Dear Parents,

First, THANK YOU to you and your children for the lovely gifts! Very thoughtful of you.

In return we wish all of the families in our class a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy holidays.

Here are a few pictures from our gingerbread house building this afternoon:

Thanks again also to our 4 helpers that were able to come in.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam and Mrs. Faganello

"What do mean I'm not supposed to eat the icing?" Haha

Wow!

The jingle walkers, and a snapshot of just part of the schools collection:

Dec. 15 info

Dear Parents,

Spelling- this week we did some Christmas words, which kids can do some practice of, but for now all I ask of them is to please complete AND RETURN 4 spelling words into sentences that we started in class today.

 Tennis- we will be having a tennis instructor come into the school to work with classes after Christmas. A permission form with info came home today.

Jingle Walk- It was another successful Jingle Walk for Brooksbank! We appreciate and are thankful,for the continued generosity of our community. A personal thanks to the parents that were able to come out and walk/drive and give us a hand. Here are a few photos:

Final week Dec. 14-19

Dear Parents,

Some reminders for this week:

1. Concert- I hope you all got a chance to come out last week and see the kids perform. They worked very hard!

2. Jingle Walk- thanks to those that were able to help out on Friday, and a reminder that tomorrow will be our pick up in the afternoon. Please help your child to dress appropriately for the weather, and if you happen to have any boxes to spare for food collection, they would be very welcome.

3. Gingerbread Houses- we will be making them this Wednesday afternoon. Please remember to send your child with an empty 250ml milk carton, a plate or surface to build on, icing that is ready to go, candy(nut free please) and something to spread with.

4. Thursday is our recognition assembly

5. PJs with a purpose

6. Report Card envelopes- please sign and return ASAP

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Mrs. Faganello

Week of Dec. 8 Concert etc.

Dear Parents,

Reminders:

Concert- please try to dress kids in brown as best as possible, if not black, grey. Our performance night is Thursday.

Recognition Assembly- Dec. 18

Jingle Walk- Friday will be flyer delivery in between recess and lunch, and Monday afternoon will be donation pick-up. Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to walk and drive. I will be contacting you via email also to confirm.

Spelling- a new list was given today with words that have bl, gl, cl, and fl blend words for students to practice

Report Cards- going out at the end of the week

Gingerbread Houses- a notice went home today regarding the making of gingerbread houses next Wednesday. The notice outlines what supplies students will need to bring. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam 

December 1 week reminders

Nov. 30, 2014

Dear Parents,

December is upon is, and so is the cold weather!

Please help your children to dress for the weather with warm coats, gloves, boots, etc as the temperature is supposed to be low over the next few days.

Grinch tickets and info- please see IMPORTANT detailed info as sent out by our music teacher. We will be reminding children of info too as we approach the date of Thursday Dec. 11 for our performances. We look forward to seeing you there!

PAC Jingle Mingle- this Thursday night

Looking ahead: Friday Dec. 12- we are going to handing out flyers for our schools annual Jingle Walk, in which we would like to have a couple of parents to walk with us. Likewise, on Monday Dec. 15 we will be going back out to collect donations for our Jingle Walk Pick-Up, in which we will need a couple of parents and at least one driver for collecting donations as we go.

Please let us know if you might be interested or available to help. Thank you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Week of Nov. 19

Nov. 19, 2014

Dear Parents,

Reminders:

Jingle Mingle- You need to order food online for the Jingle Mingle if you wish.

Basket: our theme basket this year is BBQ! So if you are able to make a donation of money, a gift card, or item for our basket, it is sitting at the edge of our classroom. 

Library- Thursday is our day

PE - please help your child to have runners at school for gym days, particularly on wet days

Drawing- please remind your child to COMPLETE the cornucopia and pumpkin blanket and RETURN THEM to school.

Field trip- Grouse

Students were fortunate to have beautiful weather, and even got a little bit of time in the snow.

A couple of photos:

Field Trip and things coming up

Nov. 16, 2014

Dear Parents,

I hope your children enjoyed their field trip to Grouse on Thursday. I am working on uploading a couple of pictures. If there are any other photos taken by parents who went on the day that you wish to send, that would be great. Other photos may also be available to be seen on the blogs of other classroom teachers that went.
A BIG THANK YOU to those that were able to drive, and accompany the students. Much appreciated.

