Virtual Portfolios

We have sent each family the following email:

Dear Parents,

In April, we started collecting some of our class observations using 'Google Slides'.  We are writing to send you a link to your child's slides so you can view your child's virtual portfolio.

We hope you enjoy it.

As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please contact us.

If you did not receive the above email, please let us know.  We may not have your correct email address.

Annual Kindergarten Picnic

As you may already know, we will be having our annual Kindergarten picnic this coming Friday, June 22nd.  We will be starting in the gym to listen to some short, but sweet, performances from each class.  If it is raining, we will remain in the gym.  If the weather is good, we will go outside after the performances.  Bring a blanket or towel to sit on and a snack to share with your child.  The picnic will be ending by 10:30 am.  Younger brothers or sisters are welcome to join us.  We hope to see you on Friday!

Nellie McClung P.S. Fun Fair

As you probably know, our school's annual Fun Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 6th.  Each class will be participating by donating the contents to a basket that will be raffled off at the Fun Fair.  Our class is collecting items that would be suitable for a 'Pool Party' themed basket.  Here are a few ideas of items that you may want to consider donating for our basket:

• swim goggles
• beach towels
• sunglasses
• sunblock
• magazines
• plastic glasses or plates
• flip flops
• beach balls
• pool toys
• floatation aids
• caps, visors
• playing cards 
• etc.                

Thank you to the families who have already sent in their donations!

This Week

As you may already know, Nellie McClung is having a Family Math Night this Thursday, May 10th.  Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are invited to participate in engaging mathematics learning together with their family. Some highlights of our night include:

• Learning and problem solving using interactive Smart Boards
• Hands on activities with shapes
• Games and Puzzles
• Math learning through literature
• Finding mathematics in real life images
• Using virtual reality goggles to experience mathematics
• Using computers to complete math breakout challenges

Cookies and juice will be also available. Join us from 6:45-8:00 pm and help us learn and celebrate with our students who are all mathematicians! 

This is Mental Health Week, and we are encouraging everyone to wear green on Friday, May 11th in support of mental health.

 

Is it Spring, Yet?

The weather has been frightful this past weekend, but hopefully you and your family are all well and haven't had to go out too much.

Just a couple of reminders:
Tomorrow, Monday, April 16th, the Senior Kindergarten/Year 2 students will be having their 'Kindergarten Graduation' photos taken at the school.

Our class will be performing at the Spring Concert on Thursday, May 3rd.  We hope that all the students in our class will be able to attend and participate in the performance.

Happy Lunar New Year

To all the families who are celebrating the Lunar New Year, sending you wishes for a Happy and Healthy 
New Year!

Upcoming Events/Activities for Room 110

Thank you to the students and their families who have already sent in their '100th Day of School' collections.  We are all getting excited about the approaching 100th Day of School!

You can read more information about the 100 collections in our previous posting.

Valentine's Day Card Exchange

A note was sent home on Thursday, Feb. 1st regarding exchanging cards for Valentine's day.  If you did not find it in your child's backpack, please let us know, and we will send home another copy.  

Harry the Diry Dog Play

The Kindergarten classes will be going to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 to see the play, 'Harry the Dirty Dog'. In addition, on another date prior to the play, instructors from the Performing Arts Centre will be coming into our classrooms to run workshops with the students. The play starts at 10:00 am, and we will be leaving the school by 9:30 am. We will travel by bus to the Performing Arts Centre, and we should be back at school by 11:45. 

Please go to School Cash on-line in order to give consent for your child to go on the trip by Tuesday, February 20th, 2018.  If payment poses a problem, please let either us or the principal, Mrs. McInnis, know so we can make alternate payment arrangements.  In addition, our class will be able to take 3 volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please indicate so when you make your payment and give consent. Please remember, all volunteers must have a police check on file at the school in order to participate.

Link to School Cash On-line