Martes el 28 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual. In Spanish we did out Spanish literacy centres. In Math, we did two esti-mysteries! In gym, we did some more curling with Srta. Carcamo's class. Then, Srta Houde read us Chapter 3 of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

After lunch we did our English literacy centres and then we went outside for recess. After recess, we talked about our five senses and how the Blackfoot people (and other Indigenous communities) used their senses to detect the seasonal changes. Then, we got to do some super fun centres for Science using our five senses!

We had the best day ever!

REMINDERS: Library is tomorrow - we are not checking out new books, it is just to read and take a look at the book fair. Please bring your books back.

Tomorrow is also Fun Lunch!

Adios!

Lunes el 27 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual. We got new jobs for the week! In Spanish we did our literacy centres and then we had snack. In Math, we did some addition/subtraction/subitizing/balancing equations centres. In gym, we started a new unit called Rocks and Rings (a.k.a. Curling). It was so fun! In English we got our new sight words for the week which are: write, go, see, number, no, way. 

After lunch we did our English literacy centres and then we went to the gym to see an opera performance of Cinderella! It was incredible! After that, we went to music and now we are writing this blog.

We had a beautiful day!

Adios amigos!

Weekly Update!

 Notes from the Music Room

 

I cannot believe that in approximately 3 weeks we will have our concerts! I hope that you have all checked your emails to see when your child is performing.   Many students are asking me about costumes etc.  Dalhousie elementary is very fortunate to have beautiful traditional Latin American custom-made costumes.  Some of our classes will be wearing these and others will find their costumes from home.  

 

Kindergarten Costumes:

Girls -  We have skirts and shirts for the little girls, however, we ask that they come to school wearing white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - Come to school wearing dark dress pants and a white or as close to white solid t-shirt or dress shirt.

All students can wear regular school shoes

 

Grade 1:

Sra Fuentes:  We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls - white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to white t-shirt or dress shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Srta Houde:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls -  white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to white t-shirt or dress shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Srta. Carcamo:

Please see the separate email that will be sent home.

 

Srta. Alvarado:

Please see the separate email that will be sent home.

 

Grade 2:

The children are at a beach going fishing. “Ideally” the costumes would be khaki shorts, capri pants or pants that are rolled up with a white or close to white T-shirt.  Nothing bright or neon if possible.  Please note, ideally does not mean that any money should be spent on this outfit… it’s just a guide.

 

Grade 3:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls - white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys -  dark dress pants and a white or as close to solid white t-shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Grade 4:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls -  white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to solid white t-shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Grade 5s:

Please wear your fanciest clothes!  You are the hosts of the evening!

Boys  - dress pants with a solid dress shirt or a solid (not neon) shirt.  Ties and bow ties are welcome.  Please avoid t-shirts with logos or writing on them.

 

Dalhousie School Updates

 

Please see the separate email sent regarding our Celebration of Learning & Book Fair on March 9 & 10 and how to book for it. 

 

We are continuing our Food Drive for Kindness Month.  All donations are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at the donation boxes at either the front or the back door.

 

Volunteer opportunities are available for each class.  You must have a valid CBE volunteer clearance at the time you sign up and we ask that you sign up for two opportunities per class to allow for as many people as possible to participate.  If you would like to volunteer more, please check with the teacher.    More details can be found in the separate email that was sent out.

 

Our Spring Concert will be held on March 22 & 23 at 6:30pm.  You can see which classes perform when in the separate email sent out.  Srta. Primak is also looking for helping with prop creation.  You can sign up here if you can help out.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society Updates

www.dalhousieparentsociety.com – check out our website for all this info and more! 

dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com – email us if you have questions about anything!

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages as well! Search for Dalhousie Parent Society – tell your friends and fellow parents to give us a follow!

 

***EVENT***

The Dalhousie Parent Society presents PAUL DAVIS – Online and Social Networking Safety Officer. Join us March 15^th for this information session. RSVP here

 

***FUNDRAISERS***

BREAKING NEWS OUR CURRENT PLAYGROUND WILL BE REMOVED SUMMER 2024!  - The CBE will be ripping the current playground out. If we do not come together and fundraise to build the new playground, the kids will be left with nothing.  Check out the sign up if you are interested in becoming part of the playground committee! Volunteer here! Did you know? You will be supported by the Parent Society in your volunteer role. We have a Playground Lead who will have your back through the whole process!

