Picture Day

Reminder:

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st is Picture Day. 

Tuesday, September 24 2019

Hello Families,

Today, we dug deeper into our understanding of the Circle of Courage. We talked a lot about belonging and what that looks like and feels like. We talked about different places that we belong and how we could make others feel like they belong.

We have also introduced some peace makers this week. We have talked about Maria Montessori and Mother Theresa and how they were peace makers. Everyday we will be looking at a different peace maker and how they made peace within their communities.

In your child's communication folder there is a Picture day reminder. This will take place on Tuesday, October 1st.


Reminders:

Terry Fox Run @ 2:00 - Thursday, September 26

Welcome Back BBQ and Open House - Thursday, September 26

Healthy Hunger Program is Back

Healthy Hunger is back at Lake Bonavista School this year. Our first Healthy Hunger Lunch is on Thursday, September 26th. You will need to have your order in by Sunday, September 21st.

If you care to order, please do so through the Healthy Hunger Website.

https://healthyhunger.ca/

Welcome Back BBQ

Hello Families,

Today, your child will be sent home with information about the Welcome Back BBQ in their communication folder. Below is the a link for additional information about the Welcome Back BBQ happening on Thursday, September 26 at 4:45.

Link: https://lakebonavista.yapsody.com/event/index/470306/welcome-back-bbq  

Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 18 2019

Hello Families,

Today in your child's communication folder they received a demographic verification reports. Please review, edit if needed, and send back to school when you are finished.

If you have not sent back your child's information package with the FOIP form please do so ASAP.

Our class is collecting 4 liter plastic milk jugs. If you have any extras please rinse them out and send them to school, we are using them for an art project later on in the Fall.

Upcoming Dates:

No school for students - Friday September 20th

Terry Fox Run -  Thursday, September 26th

Welcome Back BBQ -  Thursday, September 26th

Terry Fox Run 2019

We will be having our Annual Terry Fox Run on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 2:00pm. Teachers will be discussing with students the life of Terry Fox and the contributions he has made to cancer research. We would like to extend the invitation to all parents and families to join us for the Terry Fox Run! Also, a reminder that our school Open House and BBQ are the same day, so you’re welcome to join all of the events!

Students can dedicate their run to someone who they know that has been affected by cancer. Please speak to your child prior to our run and if they choose to, they can write who they are running for on a sticker that they will wear during the run. These will be available in the classroom on Thursday.

Should you wish to make a donation online, please use the following link to donate through the Terry Fox website: 

http://www.terryfox.ca/LakeBonavista 

or

Feel free to send in cash donations with your child which will be collected by the teachers (Donations will be accepted until next Thursday, September 26th).

Let’s keep Terry’s dream to find a cure for cancer alive.

Thank you!

Nut Aware School

Hello Families,

We are a Nut Aware School. We ask that nuts or food containing nuts are not brought to our school.

This information, as well as additional allergy information, is available on the school website:

http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/lakebonavista/culture-environment/health-wellness/lunchtime/pages/default.aspx 

Thank you!

ADmazing Savings Coupon Books

ADmazing Savings Fundraiser has begun! The proceeds from this fundraising activity will be used directly in your child’s classroom. Books are available for $25.00 each, of which Lake Bonavista will use $10.50 for the benefit of our students.

If you wish to take advantage of these discounts, please complete the order form printed on the back on the ADmazing envelope, and enclose the correct amount of money - $25.00 per book ordered. - directly to your child’s classroom teacher by Thursday, October 10th, 2019 or earlier.

This year there is a free app included in each coupon book. Please ensure if you are returning the book that you have not scratched off the code area for the app, as the book will not be returnable if the code is visible. 

Additional books for Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer or Southern Alberta may be ordered at $25.00 each for family, friends and relatives.  If you wish to order additional books, please send your order as soon as possible to your child’s teacher so that the order can be filled.  As a school, we discourage door-to-door solicitation.

Wednesday, September 11

Today, ADmazing Savings was send home in students communication folders. Please read the information letter in their folders explaining the process.

Reminder that students need a pair of outdoor shoes and indoor shoes.

We had a STEM challenge this afternoon. Ask about strategies that were being used and how they worked with their teams.

We are also collecting 4 liter plastic milk jugs for an art project later this Fall. If your family has any please wash them out and send them to school.

Thank you,

Room 9 

Thursday, September 5

Room 9 Families,

This is a reminder that we have dismissal at 12:15 tomorrow and every Friday. Students will not be having lunch at school but will still need a snack.

Tomorrow is also School Colours Day (blue and white).

If you have not done so yet, please send your child to school with a pair of indoor shoes and headphone.

Wednesday, September 4th

Today was another great day in Room 9. We talked about items that go in the recycling, compost, and garbage so we can work to creating less waste in our school. We played Addition Connect 4 and made new friends in our class. To end the day, we were partnered up and asked to make the longest chain, only using one sheet of paper. Tomorrow we will find out whose chain is the longest. 

