The People's Pumpkin Choice Award for the Best Pumpkin!

Our class did a fabulous job on our painted pumpkin, inspired by the movie Coco.

Please vote for us! If you are signed up for the school blog you will have received the link from Dr. Richmon.

Happy Halloweeen!

From Dr. Richmon:

Our staff and students have been showing some amazing seasonal creativity with our Pumpkin Decorating Contest. But we now turn the job over to you! Review the photos of the pumpkins below (you can click for enlargements) and help by casting your vote for the People’s Pumpkin Choice Award for the Best Pumpkin. Voting will be open for the next two days and closes the morning of Friday, November 2 2018. The pumpkin with the most votes wins a special prize!

All pumpkins are on display in the school foyer (and if the weather permits, we’ll put them in our school’s front-side garden) if you’d like to take a closer look … before nature takes its course and they have to be composted!

Happy Halloween!

As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday October 31, students (and staff!) are invited to dress up for Halloween. Students should come to school dressed in costume as there will not be time allotted to change into them. Depending on the costume, you may also want to send a change of clothes in case the costume becomes uncomfortable throughout the day. Costumes may not include any weapons (real or fake) and must be culturally appropriate. 

Regular learning will take place throughout the morning. We will celebrate Halloween in our class for a short time after lunch. As per our school policy, we will not be sharing any food related treats on this day. 

Have a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween!

School Photo Orders - Due TOMORROW!

As a reminder, school photo orders are due tomorrow, Tuesday October 30, 2018.
If you are interested in ordering school photos please send back the completed form with your child.

Thanks!

What's on this Week...

(and for the next few weeks!)

Indoor Shoes
Please remember that all students should have two pairs of shoes -- one to travel to and from school and to wear outdoors during recess, and the second for in the classroom and the gym.

Scholastic Book Orders
As requested, I have not yet sent in the Scholastic book orders. If you would like to order books, please send in your orders by tomorrow -- Tuesday October 23, 2018.

Take Me Outside Day
Take Me Outside Day will be held on Wednesday October 24. Take Me Outside Day is in response to the worrisome finding that Canadian youth are spending almost 8 hours per day in front of screens. Please visit takemeoutside.ca to learn more!

School Council Meeting
Our next School Council meeting will be held this Thursday October 25th at 7pm

Halloween
On Wednesday October 31, students (and staff!) are invited to dress up for Halloween. We will celebrate Halloween in our class for a short time after lunch. Costumes may not include any weapons (real or fake) and must be culturally appropriate. As well, we will not be sharing treats on this day. Have a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween!

QSP
QSP order forms went home on Friday. Please visit the school blog for more information about QSP and help support our school.

Remembrance Day
As Remembrance Day falls on a weekend, our school will commemorate this day on Monday November 12.

Photo Makeup Day
If you missed photo day photo retakes will be done on Monday November 12

School Bus Safety

Today our students learned about safety on the school bus. Please feel free to continue this discussion with your children at home this evening. This is important for all students, not just those who take the school bus on a regular basis.

You might ask your child questions such as:

1. What does evacuation mean? (To get off the bus as quickly and safely as possible)

2. Who decides if an emergency evacuation is needed? (Only the driver makes that decision, unless the driver is unavailable)

3. What are the possible emergency exits you can use? (There are 4 emergency exits: the front door of the bus, the rear door, the special window exits, and the escape hatch on the roof of the bus)

4. Who opens the exits? (The Driver, or designated assistants)

5. Who is the "Boss of the Bus"? (The Driver)

6. What is the most important thing to do in an emergency? (Stay calm, listen to all of the instructions provided by the Driver, and follow his or her lead)

You may also want to visit www.bussafety.ca

Thank you!

Scholastic Book Club Orders

Scholastic Book Club orders for October are due tomorrow -- Friday October 19, 2018.

If you would like to submit order, but will not be able to do so until after the weekend please send me a note in your child's agenda book.

Thank you!

Math - Check for Understanding

We will be having a "Check for Understanding" in Math on Tuesday October 23, 2018. Students should bring home their black math folders to review everything from our first math unit.

Students will bring home a short review on Thursday October 18, 2018.   

Freeze Kids Comic Books

We had an AMAZING afternoon learning how to draw with Freeze Kids Comic Books!

Anthony and Justin led us step-by-step in drawing a monkey, Little Bo Peep, Patrick from Sponge Bob Square Pants and more! Your son/daughter is coming home today with an order form so they can practice learning to draw by following the instructions in the books.

Books are $5 each, or all 5 books for $20.

Orders are cash only and are due Wednesday morning by 8:30am. 
NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

*** Please note: The book "Friends with the Monsters" is sold out and will be replaced with "Halloween Trick or Treat". "The Golden Dragon" is also sold out and will be replaced with "Mega Mini Bots"

Milk and Sub Orders

We wanted to share out a final reminder for parents who may wish to purchase white milk or chocolate milk for the Fall/Winter Session or participate in 'Sub Wednesdays' for the Fall cycle.  The final day for purchasing either of these packages is Friday, October 12th.

All orders are made using School Cash Online.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the school office.

Thank you!

School Photos - Tomorrow!!!

FINAL REMINDER!!!

Our School Photos will be taken TOMORROW -- Wednesday October 10^th 2018 by Pegasus School Services. Every student will have the opportunity to be photographed and each student will receive a complimentary class photo. Students’ proofs and order forms will be sent back to the school to be shared with you in the weeks following.

Bring your smiles! :)

School Photo Day!

Our School Photos will be taken on Wednesday October 10^th 2018 by Pegasus School Services. Every student will have the opportunity to be photographed and each student will receive a complimentary class photo. Students’ proofs and order forms will be sent back to the school to be shared with you in the weeks following.

Bring your smiles! :)

Fresh from the Farm

Fresh from the Farm provides schools the opportunity to raise some funds by selling fresh, Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables to the community, while promoting healthy eating and supporting Ontario farmers. Fresh from the Farm orders will take place between October 1^st and October 12^th 2018 with the school delivery scheduled for a date in November through to early December.  We will advise of the exact delivery date 10 days prior to the pick-up date.

Two ‘bundles’ of Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables are offered for sale with 40% of sales go directly to the school.

• Bundle A contains: 5 lb potatoes, 3 lb carrots, 3 lb yellow onions, 3 lb sweet potatoes and sells for $14.00.
• Bundle B contains: 8 lb Empire apples and sells for $15.00.

A Fresh from the Farm flyers and order form were sent home with students on Monday. Completed order forms with cheques (preferred) or cash can be dropped off in the school office through October 12th 2018.

If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact the School Office or the School Council.

Thank you!