A reminder as we continue experience cooler weather to help your children dress warmly.

Math- we are working on estimating and counting.

Language Arts- we are going to be doing a small unit on Heroes- who they are, what kinds of things make someone a hero. A heads up that later students may be asked to identify someone in their own family that they think might be a hero, if you are able to assist with that.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

Here are a few more Grouse photos.:

Field trip. - Important

Dear Parents,
I know it's last minute, but I also got this last minute that kids might have snowplay tomorrow, so please help them to dress accordingly, as best you can.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

Field Trip Nov. 13

Dear Parents,

Grouse Mountain is upon is tomorrow!

A few last minute reminders:

1. Please pack your child a lunch

2. Dress warmly, and with proper footwear

3. ***** Send your child with their BOOSTER SEAT

4. Please be on time to school so can get attendance done quickly

I hope the children enjoy their experience, especially if they have not been up there before!

Thank you.

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Kam

Field Trip

Nov. 6, 2014

Dear Parents,

Our field trip to Grouse Mountain is quickly approaching.
As of yesterday, we were still in need of at least one more driver if possible.

If you have volunteered to drive, PLEASE make sure as soon as possible (particularly as school is not in session on Monday or Tuesday of next week) that you have all of the correct insurance and volunteer info up to date with our school office, which includes, I believe, an updated criminal records check.

In regards to the inquires that I have received about it being a hot lunch day, rather than cancelling or postponing, we have decided to have children pack a bag lunch as per usual, and the hot lunch will be waiting for them at school when they return from the field trip.

On a side note, scholastic forms came home yesterday dated Nov. 10, but it looks like it will be nov. 12 when they return to school. Thank you.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

Field Trip - IMPORTANT

October 31, 2014

Dear Parents,

Happy Halloween! Enjoy and be safe!

FIELD TRIP -  a notice came home this week regarding a field trip for grade 1's and 2's to Grouse Mountain in about two weeks time. Please take a close look at all information on the form and send back with payment as soon as possible so we can allow time to organize drivers.

If you are able to drive, please indicate on the bottom of the permission form.
To qualify for "carpooling" and free parking, you need to have at least 2 students in your vehicle. We are able to have a couple of parents come on the activities with us without additional cost. We are doing this on a first come basis. Other drivers have the option of drop off and pick up, or coming up the mountain to do your own touring.

All parent drivers will need to make sure insurance papers, volunteer driver forms, etc. are up to date with the office please.

Not mentioned on the form, but important to note, students will need to pack a BAG LUNCH on that day.

If you have any questions, please let us know.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kam

October 27th Week

Oct. 27, 2014

Dear Parents,

Things to note for this week:

1. PJ's with a Purpose- tomorrow, Tuesday Oct. 28th. An email has been sent out to all families with details, but kids can wear PJ's tomorrow, and bring a loonies to donate to the Finn Foundation.

2. Spelling- this week, the words are Halloween related. Also, students may be bringing home some Halloween Phonics, which I would like them to complete and bring back by Wednesday at the latest.

3. Halloween- on Friday, as mentioned in a previous Brooksbank Bulletin, students can bring in their costumes to put on in the classroom after lunch and participate in the school parade. As well, students   In Area B, which includes us, will be doing an activity between recess and lunch which may require parent help. If you are able to volunteer to help with any of the events on Friday, please sign up on the sheet that is on the edge of our bulletin board when you enter the classroom, or let Laura or I know.

4. Parent-Teacher interviews - will be happening next week. Sign up sheets will be going up most likely by tomorrow in the main foyer as you enter the school. If you are unable to come in personally to sign up, please let us know so we can help you to find a spot. We look forward to seeing all of you to discuss your child's progress. In addition to our usual 2:00 dismissal on Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday will also be early dismissal days to accommodate interviews.

5. A reminder if you have any remaining special project fees, forms, comfort kits or school supplies to send those in as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Photo Retakes etc.

Oct. 22

Dear Parents,

  It looks like our photo retakes have been rescheduled for November 4, 2014

Reminder: practice spelling tonight as our spelling test for the week will be tomorrow.

Math: we are staring to talk about numbers up to 100

Thank you.

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Kam. 

