Happy first day back!!

Dear parents and students,

Just a short note to wish you all a happy return to schooling. To my parents hugs to you all for being so supportive and caring. To my students: have no fear, you are all totally ready for this next grade!! More than ready!! You taught me a lot!! Hugs to you!! Work hard and always do your best, don't get "lazybones"!! 

This will be my last posting as I hand over the reins to your child's new teacher. I will be in the school volunteering from time to time so this isn't a total goodbye.

Good news for me is that I've been hired by UBC as a part-time Faculty Advisor. I will be mentoring student teachers when they do their practicums in North Vancouver schools. I'm looking forward to this new phase in my life. 

I get to spend a lot more time with my hubby and grandson as well, so life is good.

Best wishes, as always,

Mrs. Gerri Karr

Happy Summer!

Dear parents,

Hope you're enjoying the summer with your children. My hubby and I are getting a lot of grandson time, which is so wonderful! Just wanted to send out a "hi" to you and your children. 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr

My last day!!

Dear parents,

Just a note to thank you all for a terrific year! Also, thanks to those of you who were able to turn up for the "block party" on Thursday. Mrs. Evans and I were so surprised and are so thankful for the gifts from the Queensbury community. We were incredibly spoiled!! 

Today was my last official day as a teacher. Next year, I plan to volunteer at Queensbury, so this is not a goodbye! I hope the issues get solved over the summer so I can see the children in September. 

I wish you and your families a safe and fun summer! Love and hugs to you all.

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr

No news!

Dear parents,

No news regarding the teacher strike. Our union and our employer have asked for a mediator. Hopefully this will be resolved sooner rather than later. 

All planned field trips (Karen Magnussen on June 23rd, and Science World on June 24th) are cancelled. 

I hope you are enjoying the sun! Please give hugs to your children from me. Miss them! 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr

Thanking you!

Dear parents,

Just a note of thanks for all the gifts and supportive hugs that I've received over the last few days. You are all so special. 

The children brought all their school work and extra supplies home with them on Friday. All exercise books and binders became communal, so if you see another child's name on something, don't panic. Just put a new label over it for next year's use.

Listen to the radio, watch the news or follow your twitter accounts for the latest news about strike action. I will be attending a study session on Monday to be informed about the latest bargaining negotiations. If a deal is reached, we may be back in school for the last two weeks. We just don't know at this point. 

The school will be open on Monday with no picket line. It might be an idea to check out the lost and found table located in the front hallway if your child is missing any clothing or footwear. 

Again, many thanks and best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr

Reminders

Dear parents,

The parent appreciation event is happening on Thursday, June 12th, at 3:00 PM. Hope to see you there. Please remember to pick up your child's diorama on the way home. They are all on tables outside our classroom. 

We have Fun Lunch (Subway Day) on Friday, June 13th. I will be sending home extra school supplies and your child's exercise books on Friday. They may need help packing their buckets home. You may keep the bucket! :)

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr

Back in the Saddle

Dear parents,

It felt rather strange to be back teaching again! I think I remember how to do it!! :)

We had a great gymnastics class today. 

I will be sending home the Canadian animal dioramas on Thursday. If your children need help packing them home, please make arrangements to help them out. 

Remember, no school on Wednesday and parent appreciation tea on Thursday after school. 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr