June 8-12
It's looking like a beautiful, sunny, warm second week of June!
Fundations - Unit 12 - sounds of oi and oy. Trick words: favourite. early, ocean
L. Arts - Procedural writing/How to writing.
Math - 2D and 3D shapes, problem solving - review 2 digit addition and subtraction and some of our mental math strategies.
Stratford Elementary Tour - Grade 2 classes will be going over to Stratford Elementary tomorrow for a tour of the school they will attend in grade 3.
Cotton Park field trip - Wednesday, June 10. We will be walking to Cotton Park for some outdoor learning activities. Students should have a full water bottle and some snacks to take with them. We will be back at the school by lunchtime. Please apply sunscreen in the morning before students arrive at school and ensure they are wearing clothing that works for Wednesday's weather and outdoor activities. It's going to be a fun day!
Shining Waters field trip - Friday, June 19th - more information to come.
Note from the Library - Please have a look around home for any books that may belong to the school and return as soon as possible.
Note from Home and School - Fun in the Park event at GSP
We are once again excited to welcome our GSP students and families to the school tomorrow afternoon for our 4th Annual GSP Fun In The Park!
Here's what you need to know:
• Drop by anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• The Cavendish Farms Fry Truck will be on site, with fries available by donation.
• This is a bring-your-own-water event, so please remember to bring a refillable water bottle.
• We'll be giving out free freezies throughout the event—keep an eye out for the wagon!
• Enjoy music, free face painting, and plenty of fun activities.
• We will also be selling chalk and bubbles by donation.
All proceeds raised will stay with the Home and School and help support targeted initiatives that benefit our students and school community.
We're also pleased to welcome members of the Cross Roads Fire Department and the RCMP, who will be joining us for the event.
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who help make this event possible. Community participation is what makes these events such a success, and we hope to see you there!
Your GSP Home and School
From the Office: Safe arrival line. We are going to be piloting a safe arrival program at Glen Stewart Primary starting Monday morning. This program will have our office staff reaching out to any families who may have a child with an unexcused absence for the day. We encourage you to continue to reach out to homeroom teachers or our school absentee line to notify us if your child is planning to be absent or late on any given day. To report an absence please call 902-569-0550 ext. 300.
June 1-5
It seems unbelievable that it is June already! We're going to have a wonderful last month together!
Fundations - continuing with Unit 11 - sounds for ea, ee, ey. Trick words: whose, won, son, breakfast, head, ready.
Math- We will continue with our unit on 2D and 3D shapes. We will practice problem solving with 2 digit addition and subtraction.
Science - We are waiting on two more chrysalises before we release our buttterflies this week.
Note from the Library - Please have a look around home for any books that may belong to the school and return as soon as possible.
Upcoming field trips:
Our field trip to Cotton Park is scheduled for next week - it is looking like Wed, June 10th. We will keep you posted!
Tuesday, June 2nd : Orwell Corner
Full Day
Friday, June 19th : Shining Waters
Full Day
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From the Office: Safe arrival line. We are going to be piloting a safe arrival program at Glen Stewart Primary starting Monday morning. This program will have our office staff reaching out to any families who may have a child with an unexcused absence for the day. We encourage you to continue to reach out to homeroom teachers or our school absentee line to notify us if your child is planning to be absent or late on any given day. To report an absence please call 902-569-0550 ext. 300.