Dear Parents,
Wasn’t it fun to see the progress of the Artemis to the moon and back? We all had lots of fun in class tracking the progress, especially knowing that all the student’s names were also aboard the Artemis as it flew through space.
While we are done our Space unit, I do have an exciting project upcoming with students growing tomato plants using seeds that were in space. This is always a fun project and I am looking forward to starting it in the coming weeks.
We are also well into our Poetry unit and it has been fun to see students experiencing the joy of poetry and realizing that creating poetry is more than just using lots of rhyming words! Students are also wrapping up our probability unit and are looking forward to starting our next unit on multiplication of multi-digit numbers. All our hard work on our math facts will help us with our new unit.
As we move further into the spring season, there are several exciting events and a few important reminders coming up in our classroom and school community. Please take a moment to read through the updates below:
🍪 Grade 6 Bake Sale – Tomorrow!
Our Grade 6 students are hosting a bake sale tomorrow to help support their Grade 6 Grad event. Items will be available for purchase at $2 each. If your child would like to participate, please consider sending a small amount of money with them. It’s always a fun treat and a great way to support our older students!
📚 PIRLS Assessment – Wednesday
Students recently brought home a notice regarding the upcoming PIRLS assessment. We will be completing this assessment on Wednesday.
A parent survey form will also be sent home—your input is greatly appreciated, as it provides valuable context for the assessment results. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete and return it.
🏃 Track & Field – Permission Forms Needed
We are very excited about our upcoming Track and Field event in Surrey! It’s always a highlight of the year, filled with energy, teamwork, and a wide variety of fun activities for all students.
Attendance is expected for all students. If you have not yet returned your child’s permission form, please do so as soon as possible so we can finalize our planning.
🎨 Art Gala – Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 PM
Our annual Art Gala is just around the corner! This special evening will take place on Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 PM.
This year is particularly exciting as all elementary grades will be participating, showcasing their creativity and hard work. It’s always a beautiful event, and we would love to see you there celebrating our students’ artistic talents.
👵👴 Grandparents Day – April 27
We look forward to welcoming special guests on Grandparents Day, April 27. Invitations have been sent home for grandparents or other family members to attend the festivities and spend time visiting our classroom afterward. It’s always a meaningful and memorable day for everyone involved.
⏰ A Quick Note About Attendance & Punctuality
I also wanted to take a moment to highlight the importance of regular attendance and arriving at school on time. Each day in the classroom is carefully planned, with instruction, discussion, and guided practice built into every lesson.
When students are absent or arrive late, they often miss key teaching moments that are difficult to fully recreate at home. While we do our best to support students in catching up, many assignments are connected to in-class learning, collaboration, and teacher guidance—meaning they cannot simply be sent home and completed independently.
Consistent attendance and punctuality truly make a significant difference in your child’s confidence, understanding, and overall success at school.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting few weeks ahead!