 

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES

Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support us? Order Purdy’s chocolates from our fundraiser!

From now until March 3, 2023, you can order Purdy’s treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Easter chocolates online. Shop gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.

What you’ll need to order:

1. Our campaign number: 61732

2. Go to our fundraising website: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1384984-104699 

3. Click “Join Campaign”

4. Shop, shop, shop away!

Thank you EVERYONE for your support. Even if you can’t buy chocolates from us, it would mean the world if you could share this fundraiser link to everyone you know! 

Happy chocolating!

 

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS

Visit the website here to see what’s being offered! Deadline is March 30^th

 

Beary Berry Honey Order forms were sent home last week. Please fill out forms and return by March 13^th!

  

***FUN LUNCH***

Volunteers need to have police clearance to volunteer for fun lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com if you would like us to confirm.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!  March 1^st & 21^st  need a spot filled! View the sign up here. Don’t forget to send students with reusable straws if they have ordered Booster Juice! If they show a fun lunch volunteer they will be entered to win a free Subway fun lunch on March 21.

If your child will be absent and you‘ve already ordered fun lunch please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11:00am and let us know if you’d like to:
-Pick up the order from the office after 12:30pm
-Donate it to the amazing Dalhousie staff
-Have it sent home with a sibling

Upcoming dates:

March 1 – Tim Horton’s 

March 7 – Fat Burger

March 15 – Boston Pizza

March 21 – Subway & Booster Juice

100th Day of School!

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual. Some students dressed up like they were 100 years old! We did some art, making new pictures out of the 100 digits. We had Grade 3 buddies and we learned a new 100 game. 

After nutrition break, we worked on our art and worked on work then we went to music. After music we had time with our Grade 4 Buddies. Now we are writing this blog.

We had an excellent day!

Feliz fin de semana!

Jueves el 23 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual. In Spanish, we reviewed las partes del cuerpo and la ropa de invierno. Then we talked about our muñeco writing the we will begin next week. In Math we did new math centres. In gym, we played games with Srta. Carcamo's class and then Srta. Houde read us Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

We had another indoor recess day! After lunch, we read to ourselves and then we did our English literacy centres. We had an indoor recess and then we worked on our Eagle art. We tidied the classroom and now we are writing this blog.

We had a beautiful day!

Adios!

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the 100th day of school - dress up like you're 100 years old. 

Martes el 21 de febrero

 Hola hola Maiposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. We got our new jobs for the week! In Spanish we worked on finishing cutting out and colouring our muñecos de invierno. In Math, we worked on a word problem and then practiced different strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. In gym, we did soccer relay races! In English we got our new sight words for the week: into, two, has, look, time, more.

After lunch (we had an indoor recess) we did our literacy centres and then had another indoor recess. After that, we made posters for the 100th day of school and then we hung them around the school for everyone to see. 

We had an awesome day!

REMINDERS: Tomorrow is PINK SHIRT DAY and LIBRARY DAY

FRIDAY - is the 100th day of school (dress up like what you would look like when you are 100 years old!)

Adios!

Weekly Update!

There will be no school due to Teachers’ Convention on February 16 & 17 as well as February 20 due to Family Day

Pink Shirt Day will be on February 22.  Everyone is encouraged to wear pink as a symbol of kindness.

We have our ongoing Food Drive as part of Kindness month.  Donations are gratefully accepted in the donation boxes found at either the front or the back doors of the school.  

Please see the separate email sent out regarding our Celebration of Learning.  Booking details will follow.  At the same time as our Celebration of Learning, we will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair.  We hope to see you there for both events!

Our Spring Concert will be held on March 22 & 23 at 6:30pm.  You can see which classes perform when in the separate email sent out.  Srta. Primak is also looking for helping with prop creation.  You can sign up here if you can help out.

