WEEK 3

My students are seeming to become adjusted to school and its routines and rules.  I know they are still tired at the end of the day. It's a long day for them, but they are becoming accustomed to it.  I am pleased that all of the students seem to be happy and comfortable with me, and always try to do their best throughout the day.

Sounds we will cover this week  on Monday and Tuesday are - "p" and "n".  On Wednesday we will watch the first Jolly Phonics video - this one covers the first 6 sounds learned.  Thursday we learn about the hard "c" sound, as well as "k".

Tuesday morning, as the buses arrive, students will practice the emergency exit, through the door at the back of the bus.

Our class is fortunate to have Ms Parker's Grade 8 Language Arts class as our Reading Buddies, and they read and do activities with the class on Thursday mornings.

The whole school will "do" the Terry Fox Run on Friday afternoon.  If you have sent in your child's $20 (or $10 if you are paying by semester), the $1 donation is covered.  Each level in school has a different objective.  K-2 runs and walks around the school 3 or 4 5 times for their part.

WEEK 2

Well, I believe that we all had a great week last week - and are ready for more!

This week we will begin our Jolly Phonics program - look for the yellow duotang to come home Mondays through Thursdays (I keep them here at school over the weekends so they will be here for Monday morning! Please review and practice the sounds each night - there will be a sheet coming home in homework for you to see all about the Jolly Phonics program.

 Thanks for your help in reinforcing what we do at school each day! Sounds we will do this week are "s', "a" as in cat, "t", and "i" as is ink.

Thanks for returning all of the information sheets, etc. so promptly!

WEEK ONE

WELCOMETO SCHOOL!!!

I am very excited to begin a new year at GMCS! You will be getting a lot of information in the next few days, especially on Tuesday September 2nd.

 Please take a few minutes to read through the papers that come home with your child. There will be a few papers to fill out and return, and I ask that you do this as soon as possible, as some of the information is necessary to begin the school year.

If at any time you have questions and/or concerns, please make sure you contact me. My number at school is 662-7083. My email is wetzeann@nbed.nb.ca.

I ask that you don't contact me at home unless it is an emergency. My phone number is 662-3879.

Here's to a GREAT YEAR!!!

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL FOR 2013/2014.....

Today we shared our writing pieces with K-5, with a "story starter picture" of a girl flying away on a kite. It is neat to see the different age groups reading to one another. Tomorrow we will haveour annual trip to the Anchorage Park, with lunches on the picnic tables at 11:15ish, then moving to the beach. Please make sure your child has at least two drinks, lunch, sunscreen, a hat, and a towel. We do not go swimming, but what is the beach if you can't wade? Wednesday is a half day because of Graduation. Watch for a talkmail with bus times. In the morning, Rick Doucette is coming over and we will be planting three trees in memory of the three RCMP officers who were killed in Moncton a few weeks ago. We are asking everyone to wear red in their honour. Thursday is a full day. Friday is a half day and report cards will be handed out. I will miss each and every student - they are such a great group!

WEEK 37

On Monday, June 9th, we will walk to the Alpaca Farm, leaving school around 9:10am.  We invite anyone who is able to come and walk with us.  Again, if you have a few carrot sticks or pieces of apples, we are allowed to feed the alpacas.  There is also a machine that takes 50 cents (two quarters) with feed available.

On Friday we will have our Field Day, planned and carried out by Student Council.  If it is a nice, sunny day, please put sun screen on your child as we will be outside all day.  They will each receive an apple and a bottle of water during the day, which are paid for by the fees you sent at the beginning of the school year.

Friday, June 13th, is the last day for cafeteria.  Please remember to send a snack and good lunch for the final week (June 16-20).  The last day, June 20th, will be a half day - will let you know on bus times when we are closer to that day.

We are still in review mode, and the students are writing up a storm.  I am so pleased with their progress and efforts this year!

WEEK 36

Only a few weeks left!

During the next few weeks we will be reviewing and practicing skills we've learned throughout the school year.  I'm really quite pleased with the class as a whole - each one of my students has learned an enormous amount this year, and can use these skills the rest of their lives.

The calendar for June came home on Friday - some dates to remember:
  - Field Day on June 13th - more info will come for that day
  - annual beach trip to the Anchorage on June 17th (rain date the 19th)
  - a trip to the alpaca farm - probably next week ( I haven't told the children yet)
  - we will be making alphabet soup on Friday, June 6th.

WEEK 35

This week we will complete the alphabet with Yy and Zz.  The final words for the Word Wall are made, their, goes, and does.   As well, this is the last week for homework.

This week is also the Spring Carnival Week for GMCS, with special days.  Monday - Pajama Day, Tuesday - Twin Day, Wednesday - Beach Day, Thursday - Neon Day, and Friday - Hat Day.  On Thursday night, from 6-6:45, there will be a Rave Dance (black light).  Face painting, and glow products will be available for a small fee.  On Friday, there will be Inflatables in the gym in the morning, and the students will watch a movie in the afternoon.