May 24/24

                                Div. 12 & 13 did a great job presenting at the May assembly! 

Another exciting week of our scientists! Olivia's was growing worms, demonstrating how paper towel absorbs water, Blake made Oobleck demonstrating changes in matter (all the students loved touching/pounding this one!) and Deighton made Magic Milk showing how dish soap reacts to the fat in milk. 

August's Question:  Is Red Always Red?   

Upcoming Events:  Please go to the parent portal (ASAP)  for all the details and give permission/pay/volunteer for the following activities...

Wheelchair Basketball $3.00 we will get one of the first sessions on Wednesday/then the following Monday

Yukon Dan on Thursday, May 30. ***Please note if you are available to help out with one of the stations please email me.  Thank you in advance!

Bowling - June 5th ***Please also indicate or let me know if you are planning to drive your own child.

Year Books are on sale now.

Freezie Sale again on Friday, May 31 after school.  $2

Belcarra Day - June 14th 

May 17/24

 This week Scientist Vienna demonstrated how to make a balloon inflate with baking soda and vinegar while Scientist Aurora made 'Rainbow Water'!  Again please check the date for your child's scientist to ensure they are ready for their Scientist Day.

Thanks to Gavin, Rhett and Vienna's parents for making and/or sending in red play dough.  Students are showing their learning about Canada!

Some students have brought home their green 'Theme' duo tang to finish colouring our Canada Book.  Please have your child return this on Tuesday.

Div. 13 is going to be busy these last few weeks!  Please check the portal for all our upcoming events, payment can be either online or cash in a labelled ziplock bag.

We will presenting our Canada songs at the assembly Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 am.  Parents are welcome to attend.

Wheelchair basketball $3.00 (May 29 - June 4)

Bowling Wednesday, June 5th $7.00 

Belcarra Friday, June 14th - no cost

***Next week be on the lookout for one final event,  Yukon Dan will be coming to Fairview for Div. 12 & 13 to teach us all about the Gold Rush! 

Volunteer Tea is coming up on Thursday, June 6th.  Div. 13 has amazing volunteers for family reading, field trips, helping with Scholastic and making cookies, playdough or really any of my calls for help!  I really appreciate all your assistance and support, hopefully you are able to attend the tea.

May 10/24

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Canada Celebration, Div. 12 &13 really enjoyed sharing their learning with you.  Just a reminder we will be performing our Canada songs again at the assembly on May 22 at 9:00.

During our scientists this week we learned about capillary action through Mila's 'Walking Water' and Rhett made a 'lava lamp' by creating a chemical reaction.  Please be sure to check the Scientist schedules and help your child to prepare for their project.   Please let me know if the date doesn't work for you or if you have any questions. 

Please note:

Bowling field trip on Wednesday, June 5th this is now on the parent portal.

Also a reminder to pay the $3 fee on the portal for our upcoming Wheelchair Basketball at the end of May! Deighton is going to show us one of her sports!  

Kona Ice on Tuesday, May 14  after school.

No school on Wednesday - Pro D  Day

Friday, May 17 - Freezie Treat Day - purchased at 2:20 outside $2

 Happy Mother's Day to all you special moms!  Your children worked very hard on your gifts and were excited to make these for you.  Hope you have an enjoyable weekend and get spoiled.   

May 3/24

Div. 13 continues to love Explorations!

Thanks to Gavin, Vienna and Rhett's moms for the red play dough and to Massimo's for agreeing to make some sugar cookies for Friday, all your time/work is appreciated.

Busy weeks ahead...

Monday, May 6th - Class Photo Day and we will be attending the Odyssey Entrepreneur Fair.  The price will be $2.00 - $5.00.  If you'd like your child to participate please send them with money in a labelled ziplock bag.  Please do not send more than $10.00.  

Scientist of the Day start this week!  I saw several of the sheets still in planners so please read these and start to do the planning and prep with your child.  Below are the dates for each scientist  If this doesn't work please let me know and we change it, and don't hesitate to email/ask if you have any questions.

May 7 – Rhett                    May 8 – Mila                     May 9 – Wyatt

May 14  – Vienna           May 16 – Aurora                           May 17 – Kian                                                 

May 21 – Olivia              May 22– Blake                  May 23 – August               May 24  – Deighton                                       

May 27 – Cai            May 28 – Juel           May 29 – Savannah          May 30 – Gavin         May 31– Mary

June 3 – Addison            June 4 - Massimo           June 5 – Aneka                 June 6 – Easton 

Canada windup celebration is next Friday, May 10th.  Parents are welcome to join us from 8:30 - 9:30 (or for what you can).  

May 14- Kona Ice

May 15 - Non-Instructional Day (no school for students)

May 17 - Freeze $2.00 Support the Grade 7's

May 20 - Victoria Day (holiday)