Grade 5

May 3

-Flagpole gathering - Monday, May 6 at 8:35am

May 2

-Popcorn for sale tomorrow!

-Flagpole gathering - Monday, May 6 at 8:35am

May 1

-Family Fun Night tonight! - 4:30 - 7:00pm

-Math Review (April 26) signed if you haven't already

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am

April 29

-Math Review (April 26) signed

-Running Club starts tomorrow.  See you at 7:50 at the outside  gym doors

-Book exchange tomorrow and Book Fair preview

April 24

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Metric Conversions

April 23

-Please return signed math review if you haven't already

April 22

-Math Review (April 19) signed

-Book Exchange tomorrow

April 19

Dear Vista Families,

We are so excited about our upcoming Family Fun Night scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. 

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and activities will run until 7:00 p.m.!

Please check out the attached Invitation and Vista Hills' Floor Map for more information about the exciting activities happening in and around our building!

Make sure to bring your appetite and CASH as there will be Food Trucks (Serial Griller, Pablos Street Food of India as well as Indulge Ice Cream), Pizza Sales, and the FAMOUS GRADE 8 BAKE SALE!

Special events include:

- Musical Performances from our Choirs, Instrumental Ensembles and the Vista Hills Drumline

- Literacy/Phonics Games and Information

- French Literacy/Phonics Games

- Math/Coding Games 

- STEM activities for all ages

- Art Exhibits & Button Making

- Henna, Nail Art & Face Painting

- Plus much, much more...

We can't wait to see you!

April 18

-Running Club starts April 30.  See School Day for details and permission

April 15

-Book Exchange tomorrow

April 11

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

April 5

-No School on Monday!

-If you are looking for activities to do:

-Lexia

-Reflex

-WRDSB@Home

April 4

-Last day for Food Drive is Tomorrow!

-No School on Monday!

April 3

-Food Drive continues tomorrow and Friday.

- Math review (Mar. 28) signed 

April 2

-Celebrate Neurodiversity by wearing bright colours tomorrow!

-Food Drive this week!

- Math review (Mar. 28) signed 

- Mark Your calendars!  Family Fun Night - Wednesday, May 1, 4:30-7:00 pm

March 28

-Food Drive starts Tuesday! April 2-5  - Vista Hills is collecting Halal food items to donate. Most needed items are rice, flour, pasta and cooking oil.  Cash is also appreciated.

March 26

March 27

-Crazy Hair/Hat Day tomorrow!

-Book Exchange tomorrow!

-Food Drive April 2-5  - Vista Hills is collecting Halal food items to donate. Most needed items are rice, flour, pasta and cooking oil.  Cash is also appreciated.

March 26

-Crazy Hair/Hat Day on Thursday!

March 21

-Pita orders due tomorrow

-Popcorn tomorrow

March 20

-Down Syndrome Day tomorrow! Wear your mismatched socks!

-Book Exchange tomorrow!

-Please return updated Data Verification Forms if you haven't already

March 19

-Down Syndrome Day Thursday - Mismatched sock day!

March 8

-Have a wonderful March Break!

-Remember to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday!

- Bring your recorder on March 18

March 7

-Flagpole Gathering tomorrow morning at 8:35 am

-Popcorn for sale this Friday!  Price reduced to $2.50/bag!

March 6

-Book Exchange tomorrow

March 5

-Math Review signed and returned if you haven't already

-Pita orders coming home today, due March 22

-Popcorn for sale this Friday!  Price reduced to $2.50/bag!

March 4

-Math Review (March 1) signed

-Recorder for Music (see letter that is coming home today) for March 18

-Flagpole gathering Monday at 8:35 am

February 28

-Book Exchange tomorrow

February 27

-Pink Shirt Day tomorrow!

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook -Fractions

-Pink Shirt Day tomorrow!

February 23

-Bring a food package for Health by Monday.

February 22

-Twin/Triplet Day tomorrow!

-Popcorn for sale tomorrow! $3/bag

-Math Review (Feb. 16) signed

-Please sign and return the signature slip in the envelope if you haven't already

-Bring a food package for Health by Monday.

February 21

-Book Exchange tomorrow 

-Math Review (Feb. 16) signed

-Please sign and return the signature slip in the envelope if you haven't already

-Human Body system models - building tomorrow! You may bring materials from home, but don't buy anything.

-Bring a food package for Health by Feb. 26.

February 20

-Math Review (Feb. 16) signed

-Please sign and return the signature slip in the envelope if you haven't already

-Human Body system models - building on Thursday! You may bring materials from home, but don't buy anything.

February 16

-Report cards are coming home today. Please sign and return the signature slip in the envelope

-No school on Monday! Enjoy the long weekend!

-Bring a food package for Health by Feb. 26.  Check your recycle bins and bring it any time next week.

February 13

-Valentine's cookies tomorrow!

