November 25-29

I always enjoy parent teacher interviews and I thank all the families who were able to come meet with me.  It was wonderful to connect with all of you to celebrate your child and set goals for the next few months of Grade One. Thank you for your continued support with your child's education!  I am so grateful that we can work together.

Also, a huge thank you for supporting our Scholastic Book Fair!  60% of the proceeds will go towards new books for our library!  

Wishtree~ Christmas Tree Festival
-At the beginning of November, we were so lucky to have Mrs. Michelle Dimnik come to our classroom for a very special project. The U of L Bookstore and the 1 District 1 Book committee were putting together a "Wishtree" Christmas tree for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Christmas Tree Festival. Mrs. Dimik invited our class to be a part of this special project and we wrote special wishes on ribbons to hang on the tree. The tree was auctioned off for $5100!!!! This year’s proceeds will support the Mental Health area of the Chinook Regional Hospital.  Take a look at how beautiful the tree turned out!

Field Trip to the Galt Museum
On Tuesday, December 3rd we will be going to the Galt Museum to learn about Christmas traditions from the past.  This is one of my favourite field trips!  I am looking for at least 3 parents to volunteer for this field trip.  If you are able to help out, please return the bottom portion of the field trip letter that I sent home, or email me. We will be leaving the school at 10:40 (program starts at 11:00) and then heading back to the school at 12:20.

Christmas Concert
-We are very excited for our Christmas concert this year!  The theme is based on a story called, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse". Tickets will be sent home this week.  If you are requesting more tickets, please contact the office as we only have limited tickets.  If you will not be using your tickets, please send them back to school so we can distribute them to families needing more. 
-We need your help with costumes!! Each student in our class needs to have an apron and a chef hat for our song.  If you have an apron at home or are able to pick one up from the dollar store, please send it to school labelled with your child's name.  It will be returned after the concert.  I believe our plan will be to make chef hats at school, unless anyone has a connection to get 23 little chef hats!  If you do, please let me know!
-There will be more information sent home in the next couple of weeks.  Please don't hesitate to contact myself or Mrs. Sheedy if you have any questions.

What's happening this week?
Monday
-New sight words this week.
and, is, can, school, play
-Jr. Choir at 10:30.

Tuesday

Wednesday


Thursday
-Holiday card home project is sent home today. 
- December Calendar will come home today.

Friday
-Exploratory day.
-ABC Playground fundraiser ends today.


Upcoming events
Dec. 3- Field Trip to the Galt Museum.  Bus leaves at 10:40.
Dec. 3- Chinook Drama Department presents "Munsch at Play" in the gym at 1:45.
Dec. 16- Christmas cookie decorating.
Dec. 17- Christmas Concert (Last names A-K).
Dec. 18- Christmas Concert (Last names L-Z).
Dec. 18- Hot Lunch Day.
Dec. 19- Polar Express Day and Christmas party in Grade One.
Dec. 20- Family Carol Sing at 10:45 and the last day before Christmas Holidays.

Please let me know if you have questions about any of these events.  

Have a great week!

November 18-22

It was a short but wonderful week in Grade One.  We were excited to welcome our student teacher, Miss Bennis into our classroom this week.  She spent lots of time getting to know the students and she taught us all about moccasins for Rock Your Mocs day.  Check out the pictures!  She has many fun lessons planned for the next few weeks that we will look forward to!  

INFORMATION ITEMS
Scholastic Book Fair

Our first Scholastic Book Fair will be held Monday, November 18 - Thursday, November 21 in the Learning Commons (Library).

Monday - Wednesday    8:30 - 4:00 (closed during nutrition breaks)

Thursday                     8:30 - 7:00 * Parent Teacher Interview Day

All classes will visit the book fair and have the chance to purchase books on their own if they bring money to school. Families can come together after school or during Parent Teacher Interviews. 

***If you do send money with your child to school to buy books, please write a note in your child's agenda letting me know how much money they have.  Thanks!

Parents are welcome to stop in anytime the fair is open - it's a great time to shop for some surprise holiday gifts!!Scholastic Canada accepts Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Apple Pay.

DID YOU KNOW? 

The book fair is also a fundraiser for our Learning Commons!  Scholastic Canada offers Dr. Probe School 60% of our net sales amount in Product Rewards.  Great books for your family and for the school - Talk about a Win-Win!

Report Cards
I hope you were all able to view your child's report card online over the weekend.  This is a new system for us, as we have always handed out hard copies in the past.  I have linked instructions below if you have not accessed the report card yet.  
Online Report Cards
I am so proud of each and every one of my students and the growth that they have made since September is unbelievable. They all have goals to work towards and I can't wait to see how far they come this year!  Please use this report card as a time to  and celebrate success with your child!  

Teacher Interviews
Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, November 21 and they are 15 minutes long.  I would love for your child to come with you to our interview if possible.  We have so much to show off and celebrate and it is important that they are a part of the conversation.   Also, please try to come 15 minutes early as I will have all of their work set out in the hallway for you to look through with them.  If you need assistance in booking your interview time please visit the link below.  I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday
Parent Teacher Interviews.


What's happening this week?
Monday
-New sight words this week.
said, at, to, you, had
-Jr. Choir at 10:30.
-Our class will be previewing the book fair today.  

Tuesday
-After school skating at the ATB center at 3:45.

