Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

Highlights

Today we learned about a fish called the humuhumunukunukuapuaa!!  (This is not a typo!  It’s the real name!)  It is actually Hawaii’s state fish.  In Math, we built 3-D shapes out of plasticine and toothpicks.  We also worked on an Olympic page in our creative journals.   

Don’t forget that Wednesday is pink shirt day!

Important Information:

Pink Shirt Day

On February 28^th PHS will be participating in Pink Shirt day to help raise awareness about bullying and to raise funds for anti-bullying programs. This year our Grade 4 students have been hard at work organizing this event! Students will be selling handmade friendship bracelets to help support the cause #PinkItForward. Bracelets will be on sale for all students and staff members to purchase beginning Monday February 26^th – 28^th. Bracelets will cost $2.00 and all the money raised will be donated to Kids Help Phone. We encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink on February 28th to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.

For more information on this year’s Pink Shirt Day visit

https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/?utm_source=Patio&utm_medium=SEM&utm_term=pinkshirtday&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItY6b35Wh2QIViABpCh0oYAKEEAAYASAAEgLPzPD_BwE

Together… We can make a difference!

Important Dates

Feb. 28- Pink shirt day (anti-bullying)

Monday, Mar. 5–Scholastic book orders due (cash, cheque, or online payment)

Homework

-Review spelling words

-Reading

-Practice addition and subtraction facts

Ask me About

How does the humuhumunukunukuapuaa defend itself? (spits water)

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

Highlights

This morning, Ms. Sally came to help us learn about the Acadians.  We painted lighthouses, played Acadian bingo, made butter, and acted out some of the chores Acadian children did.  We also learned how to play the spoons.  Thank you to our parent volunteers!

Don’t forget to wear a sport/team jersey tomorrow, or the colours pink or red for our school spirit day tomorrow!

Important Information:

Pink Shirt Day

On February 28^th PHS will be participating in Pink Shirt day to help raise awareness about bullying and to raise funds for anti-bullying programs. This year our Grade 4 students have been hard at work organizing this event! Students will be selling handmade friendship bracelets to help support the cause #PinkItForward. Bracelets will be on sale for all students and staff members to purchase beginning Monday February 26^th – 28^th. Bracelets will cost $2.00 and all the money raised will be donated to Kids Help Phone. We encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink on February 28th to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.

For more information on this year’s Pink Shirt Day visit

https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/?utm_source=Patio&utm_medium=SEM&utm_term=pinkshirtday&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItY6b35Wh2QIViABpCh0oYAKEEAAYASAAEgLPzPD_BwE

Together… We can make a difference!

Important Dates

Feb. 23- Spirit Day- Athletic Wear- wear a team jersey or red or pink to show you care

Feb. 28- Pink shirt day (anti-bullying)

Homework

-Spelling quizzes were sent home Tuesday (please continued to practice any misspelled words)

-Reading

-Practice addition and subtraction facts

Ask me About

What colours did you painted your lighthouse?  Why did we use these colours?

What did you learn about the Acadians? 

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018

Highlights

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend!  This week we are working on finishing our animal research projects.  In Math we are learning about 3-D shapes (e.g., sphere, cylinder, cone, cube, pyramid).  We are also using tally marks and a graph to record the number of medals won by the Canadian Olympic team.  On Thursday morning we have an Acadian presentation from Teachers’ Pet!

Important Information:

*Tax receipts for Elementary Noon Supervision were sent home with students today.

Pink Shirt Day

On February 28^th PHS will be participating in Pink Shirt day to help raise awareness about bullying and to raise funds for anti-bullying programs. This year our Grade 4 students have been hard at work organizing this event! Students will be selling handmade friendship bracelets to help support the cause #PinkItForward. Bracelets will be on sale for all students and staff members to purchase beginning Monday February 26^th – 28^th. Bracelets will cost $2.00 and all the money raised will be donated to Kids Help Phone. We encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink on February 28th to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.

For more information on this year’s Pink Shirt Day visit

https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/?utm_source=Patio&utm_medium=SEM&utm_term=pinkshirtday&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItY6b35Wh2QIViABpCh0oYAKEEAAYASAAEgLPzPD_BwE

Together… We can make a difference!

Note from COBS Bread:

COBS Bread Country Hills will donate 5% of your purchase to the school if you mention Panorama Hills School!

Important Dates

Feb. 22- Healthy Hunger- Mothers’ Pizza

Feb. 23- Spirit Day- Athletic Wear- wear a team jersey or red or pink to show you care

Feb. 28- Pink shirt day (anti-bullying)

Homework

-Spelling quizzes were sent home today (please continued to practice any misspelled words)

-Reading

-Practice addition and subtraction facts

Ask me About

What is the flat part called on a 3-D object? (Face)

What are some of the questions you have about the Olympics?

