Author: Mme St. Pierre

May is here and so is the sunny weather. We’ll be learning about movement of objects and forces like pushes and pulls in science and we’ll be measuring and comparing length, volume and mass in math. Connecting science and math to the world around us is easy when learning outdoors where everything is growing and moving!  Students will also plant seeds in our school garden box so we can track the growth and learn to care for living things.

Thank you to the parents who drove and joined us at the hatchery last Friday. It was a joyful and educational experience in a beautiful setting. I was very pleased with student behaviour and attention to the volunteer leaders.

 

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: May 5-9

Monday – Tuesday – at the park.

Wednesday – at FLE. Book exchange day.

Thursday – at FLE. Fun lunch.

Friday – at FLE. Community Walk. Plant fundraiser pick-up.

* Parents: We are learning about Community Helpers in Social Studies. If anyone would like to come and share for 15 minutes about their career, please contact me! We can fit you in just before pick-up on indoor or outdoor days for your convenience.

 

 

 

 

We learned about Small Eyes, the spotted owl, and a cedar baby basket that is an 800 year old Kwantlen artifact at the Cultural Centre Earth Day program.

The week ahead: April 28 – May 2

Monday-Tuesday – at the park.

Wednesday – book return day.

Thursday – Professor Wow assembly

Friday – Field trip to the Hatchery. Leaving at 9:10, drivers please come to the outside classroom door at 9:05 AM

 

Why do we celebrate Earth Day on April 22? Is it the Earth’s 4,500,000,101st birthday? We have so many reasons to recognize all the ways that planet Earth is special and give her some extra love! We’ll be learning about some of the amazing animals and plants that live in our corner of the Earth with partners at the Kwantlen Cultural Centre. We’ll also get out the tongs and help clean up our school ground this week.

Last week, students enjoyed Easter activities like egg hunting, nest making and crafts.  I hope the Easter Bunny left everyone something yummy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our salmon fry are eating and swimming all around the tank now, gaining strength for their big release day next Friday!

The week ahead: April 22-25

• Monday – Holiday
• Tuesday – At Brae Island for Earth Day activities: please send your child with good walking shoes or hiking boots and a sun hat, a light backpack with only essentials: change of clothes, snack/lunch, and water. They will be carrying their pack for the walk to the Cultural Centre.
• Wednesday – At FLE. Library and Home Reading book exchange. Please return field trip forms so I can arrange carpools.  Assembly for Hawk Award recognition and Honesty Virtue presentation.
• Thursday – Green team house cup celebration, Fun lunch
• Friday – Career Dress Up Spirit Day. Ms. St Pierre is away today to attend an Environmental Educators’ leadership event. Body Science lesson (virtual presentation by Saleema Noon) with Ms. Bendo’s class. K students will remain on school grounds all day.  FLE FUN NIGHT!!

The week ahead: April 14-18

I am collecting clean yogurt or sour cream containers in 500-750 ml sizes for our nature collections. Please send in any you might have at home.

• Monday and Tuesday – we’re going to a new park! As always, we’ll learn new rules and boundaries as we explore our outdoor classroom. This week outdoors we’ll go on a storywalk, Easter egg hunt, and try making nests like a bird.
• Wednesday – Library and Home Reading book exchange. Field trip notices sent home.
• Thursday – Easter arts and crafts
• Friday – no school for Good Friday.

Have a wonderful long weekend! See you Tuesday, April 22 at Brae Island for our Earth Day activities at Kwantlen.

 

 

We had a very good week back at school. Students are eager to be learning and playing together again! Spring is bursting into action with snakes, cherry blossoms, daffodils and more to be discovered and appreciated.

 

 

We are creating cherry blossom art by blowing paint to create branches.

Ks used their muscles to help move sand to create a new sand play area in the primary playground.

April Fool’s Day was good fun.

