So it's looking like this strike will not be resolved before the end of the school year. On behalf of Ms. Kelly, Ms. Harper, and Mrs. Soper, thank you for the great year. We really enjoyed spending our days with each and every one of you. You never failed to make us smile, even during the crazy days. Thank you.
To those of you off to high school, you are well prepared. Make new friends! Join clubs and teams! Expand your horizons. To those of you coming back to Wolfe, you will make amazing Grade 7s. Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Soper look forward to seeing you in September.
Enjoy your summer. READ! Relax! And have fun.
Ms. Kelly, Ms. Harper, and Mrs. Soper
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Monday, 26 May 2014
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
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
Saturday, 3 May 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Student Led Conferences
Just a reminder that Wednesday and Thursday is early dismissal for Student Led Conferences. Students will be given a block of time in which you are welcome. At the conference, students can show off their learning and set their goals for Term 3 with their parents. Ms. Harper and Mrs. Soper will also be around to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Report Cards and Student Led Conferences
What a great term this has been! We've learned about international refugees camps, electricity, Ancient Egypt, geometry, and are enjoying some amazing Literature Circle novels. We have been so impressed with the discussion during Literature Circles! Everyone is so engaged and interested. Be sure to ask your daughter or son about their book and look out for the Setting Scrapbook Assignment that they will be working on between now and Spring Break.
Just a reminder that Report Cards go home March 7th. Student-Led Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th. Those days are also early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. A form will be sent home next week to sign up for a spot! We look forward to seeing you.
Mrs. Soper & Ms. Harper
Just a reminder that Report Cards go home March 7th. Student-Led Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th. Those days are also early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. A form will be sent home next week to sign up for a spot! We look forward to seeing you.
Mrs. Soper & Ms. Harper
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Hamber Field Trip
Just a reminder that Division 1, 2, & 3 are heading to Hamber tomorrow to see a student production. We will be walking, so dress for the weather!
Hello from Miss Kelly!
Good Morning Division 2,
How are you all doing? Believe it or not, as fun as it is being home with my crazy boys, I miss seeing you. Grade sevens, I hope you are doing well and staying focused despite high school articulation and placements. I'm going to have to talk to Mrs. Soper to find out who is going where next year.
Grade sixes, I feel like I was just getting to know you when I left. Sorry I was there for such a short time! I'm glad we got some time together so I at least know who you are when you are (hopefully) back in division 2 again next year. Just a heads up... I'm already excited to teach science next year!
As for me, the boys and I are doing well. Joseph is, so far, a lovely and fairly mellow little guy (which is a definite bonus when I have crazy Henry here already!). He's generally happy to sit in his bouncy chair and watch things around him. He likes to sleep (and I love that!). Joseph is currently about 16.5 pounds which may not seem like a lot but it's more than double what he weighed when he was born (now imagine if you had doubled your weight in the last 3 months!). He's quite a gloriously chunky guy with particularly roly-poly legs. He is starting to "chat", loves to smile, and is just figuring out how to laugh and how to grab things. Tonight he was quite proud of himself for grabbing a blanket that was on him and being able to chew on it a bit. He also seems to want to be a thumb/finger sucker but he can't quite get it together yet. He's got a long way to go before he can grab purposefully and with any accuracy but he is trying hard. He has also started to notice toys as you can see in the photo where he is staring at the yellow bug toy. He and I went for a walk and I put the toy on his stroller. I don't think he looked at anything else. Apparently the toy and the fresh air wore him out though.
My days are busy with Lego (why is it that little boys seem to feel they need to take all the people apart?? I spent a morning just locating body parts and attempting to reunite them with each other), gymnastics, walks, bike rides, and preschool. It's a lot of fun but so different from working with you all. I miss our conversations and, to be honest, I miss math classes (how crazy does THAT sound?!).
I would love to come and visit but we've all had nasty colds which we are working on getting over and I'm hesitant to come there at the risk of picking up a different bug. My dad isn't well right now and I can't go spend time with him if the boys and I are sick. I hope you understand. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and hope you are well.
Thanks,
Miss Kelly
How are you all doing? Believe it or not, as fun as it is being home with my crazy boys, I miss seeing you. Grade sevens, I hope you are doing well and staying focused despite high school articulation and placements. I'm going to have to talk to Mrs. Soper to find out who is going where next year.
Grade sixes, I feel like I was just getting to know you when I left. Sorry I was there for such a short time! I'm glad we got some time together so I at least know who you are when you are (hopefully) back in division 2 again next year. Just a heads up... I'm already excited to teach science next year!
As for me, the boys and I are doing well. Joseph is, so far, a lovely and fairly mellow little guy (which is a definite bonus when I have crazy Henry here already!). He's generally happy to sit in his bouncy chair and watch things around him. He likes to sleep (and I love that!). Joseph is currently about 16.5 pounds which may not seem like a lot but it's more than double what he weighed when he was born (now imagine if you had doubled your weight in the last 3 months!). He's quite a gloriously chunky guy with particularly roly-poly legs. He is starting to "chat", loves to smile, and is just figuring out how to laugh and how to grab things. Tonight he was quite proud of himself for grabbing a blanket that was on him and being able to chew on it a bit. He also seems to want to be a thumb/finger sucker but he can't quite get it together yet. He's got a long way to go before he can grab purposefully and with any accuracy but he is trying hard. He has also started to notice toys as you can see in the photo where he is staring at the yellow bug toy. He and I went for a walk and I put the toy on his stroller. I don't think he looked at anything else. Apparently the toy and the fresh air wore him out though.
My days are busy with Lego (why is it that little boys seem to feel they need to take all the people apart?? I spent a morning just locating body parts and attempting to reunite them with each other), gymnastics, walks, bike rides, and preschool. It's a lot of fun but so different from working with you all. I miss our conversations and, to be honest, I miss math classes (how crazy does THAT sound?!).
I would love to come and visit but we've all had nasty colds which we are working on getting over and I'm hesitant to come there at the risk of picking up a different bug. My dad isn't well right now and I can't go spend time with him if the boys and I are sick. I hope you understand. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and hope you are well.
Thanks,
Miss Kelly
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