Painting

Oct. 22, 2014

A few more art photos:

Oct. 20 reminders

Dear Parents,

A few things for this week:

Spelling: students will have their test this week on Thursday

Please also continue to help your child get his/her spelling notebook to and from school, especially for Mondays

Pro- d : Friday Oct. 24

Photo Retakes: Wednesday October 22nd

Homework Bags- please continue to support your child in getting them to and from school as we use them each day

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Painting

Oct. 20, 2014

Here are a few painting photos from this afternoon:

Oct. 15,  2014

Harvest  lunch- the kids had a great lunch. Thank you for helping to make it happen with your contributions.

Reminders: Scholastic orders are due by tomorrow, Oct. 16

Forms- please try to get any remaining forms and comfort kits in ASAP

Supplies- some students are still missing some supplies, particularly duotangs which we are working to make class sets of

Recognition Assembly - Oct. 16 at 1:45

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam 

Harvest Lunch

October 15, 2014

Here are some photos from our Harvest Lunch and in the classroom.

Week of October 6-10

October 7, 2014

Dear Parents,

It was great to meet so many of you last week at our curriculum evening!

Important- we are required to have a PAC rep for our class to be a contact, as well as occasionally send out information. Please let us know ASAP if you are able to do this job as we are still in need of one.

We are off to a busy start. Yesterday was the first day of guided reading, which means students are now bringing home a homework folder and a homework bag that needs to come back to school EACH DAY. Students will also be given reading homework.

Classroom Home Reading- students will choose a levelled book from the shelves near our back table to take home for oral reading practice, as well as recording what they have been reading.

Math- we have been looking at different patterns, developing, comparing, and describing them

Choosing- stations where students will be mixing with kids from other classes in the area, will be starting next week

Harvest Lunch- students in Area B are participating in a harvest lunch on Thursday October 9. Each student was told an item that they need to bring.

Pro-d- with Mark Landry on Friday Oct. 10. No school for students that day

Scholastic- I have placed our first order. The next set of flyers is coming out as well as they have September dates on them? I hope to spread them out further after this month. Also, I am still looking for someone to help out with scholastic ordering.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs.Kam

Week of Sept. 30

Oct. 1, 2014

Dear Parents,

A few reminders:

1. Tomorrow night is our Curriculum Night from 6-8 pm. Our class will be meeting at the 6pm time slot.

2. Photo Day- Friday October. 3

3. Package of forms- in as soon as you can

4. Scissors and other supplies- a few still missing

5. Class volunteer forms

6. Scholastic orders- due by Friday October. 3 (cheques only please). We are also looking for a volunteer to help out with ordering this year. Please let me know if you are able or interested.

Thank you.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night.

Sincerely.

Mrs. Kam

September 2014 startup

September 23, 2014

Dear Parents,

Welcome to grade 2! 

Although we will be passing on much more information to you in the coming weeks, particularly at our Curriculum Evening, there are a few important things that we need to mention now.

1. Forms- a package of forms went home with students today that need to be filled out and returned as soon as possible, particularly the one regarding walking field trips as we will need that for students to be able to participate in the Terry Fox Run this Thursday as scheduled.

Related to that, we will also be collecting Toonies For Terry on Thursday as we have in the past if you are able to donate.

2. Supplies- we have started to sort our supplies. Over the next few days we will be checking to see that students have the things they need. We understand with the uncertainty of startup and the flood of last minute shopping depleting store supplies that some might take a bit longer to arrive. 

3. Snacks, lunches, and recycling- in encouraging more litter less lunches, we are trying something new this year- we are asking students to take home any items that can be composted, as well as drink/snack containers that can be recycled.

4. Classroom volunteers- I will be sending home a form related to being a volunteer if you are able or interested. 

5. Allergy- due to the number of allergies in our school, including one of our own, we are now considered a Peanut Aware school.

We look forward to working with you and your children this year!

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam and Mrs. Faganello

Friday the 13th

Dear Parents,

I just want to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU for all of your help and support in and for the children and our classroom this year. Laura and I are truly appreciative. We are thankful to have the chance to work with you and your children.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam and Mrs. Faganello

Here are a few photos from their trip to Outdoor School yesterday:

Week of June 9

Dear Parents,

Hopefully you have seen the bulletin about Outdoor School. After much discussion and desire to get the students there, we are now looking at a day trip this Thursday June 12 as outlined. Please let us know if you have further questions.

