October 27th -31st

Hello Parents,

What a great week we had last week with Science and Technology week.  Students took part in science learning stations led by the high school students.  On Thursday students created posters for a poster contest for a chance to see Chris Hadfield.  On Friday we finished off the week by having students dress up like a scientist and in science class grade one and two made their own thermometers.   Grade Three and Four made lemonade on Friday and they popped over to share some. Here are a few pictures from the week:

 

 

This week is a very short week as there is No School on Thursday October 30th and Friday, October 31st  for the students.  Teacher will be attending the annual ACSI conference those days.

 

Because it is such a short week there will be no testing this week.  Students will be assigned the next spelling list for homework(List # 4 for gr. 1 and List # 6 for Gr. 2)  but will not be tested until Thursday Nov. 6th.

 

Fall Party:

On Wednesday afternoon we will be travelling to the Laird farm for our Fall party.  A permission slip was sent home in your child’s agenda last week. Please make sure the slip is returned by Tuesday.  Please let me know if you are able to drive for this trip.

 

Enjoy your week,

 

Mrs. Barton

Poster contest and Science class

Hello parents,

Tomorrow, Thursday grade one and two will be creating posters for a contest in which they can submit their posters for a chance to meet Chris Hadfield next Thursday night.  Here is the information for the contest.

 

General Rules

* Participants must be between the age of 5-9 as of October 30, 2014. * All submissions must convey a positive message. * Original art only. * Limit of one entry per person.

Deadline 

Submissions must be received no later than Monday, October 25, 2014 at noon. Entrants invited to the student event on October 30, will be notified by Tuesday, October 28.

 

Submissions become property of Confederation Centre of the Arts. Conferetains the right to use any items submitted for promotional purposes. Entries will appear at the Col. Chris Hadfield student event and at the VIP reception, both on October 30, 2014.

What can I draw? The subject matter is space and your pride of being Canadian.  It can include anything you see or imagine when you look up to the sky!

All grade one and two students will create a poster tomorrow in class and will be submitted on Friday.  If you do not wish your child’s poster to be submitted please let me know no later than Friday.  We will need to send the following information in with the poster:

your child’s name, age, parents name, an email address, and a phone number.

 

Science Class

tMrs. MacNeil would like all grade one and two students to bring a full bottle of water to science class on Friday.  This should be bottled water and not the refillable water bottle they use every day.  Mrs. MacNeil is planning a special science class for science and technology week.

Here are a few photos from today’s science and technology stations that students took part in for our science and technology week.

October 20th – 24th

Hello Parents,

Grade one and two had a couple of new faces join us this week.  On Wednesday Mr. Rob Lehtinen joined our class as a Teacher Assistant.  Mr. Lehtinen will be working in the grade one and two class every week Wednesday to Fridays.  If you see him please say hello and welcome him to GCS.

Also, I would like to welcome Belle to grade one.  Belle joined us on Friday.

This Week’s Tests:

Tuesday October 21st — Phonics Test

Wednesday October 22nd — Math Test

Friday October 24th — Spelling test List # 3 grade one,  List # 5 grade two.

 

Science and Technology Week:

This week is Science and Technology week.

Imagine what a classroom would look and sound like if students were actively engaged in inquiry work; where they were reading, talking, questioning, analyzing and creating products based on compelling questions and topics. We are about to find out during National Science & Technology week!

During the week of October 20^th -24^th, students will participate in collaborative learning stations, working alongside students and teachers from Kindergarten through Grade 12.  While some students participate in an in-school car building project with Lego, other students will explore kitchen chemistry and prepare delicious cupcakes; one for each student and each element on the period table.

On Friday Students in elementary will also participate in a “Dress like a Scientist” contest at the end of the week, after discussing the many science-related careers.   Students are to dress up as anyone who uses science everyday.

 

Brick 4 kids after school program:

Bricks 4 Kidz is pleased to announce that they will be offering after-school classes, each Thursday, for a period of 6 weeks, beginning on Thursday, November 6.  Students are encouraged to register online, as there is limited space.  The cost for this camp is $75, and students from Kindergarten – Grade 6 are encouraged to participate.  To register, please visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/canada-princeedwardisland-charlottetown/ .   For more information Science & Technology week, or the Bricks 4 Kidz, please contact Mrs. MacNeill at nmacneill@gracechristianschool.ca.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Barton

 

October 14th – 17th

Hello Parents,

I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family.   I certainly enjoyed my weekend.  We hosted Thanksgiving dinner today and it was great to see all of our family together!

Coming up this week:

This week’s tests:

Tuesday October 14th – Phonics Test

Friday October 17th — Spelling Test  (List # 2 for Grade 1, List # 4 for Grade 2)

Science Class:

Grade one and two have been enjoying their Science class this year with Mrs. MacNeill. They have been exploring science with hands-on activities.  This week, Mrs. MacNeill is asking for your help.   As a part of their study focus on Air and Water in the Environment, Mrs. MacNeill. would like your family to participate in a  Water Watch Home Study.   The class has been studying how water is a valuable resource, and needs to be used wisely.  The Water Watch Home Study is designed so that your child will have better understanding of how they use water in their daily lives and how they can contribute to the conservation of water.    Thank you in Advance for assisting your child in gathering the necessary data and information.

