Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday. Thank you for all the kind Christmas wishes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Portfolios

Most students portfolios went home today! Any that did not, will go home tomorrow. Please take some time to go through them with your child and send them back when you have done so and completed the second page. They can come back this week, or after the break. Folders with class work will go home tomorrow. All work in the folder can stay at home. All work in the binder stays in the binder and comes back to school.  If you notice N/A beside a question on a math assessment it is because the question was not counted on the assessment.  If there are any questions about anything, please let me know. 

Thank you to all the parents who came out to the craft afternoon and the sing along. I hope you had a wonderful time. We greatly appreciate the support and the volunteers. Thank you!

There will not be any homework assigned until after the Christmas break. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. Enjoy!

Craft afternoon on Monday Dec 14

We have our Christmas craft afternoon on Monday! All volunteers are welcome and are asked to come to the school after lunch at 1:05 pm. Our class will be working out of a classroom in the school instead of the portable. We will be rotating to 2 other classes as well, for different crafts during block 3 and 4. Thank you for volunteering! Any parents or grandparents who did not sign up to volunteer but would like to join us are more than welcome. Looking forward to a fun afternoon! Thanks again, see you Monday afternoon. :)

Homework

There is a new form for submitting homework. It works exactly the same, but has been visually updated. Also, there is now an option to edit the homework after hitting submit. Enjoy!

Photo retakes

Just a reminder that Thursday November 19 is photo retake day.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

This is an important week at St.Philip and schools all over Ontario. Not only are we focusing this week on strategies to prevent, deal with and resolve bullying in and outside of school, we are also taking part in our Digital Citizenship Program.  This program, Samaritans on the Digital Road, was developed by teachers in our school board and is taught at all grade levels. We are learning about safe and responsible use of technology, cyber bullying and respectful communication using technology. For more information on the program, please follow the link below. If there are any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your continuing support.

Digital Citizenship Program

Interview Night

A reminder that tonight, Thursday November 12, is parent teacher interview night. Interviews for our class will be held in the Learning Commons (library) and not the portable. If you did not book an interview and would like to have one, please suggest a date and time in your child's agenda. Thank you. I look forward to meeting with everyone tonight!

67's Game and Progress Reports

A note has gone home for all parent volunteers for tomorrows game. Volunteers are asked to meet us at the office at 9:20. Students are expected to go to their classrooms, as usual, for attendance. We will be leaving around 9:30. Students and volunteers are reminded that they can only bring a lunch bag with them, they cannot bring a school bag.

Progress Reports went home today. Please review the report with your child, complete the bottom portion of page 2 and return the envelope. If an interview was not requested and you would like to meet, please book an interview. If you would prefer a phone interview on a different day, please write a note in your child's agenda. Thanks.

Interviews

Progress reports go home on Tuesday! Interview night is Thursday November 12. Please use the link below to book an interview according to the note that goes home with the progress report. I am available for phone interviews on a different date if that works better for you. Please write a note with a day and time suggestion in your child's agenda. If you have any questions about the interviews please let me know. Thanks.

https://hiscoe.youcanbook.me/

Scholastic

A few parents have asked about online payment for Scholastic. I have added it to my account and it should be available for you to use around 4:30 on Wednesday Oct 28, since it takes 24 hours to activate.  Cash or cheque payments can still be sent into me as well. Happy reading!

Portfolios

Wow, October is somehow almost over?? Portfolios went home today. We are just starting our portfolios so there is only one language and one math assessment inside. Please take some time to go over the work with your child and help them to complete the first page in the binder. Portfolios and the work inside will be returned to school once you have looked through them and signed the front page. A folder with class work went home today as well. The work in the folder is often group or pair work, so depending on who took what, some will bring home many things and others not so much! It was up to them to sort it out. The work from the folder stays at home. Students are asked to bring back the empty folder to use again.
Pictures were sent home today too! Instructions for ordering are provided in the package.
Scholastic book orders were also sent home and if anyone is buying books they are due back by next Friday, Oct 30.
If there are any questions, please contact me at the school. Thanks again for your continued support.

Homework!

Homework has started today and is to be completed by next Monday (Oct 5). The students are asked to complete the writing assignment, 2 books and comprehension questions on RAZ Kids and 30 minutes of DreamBox math. I will be checking in with students throughout the week to adjust their levels on RAZ kids if needed. All links can be found on the blog. We went through all parts of the homework together as a class, so students should be familiar with how to access the homework.  If there are any questions regarding the homework, please let me know.  Thank you.

The school code to use DreamBox on the iPad is bau5/stp . 

Link to letter sent home

Below is a link to the letter sent home tonight:

Meet the Teacher 2015 Information Letter

Thank you!

I would like to say thank you to all the parents that were able to join us tonight for the BBQ and Meet the Teacher night. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and I look forward to having further communication with you all this year. If you were not able to attend, the note that was handed out tonight will be sent home with your child tomorrow and I look forward to speaking with you another time! I also wanted to mention that our class Smartboard has arrived (yay!) and will hopefully be installed within the next few weeks. As well, if you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me by calling the school. Thanks again, it was a wonderful evening!

Great First Week!

We had a great first week back to school and are starting to settle into our new schedule. A reminder to parents that we will be going to the Richmond Fair on Friday morning so please send in your child's permission form if you have not done so already. I will be contacting parent volunteers later this week to confirm plans. Thank you in advance. Dreambox and RAZ Kids are not up and running yet. As soon as our new class subscriptions are set up I will be sending student log-in information home. I anticipate it should be within the next 2 weeks. Danby's lunch order forms went home last week, if you did not receive one please send a note in your child's agenda. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and am looking forward to another great week at school.

Welcome to Grade 3!

