Sing-A-Long

On Wednesday, December 20th we will have our school sing-a-long.  Our class is slotted for first block (start time about 9:30).  Parents are invited to join us to sing Christmas songs.  If you have children in other classes, please check to see which block they are scheduled for (block 1 or 2) as we all cannot fit in the gym, along with guests, for this occasion. 

Thank You

Thank you to all of the parents who have volunteered for a number of our activities.  Your support is greatly appreciated. 

Swim To Survive

A note is going home about the Swim to Survive.  This is a city program hence, there is no cost for students.  We will be going for three, one hour sessions.  Volunteers will be needed to help supervise the changerooms. 

Welcome

Welcome to grade 3!  We will be having a Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 19 starting at 18:00 as well as a BBQ.  I look forward to meeting many of you.  I will be presenting what your child will be experiencing this year.  I will talk about the major units of study in all of the subjects as well as discussing classroom expectations, student responsibilities, incentives and E.Q.A.O..

Thank You

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers that came on our two trips this month.  The students had a great time.

Bake Sale

The school will be hosting a bake sale this Friday in order to help one of our families who lost their home in a fire last week.  If you are able to donate baked goods to the sale, they can be dropped off in the foyer of the school this Friday starting at 7:00.  Baked good will sell from 25 cents to a dollar.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Agenda and Homework

It is time for students to take on more responsibility.  Starting Monday, March 20 students will be solely responsible for making sure that they have all of the necessary items to complete their homework each night.  I will continue to make sure that all of the homework is written down in the agenda and I will initial it once that has been done.  The rest is up to each student.  They know that the agenda is a checklist to use in order to complete their assigned work.  Students have been made aware of this.

Ms. Meakin (O'Heron)

It is with great sadness that I pass along the news of the passing of Jennifer Meakin.  Students at our school will remember her as Mrs. O'Heron.  She was a teacher at St. Philip for many years and of her children attended St. Philip School as well.  Those of us who knew her will always remember her jovial personality and loving spirit.  She will be greatly missed.  Below, I've included a link to her obituary which gives details about funeral services.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=jennifer-meakin&pid=184105735&

Boomerang Lunch

On Wednesday, January 25 the school will be participating in a Boomerang Lunch.  This means that students are aiming to bring in a lunch which contains reusable containers and does not produce any garbage.  Our previous Boomerang Lunch was very successful so, let's make this one just as good if not better!

Mass

Our class is responsible for the mass this Thursday, January 12.  It is being held in the gym at 9:30  All are welcome to attend.