We're Finally There!

Another good night's rest and balanced breakfast should put our "Math Super Stars"
in a good place for their last assessment, Tuesday morning. Please be sure they are
on time for school.

This is probably the balance they need for Tuesday's Spirit Day of "Neon and Crazy
Hair Day! It should be an interesting combination.

Hope to see you during "Student Led Conferences." There are quite a number of
spots available.

Kathe

Almost Halfway!!

Dear Parents,

We have only three remaining FSA's left, which are scheduled as follows:

Tues., Feb. 15th: Numeracy(30 minutes)
Wed., Feb. 16th: Writing(60 minutes)
Tues., Feb. 22nd: Numeracy(60 minutes)

Please ensure that your child is starting these days with a good breakfast and is
bringing healthy snacks and lunch.

To those of you that are supervising during the lunch hour, may I give you a big
thanks.

Please, please, consider signing up for "lunch hour supervisions"as we
are not even close to meeting the necessary parent number needed.
When this happens, teachers are having to give up their lunch hour
break.

Have a great weekend and in advance, "Happy Valentine's Day!"

Kathe

 As part of our Valentine's celebrations,
the Grade 4's may wear red, pink or white
with their jeans to match the spirit of the
day.

So Sorry!

Dear Parent(s),

Having rain both recesses yesterday is my only excuse. I do apologize for not letting
the class know about the non-uniform day today that replaced the one that we missed
at the end of January. I only read my email that day, but got distracted and didn't post
it on the blog.

Please note that FSA's will begin Tuesday morning, so just to be on the safe side,
please make sure that the students are in class on time. I have them do the shorter
ones first to help them adapt. They will also being doing one on Friday morning as
well.

Your support is needed to ensure that they have enough rest, have had good
breakfasts and healthy snacks. We have found that this combination helps them to
put their best foot forward, which is all that we can ask.

Have a wonderful weekend. I hope this sunshine is an indication of the rest of the
weekend.

Kathe

P.S.  In the interest of classroom unity, please be sure that every student is included
in the delivery of Valentines. Unless there are birthday invitations for all the boys, or
all the girls, please have your child pass them out privately after school.

Congratulations Scientists and VP Scientist Helpers!

Dear Parent(s),

You did such an amazing job of guiding your child and their partner(s) through their
first individual Science Fair Project. They were so excited to share and equally
excited to share in the experience of learning from others. Many of them
demonstrated such a good understanding of how they developed their experiments
through the various stages of the scientific method, that they will bring a heightened
level of understanding to any future experiments or Science Fairs.

My hat goes off to you all for such a terrific effort,

Kathe Good

PS......................Please by reminded that the school has sent out an email asking
that all projects remain in the gym until 7:30, at which time they can then be taken
home. If you are unable to pick yours up, please see if another family can do that
for you.
...........................Any remaining projects that are not picked up will be discarded.

FSA Practice At Home?

Additional FSA Practice Available!

Go to the Internet and type in FSA.
From the listing choose: BC Ministry of Education-Foundational Skills Assessment(FSA)
                                     www.bced.gov.bc.ca/assessment/fsa/sample-tests.htm
Highlight Multiple Choice Questions
Select School District Surrey # 36
Click on either Gr. 4 Reading or Numeration
Click the green Logon button and follow the remaining directions.

Our last class practice session is today, Tues. Jan. 25th.

Our FSA's will begin the week of Feb. 8th to the 22nd.
Please be sure that your child is getting the rest they need and have had a
nutritious breakfast.

Enjoy your long weekend.
Kathe

Just Humming Along......................

Dear Parent(s),

Thanks for the support you are giving your child regarding Science Fair. I am available
to lend support and answer any questions you might have after school. I would like the
projects in the classroom on Tuesday, Feb. 1st.

Since the beginning of January, we have been reviewing basic measurement
concepts (Grade 3). Many of the grade 4's are struggling with mass
(grams=g and kilograms=kg) and capacity(millilitres=mL and litres-L). They
need more experience with these concepts and looking through the frig and
food cupboards will help them to better apply these concepts to containers
 and weights in their everyday life. Please encourage them to explore the frig
and cupboards.

Will There, Or Won't There? That Is the Question!!

.......................................................be a Snow Day?


I am writing this in a hurry, but here are three quick updates:

Class Photo Day: -tomorrow (Wed., Jan. 12th)
                           -students are required to be in full uniform, including sweaters

Taking a Precaution: -a ski pass tore of a jacket today during recess.
                                -it may be a good idea to remove the pass and
                                 re-attach Sun. night

It's Just A Review: -some of the grade 4's are a little rusty on their
                              measurement concepts, so please be sure the
                              corrections that are coming home are completed.
                             -do some linear, mass and capacity exploring around the house

Find those scarves and mitts,
Kathe