-Book Exchange tomorrow

-Section 3 of Novel study should be competed 

February 12

-Each student will receive a cookie on Valentines day.  We are asking for a donation of $2 per student for the cookie, students have the option of donating more to help offset the cost for families who do not donate.  The cookies are Halal and kosher certified.  If families do not wish to participate in the cookie-o-gram, they are to notify their homeroom teacher. 

February 6

-Book exchange tomorrow

-Winter Walk Day tomorrow! - Student Registration form for a chance to win prizes!

February 5

-Math Review (Feb.2) signed

-Winter Walk Day is on Wednesday! - Student Registration form

February 2

-Finish reading section #1 of your novel for Monday.

January 30

-Math Review (Jan. 26) signed

-Book exchange tomorrow

January 29

- Math Practice - Knowledgehook -Division Practice if you haven't already

January 25

-Pita Orders are due tomorrow

-Popcorn for sale tomorrow - $3/bag

- Math Practice - Knowledgehook -Division Practice

January 23

-Book Exchange tomorrow

-Pita Orders are due on Friday

-Popcorn for sale on Friday - $3/bag

- Math Practice - Knowledgehook -Division Practice

January 17

-No school tomorrow!   Enjoy your day off!

January 16

-Please return signed math review if you haven't already

-Pitas orders are due January 26

January 15

-Book Exchange tomorrow

-Titan tickets orders are due on Thursday if you are planning to go.

-Math Review (Jan. 12) signed

January 12

-Please remind your families that next Friday is a PD day!

January 10

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Multiplication Practice if you haven't already

-Record Health PSA on Flip if you haven't already. Due Friday!

January 9

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Multiplication Practice

-Popcorn starts again on Jan. 26.  Please note increase in price to $3/bag

January 8

-Book Exchange tomorrow!

December 21

-Comfy, Cozy day tomorrow!

-Popcorn for sale tomorrow!

December 20

-Math Review (Dec. 15) signed if you haven't already

- We will record PSA's tomorrow. If you need to do anything moreat home to prepare, that is fine.

December 19

-Math Review (Dec. 15) signed

- Spirit Day tomorrow! Wear Vista wear or black, red, grey

December 15

-Mismatch Pattern Day on Friday!

December 8

-book exchange tomorrow

December 7

-Friday Food Frenzy (food items for the Food Bank)

- Math Review (Dec. 1) signed 

December 6

-Thoughtful Thursday (toonie or gift card - Walmart, Sobeys, Wholesale, Food Basics, Shoppers Drug Mart)

-Friday Food Frenzy (food items for the Food Bank)

- Math Review (Dec. 1) signed

December 5

-Warm Wednesday (winter hats scarves, waterproof mittens & gloves, socks, slippers)

-Thoughtful Thursday (toonie or gift card - Walmart, Sobeys, Wholesale, Food Basics, Shoppers Drug Mart)

-Friday Food Frenzy (food items for the Food Bank)

December 4

-Toy Tuesday (new toys and games for children 6-10)

-Warm Wednesday (winter hats scarves, waterproof mittens & gloves, socks, slippers)

-Thoughtful Thursday (toonie or gift card - Walmart, Sobeys, Wholesale, Food Basics, Shoppers Drug Mart)

-Friday Food Frenzy (food items for the Food Bank)

December 1

Vista’s Week of Giving starts Monday!

-Munchkin Monday (diapers, pullups, baby wipes)

-Toy Tuesday (new toys and games for children 6-10)

-Warm Wednesday (winter hats scarves, waterproof mittens & gloves, socks, slippers)

-Thoughtful Thursday (toonie or gift card - Walmart, Sobeys, Wholesale, Food Basics, Shoppers Drug Mart)

-Friday Food Frenzy (food items for the Food Bank)

November 24

Vista’s Week of Giving is December 4th -8th

-Munchkin Monday (diapers, pullups, baby wipes)

-Toy Tuesday (new toys and games for children 6-10)

-Warm Wednesday (winter hats scarves, waterproof mittens & gloves, socks, slippers)

-Thoughtful Thursday (toonie or gift card - Walmart, Sobeys, Wholesale, Food Basics, Shoppers Drug Mart)

-Friday Food Frenzy (food items for the Food Bank)

November 22

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Subtracting Decimals

-Hockey game tomorrow!

-Math review (Nov. 20) signed if you haven't already

November 21

-Math review (Nov. 20) signed

- Please return progress report envelopes

November 20

-Progress Reports are coming home today.  Please return the envelope tomorrow

-Book Exchange tomorrow

November 17

-Please have a parent/guardian submit the permission form on School Day for the Laurier Hockey game 

November 16

-Flagpole gathering tomorrow morning at 8:35.  Hopefully it won't rain!