Notes from the Music Room

 

The March concert is fast approaching.  An email was sent to families with the dates and information pertaining to the concert, which will be held here at the school.  Two nights of beautiful renditions of Latin American songs and Spanish songs performed by the talents and voices of our Dalhousie students.  I for one can’t wait to show you what they have accomplished.  Do send me a note letting me know if your child will not be present at the concert.  For some songs the children are assigned instruments and partners.  For children to find themselves without their partner on the night of the concert is terribly distressing and confusing, which leads to a not so pleasant concert experience. 

 

Please go over past blogs to find the videos and lyrics to the songs the children are working on.  Children who have taken the opportunity to work on the songs at home have taken great enjoyment and pride in singing them.

Lunes el 13 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual. We got new jobs for the week. In Spanish we did our literacy centres and then we had our snack. In Math, we did a word problem and then we started some new centres. In gym we practiced kicking the ball in the net and being the goalie. After, we played Gatos and Ratones, We came back to class and Srta Houde read some of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

After lunch we had our English literacy centres and Srta. Houde read us the story called "Lala's Words." We went outside for recess and then we went to music. After music we discussed which members of the community we would like to send kindness cards to. Now we are writing this blog.

We had an extraordinary day!

Adios

Viernes el 10 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual...

For Math, we went outside and learned a new game taught to us by Srta. Carcamo's class. It was a lot of fun!

We went down to see our Grade 3 Buddies and they taught us another math game called "Va a pescar." It was also a lot of fun.

After nutrition break we talked about The Eagle and Kindness month. We watched the video of the Seven Sacred Teachings and then we went to music. After music we watched the video of the Eagle who represents Love and then we started a drawing of our vary own eagles!

We had a fantastic day!

Feliz fin de semana!

Jueves el 9 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Spanish we did our spanish literacy centres. In Math we did an estimystery and then we did a word problem with sumas. Our equation was 7+10=17. In gym we continued practicing shooting in soccer. After gym, Srta. Houde read us a book about the Earth.

After lunch, we did our English literacy centres and then we went outside for recess. After that, we continued some of our social presentations about our city. We worked on work and now we are writing this blog.

We had a beautiful day!

Adios

REMINDERS: Tomorrow is dress in a pattern day!

Martes el 7 de febrero

Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Spanish we did our literacy centres and then we learned the silabas fa-fe-fi-fo-fu. In Math we played a game con los numeros amigos de 10. In gym we played secret doctor dodgeball. In English we watched a short animated film called "Taking Flight" and we talked about sequencing. After the video we discussed what happened usuing First, next, then, and last to retell the story.

After lunch we did our English literacy centres and then we went outside for recess. After recess we started our Social presentations about "My City" then we worked on work. Now we are writing this blog.

We had an awesome day

Adios!

REMINDERS: Tomorrow is library, please bring your books 

Lunes el 6 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas! 

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual and we got our new jobs for the week. In Spanish we did our literacy centres and then we reviewed las silabas de na-ne-ni-no-nu. In Math, we did a word problem and then we did an estimystery! In gym, we started our soccer unit and today we worked on passing and stopping the ball. Before lunch, we learned our new sight words for the week which are: some, her, would, make, like, him.

After lunch, we did our english literacy centres and we are in new groups this week. We went outside for recess and then we went to music. After music we worked on our monstruo projects and now we are writing this blog.

We had a fantastic day!

Adios

Weekly Parent Update!

 Notes from the Music Room

 

Dear families,

 

We continue working towards a successful Spring Concert for you.  I ask that those of you that look at the blogs, please help your child listen to the song El Barquito de Cascara de Nuez.  I included that in the blog two weeks ago or so. I am also very excited to announce that we will have Señor Waters as our accompanist for the Spring concert!  I have to say that the children are terribly excited about performing for you.  I hope you can all make it to the concert. 

