Gingerbread photos

No shortage of candy here!

A sample of our work.

Gingerbread Etc.

Dec. 18, 2013

Dear Parents,

 

A big THANKS to those that were able to send treats in for us to share today. A lovely assortment! 

As well, a thanks for all of the supplies for the gingerbread houses- no shortage of candy!

Another thank you to all of the volunteers that have been in the classroom, particularly in the last few weeks with the many extra activities.

And last but not least, thank you for all of the lovely and thoughtful gifts.

Laura and I wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday break, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Mrs. Kam

Buddies

Dec. 18

A few photos from our visit with our buddy class to hear their Winter alphabet books.

And the after pics:

A small sample of what was collected:

Jingle Walk

Dec. 16, 2013

Today we ventured out for the second half of our Jingle Walk, which was to go door to door picking up donations that you and other members of our community generously left at your doorstep. On behalf of Brooksbank, and Harvest House, a great big THANK YOU!

The before pics:

December 16-20

Dec. 15, 2013

Dear Parents,
A reminder that tomorrow afternoon is our Jingle Walk pick-up. Please help your children to dress for the weather, and if anyone has any empty boxes that they would still like to send, please feel,free to do so.

Students will be looking at some winter/ Christmas words for spelling this week.

Gingerbread House making- coming up this Wednesday December 18 in the afternoon. Students will need to bring in their candy, plate, icing, and 250ml carton. Looking forward to it!

Class party- also on Wednesday, and a thank you in advance to anyone who is able share some treats (nut free please)

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

December Still to Come

Dear Parents,

In the next week and a half

Jingle Mingle- this Thursday night. Come on out and spend an enjoyable evening with your family and school community.

Jingle Walk- Friday will be the flyer handout, and Monday afternoon will be the pickup of donations. Thank you in advance to our volunteers, who we'll touch base with on the exact times.

Gingerbread Houses- Wednesday December 18 in the afternoon. A reminder for students to bring icing, a plate, candy to decorate, a 250 ml milk container, and perhaps something to spread icing with.

We are still looking for a couple of volunteers if you are available.

On that same day, I am doing a little sharing of treats and christmas activity with students. I haven't told them that yet, so it is somewhat of a surprise.

PJ Day- Friday the 20th.

Also, a big thank you to the families for helping to practice Nutcracker songs with the kids, and getting any necessary costume pieces.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Nutcracker

December 11, 2013

Dear Parents,

  We hope you enjoyed the primary performance of The Nutcracker last night. The students were so excited to finally get to show what they have been working on! I am very proud of their efforts.

Nutcracker

Dec. 9, 2013

The Nutcracker performance at Centennial Theatre today was wonderful, and I think the students really enjoyed it, particularly as a lead in to their own concert tomorrow. The students have been working very hard in preparation for their performance. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening.

Mrs. Kam

Recognition

Dec. 9,2013

Here are a couple of pictures of our recently recognized students.

December 2013

Dec. 4, 2013

Dear Parents,

I can't believe how quickly the break is approaching, and how busy the next couple of weeks will be!

Hopefully everyone has been receiving the bulletins about the Primary Concert next week.

Reminders- we are on Tuesday Dec. 10. Students will need to be at school for 6:30 on that evening to dress and the show starts at 7:00.

On Monday Dec. 9, we have our Nutcracker field trip, which starts at 10:00 am. Please help you children to be on time for school on Monday morning as we are transporting to the theatre by bus.

A heads up that during the last week of school we will be making little gingerbread houses. A notice with details will be coming home in the near future. A couple of parent volunteers may be needed.

Dec. 12 is the Annual Jingle Mingle! If you are able to volunteer for this event, please let our class rep know. 

Dec. 20 last day before holidays, as well as P.J. Day

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Dear Parents,

A couple of notices have come home today regarding upcoming hot lunch and Jingle Mingle, as well as info for our class basket. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Upcoming November/December 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

Dear Parents,

Nutcracker- our field trip during the school day is coming up on Dec. 9

                 - our evening performance (concert) is coming up on December 10

There have been a couple of emails out already through the Brooksbank Bulletin, and students have been busy practicing their songs! 

Giants Read to Succeed- if your child has been participating in the 14 days of reading and doing extra excersise, it would be great to have their passports back by Thursday Nov. 28 if possible.

Choosing- we started new stations today!

Report Cards- will be coming out at the end of the week.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Nov. 19 update

November 19, 2013

Dear Parents,

An email has already gone out, but just a reminder that the we have a "Movie Night" theme for our Jingle Mingle basket this year. We have the basket at the class already if you have any donations.

A reminder that we have our annual Jingle Bell walk coming up soon and will be looking for a few volunteers to walk with us to hand out flyers, as well as pick up. We will also need a driver on pick up day to collect our donations to bring back to the school.

Please let us know if you might be available.

Scholastic order is due by tomorrow.

