May 22/26

We have an exciting update...  Our field trip next Friday is happening!  We do have enough drivers!  Thanks so much to Nolan, Sophia and Lilac's mom as well as Frazer's granny who volunteered to drive and help supervise our Canada wind-up field trip to Port Coquitlam. Look for it on the portal and please sign up as soon as possible.  For parents that are driving could you please indicate you are still available and the number of students you can take.  There is no cost for this trip!  We will be back for hot lunch.

We have some exciting updates to share!

🚍 Field Trip – Next Friday

Our field trip to Port Coquitlam is officially on—we have enough drivers!

A big thank you to Nolan’s family, Sophia’s family, Lilac’s mom, and Frazer’s granny for volunteering to drive and help supervise our Canada wind-up trip. We truly appreciate your support!

• The permission form is now available on the portal—please sign up as soon as possible.
• If you have volunteered to drive, please indicate:
  • That you are still available
  • How many students you are able to take

There is no cost for this trip.

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🎳 Bowling Trip – June 9

Our bowling trip is also on the portal.

• Please sign up and submit payment as soon as possible
• If you are able to drive, please indicate this when signing up

Thank you, as always, for supporting all of Division 13’s special activities—it makes these experiences possible for the students!

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✏️ Spelling Update

• We have started Lesson 12, which is a review of previously taught spelling patterns.
• We will continue working on this lesson into next week.
• If the lesson is not finished in class, students will bring it home on Wednesday to complete.
  • Please return work daily, even if it is incomplete.

On Monday, students will write the second half of their spelling words in their planners so they can practise at home. These review words can be more challenging, as they combine multiple phonetic patterns and rules.

👉 Please note: There will be no Family Reading next Friday morning, as we will complete our spelling quiz before leaving for the field trip.

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📚 Reading Reminder

Just a reminder that we subscribe to Raz-Kids, which students can access at home and over the summer.

• It provides both fiction and non-fiction texts
• Students can complete comprehension quizzes after reading
• Some devices allow students to record their reading as well

While it is screen time, it’s meaningful, educational practice. This is a resource we are considering discontinuing, so regular use really helps us see its value.

Most students have also received a new Reader’s Workshop book (with a post-it note). Please encourage your child to practise reading this book at home.

May 15/26

Yukon Dan Workshop
A big thank you to Aleisha, Lindsay, and Vandana for joining us for the Yukon Dan presentation! It was a highly engaging workshop where students had the chance to pan for gold and learn about minerals, their value and the history of the Gold Rush in Canada.                                                

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Spelling
Next week’s spelling will be a review of previously taught patterns, and we will be working on it over two weeks.
These words are more challenging, as they combine multiple phonetic patterns and rules. Please support your child by practicing at home, while keeping in mind that this activity focuses on recognizing patterns and developing an awareness of whether words “look right,” rather than memorizing each one perfectly.

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Readers’ Workshop
Please continue practicing your child’s Readers’ Workshop book, as students will be presenting this week.

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Homework

• In your child’s Poetry Book, there is a Canadian Money word search to complete.
• This is also a great opportunity to practice counting coins at home for added support.

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Save the Dates

• Friday, May 29 (morning) – Port Coquitlam Field Trip (Terry Fox focus)
  → More details coming soon; drivers needed

• Tuesday, June 9 (afternoon) – Bowling with Division 12
  → Information is on the portal, please sign up asap; drivers needed

• Thursday, June 18 (tentative) – Teddy Bear Picnic / Year-End Celebration
  → Weather permitting; confirmation will be sent closer to the date

May 8/26

Div. 12 & 13 did a great 'Canadian' presentation at the assembly on Thursday.

Thanks to those parents who were able to attend. 

Homework
In your child’s Poetry book this week, there is a Canadian Money word search for students to complete. This would also be a great opportunity to review and practice counting coins at home for extra support.

Yukon Dan Visit – Monday Morning (8:40 a.m.)
We will be welcoming Yukon Dan on Monday morning. Please ensure students arrive on time.
A big thank you to Nolan, Lilac, Sophia, and Rajveer’s moms for volunteering to help! Volunteers will each assist at a station, and Yukon Dan will provide specific instructions that morning. Last time, students rotated through 3–4 stations.

More Help Needed
We are looking for 1–2 additional parent volunteers to help with an art painting project. Timing is flexible—please let me know if you’re available.

Happy Mother's Day!  Hope you have a great day, your child worked hard and was excited to share their special card/letter and gift.

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Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, May 13 – Pro‑D Day (no school for students)
• Friday, May 15 – Hot Lunch

Save the Dates

• Tuesday, June 9 (afternoon) – Bowling with Div. 12 (drivers will be needed)
• Thursday, June 18 (tentative) – Teddy Bear Picnic / Year‑End Celebration
  (Weather permitting; confirmation will be sent closer to the date)

Div. 12 & 13 will be presenting their Canada songs at the assembly on Thursday, May 7th at 1:00 pm.  Hopefully some of you are able to attend, the students are doing such an amazing job singing these songs. Thanks for your continued support in helping the students practice the Canada songs that are check marked in their Poetry books.

