Can someone slow the time down??

WOW! The end of May is closing in on us.. please... could we slow it down a bit? I was just telling the class that we've got tons more to do..!! I've even considered extending the school day - I'm sure that would go over splendidly with the children!

Heads up: I'm trying to firm up a date for our parent afternoon - potentially June 18th, but that could change. I will try to let you know ASAP as I know some parents may need to arrange time off. 


As many of you know, our class was selected as one of a number in the district to try out the mini iPads for 6 weeks. I've finally figured out what we are going to do as a "larger" project - excited! I just hope we can finish it in time to share on parent afternoon! 

In other news, I've begun a "crack down" on homework. As the students are preparing to enter grade 4 and 5, my main goal with implementing this "crack down" is to get them to understand that THEY are accountable and responsible for their own homework. Finishing it and leaving it at home is no longer accepted as an excuse. 

The grade 4's will/have been experiencing a greater load, mainly trying to get them to finish up some of the activities begun in class. In the coming weeks, I will also be going over a number of things that they need to start to be more aware of:

- Titling items 
- Trying their best by including enough information, not just the bare minimum
- Keeping tidy notes / completing assignments neatly and with pride

Excited for our trip to Van Deusen tomorrow - it always proves to be a great workshop and the gardens are beautiful at this time of the year. Besides the landfill, we have two more field trips to come:
1- Museum of Anthropology at UBC on Thursday, June 13th 
2- Year end field trip to the beach (TBA) - casual, relaxed day for the children to relax and enjoy their last week as Division 4!

Thank-you to all parents who rescued us with our lack of drivers to Van Deusen. Really appreciate it. A thanks also to those that are taking us to the landfill on the 31st - we got plenty of volunteers!

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