June 11- there will be no school in session

Spelling- we will do a spelling list this week

Thank you.

Sincerely.

Mrs. Kam

June Updates

June 4, 2014

Dear Parents,

First of all, thank you for your continued support and flexibility during this time. It is truly appreciated.

Km Club- is going to be extended to June 20. There will likely be 2 more ribbon ceremonies.

Outdoor School- information will be coming out shortly to let you know of our plans regarding next weeks trip.

Choosing- will be wrapping up this week, so next week students in Area B will be participating in some mini drama workshops, rotating to different classrooms.

Art in the classroom:

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

May/June Upcoming 2014

May 28, 2014

Dear Parents,

A few updates:

First, as mentioned in a recent Brooksbank Bulletin, a reminder that classes will not be in session tomorrow. As well, a reminder that Monday June 2 is a Pro-d and there will also be no classes.

Yesterday was the first showing of the Lion King, which we were in attendance for. A big congratulations and job well done to the staff and students who worked incredibly hard to put it all together!

Spelling- this week is a review unit

Math- we are nearing the end of our unit on 2D and 3D shapes, and will be finishing up with some data collection. Eg. Answering questions related to simple graphs and asking questions in order to fill in information on simple graphs. Please feel free to talk this up with your children.

Library- please assist your children in getting in any overdue books 

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

There goes Sarah!

Fun day pics

A few photos of kite decorating

Week of May 12-16

Dear Parents,

Fun Day- As it seems notices went out Friday for Fun Day snacks and may did not come back today, the deadline has been extended to No Later than 9 a.m. Tomorrow morning.

Also, a reminder that yes, it is a beach party theme, but students do still need proper footwear to participate in some of the events.

Outdoor School- a reminder to please get consent and medical forms in ASAP, by the 15th ( Thursday) at the latest.

School supply order forms are also coming home today.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Choir and Fun day

May 7

A reminder to choir members from Mrs. Dunkley that you need to make sure you have your permission form to be in to attend the primary days of music tomorrow morning. 

Fun Day- will be a Beach theme. Please see the Brooksbank Bulletin email for a general shape of the day. Any further info will come as needed.

Thank you.

Mrs. Kam

May 7, 2014

Dear Parents,

 Some reminders:

Supplies- a few kids are still in need of some more pencils

Outdoor School- forms and a cheque are due back as soon as possible, by May 15th at the latest. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Fun day- in case you missed it, the date has been changed to next Wednesday May 14.

In class:

Social Studies- we have started to talk about some basic mapping( types of maps, what they have in common, etc.) please feel free to talk about and show maps to your children at home as well.

Math- we'll be finishing up our adding and subtracting of numbers to 100 shortly and moving into exploring characteristics and names of 2D and 3D shapes.

KM Club- students are running up a storm, working towards their next ribbon.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

Upcoming dates May 2014

April 30, 2014

Dear Parents,

It was great to see all of you at the outdoor school meeting last night! Hopefully most of your questions were answered, but if not, please don't hesitate to ask us. Also, if you were unable to make it, please drop in when you can so that we can give the paperwork in person and mention a few important things.

Thursday May 1 - tomorrow is Mrs. Gregson's last "official" day and we are SECRETLY asking if student could please bring in a single flower that will be presented to her at a particular time tomorrow.

Supplies- a gentle reminder for those students who are in need of particularly a replenished pencil supply, as a few students are basically out.

May 2- pro-d, which means there will be no classes for students

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

ODS meeting tonight, April 29

Just to clarify, the outdoor school meeting is at 6:00 tonight.

Thank you.

Mrs. Kam

Outdoor School

Dear Parents,

  A reminder that tomorrow night is our Outdoor School Parent Meeting. We hope to see you there! 

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kam

April 22 week

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!

We should be back on tomorrow for km club, with our first ribbon ceremony coming up next week.

Recognition Assembly- 2:15 on Thursday

Thank you.

Mrs. Kam

Collegial Conferencing

April 22, 2014

Last week Mrs. Schnetzler and I met and planned a small building project which we taught to both of our classes this afternoon. It was a balloon car with 4 wheels.