A full and busy week, despite only being 4 days! This week, in gym, we started working on volleyball skills. Students are learning how to bump and set, which means a lot of balls flying every which direction. Our writing topic this week was about a special person in our lives. It was great to hear about all the unique and beautiful relationships that fill their lives! Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Friday, October 20th – Pro-d Day, no school

Monday, October 30th – Photo Retakes

Tuesday, October 31st – Crazy Hair Day

Spelling:

No Spelling list this week due to the short week.

Bible Memory:

Psalm 23:1-6

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.  He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,  they comfort me. You prepare a table before me  in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;  my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Home reading went home this week, if you have any questions about it, please let me know
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

We have had a great week in Grade Three. The Apple Barn, while a little wet, was a lot of fun. They were able to enjoy the corn maze, picking pumpkins, petting and feeding the goats, among many other things. We also spent some time talking about turkey’s and gratitude, and all things Thanksgiving. It has been a great week. I hope you enjoy the long weekend remembering all that we have to be grateful for!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, October 9th – Thanksgiving, no school

Wednesday, October 11th – Fall Colours Day

Friday, October 20th – Pro-D day, no school

Monday, October 30th – Photo Retakes (let the office know if you need them)

Tuesday, October 31st – Crazy Hair Day

Spelling:

There will be no spelling list this week due to the short week.

Bible Memory:

Psalm 23:1-6

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.  He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,  they comfort me. You prepare a table before me  in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;  my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Please return updated Comfort Kits on Monday – they will be stored away, so that is your last day
• Gym strip went home to be washed over the weekend … please wash and return it for Monday! 
• A criminal record check will be MANDATORY to be in the classroom or to participate on field trips, please make sure you have these on file at the office, or get the process started right away
• Water bottles – I would encourage each student to have a water bottle … we don’t have a water fountain in the classroom, so it is important to bring their own.
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

Happy weekend. I hope you are all able to find some time to rest and enjoy the sunshine while it is here! Enjoy the extra day this weekend.

October Dates:

Monday, October 2nd – Truth and Reconciliation Day, no school

Wednesday, October 4th – Apple Barn (rain or shine, send your child prepared!)

Monday, October 9th – Thanksgiving, no school

Wednesday, October 11th – Fall Colours Day

Friday, October 20th – Pro-D day, no school

Monday, October 30th – Photo Retakes (let the office know if you need them)

Tuesday, October 31st – Crazy Hair Day

Spelling:

This is our last week of No Excuse Words – so we will complete them over the short week. List will be introduced on Tuesday, October 3rd, and tested on Friday, October 6th.

1. could
2. said
3. some
4. their
5. there
6. why
7. would
8. your
9. what
10. when

Bible Memory:

We are starting our Bible Memory for October. We will be working on memorizing Psalm 23:1-6. We will work on it together as a class, but I would encourage you to also be practicing it with your child at home. Students will recite their memory verse to me at the end of the month.

As the rainy season begins, we want to remind parents that students will head outdoors for recess, even in the rain. It is crucial that students are dressed appropriately for all types of weather. We kindly request that you ensure your child comes to school prepared with the necessary attire to stay dry and comfortable during rainy days.

We have had a great week in Grade Three. This week we read a book called “My Mouth is a Volcano” and we talked about calling out and interrupting … how does that make us feel, and how do others feel when we do it to them. It is important to remember that others have important things to share also, and so how can we demonstrate self-control when we feel like we are just erupting with things that need to be said. In Bible this week, we started talking about the Fruit of the Spirit. We talked about love and joy and how God can help us demonstrate those fruits, even when it may be hard. On Wednesday, we talked about Terry Fox. The students spent some time writing about why Terry Fox is a Canadian Hero, and the perseverance that he demonstrated in life. It has been a great week, and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Dates to Remember:

Friday, September 29th – Orange Shirt Day

Monday, October 2nd – Truth and Reconciliation Day – no school

Wednesday, October 4th – Apple Barn field trip

Monday, October 9th – Thanksgiving – no school

Friday, October 20th – Pro-D day – no school

Tuesday, October 31st – Fall Colours day

 

Spelling:

We are continuing with our no excuse words. The list will be introduced on Monday, September 25th and tested on Friday, September 29th.

1. up
2. was
3. out
4. we
5. many
6. can
7. but
8. will
9. that
10. are

 

Reminders and Other Information:

• Permission slips for a field trip went home today, please sign and return ASAP
• Please return updated Comfort Kits as they will be stored away shortly
• Gym strip went home to be washed over the weekend … please wash and return it for Monday! 
• A criminal record check will be MANDATORY to be in the classroom or to participate on field trips, please make sure you have these on file at the office, or get the process started right away
• Water bottles – I would encourage each student to have a water bottle … we don’t have a water fountain in the classroom, so it is important to bring their own
• Planners have fone home and this will be an effective way to communicate back and forth – I check it each morning. Please be sure to bring it to school EVERY day.
• Scholastic: periodically you will receive a scholastic book order. If you wish to order you can do so online with our class code: RC155750

 

Parking Lot Information:

Please ensure that you always follow the procedures for parking lot safety while using the Highroad Academy parking lot.