The week ahead: April 7-11

• Monday – at the park. It looks like a rainy couple of days. Please send an extra jacket layer.
• Tuesday – at the park. Salmon dissection – we’ll have a close up look at the outside and inside features that help these amazing animals survive! (Teacher led – students can observe or take breaks as needed.)
• Wednesday – at FLE. Library and Home Reading book exchange. Drumming after school.
• Thursday – at FLE. Kona Ice truck and Kickball game after school.
• Friday – at FLE. We’ll work on our cherry blossom art with our big buddies and get outside for some gardening and playtime. Entrepreneur Fair before lunch. Please send $2-10 if you would like your child to be able to buy something made by older FLE students.

I hope everyone had a great spring break with at least one ice cream cone!

I had an amazing time in Costa Rica immersed in nature!

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: March 31-April 4

• Monday – we are starting back at the school. I can hardly wait to see how our salmon, potatoes and daffodils have grown!
• Tuesday – at the park.
• Wednesday – at school. Library. Drumming after school – everyone welcome!
• Thursday – at school.
• Friday – at school. Morning walk.

Community Event invite:

Sunday, April 6 11:00-12:00 Fish Release at Yorkson Creek

Come join me and help 50,000 chum fry get safely from the hatchery truck to the waters of Yorkson Creek, one bucket at a time. Wear your boots and prepare to get muddy! Derby Hills Park on 98th Ave (20500 block).

 

This term has flown by! It was great to share all the progress the students have made. Thank you to every family for supporting your child’s learning!

Last week, we learned about rocks and fossils and told animal stories. We all love rocks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: March 10-14

• Monday – at the park. We’ll continue learning about rocks and go on a shape scavenger hunt.
• Tuesday – at the park. Big hike to see the other side of the Island followed by a marshmallow roast! (teachers will provide)
• Wednesday – at the school. Please send back all books for their Spring Break rest. We will be planting our Spuds in Tubs today and predicting how many potatoes will be harvested in June!
• Thursday – at the school. Ache Brazil performance in the afternoon. Kona Ice fundraiser after school.
• Friday – at the school. Green Team House Cup celebration in AM.

I wish everyone a relaxing and fun spring break! See you back at school on March 31!

 

The week ahead: March 3-7

• Monday – at the park
• Tuesday – at the park
• Wednesday – Library and home reading book exchange. Early dismissal at 12:08. Conferences 12:30-4:00
• Thursday – no school for conferences 8:00-7:00
• Friday – skating PM. Please send car seats, skates, gloves, helmets, etc. in a separate bag and parent drivers, please come to the classroom at 11:50 AM. Anyone who missed the first skating session, please be assured this is beginner-friendly and parents are welcome!

I am looking forward to seeing you all at the conferences!

 

This week we’ll be highlighting kindness and including others. We’ll also be learning about different cultures around the world in a Countries Scavenger Hunt!

The week ahead: February 24-28

Monday – Report Card Prep. No students attend.

Tuesday – at the park

Wednesday – Library and Home Reading book exchange. Pink Shirt Day.

Thursday – at school. Kindness story telling.

Friday – Countries Scavenger hunt (in school)

The snow and sun was lovely while it lasted. Students enjoyed their winter day at the park in many ways:

• Testing the ice on the Fraser River by tossing pebbles.
• Relaxing in the trees.

 

• Having a snow picnic.

 

 

 

 

 

• Sharing Valentines with the campers.

 

 

 

Thank you for sending in the fruit for our Friendship Fruit Salad! It was a hit!

 

The Week Ahead: February 18-21

Please sign up for a Student Inclusive Conference appointment online this week (opens Wednesday or Thursday)

Tuesday – Mr. Knowlson will be teaching again for me. Students are beginning a new Science Unit on Materials.

Wednesday – Library and home reading book return. (Most library books were already returned last week)

Thursday – At the school. Fun lunch day.

Friday – At the school. Potential for a walk in the AM. This is the deadline for completing the Parent Reflection Form online.