Div. 13 has had a busy first week; getting to know each other, learning expectations and also getting organized. Thanks to all of you that sent back forms, marked your child's initials on all their crayons/markers and for returning them so quickly. I really appreciate your help with this. If you haven't had a chance yet please send in the Getting Acquainted Form, the Pink verification form and markers etc., as soon as possible.
Thanks to everyone that was able to come for Family Reading it was wonderful to see so many parents. I understand that many of you have to be at work and are unable to attend or can only come occasionally, please be assured that your child can always join another parent.
Each morning we do Name Boggle, finding as many words that can be made out of our special helper's name. This is an excellent literacy activity and the students are already very good at it. When it is your child's special helper day they will bring their sheet home, if you could help them to find even more words that would be great. Take the time you need but please return as they like to share their results with their classmates and we will keep them for their memory books. I hope you enjoy this family activity, it definitely gets your brain working and helps the students with rhyming, reading and writing skills!
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UPCOMING DATES:
Terry Fox Run - Friday, Sept. 22 1:30 Bring in donations all week or online at https://schools.terryfox.ca/33090
Sept. 28th - Photo Day
***Please note: you may not be able to see the calendar and other page links at the top of this blog but I have a ticket in to have this fixed so hopefully soon!
This letter went home with your students this week but I wanted to include it here as well for you to refer to.
September 12, 2023
Dear Parents of Division 11 Students,
My name is Sheralyn Rowledge-Toscani and I have been a teacher at Fairview for many years, largely in the primary grades. I am really looking forward to a great year! I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your children to my class and answer some questions you may have about this school year. Div. 13 has 18 students.
Our school supplies this year have been done in bulk. The cost of these supplies are $60.00, this includes supplies and your child’s planners. $60.00 should be paid asap either online through the parent portal or in cash (please send in a ziplock labelled with your child’s name). I have already organized and labelled most of your child’s things, however I am sending home their markers, pencil crayons and crayons and would appreciate if you could label each one with your child’s initials. Often, we find these on the floor, and this solves the mystery of whose it is! Thank you so much in advance for your help with this! If possible, please return them to the school as soon as possible.
*Students need a pair of sturdy running “indoor” shoes. These will be used for gym and the classroom - this helps keep our school clean.
*Planners will provide home and school communication throughout the year, and where your child can record their home reading. Unfortunately, the supplier for our planners burned down in the Kelowna wildfire so we will not be receiving these for a few weeks. Instead, I have copied September and October pages and they will come home daily in a grey duotang (this will also double as their Poetry and More Duotang – more information about this soon).
*An extra set of clothes (including socks and underwear) is suggested in case of any type of accidents. (bathroom/puddles!).
*Fairview has a pack in/pack out lunch, these can be in either a paper bag or clean container. These will stay in their backpacks except during eating times. I recommend that you send a napkin each day so that you limit food contact with the table. There is no sharing of any food. Please send a labelled water bottle for your child as that is so much safer than the water fountains. Water refill stations are open.
*Please update the verification form with any allergy information. If your child has a serious allergy, please request the medical information documents from the office.
*Div. 11 will be spending lots of time outside. Rain or shine we will go out for learning, and physical activity. Students will also be out for recess and lunch; this is the West Coast! Please ensure your child has appropriate clothing and footwear for all kinds of weather. Fairview is so lucky to have our forest but as you know it gets wet and mucky! Rain boots are recommended because as you know children love puddles and mud!
*To improve the ventilation, we will often have our classroom door and windows open, please send a hoodie or a sweater so if your child is cold, they have something warm.
*I have attached a questionnaire (blue sheet) to this letter that I would like you to fill out and return as soon as possible. These give me valuable information and insights about your child that sometimes would take me months to discover. Thanks J
Division 13’s Schedule:
*Library will be on Tuesday, your child’s library book will come home in a labelled ziplock bag and should be returned weekly.
*Family Reading will be on Fridays 8:30-8:45.
*Our gym days are Wednesday & Thursday but as most of you know exercise and movement breaks are important every day, please ensure that your child is dressed in comfortable clothes so that they are able to fully participate in all activities.
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Fine Arts (music/drama) with Mr. Saul is on Thursday & Fridays.
*Division 13 has their own blog – the link is https://lucky13fairview.blogspot.com
This can also be accessed by going to Fairview Elementary, then Classroom Websites and then Ms Rowledge-Toscani. This is the main method of communication in our class. There is a monthly calendar plus I generally update it weekly (usually Friday but for sure by Sunday!). I will try to send an email each week as a reminder. Please check regularly so you know what we have been up to and what is coming up.
I like to include photos of the students in action but to do this, parents must agree to outside media. This is with several other forms that you will need to complete asap on the parent portal.
I am excited to spend this school year with your children and I am also looking forward to working with you, the parents – partners in your child’s education.
I will do my best to keep you informed on what is going on in the classroom. If you have any questions please do ask, either write a note in the planner, or call the school at 604-465-9331. You can also reach me by email at sheralyn_rowledge-toscani@sd42.ca but please note I don’t have a chance during the day to check it but will get back to you asap and if it is something urgent it is best to call the school.
I can’t wait to meet and get to know all of you!
Sheralyn Rowledge-Toscani
***Due to the fact there are often email issues, I am sending a hard copy of this letter home with the students. If you didn’t receive it by email as well, please let me know as soon as possible so we can rectify this problem. Thanks
