Friday, 26 October 2012

Weekly Update: October 29th- November 1st

Hi Parents!

   Well the rain season has begun! Thank you for sending your child to school in proper outdoor attire, as we've had a few rainy outdoor recess. Please note as well that as of Thursday, November 1st, the winter uniform will need to be wore everyday.

  This Wednesday is Dressfest! Your child is to come to school with their costume, either on or with them. If your child's costume is large or restricts their movement, please make sure they have other clothes to wear, as we do have work to get done that day and well as an afternoon of games to participate in. Wednesday afternoon we'll be having a games party. If you have a great board game at home your child would like to bring, please send it to school on Wednesday (or Tuesday and I'll store it for them). I usually ask students to bring a snack to share, and we always have WAY too much food, so this year I'm only asking half the class to bring something to share. And because we have an almost even gender split, this time the girls will be bring something to share. Half the girls will be bring a fruit or vegetable snack while the other half have signed up for a non-fruit/vegetable snack. Please be aware that our classroom is a non-peanut zone, so please read the ingredients carefully! Thank you!

Have a great week!

Mrs. Kullman


This week: October 29-Nov 2
VIP: Ella
Bible Verse: Matthew  5:11-12    Fill in the blanks

Monday: Spelling Homework, New Verse

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday:   Dressfest! ~Girls will be signing up to bring a small snack for our afternoon games party~

Thursday: 

Friday: PE, Library


NEXT week: November 5-9th
VIP: 
Bible Verse: Matthew  5:14 Oral Dictation

Monday: Spelling Homework, New Verse

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday:   

Thursday: 

Friday: PE, Library

Weekly Update Oct 22-26th

Hello Parents,

   I just wanted to start out by thanking for all those parents I had the privilege of meeting with on Thursday night. It was so great to share with you what we've been up to in grade three. You all have very special kids, and I love spending my days with them!

  Wednesday's field trip to Granville Island was a huge success! I had the students write about this experience the next day. Here are some the their favourite moments;

"I liked when Janet Wilson said that kids can do anything adults can do."

"My favourite part of the day was playing in the park."

"I liked when Janet Wilson brought kids from her book up on stage. The boy who raised money for Japan was awesome."

 What I loved about Janet Wilson was that she got our kids excited about helping make a difference in our communities and the world. I've attached some links to videos from her book. Please a take a moment to check out these amazing kids who are actively trying to make a better future for our kids!

Severn Collins-Suzuki's speech~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZsDliXzyAY

Hurtin planet Music Video ~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_rRZgynLnM



NEXT week: October 22-26th
VIP: Cassandra
Bible Verse: Matthew 5:9-10 Oral Dictation 

Monday: Spelling Homework, New Verse, Picture Day

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday:   NO CHAPEL 

Thursday: 

Friday: PE, Library 

NEXT week: October 29-Nov 2
VIP: 
Bible Verse: Matthew  5:11-12    Fill in the blanks

Monday: Spelling Homework, New Verse

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday:   Dressfest! ~Students will be signing up to bring a small snack for our afternoon games party~

Thursday: 

Friday: PE, Library 

Sunday, 14 October 2012

Weekly Update: October 15-19th

Hi Parents,

  Well the rain season seems to be upon us... Please make sure your child comes to school ready for the weather. This year we will try to send the kids outside at least once a day, that is if it's not pouring down buckets. When it's gym days, they could always wear their uniforms and I can have them change, or else investing in some track pants might be a good idea. I forgot to mention it in my blog the other week, but due to uniform shortages with our supplier, Spring/Fall uniform has been extended until the end of this month. That being said, if you have the winter uniform and your child is warmer wearing it, please feel free to send them to school in it. Thanks!

This Wednesday is our field trip! The weather channel is showing that Wednesday will be a rainy day, if that's the case, we'll move our picnic indoors to the food market on Granville Island. Students are to wear their uniforms on the field trip. Thank you to all those parents that showed interest in helping out with the field trip. For those that weren't able to help this time, don't worry we'll be going other places this year and will need your help then!

Parent/Teacher interviews are this Thursday. Please feel free to sign up for a space either before or after school this week. Interviews start at 2:15 and go until 8:30pm. Also, please note that Thursday will be an early dismissal for all students. Kids will be dismissed at 2:10. I look forward to meeting with all of you!

Thanks,

Mrs. Kullman

NEXT week: October 15-19
VIP: Miles 
Bible Verse: The start of the Beattitude-Matthew 5:6-8 Oral Dictation 

Monday: Spelling Homework, New Verse

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday: Field Trip! Please have your child bring a booster, if needed, and a garbage-free lunch.  

Thursday: Library books, Parent/Teacher interviews, Early dismissal 2:10pm 

Friday: NO SCHOOL--Pro-d 


NEXT week: October 22-26th
VIP: 
Bible Verse: The start of the Beattitude-Matthew 5:9-10 Oral Dictation 

Monday: Spelling Homework, New Verse

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday:   

Thursday: 

Friday: PE, Library 

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Weekly Update: October 9-12

Hello Parents!

  I hope and trust you had a great Thanksgiving long weekend with your families! I know I did.

Today your child was given a permission sheet regarding our upcoming trip to the Readers and Writers Festival on Granville Island. I'm still in need of parent helpers, as we are needing to take parent vehicles as our transportation. We currently have three parents volunteering and will be needing at least two or three more to help transport all students. If you're interested, could you please email me ASAP at kullmanm@wrca.bc.ca. Thanks!

Last week we as a class had a very interesting conversation about homelessness and how to help those that struggle with poverty. One thing that kept coming up in the conversation was how as Christians can we help in a way that is life-giving and positive. Over the weekend I was contacted by a organization that helps women exit homelessness and exploitation, as they're having their annual Bowl-athon (which I've participated in for the last couple years) in November and have asked me to put together a team. My hope/thought is to make the team(s) up of people from our class. The date is November 3rd and if you and your family are interested all you have to do is get some sponsors and then come to Xcaliber Bowling Centre for some fun and with the knowledge that we are helping an organization who does great things for those that are hurting and are in need. The organization's name is Servants Anonymous Society (sasurrey.ca). They're based here in Surrey, and is lead by an amazing women of God who longs to help women in the lower mainland receive healing and help. Please let me know if you're interested!


Have an amazing week!


NEXT week: October 8-12
VIP: Amelia 
Bible Verse: The start of the Beattitude-Matthew 5:3-5 Scramble 

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: Gym Strip, Mapping my room assignment due, Field trip notice goes home

Wednesday: Buddy Chapel 

Thursday: Field Trip Notices DUE! 

Friday: Gym Strip, Library, Parent/Teacher interview sheet available for sign-up


NEXT week: October 15-19
VIP: 
Bible Verse: The start of the Beattitude-Matthew 5:6-8 Oral Dictation 

Monday: Spelling Homework, 

Tuesday: Gym Strip 

Wednesday: Field Trip! Please have your child bring a booster, if needed, and a garbage-free lunch.  

Thursday: Library books, Parent/Teacher interviews

Friday: NO SCHOOL--Pro-d 

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Social Studies Homework

Hello Parents,

 I just wanted to quickly explain the Social Studies homework to you. We've been working on mapping the last couples of weeks, so this activity is to help develop your child's mapping skills. What I've asked of them is to use the grid I gave them to create a map of their room. They are to be detailed as possible and to label the objects they draw on their map.

This assignment is due NEXT TUESDAY (October 9th).

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Thanks!

Mrs. Kullman