Thanks again!

Thanks once more for all the beautiful cards, messages and gifts. It was not necessary, but is very kind of you.
I hope the kids enjoy the book I chose for them. They are all invited to come read to the kinders next year. I hope they will!!

Have a great summer,
Tamara

Thank YOU!

Dear Salle 211 families,

We made it! Can't believe another school year has come and gone.

This week students have been bringing home all of their work and belongings, starting with shoes on Monday, work duotangs on Tuesday, their dictionaries and art on Wednesday and finally their portfolios Thursday. Please ensure that you've checked the lost and found, or sent your child to school with a mission to find anything they've lost. All remaining items will be donated after school Thursday. I do hope that you're able to take some time to look through all of the work that we kept at school this year, especially all of the special projects that we've added to our portfolios. We've taken the time, throughout the year, to reflect on why some of those projects are special to us, or what we learned from them. Look for an item from the beginning of the year and compare it to now... it's astounding!
In the portfolio boxes on Thursday, you will also find a couple extra gifts from me...
1. A new book hand-picked for your child to get you started on your summer reading,
2. a package of fun math to keep your child busy on long car trips, and
3. for grade ones, a copy of the book we just made in our last science period together.

I need to take a moment to thank all of you for your contributions to our success this year. I know that family life is busy, but somehow you found time in your busy schedules to check my blog and support your student at home through daily reading, extending on our discussions and helping with homework and projects - not to mention all the in-school volunteering. 

I should tell you that this has been the most successful reading year for me to date. Our students made a tremendous amount of progress in this area and, while they certainly worked hard, I know that much of the credit goes to you. That daily one-on-one practice is something that I wish I could do more of at school, but it's just not realistic (those of you who visited our class know how it is). Thank YOU for all that you do.

This year has seemed extra busy and challenging to me so I am ready for a nice rest. However, I will miss the kids very much (I kinda feel like their school mom) and look forward to catching up with all of them again in September.

Have an amazing summer and don't forget to keep reading!!

Tamara

THIS IS IT!!

Wow, LAST week!! Is it for real??

I'm crossing my fingers that it's not raining Tuesday morning when we have planned to go to the park. Assuming we go, please ensure that students are dressed for the weather and have sunscreen already applied. Hats and water bottles are important, in addition to a regular lunch and snacks.

Students may bring a game, colouring and/or outdoor equipment with them so long as they can manage it on their own during the walk to and from the park. Please do not allow students to bring money, electronics or other valuables.

We will be leaving school shortly after attendance so please be on time for school. We will return just after our picnic lunch.

At the end of the day (still on Tuesday), students will receive their report cards so be sure to look for that. Please celebrate your student's accomplishments first. Everyone has worked hard and made good progress this year - looking at their stories last week, I really can't believe how much their writing has changed since the beginning of the year. It makes me super proud! Later, think about what area you might be able to work on at home over the summer. Learning skills are a very important area that parents can easily help with, no matter which language you speak. I think I've already said enough about how I feel about summer reading.... :)

I think we are still missing some borrow-a-books from our drawers. Please have another look around just in case there are any hiding amongst your own books. Thanks again for all the reading work you've done. This has been a very successful reading year for our class!

Enjoy this last week sans-children!

Tamara