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018

Highlights

We had a Jump Rope for Heart assembly and packages were sent home with students.  Please return the packages by March 22.  In Health, we read a book about our heart and learned how to keep our heart healthy.  Tomorrow we will be writing messages of encouragement to our Olympic athletes.  On Wednesday, students may bring Valentine cards to school if they want.

Important Information:

Pink Shirt Day

On February 28^th PHS will be participating in Pink Shirt day to help raise awareness about bullying and to raise funds for anti-bullying programs. This year our Grade 4 students have been hard at work organizing this event! Students will be selling handmade friendship bracelets to help support the cause #PinkItForward. Bracelets will be on sale for all students and staff members to purchase beginning Monday February 26^th – 28^th. Bracelets will cost $2.00 and all the money raised will be donated to Kids Help Phone. We encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink on February 28th to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.

For more information on this year’s Pink Shirt Day visit

https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/?utm_source=Patio&utm_medium=SEM&utm_term=pinkshirtday&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItY6b35Wh2QIViABpCh0oYAKEEAAYASAAEgLPzPD_BwE

Together… We can make a difference!

Note from COBS Bread:

COBS Bread Country Hills will donate 5% of your purchase to the school if you mention Panorama Hills School!

Important Dates

Feb. 15 &16- Teachers’ Convention (No school for students)

Feb. 19- No School- Family Day

Feb. 22- Healthy Hunger- Mothers’ Pizza

Feb. 23- Spirit Day- Athletic Wear- wear a team jersey or red or pink to show you care

Feb. 28- Pink shirt day (anti-bullying)

Homework

-Reading

-Practice addition and subtraction facts.  This will make 2-digit addition and subtraction much easier!

Ask me About

As of this morning, Canada has 2 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medal.  How many medals do we have in all?

Thursday, Feb. 8

Highlights

In Social Studies we have continued to learn about Meteghan and we watched a video about lobster trapping.  During Math we created shapes on a geoboard using elastics.  Tomorrow we will finish the novel “The Day of the Dragon King” which takes place in Ancient China.  Spelling assessments will be marked over the weekend and sent home next week. 

Student Voice Announcement:

Did you know that the Winter Olympics start on February 9^th? Since our February virtue is Caring, every student will have a chance to write an encouraging message that will be sent to our Canadian athletes who are competing at the games. We will also have a school wide spirit day on Friday, February 23^rd.  All students are asked to participate by wearing a team jersey or other appropriate clothing from a sport that you play. Please don’t bring any large equipment. If you don’t think you have anything suitable you could also wear red or pink to show that you care. 

Important Dates

Feb. 12- Jump Rope for Heart Assembly

Feb. 15 &16- Teachers’ Convention (No school for students)

Feb. 19- No School- Family Day

Feb. 22- Healthy Hunger- Mothers’ Pizza

Feb. 23- Spirit Day- Athletic Wear

Feb. 28- Pink shirt day (anti-bullying)

Homework

-Reading

-Practice addition and subtraction facts

Ask me About

How does exercise such as jumping rope help your heart?

Did you enjoy watching some of the events in the winter Olympics?  Do you think you would like to try some of those sports? 

Monday, Feb. 5, 2018

Highlights

In Math we started learning how to describe shapes.  For example, a triangle has 3 straight lines and 3 corners (or vertices).  We also started a spelling assessment and will continue to work on this throughout the week.  In Science we learned how polar animals stay warm.

Important Information

A class messenger was sent out on the weekend with the first names of students in our class (if your child would like to give Valentine cards on Feb. 14).  If you did not receive the school messenger email, please contact the office to update, or add your email address to our system.  Thanks!

Student Voice Announcement:

Did you know that the Winter Olympics start on February 9^th? Since our February virtue is Caring, every student will have a chance to write an encouraging message that will be sent to our Canadian athletes who are competing at the games. We will also have a school wide spirit day on Friday, February 23^rd.  All students are asked to participate by wearing a team jersey or other appropriate clothing from a sport that you play. Please don’t bring any large equipment. If you don’t think you have anything suitable you could also wear red or pink to show that you care. 

Important Dates

Feb. 6- Choir club at lunch for those students who signed up

Feb. 8- Healthy Hunger- Quiznos

Feb. 12- Jump Rope for Heart Assembly

Feb. 15 &16- Teachers’ Convention (No school for students)

Feb. 19- No School- Family Day

Feb. 22- Healthy Hunger- Mothers’ Pizza

Feb. 23- Spirit Day- Athletic Wear

Feb. 28- Pink shirt day (anti-bullying)

Homework

-Reading

-Practice addition and subtraction facts

Ask me About

What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?

What is another name for corners? (vertices)

What does a polar have that helps it stay warm? (e.g., thick fur, black skin, fat)