ms.megan smith

Hello All,

Thank you for another great week.

We had lots of fun with different special activities. The coding workshop was amazing and I know I learned a lot. Some children have seen and used “Scratch” before but if you haven’t please check it out, all you need to do is google “Scratch” and its the first tab, have your children show you what they learned.

We also checked out Mr. Wong’s Haunted House and went to Mrs. Lee’s class to watch presentations. Here we were able to practice both how to be a good audience as well as “TAG” our classes way of giving positive and constructive feedback.  We also went to the Halloween Dance and had School-Wide Fitness on Friday! What a week.

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Renfrew School Clothing 

*If you would like to purchase Renfew School clothing it will be on sale Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-8:55 and 3:00-3:30 outside of the office.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computers

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library *We will be going on a neighborhood walk to the Renfrew Public Library. We will listen to a story read by the Librarian and do a short lesson on how to find and take out books.

Friday: Pro-D Day (No School)

What is coming up:

Tuesday, November 5th – Photo Retake Day

Thursday, November 7th – Remembrance Day Assembly ( if your child is in Girl Guides, Cadets, or Brownies please encourage them to wear their uniform to the assembly.)

Wednesday, November 13th- Hat Day (encourage your child to wear their favorite hat and show their Renfrew School spirit.)

How to help out:

Looking for 1 or 2 parent volunteers to walk with us to the Renfew Public Library on Thursday from 12:45-3. Please email me if this is something you would like to come to.

 

 

Hello all,

These short weeks sure flew by.  We did a variety of fun activities last week, such as the Renfrew School Pumpkin patch as well as a special lesson from our school’s Counselor.

This week we have a few special activities.

Wednesday we will be going to Mr. Wong’s Haunted House presented by his class, please send your child with a 50 cent donation.  We also will be participating in a “Canada Learning Code Workshop” from 9:00-10:30.

On Thursday, October 31st – Halloween Dance. Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes on this day.

Friday, November 1st – School-Wide Fitness

Renfrew School Clothing 

*If you would like to purchase Renfew School clothing it will be on sale Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-8:55 and 3:00-3:30 outside of the office.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computers

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday: Haunted House and Coding Workshop

Thursday: Library and Halloween Dance from  11:00 to 11:45 am

Friday: Music, Gym and School-Wide Fitness in the morning

What is coming up:

Tuesday, November 5th – Photo Retake Day

Thursday, November 7th – Remembrance Day Assembly ( if your child is in Girl Guides, Cadets, or Brownies please encourage them to wear their uniform to the assembly.)

How to help out:

I am looking for one parent to do some cutting of laminated materials if you are willing to do that please email me.

 

 

 

Hello all,

Thank you for another great week! I was very proud of how well we did at the assembly, everyone did their part in ensuring we pulled off a successful presentation!

We will be having our Renfrew School Pumpkin Patch next week. Please make sure to send your child to school with a bag to put their pumpkin in.

The week ahead:

Monday:  Computers

Tuesday: Music and Gym – Pumpkin Patch

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Pro-D Day (No School)

What is coming up:

Thursday, October 31st – Halloween Dance (Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes)

How to help out:

 

 

 

 

Hello all,

Wishing everyone a great long weekend and a Happy Thanksgiving to all who take part.

What a fun-filled week, of Wheelchair Basketball and Arts Umbrella.

I was very proud of Division 20’s willingness to step out of their comfort zone this week and try new things.  Wheelchair basketball went really well and I could tell that everyone enjoyed getting to try out the sport wheelchairs.

We also had an amazing program from Arts Umbrella, where we were taught how to draw birds. They are so beautiful I am not ready to send them home yet.

 

 

The week ahead:

Monday:  Thanksgiving (No School)

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Music and Gym  (Scholastic Due)

What is coming up:

October 14th: Thanksgiving (No School)

October 22nd: Renfrew Schools Pumpkin Patch (More info to come)

October 25th: Pro-D Day

How to help out:

Nothing at this time!

 

 

 

Hello all,

Division 20 had another great week! I feel very lucky to be their teacher.

This week we had the opportunity to watch the grade 4/5/6 classes present the “Montessori Great Stories”. This was a nice way for me to see previous students as well as for our class to see older students in action.

Terry Fox update: The snack sale raised $350

Work Journals: The start of Work Journals went well. However, please do have a conversation with your child around the importance of taking ownership of their own work. I had lots of conversations with students this week about wasting time.

Orange Shirt Day:  Thank you for encouraging your children to wear an Orange Shirt, we did a few activities around the importance of this day. If you haven’t done so already please do inform yourself about it.

The week ahead:

Monday: Computers and Library Collaboration time  ***Wheelchair Basketball***

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday: Special Activity (Arts Umbrella) *Children may want to dress in something that paint can get on.

Thursday: Library ***Individual Photo Day***

Friday: Music and Gym

What is coming up:

October 14th: Thanksgiving (No School)

October 22nd: Renfrew Schools Pumpkin Patch (More info to come)

October 25th: Pro-D Day

How to help out:

If you are free on Monday and would like to support the Wheelchair Basketball Program please feel free to let me know.

 

 

 

Hello all,

Thank you all for your contribution to our school’s first fundraiser of the year! I have not heard the total yet but there were long lines for lots of yummy snacks so thank you for bringing those in!

The class has really started to come together as a community and it’s so great to see everyone getting along and supporting each other. A few caring moments that stood out to me this week was when one of our grade 3 leaders made an announcement on the PA and everyone applauded her when she returned to class. Another special moment was seeing everyone work together during our turn out at ‘Grounds Clean Up”, who would have thought picking up garbage would be so fun.