Welcome back! I would like to welcome all returning and new students to our class and am anticipating a wonderful year ahead. Please check this blog regularly for classroom, homework and event updates. If you add your email in the box at the bottom right you can subscribe to the blog and will be emailed all new blog posts. Homework will be starting in the next couple weeks but I would encourage students to spend time reading, independently or to a parent/sibling, each night.  There are also links provided on the blog to math practice sites. If parents have any questions, concerns or good news and would like to reach me, please send a note in your child's agenda or call the school. I am looking forward to the year ahead and would like to thank you in advance for your support in your child's learning!

'Twas the Night Before Summer

 ‘Twas the night before summer, and all through the schools

Children were dreaming of jumping in pools

School bags were hung on their hooks with care

In hopes that the school buses soon would be there

The students are waiting for summer vacation

Everyone bursting with anticipation

There will be cottages, camping and all kinds of fun

Swimming, laughing and soaking up sun

Play outside often and read when you can

Be sure to wear sunscreen when trying to tan

Practice your times tables and take time to explore

When you return you’ll be in grade four!

Be kind to your friends, sisters and brothers

Be sure to listen to your fathers and mothers

It was a pleasure to teach you this school year

We’ve made many memories I will always hold dear

The minute hand finally says 10 minutes to four

The students are ready to dash for the door

As the bell rings and you run out of sight

I wish you a summer that is cheerful and bright

EQAO is officially done! Everyone remained positive and enthusiastic throughout the duration of the testing and tried their very best. The Fun Fair and Talent Show were a great way to end the week and celebrate their hard work. Our class will be participating in the Swim to Survive program, which will take place on June 16th and 18th in the afternoon. A permission form and note outlining all of the details will be sent home early next week. I will also be looking for some male and female volunteers to accompany us to Entrance Pool on both of these dates. Our class is looking forward to a wonderful last month together! Have a great weekend!

'Twas the Night Before EQAO

'Twas the night before EQAO, when all through the school

Mrs. Brown’s students were keeping their cool

All EQAO bags had been prepared with care

In hope that the morning soon would be there

While the students were nestled all snug in their beds

Visions of word problems danced in their heads

Multiply choice, long and short text

The students are ready for what comes next

Our pencils are sharpened and ready to go

Now it is time to show what we know

This week of testing will not make us pout

We have our manipulatives to help us out

It is time to work quietly and try our best

Soon we will get a well-deserved rest

Bring on the reading, writing and math

We are prepared for whatever is put in our path

The tests will be collected and locked up so neat

Everyone will cheer when EQAO is complete

Soon we can celebrate and finally be loud

You have all made Mrs. Brown very proud

Upper Canada Village!

We had an amazing day at Upper Canada Village today! Thank you very much to all the wonderful volunteers who came out to spend the day with us. We couldn't have done it without you! The students were engaged and enjoyed asking questions at each stop, They really loved  checking out the old school house!

Jump Rope for Heart

This Friday our students will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart! We will rotate through various jumping stations with the help of the grade 6 students and parent volunteers. We are asking that each student bring a water bottle for the day so we can limit entry into the school for water fountain drinks. Each student is making a heart which says who they are jumping for. These are hung in the entrance of the school on skipping ropes. It is sure to be a wonderful afternoon!

Portfolios

Portfolios were sent home on Friday and should be signed and returned by Friday May 8th. Please enjoy going through all the work we've been doing and be sure to check out the goals your child has made for their learning. Education week begins on Monday and there are various exciting events that will be occurring all week long. All events are listed at the top of my blog, it is sure to be a wonderful week. Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine! Thank you for your continued support and please contact me if you have any questions.

Happy Earth Day

"We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands"

Happy Earth Day! Today we had the chance to celebrate our earth and discuss how our actions impact our environment. As a class we came to the conclusion that it is up to us to protect and save our beautiful planet. Each student made a pledge to the earth that they believe will improve our world and that they can do all year long. Be sure to ask your child what pledge they made! Have a wonderful long weekend!

Spring!

As we are finally experiencing some spring weather I am asking students to bring an extra pair of socks as many are coming in very wet. Please remember that if the students wear running shoes they will need to stay on the pavement until the snow melts. Thank you for your continued support, please contact me if you have any questions.

Portfolios

Portfolios went home last week and I am hoping to have them all signed and returned by this Friday. Enjoy going through them with your child and ask lots of questions! There will be no homework this week, enjoy the break! Homework will resume when we return from March break. Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful March break!

Lenten Project

Our Lenten project has begun! Our main focus this year is for the poor children of Peru and will run from March 5^th to March 13^th.  Students who wish to donate their earnings from chores can do so in the water jug at the front of the school. We will also be having a Peru Day, which is scheduled for March 11^th.  Students and staff will be encouraged to dress up in a Peruvian way for a donation of 2 dollars. Thank you for your support!

Winter Play Day

Our Winter Play Day has been rescheduled for Friday March 13th! A note went home on Tuesday looking for volunteers, please return this slip if you are able to help out! Thanks!

Parent Teacher Interviews

First term report cards will be arriving at home today! This is a time to recognize your child's hard work and to celebrate all their achievements! Please check to see if a parent-teacher interview has been requested, if so please visit the link below which will prompt you to select an interview time on Thursday February 19th, 2015.
lisabrown1.youcanbook.me

Thank you for your continued support, and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Spirit Week!

Next week will be spirit week! Each day has a different theme and students are encouraged to participate!  

Monday Feb. 9th - Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Tuesday Feb. 10th - P.J. Day 

Wednesday Feb. 11th - Western Wednesday 

Thursday Feb. 12th - Jersey/Sports Day (Support your favourite team!)

Friday - Red and White Day  

Have a wonderful weekend!