November 20/20

 Dear Families, 

Just a reminder to sign up (on the Parent Portal) for Conferences. These are on Thursday, Nov. 26th in the afternoon and then all day Friday, Nov. 27th. As previously mentioned these will be over zoom (the link will be sent out next week). It is important that your child be with you during the zoom conference as we'll be celebrating their learning and setting goals together.  Please let me know if you are unable to make any of the times that are listed and we can arrange another time.  My plan is to send home some of your child's work and a draft of their report on Wednesday so that you can go through these together prior to their conference.  This is a time to enjoy, celebrate and discuss their work.

Looking ahead to next week...

You should have all received a letter from Mrs. Gallop this afternoon explaining that school will be reopening for in-classroom instruction on Tuesday, November 24.  The staff have had two long days at the school preparing the classrooms and learning spaces but still have work to do to ensure we are prepared for students to return on Tuesday.  Speaking of Tuesday - show your school spirit and wear Fairview colours (blue and yellow)!  

Fairview's Leadership student's Warm Clothing Drive has been extended until Thursday, Nov. 26th.  Please send in new socks (adult sizes) and new or gently used coats and sweaters.  Money (cash) is also accepted. Our community has reached out in so many ways this past week and this is an opportuntiy for us to give back.  Thanks in advance for your support!!

Thursday, Nov. 26 - Dismissal at 11:30 (conferences in the afternoon)

Friday, Nov. 27  - Conferences all day (no school for students)

Looking forward to meeting all of you on Zoom.  

Take Care and stay safe! 

Sheralyn Rowledge-Toscani

Nov. 16/20

Dear Families, 

Our team of Grade 2/3 teachers have put together an Online learning plan for the remainder of this week.  We tried to keep it simple and also have some fun!  

We noticed that all the math activities involved a partner so if this isn't possible or you'd like to change it up - please just do the same activity but write down your cards and do it 10 times or like 10 questions.  

In case you are having difficulty getting onto Raz Kids - my teacher name is srowledgetoscani 

For more online activities please go to my Useful Links at the side of the blog, click and that will take you directly into the site.  

November 10/20

This post is early but felt with tomorrow being a holiday (Remembrance Day) and Thursday a non-instructional day it made sense you are reminded of this information sooner.  

*Div. 11 students all got their poppies today and were very respectful during our Rememberance Day Assembly.  Even though it was very different (we all stayed in our own classrooms) it was still a great tribute to our veterans.  Poppy money will still be accepted on Friday.  

*Your child should have brought home their special rock to remember!  If you have a chance to drop off the rock at the cenotaph please take a picture and email it to me at sheralyn_rowledge@sd42.ca I'd love to include it in their memory books plus post it on the blog.  Thanks so much.  ***I'll include a pic of the finished rocks later when I'm at school where I can access it). These ROCKS TO REMEMBER were shown in the Remembrance Day video that each classroom watched today. 

*Please sign up for one conference time/child on the parent portal.   As mentioned in my email,  every student needs to be part of the Zoom conference, a rough draft of their report card and some of their work will be sent home prior to the conference.  I am looking forward to celebrating your child's learning with you.  

*Fairview Leadership students are doing a Warm Clothing Drive!   If possible please bring a small donation to help our commuity.  New socks in adult sizes, new or gently used sweaters or jackets.   Money (cash) is also accepted. These can be sent in anytime on or before Nov. 24th.  Thanks in advance for your support!!

*Leadership has also planned a special event:  School Colours Day - Nov. 24 Wear yellow and Blue to show your school spirit!    

Forest Fun at it Finest!

Mrs. Kriel send me these pictures of Forest Fun this morning and I had to share!  

What a gorgeous fall day!

Our rocks are under production!

November 5/20

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure where October went but here we are and it is November 5th already.  I hope you and your loved ones are all staying well. I hope to be back on Monday.

Updates/Reminders/Thank you's

*tomorrow is the due date for Art Cards.  Please send in your order if you would like to place one.  If you are not ordering, please return the art card (without completing the back) and we will add them to our memory books

*please send in an extra set of clothing for your children to have in case of an accident. We will be having west coast recess/lunches (going outside rain or shine) and forest fun 2-3x/week.

*thank you for continuing to keep your children home if they are feeling unwell.  As numbers in the community increase we need to be extra diligent with doing what we can to limit the spread.

*I continue to keep the classroom door/window open throughout the day and it does get cool.  Please send in an extra layer for your children as this practice will be happening all year.  While many of the protocols expected in the community are not expected/possible in a school setting, keeping fresh air circulating is one of the preventative measures I can take.

*more information will be coming home soon regarding reporting/signing up for a Zoom conferences.  This will look different this year but it still expected that your child be part of the conference, even if you are at work and they are at home with another adult.  I will send more details regarding this process next week

*we are currently painting/decorating rocks for Remembrance Day. Our hope is that at some point on/before November 11th, your family takes it to the cenotaph in Maple Ridge to honour our veterans and that you place the rock there, in lieu of a wreath. 

*Just a reminder that Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day) and Thursday, November 12th (Professional Development Day)there will be no school for students

Have a great weekend, everyone!