Yucky Stuff

Hey all,


It's with a heavy heart that I must cancel upcoming Humanitarian Club, Pop Choir, and Track & Field practices in the near future.  While the teachers were making a statement with our rotating strike day, we tried very hard not to interrupt student learning or extra curricular activities.  Unfortunately, starting today the BC Government has restricted our access to our classrooms, punishable by disciplinary action.  Since I am no longer able to mark or plan outside the hours of 8:15 and 3:45 and I am not allowed in my classroom during recess or lunch, I need to use every last minute to prepare my lessons and mark your child's work.  I am not sure what that will mean for report cards, especially since I spend at least an hour per child's report, not including marking.  We will just have to make the best of it and go with the flow.


In regards to upcoming assignments and support.  Due to the government's restrictions, I am no longer able to communicate with parents or students outside of school hours (so no more late night emails asking for help!)  Also, I am no longer able to help students with their work outside of school hours or during recess and lunch.  We have a large Novel Study assignment and Persuasive Essay due Wednesday.  Students will not have computer access at school.  Please ensure that you touch base with your child about these assignments and support them in any way possible.


Rest assured, Ms. Harper and I will continue to provide your child with the best education we can deliver, but these new restrictions limit our planning and assessment time - unpaid, personal time.  Follow the news and I will update again if anything changes. 


Thanks for your support.


SS      

Final Term Fun!

It's hard to believe the year in almost done!   Things are really rolling along.  Many students in Division 2 participated in this year's Spring Concert in the band and choirs.  They all did a fantastic job.


We are two weeks away from finishing our novel studies for the year.  The kids have really enjoyed their novels and I've loved hearing about their books.  Please ask your child about their final project.  They should be in the planning stages this week. 


Division 2 has also been working on persuasion.  Have you noticed?  Their debating skills are outstanding!  More to come!


A letter will be going home this week asking Grade 6 parents to help with the Grade 7 Stepping Up ceremony.  They'd love you help and support.