friday. Please compete your home practice tonight. Tests are scheduled for Friday.

Tonight promises to be snowy again. Please come dressed for the weather tomorrow.

Tell your parents about your work with clay today.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Final Fundraiser for the Year!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today we sent home the final fundraising project for the year. Annual magazine subscriptions can be purchased at discounted prices. Please see your child's brochure and school handout for details. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

Spelling homework was assigned again today. In total, your child should have 5 spelling words to study for so far. They will have 10 by Friday's test.

As our secret project begins tomorrow, please think of a way that you think our 'special someone' at our school will remember you by - it has to fit into the palm of your hand. Please come ready tomorrow to start!

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Monday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please remember to read tonight. Your library books are due Wednesday. Getting into the habit of reading for enjoyment is one to develop while you are young. Also, please remember to take care of your books by keeping them in your plastic bag.

Math continues to be focused on problem solving. Although the work can be challenging, please remember that you are expected to try your best. If you need help, I would like you to have some work in scribblers before you come to see me.

Story writing is an ongoing area of focus. We have been reading storybooks that model the pattern of how many stories are written. Please keep this in mind as you write during class time.

Spelling homework was assigned today. Please complete your homework and bring your blue spelling books back every day.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Friday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Take some time this weekend to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather!

Spelling tests were completed today. There is no spelling homework.

Share with your parents, how we worked with watercolour paints today and the many steps involved in painting a picture. We will continue to work on our spring paintings next week.

Have a great weekend.

Ms. Toy

Thursday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Spelling tests are tomorrow. You each have chosen 8 words. Please study well.

We started our Hearing & Sound unit today in science. Please spend 2-3 minutes tonight with your eyes closed at your home listening to the sounds. Pay attention to all the sounds you can hear if you are quiet.

Have a great night. See you tomorrow.

Ms.Toy

Wednesday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please complete your spelling homework tonight. Keep in mind - you need to write sentences that show you can use the word accurately and in an interesting way. Don't forget about adjectives and adverbs in your sentences (describing words).

Library books were signed out today. Please take time to enjoy them at home. Read for 20 minutes each night. Keep your books safe and clean by storing them in the plastic bags given to you by Ms. Keall.

As the snow melts, please remember to stay out of puddles and when you enter the school to take off your shoes/boots at the carpet. Thank you!

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Welcome Back to School!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

It was great to see all of you back today in class.

We had a field trip to Cantos Music Foundation yesterday and a few of you did not attend as you were away. If you did attend but haven't already done so, share with your parents all of what you were able to see and hear. Of particular interest and fun was the theatre organ.

Today we started up spelling practice and words for a test on Friday, April 8, 2011. Students will have 8 words in total. Please complete homework and study well for your tests.

We read 'The Name of the Tree' by Celia Barker Lottridge & Ian Wallace today. Our focus will be looking at the 'underdog' in stories and how they overcome obstacles to find success.

Our ongoing focus in mathematics will be problem-solving. We are continuing our study of multiplication and moving towards basic division.

Thanks for a great day.

Ms. Toy

Fantastic Job at Spring Concert!

Dear Grade 3's,

Each of you did a fantastic job at the Spring Concert. Thank you for all your hard work & enthusiasm!

There is no homework assigned for the break.

No library books were sent home over the holidays. However, please keep in the habit of reading everyday for at least 20 minutes. You can continue to access the Tumblebooks website to read (login: panorama,  password: books).

Please be back at school on Monday, April 4, 2011. We are on a field trip that day to Cantos Music Foundation. It is a full day trip. Please pack a healthy lunch.

Have a wonderful break.

Ms. Toy

Spelling Test Reminder

Dear Grade 3's,

Please remember to study for your spelling tests tomorrow. You have 10 words in total.

Also, please remember that you will perform in two concerts tomorrow - 10:00 am and 6:30 pm. Please come dressed as we planned - white top and dark pants and/or skirt.

Another reminder that Field Trip forms to Cantos Music Foundation are due tomorrow as we go on the first day back from Spring Break (Monday, April 4, 2011). Please enclose $10 to pay for our trip (cash/cheque).

Thank you.

Ms. Toy

Spring Concert Tomorrow

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Tomorrow you will showcase all the effort and work that you've put into preparing for our Concerts. Please get plenty of rest tonight.

Just a few reminders for the Spring Concert:
-please wear a white top and dark bottom
-students please review your lines for the poem tonight
-students - I need you to use your biggest voice during the performance
-all students are expected to perform in the morning and evening performances

-students must be at school tomorrow night at 6:00 pm to 6:15 pm
-students need to come directly to their classroom
-doors for the concert open at 6 pm for parents

-there is assigned seating for the audience, please check your ticket stub
-parents - please remember your tickets for the performance

Other Items:

Fun Lunch is tomorrow. If you purchased lunch, it will be served. If not, please bring your lunch as usual.