Class Pet: I am going to put this on hold as I feel like we have lots of exciting new things happening and I want to make sure we are set up for success.

Work Journals:  We started our Work Journals and it is going well! (Work Journals is what we use for the children to independently plan their days.)

Monday, September 30th: Orange Shirt Day – Please wear an Orange Shirt
(Please check out the link below if you are not familiar with this day)

Homepage

The week ahead:

Monday: Computers and Library Collaboration time *** Orange Shirt Day***

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Music and Gym

What is coming up:

Monday, September 30th: Orange Shirt Day- Please wear an orange shirt
(Please check out the link below if you are not familiar with this day)

Homepage

Wheelchair Basketball:  We will be participating in a learn to play wheelchair basketball program starting October 7th.  More information will be going home next week.

How to help out:

As the cold and flu season is among us please help keep our classroom healthy by keeping your child home if they are sick to reduce the spread of germs.

 

 

 

 

 

Hello all,

We had another great week! I can tell the class is starting to come together as a group and I am enjoying seeing new friendships form. With new friendships forming comes more chatter. We, unfortunately, did spend a lot of time this week working on transitions as our voices tended to rise when we switched activities.

This week we also had the chance to meet our buddy class Div.16. This was very exciting for everyone. Together we created and performed at the assembly. I was very proud of Division 20 as they did an amazing job! and I look forward to providing this class with more opportunities to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.

Terry Fox: Please continue to collect pledges for Terry Fox. I have also sent home a sheet explaining Div 20 and 16’s fundraiser. I have attached it below if it did not make it home. If you are able to contribute something we are able to sell please sign up outside the classroom on Tuesday or write the item in your child’s agenda.

Class Pet: We will start our classroom pet rotations next week. A notice will go home about it and I  will go in alphabetical order.

Work Journals:  Next week we will continue to settle into a more traditional classroom routine. There will be a bit of a learning curve for the grade 1 students as they have not had work journal before. Please ensure you are continuing to check your child’s agenda nightly as communication regarding how this transition is going will be in there.

The week ahead:

Monday: NO School (Pro-D day)

Tuesday: Music and Gym

Wednesday:

Thursday: Library

Friday: Music and Gym

What is coming up:

Monday, September, 23: Pro-D day No school

Friday, September 27th: Terry Fox Run and Healthy Snack Sale.

Monday, September 30th: Orange Shirt Day- Please wear an orange shirt
(Please check out the link below if you are not familiar  with this day)

Homepage

How to help out:

Our class and Div 16 which is our Buddy class will be hosting a Healthy Bake Sale at recess and lunch post-Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 27th.  A notice will go home with more information but please start to think if you are going to be able to send your child to school with something to sell. Last year we sold apple slices, muffins, crackers and cheese are a few examples and raised $250. This was a great activity to do alongside our buddy class!

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(below was the notice that was sent home)

Hello,

Div. 20 as well as our new big buddies in Div 16 grade (6/7) Montessori, will be hosting a “Healthy Snack Sale” for the school on Friday, September 27^th at recess following the school- wide Terry Fox run. We will need your help by either donating and/or volunteering to bake something for our sale.

Item we are looking but not limited to be donated are the following:

Sliced carrots, sliced celery, sliced cucumbers, Ranch Dip, sliced apples, sliced oranges, Apple sauce cups, Crackers, Cheese, Healthy Muffins, Oatmeal Cookies, Yogurt Cups/Tubes, Small plastic Zip Lock bags. *** NUT FREE PLEASE***

Our classes will be preparing and pricing these items on Thursday so all donations will need to be brought to school Thursday morning.

We feel as though this is a great way for our class to contribute to a great cause and work together as a community.

If you can support in any way please sign up outside each of our classrooms or please send an e-mail or send the item on Thursday. The sign-up sheet will be posted Tuesday. If you are able to attend the Run and or help with snack sales please let us know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Everyone!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads of Division 20.

I hope you all had a great day and enjoyed the artwork!

We had our Elders Afternoon last week which went really well, Thank You cards went home with the children whose grandparents shared.

On Friday we got to eat smores and read books in a tent for Camp Read!

This Week:

Tuesday, June 18th Musical at 2:00 Parents please arrive at 1:40 to get a place to sit. Please help remind your child to wear black pants.

Friday, June 21st: Grade 7 Farewell assembly

Coming up:

Monday, June 24th 12-1 End of the Picnic *I will send out an email with all the details.

Tuesday, June 25th- Service Assembly

Thursday, June 27th- Report Cards Home- Last Day of School

*** Please start to send your children to school with reusable bags so I can start sending their work home***

 

 

 

 

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend. We had beautiful weather.

Please look below and make note of some important upcoming events. Please reach out if you would like more information.

Upcoming Events: 

 Div 20 will be walking with their buddy class Div.16 to Windermere High School to watch a performance. Please remind your child to wear shoes that are good for walking

 June 12th – Talent Show (open only to classes and parents of performers)

 June 13th – Talent Show (open only to classes and parents of performers)

 June 21st – Grade Seven Farewell

  Monday, June 24th from 12-3pm- End of the Year Picnic, I will be putting a Sign Up sheet outside the classroom door this week. I can email a picture of it so you can ask your child to sign up for something.

 June 25th – Service Assembly and Volunteer Recognition * Parent Volunteers please save the date

 June 27th – Good bye Assembly – Report Cards go home – last day of school for students

Thanks,

Megan