November 15

-Please have a parent/guardian submit the permission form on School Day for the Laurier Hockey game which is next Thursday, November 23

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Adding Decimals 

-Math Review (Nov. 10) signed if you haven't already

-Pita orders are due on Friday

November 14

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Adding Decimals

-Math Review (Nov. 10) signed

-Pita orders are due on Friday

November 10

-No school on Monday!  Enjoy the long weekend!

-Book exchange and Book Fair on Tuesday.

November 9

-Remembrance Day Assembly tomorrow!

-Remembrance Day Contest entries are due tomorrow!

November 7

-Please return Math Review if you haven't already

-Book Fair starts tomorrow!

-Remembrance Day Contest entries are due on Friday

November 6

-Math Review signed

-Here is the LINK for the live-streaming of our assembly, scheduled to begin at 11:40 a.m. on November 10th.

November 3

-book exchange on Monday

November 2

-Pita Orders are coming home today.  They are due on November 17th

November 1

-Photo retakes are tomorrow

October 30

-Try the Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Angles if you haven't already

October 27

-Book exchange on Monday

October 26

-Field Trip tomorrow! Dress for the weather: rain wear, splash pants or plastic bag to sit on, boots or outdoor shoes

plenty of food and water bottle

October 24

-Math Review (Oct. 20) signed

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Angles

October 20

-Book Exchange Monday

-Photo Orders are due online on October 25 (Wednesday)

October 18

-Book Fair is happening Nov. 8-15. Please encourage your parents to volunteer.

October 17

-Photo proofs are coming home today. Orders are due online by October 25

October 16

-Math Review (Oct. 13) signed

October 13

-Book Exchange tomorrow

October 12

-Popcorn for sale tomorrow!

-Try Math Practice - Knowledgehook  - Patterns if you haven't already

- Outdoor Ed permission on School Day.  Check in 'Events.'

October 11

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook  - Patterns

- Running Club tomorrow morning at 7:50 am

-Popcorn Fridays start this week and will happen every other Friday.  $2/bag. 2 bag limit. 

Flavours include butter, salt, dill pickle, white cheddar, and creamy caramel 

-Check School Day for Outdoor Ed. trip permission

October 6

-Enjoy the long weekend!

-Running Club Tuesday morning at 7:50 am!

October 4

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am!

-Book Exchange tomorrow

October 3

-Please have a parent/guardian sign and return your math review if you haven't already.

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am

-Donations for Terry Fox run can be brought in or done online before October 10.

-Outdoor Ed Field trip on October 27. Permission coming soon on School Day!

October 2

-Our first Math Review is coming home today.  Please have a parent/guardian sign it, then return it tomorrow.

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am

-Donations for Terry Fox run can be brought in or done online before Wednesday.

September 29

-Photo Day on Monday!

-Try the math practice from last week (Representing Whole Numbers) if you haven't already

September 28

-Orange Shirt Day tomorrow.  

September 27

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am!

-Book exchange tomorrow. Please return any books you are finished reading.

-Community Walks/PLayground/Terry Fox permission on School  Day

-Cash donations for Terry Fox can be brought in or can be done online.

September 26

-Math Practice - Knowledgehook - Representing Whole Numbers

-Please have your parents/guardians complete the permission on School Day for the Community Walks, Playground and Terry Fox run.

-Donations for Terry Fox Run can be made online or bring cash

September 25

-Please bring headphones or earbuds if you haven't already

-Photo day next Monday, October 2

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am

September 21

-PJ Day tomorrow! (if you want)

-Pita Orders due tomorrow

September 20

-Running Club tomorrow at 7:50 am!

-Book Exchange tomorrow - please return any books you have finished

September 19

-Pita orders due this Friday

- PJ Day on Friday!

- Orange Shirt Day September 29

-Terry Fox Run October 4

September 18

-Running club tomorrow morning at 7:50 am!

-Pita orders due this Friday

-PJ Day on Friday!

- Orange Shirt Day September 29

-Terry Fox Run October 4

September 15

-Pita orders are coming home today.  Orders are due next Friday, September 22.  Please send cheque or exact cash in a labeled zip-lock bag or envelope.

September 14

-Flagpole gathering tomorrow morning at 8:35 am!

September 13

-Running Club starts tomorrow!  See you at the gym doors at 7:50 am!  It may be chilly in the morning, so dress apropriately.

-Book Exchange tomorrow - please return any books you have finished.

September 11

-Running Club starts this Thursday at 7:50 am! Have your parents sign up on School Day. 

-Please remind your parents/guardians to read and complete the form in the email I sent last week if they haven't already.

September 7

-Hope to see you at the Meet The Teacher Open House this evening!  5:50-7:00 pm

-Data Verification forms due tomorrow!

September 6 

-Data Verification forms due Friday!

-Bring tomorrow:  water bottle with name on it

 headphones or earbuds

 indoor shoes

• Meet the Teacher Open House in tomorrow from 5:30-7:00!