We will be having our Festive/Christmas concert rehearsal on Monday starting at 11:25. Students will be staying to watch the events. On Thursday, we will be having the actual concert from 12:30-2:30. This will be a Parents/Guests event only. Students will be taken down to perform and then return to class. We will be doing Christmas activities that afternoon.

There will be another picture re-take day on Thursday, November 24th, 2016.

Please remember to bring your pizza money tomorrow. As well, tomorrow is picture re-take day.

Please remember to bring your pizza money on Thursdays to help with the orders. Thank you.

Library Trip Form and Newsletter

Please return your Library trip form, money, and form if you want your child to receive a library card. The trip is November 8th. The trip costs 4 dollars!


The November newsletter will be going out on Thursday or Friday. I apologize for the delay, but look for it then!

Thank you!

Monday is our Halloween Celebration day! We are going to have a busy and fun day!

We have a Halloween Dance and Halloween activities throughout the day. We will also be having a Halloween party. Please feel free to bring snacks. We have a shellfish and strawberry allergy in my classroom. Please refrain from bringing those. As always, nut or peanut products are not allowed.


Costumes: Students' costumes cannot have fake blood, weapons, or full face masks. The costumes cannot be gory or too scary. If there are smaller masks (e.g. eye mask for Batman), you will not be allowed to wear them during class time. Face painting is fine. It is up to you if you want your child to wear the costume for the whole day. They will be having normal nutrition breaks and classroom activities.
I cannot wait to see everyone's costumes!!!

Dear Families,

We will be going to the Library on November 8^th. We are providing the opportunity for your child to obtain their own library card when they visit the library.  In order for this to happen you must fill out the form and return it to the school by November 2^nd. Thank you very much in advance. I have sent a hard copy home, but here is a digital copy too. 

Jessica Crowley  

The Library forms didn't get sent out today. I will make sure they will go out tomorrow.

A Library Trip form will be going home tomorrow. As well, Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday!

Bring your beautiful smiles! Picture day is tomorrow morning! Our class picture and individual pictures will between 9:10-9:30.

Reminder:

Our class picture day will be on Thursday, October 20th 9:10-9:30.

Grade 2s: Please bring back your name origins if you have not already.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. We will be starting Social Studies this week.

Grade 2s: You will be getting a first name and last name form to fill out about your origin of your names. This note and the pages will also be going home tomorrow.

Dear Families,

We are learning about the origins of our names. Please help your child fill out the following two pages about his/her first name and last name. Here are a couple of websites to help you http://www.parentscanada.com/baby-name-finder/search.aspx and www.behindthename.com. We will be looking at these websites in class too! Please return the pages by Thursday, October 13^th.

Thank you for your support!

Ms. Crowley 

Grade 1s: A special letter with some questions will be going home this week or early next week. Look for it. :) 

I hope to see you all at the Meet the Teacher night tomorrow from 5:30-7:30. Classroom visits will occur from 5:30-6:30 tomorrow. I look forward to meeting you.

Reminders:
Friday is Pizza Day.
Also, September Scholastic Book Orders are due on Friday too!

Meet the Teacher Night is September 29th 5:30-7:30pm.

Welcome to Ms. Crowley’s Grade 1/2 class. I am so happy you are here! I am looking forward to all the learning we will have this year. 

Some Reminders: 

*Please bring $5 dollars in to cover the agenda costs. Thank you to those who have done that already. 

As mentioned, we can earn coins for various things doing the school day (e.g. following our rules, doing our best work, going that extra mile, and other things). Then at the end of the month, the students can cash in their coins for prizes. Here are some additional ways to earn extra coins and improve our skills. 

*Please initial your child's agenda everyday and support him/her in bringing it back to school. Your child will earn a coin for that. This will help foster responsibility for your child. 

*Home Book Bags will go home at the end of every week. Please read these books with your child and get your child to read to you. You will need to initial the papers provided and return them by the following end of the week. If you do, your child will earn another coin. 

*Math Grid Duo-Tangs will be going home this week. Your child should complete a minimum of 2 grids for homework. If completed, he/she will earn a coin. Please return this by the end of the next week. Grade 1s will get 2 minutes to complete what number comes next and Grade 2s will get 5 minutes to complete the addition grid. 

*Shared Reading Duo-Tangs will be going home at the end of each week or every other week depending on the time we have had for working on the shared reading. Read the poem with your child and initial the page. Return it by the end of the week. This can also allow your child to earn another coin. 

 *Spelling homework will be going home this week. There will be a little activity to do everyday in the week. Bring completed homework at the end of the week to earn a coin. 

Important Dates

P.A. Day: September 16th

Meet the Teacher Night: September 22nd

  

Welcome Back Bravehearts!

I hope you had a lovely summer. I am very excited to your teacher this year. My name is Ms. Crowley and I have been a teacher at Banbury Heights School since 2010. I enjoy scrapbooking, taking Zumba classes, going to the gym, reading, writing, and acting. Some of the plays I have been in include Alice in Wonderland (Queen of Hearts), Beauty and the Beast (Beauty), and Dreams Come True (Snow White).  I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!
We will be learning so many wonderful things in Grade 1/2 this year! I am excited and I hope you are too!
On this blog, I will post our newsletters and other important dates here. Let's have a great year.
Welcome September!

Dear Families,

                Goldirocks is coming! Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their forms. If you haven't already, please remember to submit your permission form and the 15 dollars. This event is not to be missed. It ties into our narrative and fairy tales units. We will be making connections between the book and this stage production in class too. We want all students to attend this exciting show. If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, please let me know. It is an expectation that all primary students in Grade 1-3 attend.

Thank you,

Ms. Crowley 

February 2016 Newsletter

Come and check out this family-friendly production of the fairy tale version of Beauty and the Beast! It will be a great show for the whole family.
Friday February 26th 7pm
Saturday February 27th 7pm
Sunday, February 8th 3pm
TB Costain/Sc Johnson Community Centre 16 Morrell St. Brantford.
Adults $12 Children/Seniors/Students $8
Family Tickets are 30 and include two adults and two kids

Our Kidtastic trip is on Tuesday, January 19th from 9:15am-12:30pm. It costs $7. Please send the money and form as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

This is a great community event through Kids Can Fly! There are favourite characters, promotion of literacy, and a delicious breakfast! I hope to see you there! More information is on the website: http://www.kidscanfly.ca/kids-can-flys-annual-storybook-breakfast-is-fast-approaching/

This year’s date is Saturday, February 6, 2016. Location – Church of the New Covenant- Brantford.

Sittings at  9 and 11 a.m.  Children $10.  Adults $15.  Cash or cheque ONLY!

Tickets will be on sale on Saturday January 16 at 10 a.m. SHARP !

NEW location for ticket sales- Church of the New Covenant 22 Holiday Dr. Brantford