Wednesday


Thursday

-No school for students.  Parent/teacher interviews today.  

Friday
-No school.  Professional learning day. 
-ABC Playground fundraiser is due today. 

Upcoming events
Nov. 25- Jr. Choir
Dec. 3- Field Trip to the Galt Museum.  (Info coming home this week)
Dec. 17- Christmas Concert (Last names A-K).
Dec. 18- Christmas Concert (Last names L-Z).
Dec. 18- Hot Lunch Day.
Dec. 19- Polar Express Day in Grade One.
Dec. 20- Family Carol Sing at 10:45 and the last day before Christmas Holidays.

Please let me know if you have questions about any of these events.  

Have a great week!

November 11-15

Thank you to our Grade 5 staff and students for a beautiful Remembrance Day assembly.  Our grade ones were proud to wear the poppy that they made to show that they honour the soldiers and the families who were affected by war. 

Last week in Science, we did a cool experiment called "Rainbow milk".  The students wanted me to share this how this experiment was done so they could try it at home (with the help of an adult).  Check the link below. 
Rainbow milk


INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Probe ABC Fundraiser
Your child will be bringing home information about our ABC fundraiser on Monday.  This fundraiser will go from November 4-22.  Please visit the link for more information.
ABC Playground Fundraiser

School Apparel
Our school will be running an online store to purchase school apparel!  The sale will run from Monday, October 28 to Tuesday, November 12. We are anticipating deliver of purchased items by mid- December, just in time for Christmas.  You may visit the link below to purchase starting on Monday at 7 am.
Probe Apparel

Report Cards
This year, our district will not be distributing paper copies of report cards.  They will be available to view online on Friday, November 15. You will be able to book your parent/teacher interview with me online on November 13.  There will be information sent home about this.  Please visit the link below for more information.
Online Report Cards

What's happening this week?
Monday
-No School.  Remembrance Day.

Tuesday
-No School.  Professional Learning for teachers.
-Probe clothing online orders close today.
Probe Apparel

Wednesday
-We welcome Miss. Bennis as she begins her PS1 practicum in our classroom.
-Online booking for parent/teacher interviews opens today.

Thursday

-ABC Fundraiser assembly @ 8:40 in the gym.
-Library day.
-Rock your Mocs!  Students can wear slippers or moccasins to school.

Friday
-Exploratory round 2 begins!
-Report cards go live online.

Upcoming events
Nov. 11- No School (Remembrance Day)
Nov. 12- No School (Professional Learning)
Nov. 13- Online booking opens for parent/teacher interviews.
Nov. 14- Rock Your Mocs.
Nov. 18- Scholastic Book Fair opens in the Learning Commons.
Nob. 18- Jr. Choir.
Nov. 19- After school skating at ATB center @ 3:45.
Nov. 21- Parent teacher interviews (No school for students).
Nov. 22- No School (Professional Learning).

Please let me know if you have questions about any of these events.  

Have a great week!

November 4-8

What a busy but exciting week we had in Grade One!  We had a blast investigating and decorating pumpkins, doing Halloween centers, dressing up in costumes and participating in the Grade 4 carnival!  I was so impressed with the students' fantastic behaviour on Halloween!  They made this normally crazy day so much fun!  Please check the pictures tab for lots of pictures of the week!

INFORMATION ITEMS

Dr. Probe ABC Fundraiser
Your child will be bringing home information about our ABC fundraiser on Monday.  This fundraiser will go from November 4-22.  Please visit the link for more information.
ABC Playground Fundraiser

School Apparel
Our school will be running an online store to purchase school apparel!  The sale will run from Monday, October 28 to Tuesday, November 12. We are anticipating deliver of purchased items by mid- December, just in time for Christmas.  You may visit the link below to purchase starting on Monday at 7 am.
Probe Apparel

Report Cards
This year, our district will not be distributing paper copies of report cards.  They will be available to view online on Friday, November 15. You will be able to book your parent/teacher interview with me online on November 13.  There will be information sent home about this.  Please visit the link below for more information.
Online Report Cards


What's happening this week?
Monday
-Jr. Choir @ 10:30.
-Words of the Week begin today.  Students will have information and flashcards in their backpack. This weeks words are:
I, am, the, boy, girl.

Tuesday
-After school skating at the ATB center at 3:45-4:30.  This is family extra-curricular event and parents need to transport their children to the rink and stay to supervise them.  All skaters must wear a helmet on the ice.  Younger and older siblings are also welcome.

Wednesday
-The Alberta Opera presents "Sleeping Beauty" at 1:40 in the gym.
-Parent council meeting @ 6:45.

Thursday

-Library day.

Friday
-Remembrance day assembly will be at 10:50 in the gym.  Students who belong to Boys Scouts, Brownies, Sparks, etc. are welcome to wear their uniform on this day.

Upcoming events
Nov. 11- No School (Remembrance Day)
Nov. 12- No School (Professional Learning)
Nov. 13- Online booking opens for parent/teacher interviews.
Nov. 14- Rock Your Mocs.
Nov. 18- Scholastic Book Fair opens in the Learning Commons.
Nov. 21- Parent teacher interviews (No school for students).
Nov. 22- No School (Professional Learning).

Please let me know if you have questions about any of these events.  

Have a great week!