Monday, January 24, 2011

Weekly Update January 23

Good Afternoon!


I hope everyone is surviving the cold snap we have been experiencing.

The ski trip went very well. The students all skied and enjoyed each others company. I hope no one is too sore and bruised. Thank you to Mr. B and Mr. Dickson for skiing with us. Holiday Mountain was ours exclusively because of the weather and this worked out perfectly as all of the staff lavished their attention solely on us. We had the run of the ski resort. It was great!!

ELA—We are completing the Let Me Tell You Anthology. Three Reader Responses for January are due Feb. 1. The students presented descriptive paragraphs to the class which they also peer evaluated. We are finishing up an art project using lines and shading.

Math--Grade 7s have been working on Probability in Ch. 5. They should finish by the end of this week. Grade 8s have been working on Surface Area of Prisms and should finish Ch. 5 by the end of this week.

Social Studies--no report, only 3 days

Science—no report, only 3 days

French—We worked on Winter vocabulary through various activities.

Dates to Remember:
Jan. 24—Book Orders Due
Jan. 27—Shops p.m.
Jan. 28—No School, PD Day
Jan. 31--Lunch Lady Forms Due
Feb. 1—Three Reader Responses Due
Feb. 4--Shops p.m.
Feb. 4--Returning Student Registrations Due (before opening to the public)
Feb. 7--11 Spirit Week
Feb. 11--Rocks and Rings Program
Feb. 14--Shops p.m.
Feb. 14--Lunch Lady Lunch
Feb. 16--Open House at the School
Feb. 18--7/8 Festival du Voyageur (more info. coming)

Monday, January 17, 2011

Weekly Update January 14

Good Afternoon!


Important Reminder: We will need a cheque for ski and board rentals by January 19, 2011. The cost for ski rentals, lift tickets, remainder of transportation and taxes will be $47.00 and snow boarding will be $55.50. Please make the cheque payable to Beautiful Savior Lutheran School. If cheques or cash are not received on or before Jan. 19 your student will not be able to attend the ski trip.

The bus will be leaving the school at 7:15 a.m. on Jan. 21 and returning at approximately 5:30 p.m. Students should arrive at the school for 7:05 a.m.

Students will be allowed to have Ipods, cameras, etc. but will be responsible for them. The school will take no responsibility for lost, stolen or broken personal electronics. I will allow students with cell phones to call their parents on the way home from the resort to let them know the exact time of our arrival at the school. If you have any questions, please let me know.

ELA—We are completing the Let Me Tell You Anthology. Three Reader Responses for January are due Feb. 1.

Math--Grade 7s have been working on Probability in Ch. 5. They should finish by the end of next week. Grade 8s have been working on Surface Area of Prisms and should finish Ch. 5 by the end of next week.

Social Studies--Students discussed the UN and why it was created and also its importance. They are looking at an historical event that continues to affect a group of people today. Ex. Colonization, slavery, war, disasters.

Science—We have been working on Ecological Pyramids and energy transfer. Next week we will be looking at how chemicals are transferred through the pyramids and photosynthesis.

French—We worked on Winter vocabulary through various activities.

Dates to Remember:
Jan. 11—Shops p.m.
Jan. 17—Lunch Lady Lunch
Jan. 19—Shops p.m.
Jan. 20—Booster Juice Lunch
Jan. 21—Ski Trip, leaving at 7:15 a.m., returning at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 24—Book Order Due
Jan. 27—Shops p.m.
Jan. 28—No School, PD Day
Feb. 1—Three Reader Responses Due

Monday, January 10, 2011

Weekly Update January 7

Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed their break and is adjusting to being back into a routine.


I have just a few updates to remind everyone of for this short week.

The ski trip has been booked and I have received deposits for the students going. The bus will be leaving the school at 7:15 a.m. on Jan. 21 and returning at approximately 5:30 p.m. Students should arrive at the school for 7:05 a.m.

Students must decide whether they will be skiing or snow boarding so we can let the resort know in advance. The cost for ski rentals, lift tickets, remainder of transportation and taxes will be $47.00 and snow boarding will be $55.50. Please email me this week or have your child let me know which equipment they will be renting. The remaining money will be due by Jan. 19.

Students will be allowed to have Ipods, cameras, etc. but will be responsible for them. The school will take no responsibility for lost, stolen or broken personal electronics. I will allow students with cell phones to call their parents on the way home from the resort to let them know the exact time of our arrival at the school. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Dates to Remember:
Jan. 11—Shops p.m.
Jan. 17—Lunch Lady Lunch
Jan. 19—Shops p.m.
Jan. 21—Ski Trip, leaving at 7:15 a.m., returning at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 24—Book Order Due
Jan. 27—Shops p.m.
Jan. 28—No School, PD Day
Feb. 1—Three Reader Responses Due