Students were sent home with a demographic package in their communication folder. Please have this filled out and sent back to school as soon as possible. 

On Friday, September 6th it is School Colours Day (Blue and White). Students and Staff will be dressing in our Lake Bonavista Colours to show school spirit. 

Welcome!

Welcome to Room 9!

Today, we had a great time getting to know each other. I have sent home an Introduction Letter in the students communication folders which has information about bell times, book exchange, volunteering, etc. Please make sure the communication folders make it back to school each day. 

Please make sure your child has a pair of indoor and outdoor shoes so we are keeping our school nice and tidy. We will also be eventually using headphones for a part of our literacy time. Please send your child with a pair of headphones they can keep in class to use for our literacy and computer activities. We will not be starting this until next week, please send them by Monday, September 9th. 

I am very excited for the year ahead! 

Below is a copy of the Introduction Letter:

Dear Families of Room 9,                                                       

Welcome to the 2019/2020 school year at Lake Bonavista School. We have a very exciting year ahead of us in grades 1 and 2, and I just can’t wait to get started! Please take the time to read over this letter as it contains important information that will ensure your child has a successful school year.

Bell Times

·       Outside Supervision Bell 8:00

·       Morning 8:12 AM – 11:40 AM

·       Lunch break 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM

·       Dismissal 2:45 PM

Every Friday is an early dismissal at 12:15pm.

Communication

There will be many forms coming home with your child in the next few days. Please read through the notices and return the appropriate forms to ensure we have the most up-to-date information on your child.

Your child will be supplied with a Communication Folder (blue) to ensure important items get delivered safely to/from school. Please be sure to check and return the Communication Folders on a daily basis.

Our class blog is a great place to understand what your child is doing in school. The blog is regularly updated to inform you of the activities and lessons that your child is participating in, as well as upcoming events that may be of importance. Pleae visit the blog to sign up for email updates: https://mollymcarroll@blogspot.com/

You can access the blog through the Lake Bonavista School website http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/LakeBonavista/Pages/default.aspx, under Teaching & Learning then click on Classes & Departments, here you will find a link labeled Blog beside M.Carroll.

Email is the best way to get ahold of me. My email is listed below for your convenience. In the case of absences or changes in pick up/drop off – including bus routine – please call the office before 12:00pm, or use the Report an Absence link at the bottom of the Lake Bonavista School homepage.

Lunch and Snacks

On a regular day, students will have a morning nutrition break (snack) as well as midday lunch. There is outdoor recess in the afternoon, but no scheduled snack. Children are to bring their own healthy snacks and lunch to school as well as a water bottle.

On Fridays, students will not eat lunch at school. A snack will still be required for our morning nutrition break.

Allergies

We ask that nuts or food containing nuts are not brought to our school. See the Illness & Medical section on the Lake Bonavista School webpage for more allergy information. 

Additional information regarding classroom allergies will be provided in the upcoming weeks through the blog.

Clothes and Shoes

Please send your child in comfortable clothing that they can sit on the carpet in, play in, and possibly get slightly dirty. Also, please send an extra set of clothing with your child in a labeled bag, to hang on their hook in case of accidents, spills or wet, rainy days.

For safety reasons, children at Lake Bonavista School are required to wear shoes at all times. Please send a pair of shoes to school with your child (indoor shoes such as sneakers) that they can use for the classroom. Students participate in daily Physical Education activities, and sandals, crocs, etc. are not safe for these activities. If your child is most comfortable in dressier shoes for indoors, please consider also sending a pair of runners to be kept at school for them to change into for running and games. 

Please label all your child’s belongings. Two Lost & Found boxes are located in the main hallway if you find your child is missing an item.

Book Exchange

Both the library schedule and Home Reading schedule are yet to be determined. Please watch the blog for information on start-up and our exchange dates.

Technology

Students will have the opportunity to engage in the use of technology throughout the school year. I ask that you provide your child with headphones for minimal classroom disruption.

Please label the headphones with your child’s name. They will be kept in their cubby for the duration of the school year

Volunteers

All volunteers are required to fill out volunteer registration forms in the office. These forms take time to process, so if you are considering volunteering at all this year, please fill out the forms at your earliest convenience. Information regarding Calgary Board of Education volunteer registration, ethics, and procedures is available on the school homepage.

There are many ways to volunteer – please check the blog and look for emails from our classroom Volunteer Coordinator (with your permission given) explaining opportunities that may be available and that fit a number of different schedules and lifestyles.

If you are interested in being our classroom Volunteer Coordinator, please email me expressing your interest.

I’m looking forward to a wonderful year with your child. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Most Sincerely,

Ms. Molly Carroll

mocarroll@cbe.ab.ca