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

Spelling Tests Tomorrow

Dear Grade 3's & Parents, 

There will be a spelling test tomorrow. Here are the 8 words:

1. problem
2. happened
3. setting
4. character  
5. mood
6. tension
7. dialogue
8. interest

Important Reminders: Fun Lunch orders are due tomorrow, parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday evening and Friday morning. There is no school for students on Friday. 

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Additional Agenda Item

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Apologies for not remembering to record your first 4 spelling words for Thursday's spelling test. The words are related to our focus in story writing.  They are:

1. problem

2. happened

3. setting

4. character


Thanks for doing your homework. You will get 4 more tomorrow.

Ms.Toy

Swim Forms due Tomorrow!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Swimming Lessons
Please remember to turn in your swim forms tomorrow with payment of $30 (cash). Lessons start next Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

*If you do not wish your child to participate, please send a note to school to confirm your decision.

Cough & Cold Season
Many of you are experiencing flu like symptoms - cold, coughs and fevers. Please stay home if you are unwell. Also, parents please remind your children to wash their hands and to dress for the weather.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Please book an appointment to see me if you have not already done so. You can do so by visiting the school website by clicking here.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Share your Stories!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please share with your parents your stories. They are not finished yet but it's always a good idea to have an adult help to edit your work to make sure it makes sense.

No spelling homework was assigned today as there were many students absent. You will get 8 words in total - 4 tomorrow and 4 on Wednesday. Your tests will be on Thursday.

Please sign up for parent teacher conferences if you have not done so already.

Swimming forms and payment (in cash) are due Wednesday.

Remember to read tonight - books are due Wednesday.

Also, share with your parents our visit from Ms. Jennifer Frank today from the CPO. Tell them all about the French Horn.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Report Cards Home Today

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Report Cards
Today your second report card was sent home. Please review them with your parents - discuss with them your successes and challenges for this reporting period. Also, spend time setting some goals for the remainder of the year.

Parent Teacher Conferences
If you have not already done so, please book an appointment to see me to discuss your child's growth and development. Times are still available for:

• Thursday, March 10, 2011 (4 pm - 8 pm)
• Friday, March 11, 2011 (8 am - 12 pm

Please visit the school website and look for the conference icon. You can also access it thorough clicking on this link.

Spelling
No homework was assigned for the weekend. You will receive homework starting again on Monday. You will get 10 words but your tests will be scheduled for Thursday as there is no school on Friday.

Miscellaneous Items
In your report card packets, two other items were included: (1) Fun Lunch forms for March and April and (2) Spring Concert information and ticket order form.

Reading
Although I have not reminded you lately in the blog to read on a daily basis, please continue doing so and also remember to record your growth on the reading calendar for March.

Have a great weekend.

Ms. Toy

See Yesterday's Agenda

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please review yesterday's agenda. It was full of information about upcoming events.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Important Upcoming Events

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please share your experience of the 'Sounds of Nature' performance at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with your parents.

Spelling Homework - You have all 10 words for your spelling test this week. Please spend time studying for your tests on Friday.

Swimming Forms - Today you received forms for the upcoming swimming program.  Please return forms as soon as possible with payment (cash only). Please fill in all sections of the forms. Special attention is required to the chart. *Parents - please indicate your child's swimming ability and confidence level.

I need parent volunteers to attend for the six days of swimming we have scheduled. Please let me know if you are interested in helping. You do not need to attend all six days. If you are free to volunteer for a one day, two days, three days, or all six days, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Your support is needed for the success of this program. Many thanks in advance. Please e-mail me at natoy@cbe.ab.ca or call (403) 777-6061.

Report Cards - Students will receive their second progress report on Friday, March 4, 2011. Please check your child's book bag and discuss with them their growth and development on the weekend.

Parent Teacher Conferences - Registration for meeting times begin today. Please book conferences online at https://panoramahills.schoolsoft.ca/login.jsf


Thursday, March 10, 2011:  

• Kindergarten --- 9:00 am -8:00 pm (note: no school for kindergarten students)
• Grades 1 - 4 --- 4:00-8:00 pm

Friday, March 11, 2011

• Kindergarten --- 8:00 am-12:00 pm 
• Grades 1- 4 --- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
• *note: no school for all students

Spring Concert - Save the Date!

• Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:45 and 6:30 pm

• Thursday, March 24, 2011 10:00 am and 6:30 pm

• We will be having afternoon and evening performances

• All families will be issued numbered tickets based on the performance they choose to attend. There are two options available for families. 

• Please choose one of the following options: 

• Option One:  If you attend a daytime performance, you will be eligible to receive 4 tickets.
• Option Two: If you attend an evening performance, you will be eligible to receive 2 tickets

• Tickets will be marked for either daytime or evening. They are not transferrable between performances.

Thank you for reading the agenda.

Ms. Toy

Field Trip Tomorrow!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents, 

Field Trip Information

Please remember that we are going to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's performance "Sounds of Nature" tomorrow morning. 

We leave the school at 9:30 am and will return to eat lunch in our classrooms at 12 pm Noon. Please eat a hearty breakfast as you will not have a snack break during the performance. 

Please have a conversation with your parents about expectations for proper behavior during a formal event. 

Spelling Homework

You received 3 new words for your spelling test for Friday. They are science words focused on our 'Testing & Building Unit." The words are: stable, secure and safety. 

Please continue to complete your spelling practice at home. 

Remember to write the word across the page 5 times across a line for practice and a new sentence to show how it is used properly. This practice is separate from your at school practice. 

*You should have 2 sets of work for the same words (one in class & one homework).

Have a great night. 

Ms. Toy