The lunch schedule will return to normal tomorrow. You will eat lunch at 11:30 am.

Tomorrow is the last day of classes before Spring Break. There is no school for students on Friday. Please return to school, Monday, April 4, 2011.

Swimming lesson report cards will be received and given out to students after Spring Break.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Field Trip Notice - Very Important!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Field Trip - Cantos Music Foundation (Monday, April 4, 2011)
As we talked about in class, I forgot to hand out field trip forms to our trip to Cantos Music Foundation scheduled for Monday, April 4, 2011 (first day back after Spring Break). I apologize.

I need parents to fill in forms and enclose $10 payment (cash/cheque) no later than Thursday this week (March 24, 2011). Parents - you may post-date cheques to April 4th, 2011 if you wish.

I need 4 parent volunteers to ensure our trip is successful. Please contact me if you are available natoy@cbe.ab.ca and/or (403)777-6061.

Spring Concert - Our class performs on Thursday morning and evening. Please make a great effort to be present at both performances. All students need to be at school by 6:15 pm on Thursday. All students are asked to have white tops and dark bottom. Please see agenda items from yesterday for important information. 

Grade 4 Bake Sale - There are many cookies left over to purchase tomorrow. If you wish, you may bring another 25 cents to buy a treat. Let's support them in getting to Outdoor School.

Fun Lunch - Thursday, March 24, 2011
Fun Lunch is scheduled for the last day of class. If you ordered lunch, it will be served. If not, please bring your own lunch.

Spring Break - Friday, March 25 - Sunday, April 3, 2011. 
*Please return to school Monday, April 4, 2011.

Last Day of Swimming Tomorrow - Please bring your swim items for the final day of lessons tomorrow.

Book Exchange - Please remember to bring your library books to school tomorrow as they are due.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

p.s. You did a fantastic job at practice/dress rehearsal today. Thank you so much!

Additional Spring Concert Information

Please review the following information from Mrs. Mann:

The Spring Concert has finally arrived!  Doors open a half hour before the show, and students are expected to arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 on the evening of their performance.  Please drop off and pick up your child(ren) at the classroom.  As the children are presenting two full performances, it is important that all students are present for both shows.

Remember, YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND THE SHOW.  Young children who are able to sit on an adult's lap do not need a ticket.  Please plan to arrive early, as parking is limited.  If you are unexpectedly delayed, late seating will take place during the first appropriate pause in the program.  Assigned seats are not guaranteed after the performance starts.  Latecomers will be seated in the back out of courtesy to the performers and other audience members.

Panorama Hills School has hired a professional videographer to record all performances, and copies of the DVD will be available for purchase.  We ask that you please refrain from taking photos or video of the performance, as it interferes with the sight lines of other audience members and blocks access for the performers.

Thank you for your support and encouragement, and enjoy the show!

Spring Concert this Thursday!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Today was a very busy day.

We had a morning practice with Mrs. Mann for our concert, swimming in the afternoon and managed to fit some learning in between.

Grade 4 Bake Sale - please bring 25 cents to buy a treat to support our Grade 4's in getting to Outdoor School. They will be selling treats at lunch time.

Spring Concert is this Thursday, March 24, 2011. There are morning and evening performances scheduled. Today we sent tickets home with students. We are asking that Grade 3 students wear a dark bottom and white top for the performance on Thursday.

**Parents - please check your child's book bag for the tickets.

Swimming continues until Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Please remember to wash and dry your swim items daily.

Fun Lunch is scheduled for this Thursday, March 24, 2011.

Spring Break starts Friday, March 25, 2011. Classes resume Monday, April 4, 2011.

Basketball Poem/Song - please practice your poem at home. You were given a copy of the poem to practice at home with an adult. You need to speak loudly and clearly for you to be heard at the back of the gym.  If necessary, you must yell.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

More Swimming Next Week!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please remember that swimming will continue Monday, March 21 to Wednesday, March 23. A few of you continue to forget to pack and/or bring swim items to school. Please do not forget!

No spelling homework this weekend as we had tests today.

Fun Lunch is next Thursday, March 24, 2011.

To support our Grade 4's, please bring $0.25 to buy a baked chocolate treat on Tuesday, March 22 at lunch time. Money raised will help get them to Outdoor School this year.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Ms.Toy

Thursday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Another great day at the pool. Share with your parents the best part of your lesson.

