Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend! It is hard to believe we are heading into the last week of February, and the March Break is coming up!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this wek are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Make sure you bring your book back, so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. We are working with the same spelling list from last week as we had a shorter week and did not have as much time to work on them. The word work activity focuses on the long /o/ and short /o/ vowel sound. In math we are working on representing numbers in different ways and counting in different ways. We have started doing more work with reading comprehension and using the pictures to help. One of the activities is on using the picture to answer questions. Make sure that you read each night and record the book on the log sheet.

100th Day of School - We celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday. We had fun doing lots of activities related to the number 100. We will contiue with more activities next week, along with counting the food items the students brought in.

Spirit Week - This week is Spirit Week at Nelson Rural School: Monday - Jersey Day; Tuesday - Twin Day; Wednesday - Pink Shirt Day; Thursday - School Colours Day; Friday - PJ Day/Crazy Hair Day.

March Break - March 1st - March 5th - I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing week! Enjoy your week and stay safe!

Have a great week everyone!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a great weekend, and enjoyed the beautiful weather!

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Make sure you bring your book back, so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. We will be continuing with our spelling list from last week as we missed two days. The focus is on the long /i/ bossy /e/ vowel sound. The word work activity focusses on this as well. In writing we are working on using the voice trait in our writing. The 100th Day of School is coming up. Write about something you would love to have 100 of and something you would never want to have 100 of! Use good details and voice. In Math we are working on using the calendar to problem solve and counting in different ways and counting with money. Make sure you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Use your strategies to help with the reading.

Valentine's Exchange - We will be doing a Valentine's exchange on Friday February 12th. Students can bring in valentines to exchange with the class. The school will be providing a fruit and vegetable tray for each class.

Flag Day - We will be celebrating Flag Day on Friday February 12th, as there is no school on the 15th. Students and staff are asked to wear red and white or Canada clothing on this day.

School Clothing Orders - If you would like to place an order for school clothing, orders can be placed on line and must be in by Friday February 12th. Click on the link below.

https://www.riversigns.ca/collections/nelson-rural-school

No School - Monday February 15th is Family Day. There is no school.

Have a super week!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend and got outside to play!

Just a reminder to make sure that you are dressed for the weather, and it will be a good idea to keep an extra pair of socks and mittens in your bag.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folder.  This is a review week for our spelling words so they are words that we already had. Word Work and Writing focus on spelling using vowels we have worked on, blends and writing detailed sentences. In math we are working on counting with money and using the calendar, knowing the days of the week and months of the year. Make sure that you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Remember to use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Orange Phase - Just a reminder that we are still in the orange phase and masks must be worn at all times inside and outside by all staff and students. Please bring some extra masks with you each day if you can.

Have a super week!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a fun weekend!! Just a reminder to make sure you are dressed for the weather. It would be a good idea to keep an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpacks.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Make sure you bring your book back, so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. We are back to our spelling words this week. The focus is on the long /a/ bossy /e/ vowel sound. The word work activity has a focus on this as well. We are working on the 6+1 Writing Traits and our focus is on using voice in writing. There is an activity on this aspect. In Math we are doing work on fact families and counting by 1s, 5s, 2s starting at 1 and 10s starting at numbers from 1 to 9. Please make sure that you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet. Remember to use the strategies we have been working on to help with your reading.

Orange Phase - Just a reminder that it is mandatory to wear masks on the bus and during the day while we are in the orange phase. Please send in 2 clean masks with your child each day if you can.

Have a great week!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a great weekend! We have some snow down, so please make sure that you are dressed for the weather.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days for the week are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Homework/Reading Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words this week focus on /ar/ words and short vowel sounds. The word work activity is on this as well. In Math we are working on counting by 5s to 100, counting by 2s starting at 1 and problem solving using mental math strategies. We are doing some more work with blends nad writing sentences. Please make sure you read each night and record your book on the log sheet.

Grade 8 Power Play Fair - The Grade 8 students will be selling products they have created. Students will be able to go and view the products and then place orders for any items they would like to buy. The fair will take place in the library on Tuesday December 15th.

PJ Day - Friday December 18th is PJ Day. Students can wear their Pjs. If you can, please bring a $2.00 donation for the Food Bank.

Last Day Of Classes - Our last day of classes is on Friday December 18th.

Wishing all my students and their families a wonderful holiday season! Have fun and enjoy! Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy 2021!

Have a great week!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a good weekend and got outside to enjoy the weather.

Phys. Ed - Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Library - Our library day is on Tuesday. Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading Program - The homework for the week is listed in the orange folders. Our spelling words this week focus on the /o/ and /e/ vowel sounds that say their own name in short words like we and so. Our word work activity is on blends and we have a writing activity using the organization trait. Tell how you get ready to play out in the snow. Remember to tell things in order and draw a picture to go with each one. In math we continue to work on mental math strategies to help with adding and subtracting. Doubles, making 10, 1 more, 1 less and adding and subtracting 0. This week we are working on word problems. Make sure that you read your book each night and record it on the log sheet.

Report Cards - First term reports will go home on Tuesday December 1st.

Parent Teacher Phone Interviews - Parent Teacher interviews will be done over the phone. A memo will be going home on Monday November 30th, for parents to choose the day and time that works best for them. Please fill out the form and return it to the school on Tuesday, so that interview times can be set up.

No School - There is no school for students on Friday December 4th. Parent Teacher Phone Interviews will be done in the morning. The afternoon is a PLD for teachers.

Christmas Dinner - If students would like to have the Christmas Dinner, Pre-Orders have to be in on Thursday December 3rd. The cost for students will be $4.00 and the school will pay the remaining $3.00 cost.

Have a great week!