1. We start Track and Field very quickly. We have Kamloops Track and Field coming to give the two grade 5/6 classes a clinic on Shot Put, Triple Jump and High Jump on April 25 in the afternoon. Gym strip is a must. Please make sure your child has decent running shoes (NOT skater shoes) as the practices will be soon. The actual rotations (where we are outside for the afternoon and the kids move to various stations) start on May 3 and continue for the following week (M, W and F). The last rotation day is Monday, May 13 with the school track meet taking place on May 15. (*note that the school 1500s take place on May 9th and the school 800 m run on May 10)
*This year has a very tight turnaround time for permission slips for the zone track meet. The permission slips can't go home until Thursday, May 16 and they have to be back the very next school day......unfortunately, that is Tuesday, May 21 as our Zone Track Meet is Wednesday, May 22 (at TCC). It'll be a pressure cooker for timing!
*Our Zone 1500s take place at Parkcrest on May 16 at 9:00 in the morning
*The district meet takes place May 29 also at TCC
2. Just a heads up that the two grade 5/6 classes have opted out of the school swimming lessons. These guys have had them for years and we would like to do a few day trips around town instead. Details TBA.
3. INTERNATIONAL DAY is coming up! You do not have to bring anything from your own culture, just share something interesting from any culture. We have decided to do a focus on food. On May 3....bring an international dish to share with the class. We can't wait!!!!
I am away on Wednesday, April 24. I have a test at the hospital and am at the mercy of their scheduling so it is what it is (nothing scary...don't worry). I will be back Thursday morning. This post is getting waaaay too long so I will wrap it up here.
Let's take a look at this week:
Monday, April 22 - Earth Day (if you haven't already....take a look at our art project posted on the bulletin board by the office), p.e.
Tuesday, April 23 - Google Ninjas continue in the afternoon (ask your child), Flag football game at Brock (both Brock teams play each other)
Wednesday, April 24 - Ms. Lane away
Thursday, April 25 - Library sign out, Kamloops Track and Field clinic in the p.m., Flag Football practice after school
Friday, April 26 - be happy....it's Friday!
as always....you can reach me at [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 30 - Whole School Photo
May 3 - International Day
May 3, 6,8,10, 13 - T and F rotations in the p.m.
May 9 - 1500 m school run
May 10 - 800 m school run
May 13 - Grade 6 immunizations a.m.
May 15 - School Track Meet (all day)
May 16 - Zone 1500s @ Parkcrest (9:00)
May 17 - Professional Development Day
May 20 - Victoria Day (no school)
May 21 - Zone permission slips need to be handed in
May 22 - Zone track meet all day
May 29 - District Track Meet