Week of May 27 - 31

My deepest apologies!  I told the kids it would be a late post last week and not to check right after school, but apparently the week got away from me and here we are - - on the last week of May!  How did that happen?  With that being said, here is a run down for the week...

Monday
 - New spelling words
 - Picture ofders due today

Tuesday
 - Spelling City will start today
 - Education City is due today
 - HOT LUNCH day!!
 - Energy Day Assembly - 12:30 p.m.
 - Wear your MOUSTACHE for our assembly.

Wednesday
 - Grade 4 patroller training (for next year)

Thursday
 - Scientists in School - Plant Life
 - Almost Tunes in June - walk over picnic to Churchill for the lunch hour.  They will be selling pop/hot dog and chips.  Parents you are welcome to join us. 
 - The last Family Fun Night in the gym
 - LAST Education City homework will be assigned!

Friday
 - Frolicking - dress for the weather

Week of May 13-17

After all the many crazy weeks we have had, I think this one is fairly normal with (do I dare say it) ...no... interuptions!

Monday

• New spelling words and assignment through Spelling City
• Library Books are due tomorrow
• Bring a water bottle for Tuesday (Indy 500)

Tuesday

• Hot Lunch money is due in

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

• We frolick! 
• Friday letters will be coming home today, just a reminder to bring them back signed. 

Enjoy the long weekend!  I'll see you on Tuesday!

Quick Summary of Upcoming Events

May & June in Grade 4/5 in Mrs. Nelson’s Class

Please take note of the upcoming important dates:

• May 9 - 8:45-9:30 Volunteer Breakfast
• in Galbraith Gym
• Please join us for breakfast if you have volunteered at Galbraith this year.
• May 10 - No classes for students
• Professional Learning Day for teachers
• May 20 - School is closed
• Victoria Day
• May 21 - 10:50-12:20 Cemetery Tour
• we will be taking a bus to the cemetery to learn about our history
• hosted by the Galt Museum
• please dress for the weather - we go rain or shine!
• I will need at least 3 parent volunteers to make this happen.  If you are able to, please contact me. 
• May 28 - Hot Lunch & Energy Day Assembly at 12:30
• May 30 - all morning - Scientists in School
• we will be learning more about PLANTS!
• If you are able, I will need at least 2 parent volunteers as they are put into small groups for instruction.
• May 30 - lunch time - "Tunes in June" at Winston Churchill
• We will be walking to Churchill over the lunch hour.  Students are asked to bring a lunch or they can purchase their lunch their (Hot dogs, chips, and pop will be available from Churchill Student Council)
• We will enjoy the music and tunes from their bands for an outdoor picnic.
• Parents, you are welcome to join us in our Picnic!
• May 30 - 6:30 p.m. - Last "Family Fun Night" (in the gym)
• June 6 - ALL DAY - Field Trip to Waterton Park Front
• transportation by bus
• We start our morning at Helen Schuler Coulee Centre and head off to the Waterton Park Front for an engaging day of Plant Life and other activities.
• Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather.
• In order for this day to happen, I will need at least 4 parent volunteers (or more!)  If you are able to, please contact me.  It is a great day to spend with your child.
• June 18 - Hot Lunch (Hot dogs) & Energy Day Assemby at 8:30 a.m.
• June 21 - all morning - SPORTS DAY
• a parent volunteer form will be coming home for this day from the committee
• June 26 - afternoon - Swimming at Westminster Pool (outdoor!)
• June 27 - 8:30 a.m. - Farewell Assembly
• this is to say goodbye to our Grade 5's and staff that are retiring and/or leaving
• this is also the LAST DAY for STUDENTS! 
• dismissal is at 11:45
• June 28 - Enjoy your summer holidays!! 
• Teaching staff is in the building for Professional Leanring.

Week of May 6 - 10

My apologies for the late update!  I thought at one time to write down my post and then got sidetracked - really sidetracked! 

So here is a quick run down of the week.  It's short and sweet....

Quick run-down this week:

Monday:

• No new spelling words - we are catching up from last week
• Music Monday was a success! 

Tuesday:

• Grade 4 registrations coming home; due June 10th
• Rugby in a.m. (This was our first session and the kids did an awesome job!)
• Education City is due tonight

Wednesday:

• Rugby in a.m.

Thursday:

• Volunteer breakfast
• Rugby in p.m.
• New Education City homework will be assigned today. (Due next Thursday)

Friday:

• Staff learning day - no school for students