 

In the weeks ahead:

 

Bricks 4 Kids Program:

Bricks 4 Kidz is pleased to announce that they will be offering after-school classes, each Thursday, for a period of 6 weeks, beginning on Thursday, November 6.  Students are encouraged to register online, as there is limited space.  The cost for this camp is $75, and students from Kindergarten – Grade 6 are encouraged to participate.  To register, please visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/canada-princeedwardisland-charlottetown/ .   For more information Science & Technology week, or the Bricks 4 Kidz, please contact Mrs. MacNeill at nmacneill@gracechristianschool.ca.

 

Science and Technology Week:

Imagine what a classroom would look and sound like if students were actively engaged in inquiry work; where they were reading, talking, questioning, analyzing and creating products based on compelling questions and topics. We are about to find out during National Science & Technology week!

During the week of October 20^th -24^th, students will participate in collaborative learning stations, working alongside students and teachers from Kindergarten through Grade 12.  While some students participate in an in-school car building project with Lego, other students will explore kitchen chemistry and prepare delicious cupcakes; one for each student and each element on the period table.  Students in elementary will also participate in a “Dress like a Scientist” contest at the end of the week, after discussing the many science-related careers.

 

Please remember that on October 30 & 31 there will be No School as we teachers will be in Moncton at the ASCI Teacher’s Convention.

 

Enjoy your week!

Mrs. Barton

Wear a Hockey Jersey Day Tomorrow

Hello Parents,

Just a quick note to let your children know that tomorrow is Jersey Day at GCS. Students are encouraged to wear apparel in honor of their favorite hockey team. Remember the school rules- clean, neat, modest, and appropriate.

Mrs. Barton

October 6th – 10th

Hello Parents,

We have a busy week coming up this week.

Grade one spelling starts this week:

Grade one will have their first spelling list this week.  The lists are in their homework folder they have been taking home to study their math facts.  Each night students should write out their list three times in the notebook that will be provided for them.   There is a sample in the front of their homework folder to demonstrate how I would like the lists written.  Students should take their homework folder and spelling notebooks to school each day so the homework can be tracked.  A small part of the grade one phonics grade is given for homework.  The test for list one will be on Friday.

This week’s tests for grades one and two:

Penmanship test– Wednesday Oct. 8th

Math test — Thursday Oct. 9th

Spelling test — Friday Oct. 10th

I Love my Bible class

Mrs. McGonnell is teaching out Bible class this year.  Tomorrow,  October 6th she is asking all grade one and two students to bring their Bibles to school.  The theme for Monday’s class will be I Love My Bible.

International Dinner  

We are looking forward to our International Potluck Dinner on Monday October 6th at 5:30pm.  Every grade is invited to come with a favorite family dish of food to share with others.  We will be gathering in the gym of our school to share our cultural delights! Please let us know if you are planning on attending.

World Vision Coin Drive

October 6th – 10th is our World Vision Coin Drive.  This is an opportunity for students to raise money for a great cause.  Our very own Mrs. Thorne created this fund raiser when she was in high school here at Grace.  Over that last 10 years students continued to support this great cause.  Mrs. Thorne will be speaking with the elementary students on Tuesday about why she started this fundraiser and the impact it has made over the years.

School Pictures

School photos will be taken this Thursday Oct. 9th.

Coupon Booklets

Students are asked to return their sale forms and money on October 8 or 9. Coupon booklets will be sent home on Tuesday, October 14.

 

Enjoy your week!

 

 

A few house keeping items

Hello Parents,

Just wanted to send out a note about a few things.

I Love my Bible class

Mrs. McGonnell is teaching out Bible class this year.  On Monday October 6th she is asking all grade one and two students to bring their Bibles to school.  The theme for Monday’s class will be I Love My Bible. The students are really enjoying Bible class with Mrs McGonnell.

 

Extra Clothes

Students brought a change of clothes the first of the school year, however I have noticed that some students have shorts for their change.  The weather is getting a little chilly for students to be wearing shorts.  If your child has shorts in their extra clothes please send in some long pants.   Also, if your child has to change their clothes during the day please make sure a set of clothes is sent in so your child always has a change. 

 

Sending in Money

When sending in money on Wednesdays I would ask the orders be sent in in separate envelopes for each order with the exact change for each order.  For example Subway should be put in a separate envelope than hot dog money. Each envelope should be labelled with your child’s name and the amount and purpose of the money.  We don’t often to have change and it is time consuming if we have to make change when orders are combined.    Thank you for your understanding.

 

Enjoy the rest of your week!