Nutcracker- our class will be doing their performance on the evening of Dec. 10. Mrs. Dunkley has sent out some information, but please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

November 12, 2013

Here are our recognized students!

Nov. 8 update

November 8, 2013

Dear Parents,

It was great to have a chance to meet with most of you this week to discuss your child's progress. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

In Social Studies, we'll be talking a little about how various goods and services can be bought and sold using money, as well as different ways that specific technologies help people in schools. Please feel free to discuss this with your child. Students could also be starting to think a little about family, celebrations and traditions.

Nutcracker- thank you to our volunteers that are able to attend with us.

DPA- we have started fitness in the gym, so please remind your children to try to have appropriate footwear on those days too.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

Halloween

Dear Parents,

Here are a couple of photos from Halloween and PJ day.

PJ's and Interviews

October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!
I have just received word that students are able to participate in a post Halloween pyjama day tomorrow! Students are welcome to wear their pj's, robes, and slippers!
I hope that the weather cooperates for all our little trick or treaters tonight. Enjoy, and be safe.

Scholastic- if you are ordering, the next order is due by Monday for November.

Interviews next week- a reminder to please sign up if you haven't already, as we would like to touch base with all of the parents, and also that Tuesday and Thursday will be early dismissals.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

October 28 Week

October 28, 2013

Dear Parents,

A few things for this week:

1. Spelling- we are working with some Halloween words in class this week, so you wil not see a list coming home.

2. Nutcracker field trip- forms and $ are due ASAP. We 'll be in touch with volunteers.

3. Halloween- as mentioned in the Brooksbank Bulletin, students are allowed to bring their costumes to be put on for Thursday afternoon. Students will also be participating in some Halloween stations during choosing time.

4. Interviews- please check the board in the front hallway to sign up for parent-teacher interviews next week. In conjunction with that, there will be an early dismissal on Tuesday Nov. 5th and Thursday Nov. 7th.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

October 21 painting

Here are a few photos from painting owls yesterday.

Card making

October 22, 2013

Here are a few photos from our card making.

October Update

October 18, 2013

Dear Parents,
Card making- Wednesday students participated in another multi-age activity which consisted of making a piece of artwork that will eventually be scanned into making cards. You will have the option to purchase at a later date. I will post a few pictures when I have the iPad on Monday.

Photo retakes- a reminder that those will be happening on Monday October 21st

Shake-out- students participated in a BC wide earthquake practice drill yesterday. If you or your child have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Friday October 25 is a Pro-d, so there will be no classes on that day.

Classroom volunteers- the next schedule will be sent home this coming week. Thank you again for your help, as we appreciate how valuable your time is, and if you see there is a time that doesn't work for you, or something comes up, please let us know.

Social Responsibility- we have been talking about our school "Traffic Light" which has 4 levels of behaviour, discussing examples of positive and negative, and how to make good choices in our class and school community.

Choosing- students have done some wonderful work and artwork around Fall and Halloween!

Guided Reading- some students may be getting additional practice sheets in their homework folders related to the unit they are on. Please continue to support your child in being a successful reader.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam and Mrs. Faganello

Harvest Lunch

October 15, 2013

Dear Parents,

Thank you again for sharing some goodies for our Harvest Lunch on Friday. As you can see, students were mixed together with other primary classes, another great way to build community. Laura said it went well, and here are a few pictures.

Harvest Lunch, Guided Reading, etc.

Dear Parents,

Harvest Lunch- students will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Friday October11 by sharing a Healthy Harvest Lunch. Please have your child bring one of the following items:

-fruit ( cut)

-veg (cut)

-cheese (cut)

-crackers

-small healthy muffins

-mini bagels and cream cheese

Students need to bring enough food for about 4-6 children. Food needs to be prepared, cut and ready to share. Please remember not to send anything containing nuts. Feel free to bring in a lunch and join us. We will be harvesting at 11:40 am. The children will also need to bring in a light lunch or snack to eat during their usual lunchtime.

Guided Reading- we understand that sometimes circumstances happen, but just a reminder that guided reading starts right at the second bell, so please continue to help your child be on time in the morning so they don't miss part of the lesson, or get marked absent if they are not at the classroom. Also, students are reminded to take home their guided reading homework, have it signed by a parent, and brought back to be checked by their teacher. 

As well, students should have a home reading book from the classroom( which we can help them with if they are not sure of the levels) and record their reading on the sheet in their folder.

Thank you for your assistance.

This week, one of our little themes will be about Thanksgiving, and being thankful.

In Math, will be finishing up with patterns shortly, and moving into Numbers to 100. Feel free to encourage your child to practice their skip counting, both forwards and backwards.

Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Kam

Multicultural Lunch and recognized students

October 7, 2013

Dear Parents,

Here are a few photos from our lunch last week. As well, photos or our recognition assembly students.

Thank you again to families who were able to share some treats with us.

Start of Choosing

October 1, 2013

Dear Parents, 

Here are a few photos from our first day of choosing. Fall and Halloween are our themes.