Fine Arts x2

Dear parents,

The children were treated to two Fine Arts classes today as one session needed to be made up that was missed earlier in the year. The children are learning to be in control if their minds and bodies by doing Yoga. Mrs. Rittich had them all quiet and out cold on the floor when I walked in. As this doesn't happen often in our day I just had to take some pictures.

Thank you for your contributions to our "Garden" theme basket to be raffled off at this Saturday's "Spring Fair". It looked super!!

We need to send our wish for a speedy recovery to Toma, who had his appendix out last Thursday night. We hope you are back soon.

If you haven't done so already, please return the consent form for our Vancouver Airport field trip next Tuesday. We need to make final arrangements for this trip quickly. We have extras if your child lost theirs.

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner

Spelling words May 20-23

Dear parents,

Our Spelling words for next week are ones that use apostrophes. They are: let's, aren't, didn't, don't, wasn't, I've, you've, that's, how's, what's, who's, he'll, we'll, and we're. Bonus words are interstellar and astronaut. 

Our Theme Reading for next week is about dogsled racing. Our words are:  attempted, permitted, gaining, gap, racers, shortcut, regained, risk, glimpse and shrieked. Please go over the meaning of these words with your children. 

We had a terrific Fun Day today. The weather was just right; not too hot and not too cold! We were very proud of our students. They were very well behaved in all the stations. A huge thanks needs to go to our Grade 7 students, who not only plan everything, but they run the stations as well! Super examples of leadership by our oldest students at Queensbury. 

Please remember to contribute a few items or cash donation to our basket for the PAC Spring Fair, which happens on Saturday May 24th. Our theme is "Gardening". The items are due by next Tuesday, May 20th. 

Also, please remember to have your child bring in a 2 L milk or juice container. The children will be making bird houses in Art.

Notices have gone home about a Social Studies project that is upcoming. Students have all chosen an Canadian animal to research. They will need to type up their information and create a diorama in a shoebox or small box. These are due on Monday, May 26th. 

Next Friday is Twin/Triplet day. The idea is to have the children dress alike and have fun!! Friday is also Fun Lunch-Sushi Day. In addition to the above, we also have a Science Alive workshop on Friday morning. 

Please have your child return their permission slips for our Vancouver Airport trip. I think we are OK for parent volunteers for this trip. We will be contacting you if we need your assistance with more details about this super day. 

Please remember that there is no school on Monday, May 19th as it is Victoria Day. We will see you all on Tuesday, May 20th! Have a safe and happy long weekend! 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner

Fun Day reminder

Dear parents,

Just a reminder that Friday is Fun Day. Dismissal will be at 2:05. 

Cheers,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner

Scholastic Book Sale in Gym

Dear parents,

Scholastic Book Fair will happen in our gym on Wednesday, May 14th. This is a really good opportunity to buy books at up to 50% off!

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner

Success!

Dear parents,

Brendan shared with our class that he won an MVP medal at his lacrosse game last night. We are very proud of him!

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner

Spelling words May 12-16

Dear parents,

Our Spelling words for next week are words that have the prefix "re". They are: rewrite, refill, reread, repaint, repay, rewind, revisit, reheat, reteach, rebuild, retell, return, retake, reprint, and replace. Our bonus words are fractured and composition.

Our Theme Reading for next week is about a twelve-mile race that takes place every Spring outside Riyadt, the capital of Saudi Arabia, called the King Camel's Race. Our words are competition, spectacle, camels, qualify, coaxing, entries, dismount, champion, outruns, and lunges. Please go over the meaning of these words with your child. 

We were treated to the Sutherland High School Band today. It was so nice of them to share their music with us. We have many students registered in band for next year. This is so nice to see!

This Saturday, the North Vancouver Museum and Archives building, on Institute Road in Lynn Valley, will be holding its annual Heritage Fair. One of our students, Maya, has a poster on display in the Family Treasures artifact section. It's a fun family event! Check it out if you can. 

Next week we have our Fun Day on Friday, May 16th. The theme is Space. Dismissal will be at 2:05. Please make alternate arrangements to pick your child up at this time. It is a Pizza Day. There will be extra pizza available for sale if you haven't ordered it through the Fun Lunch program. 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner

Novel Study #2 complete

Dear parents,

Miss Gardiner completed the Novel Study titled "How to Eat Fried Worms" with the children today. They celebrated by watching the DVD and eating a "worm pie" that she lovingly prepared. 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Gerri Karr and Miss Debbie Gardiner