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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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

Monday, May 30, 2011

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, May 27, 2011

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, May 26, 2011

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 31st 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

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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

Thursday, May 19, 2011

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, May 18, 2011

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

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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

Monday, May 16, 2011

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



Friday, May 13, 2011

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

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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

Monday, May 9, 2011

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

Friday, May 6, 2011

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

Thursday, May 5, 2011

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

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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, May 2, 2011

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