March News

Hi Readers!

Thanks for checking in- I’ve got lots to update you on for the month of March! Please make sure you update your calendars at home.  Report cards are written and ready to go home on Friday. Please read through the report card with your child! It’s helpful for the office staff if you send back the report card envelope on Monday when you’re done- you do NOT need to send back the report card.  Thank you to those parents who have already signed up for a time for our Celebrations of Learning on Tuesday March 13^th.  If you’d still like to meet for a more formal interview, please email me as soon as possible, and we can find a time next week for discussion. 

The celebration of learning will be a casual time for you to come in, and CELEBRATE what your child has done. It’s supposed to be a time for you to come and see what life is like in the day of your Grade 2 student!  Please be mindful of the time you sign up for, as the room can get quite crowded with many adults.  I’ve already had some parents note that the evening of the 13^th does not work for them, and we’re able to find another time/ morning.  Let me know immediately if it doesn’t work for you.

If you HAVEN’T signed up for a time via Conference Manager, PLEASE visit https://mikemountain.schoolsoft.ca/login.jsf to create a log in and sign up for a time slot. 

Information regarding a couple of the dates listed below in March:
We are going to Art School at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery on Thursday March 29^th! We require 4 parent volunteers who can either catch the bus from MMH or meet us at the SAAG. We are there from 12:45-2:15. Please email me back ASAP if you’d like to join us to volunteer for this trip. Because of the nature of the trip and the program regulations, we’re asking that younger siblings do not join. 

PARENTS WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH A FEW THINGS!

Next week, I’m asking EACH STUDENT at some point in the week to bring 1 toilet paper roll tube (just the cardboard part, not the TP!) as we will use them for an art project. If you have more than one to bring, please send more with your students!  If you have the tube from a paper towel roll this will work as well! 

Last but not least, I’m asking for your help in promoting our Home Reading Program within your homes.  I have noticed a serious decline in the number of students who regularly bring their home reading book back (read and signed) and who are ready for a switch.  If your child has LOST their home reading back, PLEASE let me know so I can send home a new one. I can’t stress how important daily reading, at THEIR level is.  This is the best way to prepare our students for the home work expectations and reading level expectations of Grade 3.  Every day there is a different parent who has volunteered their time to come and switch these books, read with your child, and make sure that our program runs efficiently.  If there aren’t enough books, it is not worthwhile for them to come.  I’ve had a chat with our students today, explaining that it is their responsibility to do this, and not their parents! Thank you for your efforts here. 

Important Dates in March:

Thursday March 8^th- Healthy Schools Expo 5:30-8:30 at MMH
Friday March 9^th- Report Cards Sent home!
Tuesday March 13^th- Celebrations of Learning!
Wednesday March 14^th- Spirit Assembly at 12:45- Dress in Green
Thursday March 15^th-PD Day-No School for Students
Friday March 16^th-PD Day-No school for Students
Wednesday March 21^st- Hot Lunch
Monday March 26^th- Character Ed Assembly hosted by the Grade 3
Thursday March 29^th-  SAAG Field Trip
Thursday March 29^th- School Dance 6:30-8:30