Yukon Dan is now on portal.  Please sign up and either pay online or in a labelled ziplock bag or envelope.  This is will be an exciting workshop focusing on the minerals found in Canada.  

Our name for Fun Day is Rocky Thunderbirds!  Div. 13 brainstormed so many great ideas it was difficult to choose, but the majority of students decided on this choice!

Class photos and panarama on Monday, May 4th.  

Making bannock on Tuesday with our big buddies was very successful and yummy - thanks to Ms Emma and Mrs. Lachance!  Your child should have brought home a recipe.  

During Explorations we have studied Canada with a variety of activities, Canada puzzles, Magnetic Canada Map, using playdough to create Canadian symbols, Hunt and Find, Canadian money, plus many others!

Save the Dates:

Tuesday, June 9 afternoon Bowling with Div. 12 (drivers will be needed)

(Tentative) Thursday, June 18 - Teddy Bear Picnic/ Year End Celebration (weather permitted so will be confirming closer to the date) 

April 24/26

Thanks to our volunteers for the field trip to Burnaby Village Museum -  Casey, Chase, Lilac's moms, Frazer's Granny and Caelus parents. Your help and time made this field trip possible!  The students really enjoyed their day and learned so much about what life used to be in like 100 years ago. Most of Div. 13 said their favourite part of the day was the school house and learning to do handwriting (calligraphy) with an ink pen! Did your child ask you why they found milk only in a can (Evaporated Milk) in the General Store? We will be discussing this on Monday.

 

Handwriting Fun!

Recess Long Ago!

The Big House

The Tram New Westminster to Burnaby!

                                        

                           

The General Store

Reminder you have acess to this sites on the right hand side of this website:  Useful links - Raz Kids, Epic (7am - 4 pm) and K-5 Online math worksheets - these will be available during the summer. 

This week we have also been celebrating Earth Day, brainstorming ways that we can help our earth for the future.  

Cross Country practices this season will be at recess on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.  The primary race will be on Thursday, May 21 at Albion Sports Field.  Students are welcome to join these practices but if they want to go to the race they need to complete a race form, that are available at the practises or at the front foyer by the office.  

Upcoming Dates:

April 28 - Making Bannock with Buddies

April 30 - Body Science

May 4 - Class Photos 

April 17th

Division 13 – Weekly Update

• Spelling: If students have their Spelling duotang at home, please complete Lesson 7.
• RCMP Presentation: Students learned about social, physical, and cyber bullying and the importance of never sharing personal information online.
• Thank You: Thank you to Devon’s family for pizza and to Theo, Walter, Sophia, and Maxyn for treats. Students also enjoyed Magic School Bus episodes and a Métis Fiddle presentation.
• Art: Students completed their Artemis II artwork—excellent work! It is in the hall on display.

Upcoming Events

• May Assembly (May 7): Div. 12 & 13 will perform. Please practice and memorize O Canada, Can‑a‑da, and Canada in My Pocket.
• Field Trip – Burnaby Village Museum (Tues, April 21): Full‑day trip. Thanks to Casey, Frazer, Chase, Caelus, Lilac and 2 parents from Mrs. Sirovyak's class have volunteered to drive.  Students need a booster seat, labelled bagged lunch, and rain‑appropriate clothing but I'll send a detailed reminder email on Monday.  
• Grade 7 Treat Bags: Sold after school Tuesday, April 21 for $2 (supports Grade 7 graduation).

April 9/26

Happy Spring!  Your children were so welcoming! It made coming back to reality - work and routine feel much easier even with the jet lag!  

Class Updates & Important Dates

Burnaby Village Museum Field Trip – April 21

Please sign up on the portal as soon as possible.

We are still in need of volunteer drivers to help transport and supervise students.

Important: This field trip has already been paid for. If we need to cancel for any reason, payment will still be required.

If you are able to volunteer as a driver and supervisor on April 21, please let me know ASAP. Thank you for your support!

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Spelling

Spelling lessons will be starting again next week.

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Canada Unit

We have now completed 3 of the 4 Maritime provinces.
Next week, we will be learning about Newfoundland!

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Mystery Bags / Reading

Your child’s book bag will now include a variety of books at different levels.

If you or your child would also like to continue receiving levelled books, please let me know and I will be happy to arrange that.

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Spring Celebration

Thursday, April 16 at 11:15 a.m.

Thank you to the following students and families for providing our snacks:

• Pizza (Lunch): Devon’s family
• Fruit Plate: Sophia
• Veggie Plate: Walter
• Sweet Treat: Maxyn 
• Popcorn / Chips / Pretzels: Theo

We will also enjoy a special Jigging presentation after lunch that day!