1. Follow direction of flow as indicated by the arrows and signage.
2. Park ONLY in designated parking areas. Do not park in ‘No Parking’ zones including the Drop Off lane on the west side of the building.
3. Pull into a parking stall when dropping off and picking up students rather than stopping in the driving lane. Do not stop next to the pylons to drop off or pick up your students.
4. Do not drive alongside the overhang of the main school entrance, north side of the building.
5. Do not enter through the Chilliwack Central Entrance nest to the playing field. This is a Fire Lane, and the parking area is not available for HRA use.
6. Always be alert for children who may dart out between cars.

A full and exhausting week! We have been working hard, doing lots of review and laying solid groundwork,  setting ourselves up for a successful year ahead.  We had our first chapel this week, which was an all elementary chapel. We met Mr. Andrew, who will be teaching us during chapel this year, got to know each other, and worshipped together. I hope you all have a restful weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, September 20th – Terry Fox Run, bring a toonie for Terry!

Friday, September 29th – Orange Shirt Day

Spelling:

List will be introduced on Monday, September 18th, and tested on Friday, September 22nd.

1. all
2. had
3. each
4. of
5. these
6. you
7. other
8. do
9. the
10. with

Reminders and Other Information:

We would like to remind everyone that our staff will be supervising the playground until 3:00. With the sunny weather, we have noticed an increase in the number of children and parents using the playground after school. At 3:00, our duty teachers will blow the whistle, signaling that ALL children need to leave the bark mulch and join their parents. For students without parents present, they will be directed to the lobby. Once the duty teachers blow their whistle three times, students who are with their parents can return to the playground. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students. 

• Gym strip went home to be washed over the weekend … please wash and return it for Monday! 
• A criminal record check will be MANDATORY to be in the classroom or to participate on field trips, please make sure you have these on file at the office, or get the process started right away
• Water bottles – I would encourage each student to have a water bottle … we don’t have a water fountain in the classroom, so it is important to bring their own
• Planners have fone home and this will be an effective way to communicate back and forth – I check it each morning. Please be sure to bring it to school EVERY day.
• Scholastic: periodically you will receive a scholastic book order. If you wish to order you can do so online with our class code: RC155750

Seesaw: You should have received an invitation to Seesaw from me (if you don’t see it, check your junk mail). I have already posted a couple of pictures, and would love for you to check it out. Please let me know if you are having trouble with it.

We made it through the first week! It has been so good to connect with many of you over the first few days of school, to chat about your child and the year ahead. I am looking forward to all that we have ahead for us, and I hope you are as well. Have a wonderful weekend.

September Dates:

Tuesday, September 12th – Picture Day

Wednesday, September 13th – Welcome Back BBQ

Friday, September 29th – Orange Shirt Day

Spelling:

We will be starting our spelling lists right away. List will be introduced on September 11th and tested on September 15th.

Our list for the first few weeks are ‘No Excuse’ words. These lists will be to review and ease into the spelling lists.

1. for
2. this
3. every
4. off
5. they
6. about
7. have
8. one
9. to
10. on

Reminders and Other Information:

Just a few things to get us started for the year. I sent home a newsletter, and some of this information was on there, but some of this is new also.

• If you have not yet brought in kleenex boxes, paint shirt and gym shoes, please do so as soon as possible
• A criminal record check will be MANDATORY to be in the classroom or to participate on field trips, please make sure you have these on file at the office, or get the process started right away
• Water bottles – I would encourage each student to have a water bottle … we don’t have a water fountain in the classroom, so it is important to bring their own
• Planners have fone home and this will be an effective way to communicate back and forth – I check it each morning. Please be sure to bring it to school EVERY day.
• Tell Me About Your Child information sheets went home this week, and I would appreciate if you would fill it out and send it back to class with your child. It is helpful for me to have some information to get the year started off right, and to know what you want me to know about your child.
• Our gym days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, please make sure to send your child with gym strip and gym shoes as we will be starting to learn those routines next week.
• Library is on Thursday
• Scholastic: periodically you will receive a scholastic book order. If you wish to order you can do so online with our class code: RC155750

Seesaw: Sometime over the next few days you will be receiving an invite to Seesaw. This is an online platform that will allow me to share pictures with you. If you don’t get it in your inbox, (check your junk mail too), please let me know and I will figure out why it hasn’t come through. It is a new program to me, and so I am learning as I go. When you receive this invitation please accept it. It is a great way for me to share what is going on in the classroom, and you can feel free to comment as well.