Spelling Tests are tomorrow. Please study well and complete your home practice.

Fun Lunch is next Thursday, March 24, 2011. If you placed an order, do not worry about bringing a lunch. However, if you did not, please bring lunch as usual.

Also, next Friday, March 25, 2011- first day of Spring Break for students. The holiday will be from Friday, March 25, 2011 to Sunday, April 3, 2011. Classes resume Monday, April 4, 2011.

Please remember to practice your 'Basketball' lines for the Spring Concert.

Thanks for a good day.

Ms. Toy

No Spelling Homework Tonight

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Apologies for not posting the agenda earlier. I am still at school trying to decorate the gym for our Spring Concert next week.

Spelling
There is no spelling homework tonight as we did not have time today add new words to our list. You will get additional words tomorrow for your test Friday.

Swimming
It was so great to see all of you in the pool today. The excitement and fun that you had showing off your swimming abilities was the highlight of my day. Thank you for showing great manners and for showing great listening skills for your instructors. Remember to have a great sleep tonight.

Share with your parents, how you did today at the pool.

Music - Spring Concert
As reviewed during class time, Mrs. Mann truly needs you to be watchful when she conducts you. She also needs the groups waiting to be quiet and not to talk when she is doing her job. Everyone did a great job today in the performance part of the practice but we do need to show more consideration for Mrs. Mann. She has asked that you sing louder tomorrow.

Thanks for reading the agenda. See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Here is the pbskids.org website for you to look at http://pbskids.org/

Water & Ice

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Water & Ice
Please share with your parents our discussion about safety and making smart decisions about your play time outside. There are many large puddles on our school property as the ice thaws and refreezes overnight. Please stay away from the water and ice as it is not safe.

Swimming
Our swimming lessons start tomorrow afternoon. We will be in the pool by 1:40 pm and out by 2:20 pm. We will be on the bus to and from for about 15 minutes. Please remember to pack all the items we talked about today. Also, please remember to be considerate and not have others wait for you in the change room. You need to change quickly to be in the pool and out to catch the bus. Also, a reminder not to run on the pool deck as it is slippery.

Spelling 
You chose 2 more words today to practice for your spelling test. Please continue to do your homework and bring your blue book to school everyday.

Math Websites 
Yesterday, I posted a website to help you practice math at home. The website will only allow you between 10 to 15 minutes of use if you do not have an account. However, try it out.

Here are the two websites shown to you today:

ixl math
http://ca.ixl.com/

mathbuddyonline
http://www.mathbuddyonline.com/

Glee Club
I am reposting your practice videos again. Please be responsible to look for the videos when you read the agenda as I will not post them for you everyday. Look below for the videos.



Also, remember that you will eat lunch tomorrow at 12:00 pm not your usual time of 11:30 am. 


See you tomorrow. 


Ms. Toy

Math Practice

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please visit the ixl math website for ways to practice and review your math facts.

Thanks.

Ms. Toy

Monday Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

It was great to see most of you back today. However, please continue to wash your hands often as some of you are still recovering.

All swimming forms are overdue. Our first day of swimming will be Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

Fun Lunch forms are no longer being accepted. We can no longer place orders as the first fun lunch is next Thursday, March 24, 2011.

We tested our City of Calgary structures today. Share with your parents, the results of your test.

Spelling Homework - you chose 3 words today. Please complete your practice at home. The test will be on Friday. You will have 10 words in total.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Spelling Help

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

To help with your spelling and build your vocabulary, please visit spellingcity.com

This website has many helpful tools and games to help you practice your spelling at home.

Ms. Toy

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Parent Teacher conferences are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow morning. There is no school for students on Friday.

Thank you in advance for making an appointment to see me to discuss your child's growth and development.

What we Read Today
Today we read 'Ted' - a story about a boy with an imaginary friend and the troubles he gets into by having an 'imagination.' We will continue working on our imaginary friends next week. Hopefully, we will be able to write a new story using them as our main characters.

Swimming
Swimming begins next week - Wednesday. We will review behavioral expectations and what to pack next week.

Science
We have been waiting to continue our building projects of City of Calgary. Many of you have been away so we will wait until most of you have returned so your groups can work on them together.

Spring Concert
If you have not already done so, please return your order forms by Monday. All performances require a ticket for entry as no tickets will be issued at the door. This will assist in ensuring that all guests have seating for performances.

Math
We are still working on Multiplication. Our focus is to use various ways to solve the same problem. So far, we have 3 ways. We will introduce new ways in the upcoming week.

Have a great night & weekend.

Ms. Toy