Report Cards Home Today

Dear Grade 3's and Parents,

Report cards came home today. We are asking all parents to discuss the comments made on the report card with their children to help them understand what they are doing well and what areas of growth will be worked on in the term to come. Although the number mark given provides information, the comment section is extremely important to create the whole picture.

A green sheet was included with the report card to help you navigate the Parent/Teacher Conference process. There will be no school for all students on Friday Nov. 26th and no school for all kindergarten students November 25 and 26, 2010, while Conferences are happening.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our school next week. Students will have a day next week to preview items to see if there is anything they are interested in buying. Due to the Book Fair, our library will be closed for book exchange. Students have been asked to keep their library books an additional week and return them during the week of November 29th.

Our class is looking for two Parent Volunteers to join us on our trip to Dr.Seussical the Musical on December 8th. If you are interested please email me at natoy@cbe.ab.ca

Have a great weekend. See you Monday.

Ms. Toy

Agenda for November 18, 2010

Dear Grade 3's and Parents,


Another cold day in Calgary. Students were better prepared for the weather - lots of toques, mitts and scarves today. Please continue to dress warmly.


Literacy MAP - Spelling tests are scheduled for all groups tomorrow. Please complete your homework and have a parent review your words with you.

Parent Council -  A reminder that there is a Parent Council meeting this evening. Please join us at the school at 7pm. We will have updates on fundraising, traffic initiatives, reports from the principal and teachers and more! Parent Council is a great avenue to get involved with the school and find out what is going on and why! 

If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions or just can't make the meeting but would like to be involved in any way please contact the Parent Council at panoramahillsschool@hotmail.com Stay warm and stay safe! 

Thank you, Elaine Cohen

Parent Council Chair

Parent Teacher Interviews - I look forward to sharing with parents, your child's growth and progress. Conferences are scheduled next week: Thursday, November  25, 2010; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm  and Friday, November 26, 2010; 8:00 am - 1:30 pm. Please visit our school website and find the school conferences icon to pre-book an appointment. Online bookings start today. 

There will be no school for all students on Friday Nov. 26^th and no school for all kindergarten students November 25 and 26, 2010.

Have a great night. See you tomorrow. 

Ms. Toy

Stay Warm!

Dear Grade 3's & Parents,

Please remember to dress in layers and to wear outdoor clothing, such as snow pants to ensure you are happy and comfortable playing outside during recess. If weather permits, you are expected to be outside to enjoy the fresh air and snow.

*Please remember to check to see if you're putting on your own clothing as our winter wear often looks the similar to others.

If you see a big blue dot on the doors in the morning, you are welcome to come indoors as it is too cold for you to be outside. You do not need to be asked or told by a teacher.

Social Studies - Have a conversation with your parents tonight about the symbols, activities, animals and ideas that people may think of when they think of Canada.

Math - We are reviewing numbers - how they can be created and represented in different ways. We are also talking about how useful Numbers are to our daily lives.

Home Reading - New books were signed out today. If you forgot your books at home today, please bring them back to school tomorrow and I will send you to the library to get new ones.

Literacy MAP - Please keep up with homework assigned by your teachers. The format is the same for all groups - write each new spelling word five times and beneath it, write a very interesting sentence to show you can use it properly.

There are a few students who have yet to develop healthy routines in completing homework faithfully.

Have a great night.

Ms. Toy

Winter's Here!

Dear Grade 3's and Parents,

Winter is finally here and it came in fast!

Please remember to dress in layers to keep warm as the weather will continue to be cold and windy. A toque, gloves and scarf are needed for the week. To have a great time at recess, please wear snow pants to stay warm and dry!

Literacy MAP - New words were assigned for your spelling test today. Remember to write them five times and include a very interesting sentence to show you understand how the word is used properly.

Social Studies - Work that was not completed for "A Community" reading was sent home with a few students. Please remember to bring your notebook back to school tomorrow as we will continue with this work tomorrow.

Home Reading - Library exchange is tomorrow. Please remember to return your books.

Fun Lunch - If you placed an order for Tacos, the lunch is scheduled for Thursday this week. If not, please bring your lunch.

Parent Council - Our next meeting is on Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy

Welcome Back!

Hello Grade 3's and Parents,

Welcome back after the long weekend! I hope you were able to get a lot of rest and some time outdoors before the snow begins!

Literacy MAP - Please make sure you are following the same format as we do in a class - a line of 4 or 5 words followed by a sentence that uses the word. 

You need to ensure you are completing your sentences with proper letter formation, proper markings and complete sentences that use descriptive adjectives and strong verbs. 

For example, instead of the sentence "She walked to the store."; you could write "The little girl walked down the long, dirty street towards the enormous grocery store to buy some yummy treats."

Home Reading - A reminder that you should be reading at home every night. When you have finished reading, please share what you have read with some of your family. 

Also think "What might happen next?' or "How could I write my own ending to the story?"

Have a wonderful evening! See you tomorrow!
Ms. Toy

Have a Great Weekend!

Dear Grade Threes and Parents,

Thank you for showing great respect during the Remembrance Day Ceremony today. I was so proud to see how each of you listened well and recognized this important day.

Thank you to each of you who brought in food donations and money for your poppies today.

Literacy MAP - As mentioned yesterday, spelling tests are scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2010. Please take time this weekend to prepare for them.

Home Reading - Also, please read this weekend as you signed out new library books today.

See you on Monday.

Ms. Toy

Remembrance Day Assembly Tomorrow

Dear Grade 3's and Parents,

Remembrance Day Ceremony - Things to Remember

The assembly begins at 10:30 am tomorrow in the gym. All parents are welcome.

Please remember to bring "A Can for Each Hand" tomorrow to donate towards the Veteran's Food Drive. If you wish, you may bring more than 2 cans.

Each child is asked to bring 25 cents to donate towards receiving their poppy tomorrow. Parents please talk with your child tonight about generosity and compassion - many students believe they are 'buying' a poppy and/or will receive more than one poppy if they donate more than 25 cents.

Also, please talk to your child about the solemness of this assembly. They are not to clap or cheer after student performances. Students may need to practice their one minute of silence at home tonight with your support.

Literacy MAP - Spelling tests for all groups have been moved to Monday, November 15, 2010. Please continue to help your child complete their homework over the weekend.

Home Reading - You are responsible to spend time reading each night. Please remember to do so.

See you tomorrow.

Ms. Toy