25/26 - Lucky 13's Grade 2/3 : May 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026

May 29/26

Field Trip Fun & Thank You to Our Drivers Our Port Coquitlam field trip was successful despite the rainy weather. A huge thank you to Nolan, Sophia, Lilac, and Frazer’s families for driving and volunteering. The students had a fantastic morning learning more about Terry Fox—exploring the statues, viewing his artificial leg and other memorabilia, and tracing his journey along the boardwalk, not to mention the cool playground. Both classes were attentive and respectful listeners during our visit to the library and were excited to learn about the summer reading program. Information on how to join will be coming home in planners on Monday—please be sure to check the secret pouch. Summer reading is very important to help students maintain the skills they have worked so hard to develop throughout the year.

Spelling Update
Spelling is officially finished for the year; however, we will be redoing the first week of the review. I realized that I accidentally repeated Lesson 11, so I’d like to give students another opportunity to practise the correct review words.

Students will record these words in their planners on Monday, and the quiz will take place on Friday as usual. I believe this extra practice will be beneficial for everyone.

Spelling duotangs will be coming home and can remain at home for the remainder of the year.

Bowling Trip June 9th – Drivers Needed
We are looking for drivers for our upcoming bowling trip. Please let me know if you are available to help, and ensure that you have signed up.

Nature Journalling Div. 13 was very fortunate to have Mrs. Penner visit our class to introduce us to Nature Journalling. She was very impressed with the students’ wonders and thoughtful questions. Students were highly engaged as they sketched, labelled, and explored their nature objects.

Yearbooks

Ordering open until May 29
Order here: https://plicbooks.ca/go/RPYZZK

It's going to be a busy last month! Upcoming Events...

Thursday, June 4th
We have two exciting events planned for the day:

Div. 2 Entrepreneur Fair
Students will have the opportunity to purchase items created by Div. 2.
- Items include: keychains, bracelets, dog treats, stress balls, and more
- Prices range from $0.25 to $4. If you would like your child to participate, please send money (maximum $5.00) in a labelled Ziploc bag.
SFU Science Alive Workshop (Div. 13)
Our class is fortunate to have the SFU Science Alive STEM team visit us for their “Turning Up the Heat” workshop. This engaging session ties directly into our Science and ADST curriculum. Students will explore thermal energy through hands-on experiments and discover: how heat causes liquids to rise, how gases expand and how objects change with temperature. There is no cost for this workshop (normally $5.00), as it will be covered by our class funds.

Friday, June 5th

Indigenous Games - in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month
Students will participate in a variety of engaging Indigenous games.

Monday, June 8

Odyssey Entrepreneur Fair (Afternoon)

Tuesday, June 9

Bowling Trip

Friday, June 12

Fun Day 🎉

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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.

🎳 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!

✏️ 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.

📚 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.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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.

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)

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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!