Tuesday, October 25, 2016

November News!!!

We are entering our third month of school and the students are enjoying the regular activities and special events that have been planned so far.  We all enjoyed our field trip to Flying Creek on Monday, October 24th.  The sun came out and we enjoyed a beautiful day exploring the terrain and learning about Habitats and Communities.  We will be working with a musical artist during the month of November and participating in three C.R.E.A.T.E workshops.  Dr. Don Waite is an environmental scientist who writes & sings songs about the environment.  Our first session with him will be on Monday, November 7th.

Our first 3-way conferences will be held on Friday, November 18th.  I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress thus far.  During this conference I will be sharing the results of how your child did on the Regina Public Schools Common Assessments in Reading, Math & Writing.

Important Dates to Place on Your Calendars:
November 1st - Menchie orders sent home
November 3rd - Battle of the Books @ Noon in the Library
November 4th - Menchie orders DUE
November 7th - C.R.E.A.T.E @ 12:45 with Dr. Don Waite
November 8th - Menchie orders arrive
November 9th - Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10:45
November 10th - Teacher P.D. Day - No School for Students
November 11th - No School for Remembrance Day Holiday
November 14th - Battle of the Books @ Noon in the Library
                         C.R.E.A.T.E @ 10:30 with Dr. Don Waite
November 17th - C.R.E.A.T.E @ 10:30 with Dr. Don Waite
November 18th - 3-Way conferences
November 19th - Regina Public Schools Comedy Night
November 22nd - Western Day
November 30th - Battle of the Books @ 9:30 in the Gym

Please feel free to call me @ 306-791-8585, write or email me @ syndee.kopec@rbe.sk.ca when you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Syndee Kopec

Friday, October 14, 2016

CREATE !!!!

Our CREATE dates have been set.  We are very fortunate to have Dr. Don Waite, an environmental scientist who writes and sings songs about the environment to be our CREATE artist this term.  Our sessions will be the following dates:

November 7 - 12:45 to 2:00 PM
November 14 - 10:30 to 11:45 AM
November 17 - 10:30 to 11:45 AM

We are looking forward to some very exciting song writing and science experiment activities.

Monday, October 3, 2016

October NEWS!!!!

Students have settled into a good routine and we are working hard to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.  We have completed the RAD reading assessment and the VAA writing assessment. We are looking forward to the many exciting activities and learning opportunities that are scheduled for this month.

October Dates to Remember:
October 3rd - RSO Chamber Players Assembly @ 10:50 am
                     QSP Assembly @ 3:00 pm
October 4th - Mr. Stratton presentation regarding Flying Creek
October 5th - Picture Orders Due
October 6th- Mr. MacKenzie's Pancake Birthday Breakfast/Celebrations
October 7th - Teacher Professional Development Day: No School for Students
October 10th - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
October 12th - Scholastic Book Orders Due
October 13th - Battle of the Books @ Noon in the Library
October 21st - Rider Pride/ Green Day
October 24th - All Day Field trip to Flying Creek
October 25th - School Photo Retakes
October 27th - Battle of the Books @ Noon in the Library
October 28th - Halloween/ Costume Dance @ 1 to 2 pm
October 31st - Orange/Black/Purple Day

As mentioned above our class has our first field trip scheduled for Monday, October 24th!  This trip will take place at Flying Creek where students will be able to study and experience grassland, woodland, riparian and wetland areas.  The day will be organized so that students will have an opportunity to become 'scientists' and participate in a variety of activities in each of the habitat areas.  Our bus will leave the school around 9:00 am and return by 3:30 pm.  The cost of the trip is $4.50.  You are encouraged to pay online.  More information regarding this field trip will be sent home in the near future.  During outdoor trips we leave only footprints & take only memories!!!

Mrs. Syndee Kopec