 

The Kindergarten children are going to start dancing La Raspa. We have already worked on the most important part of the footwork.  I am attaching a video that guides the steps but please don’t think that this is how we are going to do the dance exactly. For one I don’t call it the Mexican Hat Dance!   Also, in the video they keep on saying Olé… The kids love saying olé but if there is any way that you can refrain from encouraging that, I would be most grateful.  If you explore more of the videos from this channel you might find some gross motor skills for the kids that are fun and helpful to do as a family.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p31lF-hY9u0&t=71s

 

The Grade 1 students are now learning the following Venezuelan folk song:

 

Con real y medio

Con real y medio

Con real y. medio 

Compré una pava

La pava tuvo un pavito

Tengo la pava, tengo el pavito

Siempre me queda mi real y medio.

 

Translation: with a dollar and a half I bought a turkey, the turkey had a baby turkey.  I have a turkey and a baby turkey and I am always left with my dollar and a half.

 

With this song we start adding animals.  The video below is quite fast, but the music is representative of Venezuelan instrumentation and the order of the animals is the one that we will be singing.  Please don’t expect the children to sing it that fast… well, not yet anyway.  We won’t perform it that fast either because otherwise the whole concert would be over in 15 min.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoQAYYq8OBI

 

A reminder that February 3 (tomorrow!) is a non-instruction day with no classes for all students.

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is ongoing.  If you are looking to register a younger sibling, please submit an application through the CBE website by February 14 at noon to be included in the lottery.

The next Dalhousie School Council/Parent Society meeting will be held through Teams on February 8 at 6pm.  All are welcome to attend.

Friday, February 10 is Dress in a Pattern Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best pattern to school!

There will be no school due to Teachers’ Convention on February 16 & 17 as well as February 20 due to Family Day.

www.dalhousieparentsociety.com – check out our website for all this info and more! 

dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com – email us if you have questions about anything!

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages as well! Search for Dalhousie Parent Society – tell your friends and fellow parents to give us a follow!

 Dalhousie Parent Society News

***FUNDRAISERS***

BREAKING NEWS OUR CURRENT PLAYGROUND WILL BE REMOVED SUMMER 2024!  - The CBE will be ripping the current playground out. If we do not come together and fundraise to build the new playground, the kids will be left with nothing.  Check out the sign up if you are interested in becoming part of the playground committee! Did you know? You will be supported by the Parent Society in your volunteer role. We have a Playground Lead who will have your back through the whole process!

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES
Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support us? Order Purdy’s chocolates from our fundraiser! From now until March 3,  2023, you can order Purdy’s treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Easter chocolates online. Shop gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.

What you’ll need to order:
1. Our campaign number: 61732
2. Go to our fundraising website
3. Click “Join Campaign”
4. Shop, shop, shop away!

Thank you EVERYONE for your support. Even if you can’t buy chocolates from us, it would mean the world if you could share this fundraiser link to everyone you know! Happy chocolating!

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS
Visit the website here to see what’s being offered!

***FUN LUNCH***
Volunteers need to have police clearance to volunteer for fun lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com if you would like us to confirm.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!  Feb 7, 15 and 21^st need some spots filled! View the sign up here.

Don’t forget to send students with reusable straws if they have ordered Booster Juice! If they show a fun lunch volunteer they will be entered to win a free Subway fun lunch on March 21.

If your child will be absent and you‘ve already ordered fun lunch please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11:00am and let us know if you’d like to:
-Pick up the order from the office after 12:30pm
-Donate it to the amazing Dalhousie staff
-Have it sent home with a sibling

Upcoming dates:
February 8 - Boston Pizza
Feb 15 – Fat Burger & Booster Juice
Feb 21 – The Saucy Bread Company
Feb 28 – Tim Horton’s 

Jueves el 2 de febrero

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Spanish we did our literacy centres and reviewed the vocabulary for Las partes del cuerpo. We also learned new silabas in Spanish this week: na-ne-ni-no-nu and fa-fe-fi-fo-fu. In Math we played a numeros amigos de 10 game against Srta. Houde and then we did an estimystery.

In gym, we had our last day of basketball and we did basketball relay races with Srta. Carcamo's class. After gym, Srta. Houde read us a book called "The Kindness Book."

After lunch, we did our English literacy centres then worked on word work, building a wordsearch. We went outside for recess and then wrote about what kindness is and described a time when we were kind. We helped clean our classroom and now are writing this blog. 

We had a great day!

Adios!

REMINDER: No school tomorrow!