Division 10's News of the Week

Good Morning Parents,
This is my first blog of the school year to everyone so I will keep it short as my former parents know that somehow I get this verbal burst of energy in the morning and perhaps talk to much...so with that...short and sweet.

Thank you to those few parents who showed up at the open house. It was soooo rainy that I totally understand not being able to pop in, but feel free to come in whenever you want and just walk around and say hi. In their mailboxes the children will have an overview that you can take a look at. So if you have any questions you can just ask me.

Here are just a few things that popped into my head last night that I thought I would mention:
1) If it is rainy and the children are wearing boots, please have indoor shoes to change into.

2) If it is drizzling, the children will be asked to go outside and play, so send appropriate jackets and hats so that they can get some fresh air and exercise.

3) We talk a lot about healthy bodies, healthy minds (all through the year) and one of the things that I stress with the children is bringing healthy snacks and lunches to school. I try to stress the importance of fruit, vegies, cheese and crackers, yogurt etc over cookies, chips, and pop and then when halloween arrives...no candy or chocolates or lollipops...If you can try to support this at home, I would very much appreciate it. I know that children who have eaten a solid healthy snack and lunch are much more able to concentrate and focus when we are doing our big projects at school.

4) I do a lot of gardening at the church across the street with the children (we have garden boxes there). I will be needing a hand to plant some kale and garlic this weds or thurs. Let me know if you would like to lend a hand. It would be greatly appreciated.

5) This Friday is a popcorn sales. All popcorn is one dollar. This Friday's proceeds will go to our class to buy cooking supplies. Francesca's mom Amelia will be managing this making of popcorn but will need another helping hand. Can you help on Friday from around 9am till 1100??? Let me know. 

6) The Terry Fox Run is this coming up Friday. If it is not raining we will be walking to Jericho Beach park at 100 and then running around this circuit for 30 minutes and then walking back. Anyone who is interested is welcome to come and run with us. Thank you to Tea's and Hadleys mom (Lindsay) who will be walking over with us. We are collecting loonies and toonies for Terry if you would like to donate. Thank you to those who have already donated.

Yikes and I thought I was going to keep this short and sweet.
So with that,
I will see you all tomorrow.
Hope the rain stops for a little bit so you all can get out and enjoy the day and stay dry.
Teri