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!

October 28-November 1

Thank you to our fantastic parent volunteers who joined us for our field trip to the Helen Schuler Nature Center.  It was a cool day, but the students were very excited and had so much fun learning about our seasonal changes and how animals prepare for winter.  Please check the pictures tab for photos of the field trip.

Information Items

Halloween- if your child chooses to wear a costume on Halloween, please have them put it on before they come to school.  We ask that all students keep any fake weapons, gore, or scary masks at home for this day.  Thanks for your support with this!  Our school parade will begin at 9:00 am.  Families are welcome to join us if they wish.  I can't wait to see everyone in their costumes!

Welcome Mrs. Bennis!
We are very excited to welcome Jaqueline Bennis to our classroom on Monday!  Jaqueline is a PS1 student teacher from the U of L who will be spending her practicum with us in Grade One!  Her orientation day is on Monday and she will officially begin teaching with me on November 12 for one month.  I know that she is going to love my students as much as I do and we are thrilled to have her become a part of our class.

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

What's happening this week?
Monday
-Jr. Choir @ 10:30.
-November calendar coming home today.

Tuesday
-Photo retakes.  Please write me a note in your child's agenda if they are to get their picture taken today.
-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

Thursday
-Halloween parade starts at 9:00.  We will also be going to the Grade 4 carnival in the gym from 11:45-12:30.  We are not having a class "party" because of the carnival. 
-Library day.

Friday
-Our last exploratory hour of session one is today.

Upcoming events
Nov. 5- After school skating at ATB center.
Nov. 6- Alberta Opera presents Sleeping Beauty @ 1:30 pm.
Nov. 6- Parent council meeting @ 6:45.
Nov. 8- Remembrance Day assembly in the gym @ 10:45.
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. 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!

October 21-25

It was a short week in Grade One and the students were really excited to visit the computer lab for the first time this year!  We are very thankful for our Grade 4 book buddies from Mr. Tuck's class for their help to log on to the computer for the first time!  

Information Items
LOST AND FOUND
-Our caretakers have moved our lost and found items to a table in front of the library for the time being.  The tables are full of items from jackets to water bottles.  If your child has misplaced something, please take a look or write a note a note in your child's agenda and I can try to help them look for it. 
Also, just a reminder to label your child's belongings with with their name to help them keep track of their things.  Thanks!

LIBRARY
-Our usual library day is on Thursday but because of our field trip and dismissal at 11:47, I will talk with Mrs. Foster to try to find an alternate library day this week. I will keep you updated with this.

What's happening this week?
Monday
-Jr. Choir @ 10:30.

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
-Assembly @ 8:45. 
-Hot lunch- Subway.

Thursday
-Field Trip to the Helen Schuler Nature center.  Our bust will leave at 9:00.  Parents who are joining us on the bus, please meet at our classroom at 8:55.  If you are meeting us at the nature center, we will meet you there by 9:30.  Thank you to all of our parent helpers.  Part of our program will be outside so please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.
-NO School in the afternoon (Professional Learning for staff).  Students will be dismissed at 11:47am.

Friday
-No school today.  Professional learning day for staff.

Upcoming events
Oct. 29- Photo retakes.
Oct. 29- After-school skating at ATB @ 3:45.
Oct. 31- Halloween parade @ 9:00.  This is a time change from our calendar which says 10:45.  Students can come to school dressed in their costumes.  We will also enjoy the Grade 4 Halloween Carnival in the gym in the afternoon!
Nov. 6- Parent council meeting @ 6:45.
Nov. 8- Remembrance Day assembly in the gym @ 10:45.

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

Have a great week!

October 14-18

It was a very busy week in Grade One!  We started our Home Reading Program, we had a Fire Safety presentation and an assembly, we Heaped the Jeeps, and we celebrated Thanksgiving and made Apple Turkey's!  

Thank you to Aaron Brooks for coming to teach our students about fire safety!  They were so excited to learn from a real firefighter and to try on some of the special gear!

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations for Heap the Jeep!  We know that many Lethbridge Families will be able to have delicious Thanksgiving meals because of your kind donations. 

Information Items
FIELD TRIP TO HELEN SCHULER
On Friday, your child brought home a letter about our field trip to the Helen Schuler Nature Center coming up on October 24.  We would love to have at least 3 parent volunteers to help out on this field trip.  If you are interested, please fill out the form and and return it to school by Monday, October 21.  Thanks!

LOST ITEMS
We've had to pull out the snow gear much sooner then we'd hoped this year.  As a mom, I know how frustrating it is when your child loses something.  We are trying to teach our students to be responsible for their belongings and to keep them in their baskets above their coats hooks, but we know that items go missing from time to time.  Our lost and found is already overflowing, so if your child is missing any items, please check the lost and found (it's located right in our boot room area beside the courtyard doors).  Also try to make sure that your child's boots, gloves, jackets, etc. are all labelled with their name.  We've discovered 5 pairs of Grade One boots that are exactly the same and on the same boot rack!  Thanks for your help with this!
  
What's happening this week?
*This week is fire safety and prevention week.
Monday
-NO SCHOOL.  Happy Thanksgiving!
-Hot lunch orders due today.  Please purchase through School Cash Online.


Tuesday
-NO SCHOOL.  Staff Professional learning day.

Wednesday

Thursday
-Library day!

Friday

Upcoming events
Oct. 22- After-school skating at ATB @ 3:45.
Oct. 23- Assembly @ 8:40.
Oct. 23- Hot Lunch.
Oct. 24- Field Trip to Helen Schuler @ 9:00.
Oct. 24- Students are dismissed at 11:45.  Staff professional learning in the afternoon.
Oct. 25- NO SCHOOL- Staff professional learning.
Oct. 29- Photo retakes.
Oct. 29- After-school skating at ATB @ 3:45.
Oct. 31- Halloween parade @ 9:00 and festivities.  This is a time change from our calendar which says 10:45.  

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

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!  I am grateful for all of my fantastic grade one students and families!