On Tuesday, June 7th, Div 1 went to Kings Links Golf Course in Ladner for a 90 minute session learning to drive, pitch and putt a golf ball. We had a lot of fun and everyone showed respect for the instructors and golf course. Thank you to the Miller family for the Dilly Bar treat when we arrived back at school. They really hit the spot after our time in the sunshine.
On Thursday the Gr 7s set up their Sports Day stations so that our Gr 1 and 1/2 class could try them out. This was to help Sports Day not be so scary and confusing for our younger students. It meant moving a lot of equipment in and out of the school. And then we had to do it all again on Friday!! But the students did a tremendous job of creating, organizing, setting up and running the stations. Compliments came from parents, teachers, Mr. Chahal and, most importantly, the other students on the well-thought out, interesting activities. Well done everyone!
Permissions slips for canoeing on Deas Island Slough on Tues Jun 14, and June 21 (9 am to 3 pm) should have come home Wed/Thurs, however I see a number of them still on desks today. We will need parent drivers (and canoers, if you want). If you see this blog on the weekend and can drive, but don't have the permission slip yet, please email me (pogloff@deltasd.bc.ca) so I know we can actually get all of the students to and from the park.
Also coming up next week, on Friday, June 17th, Constable Atkinson will be in to show the video "Behind the Blue Lens" and speak with the students about drugs and alcohol.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Fantastic Fine Arts Week
We had a fantastic Fine Arts Week (May 30 - Jun 3) where students from Division 1 really showed initiative, responsibility and talent.
Congratulations to our Holka Polka co-directors Emma and Jenny for a fabulous play. Emma and Jenny selected the play, ran auditions, chose the cast and held weekly practices since Spring Break. All that work resulted in two terrific performances on May 31 and raised over $150 for Children's Hospital. The girls were assisted by cast members from Div 1: Ryley, Luke and Emmie, as well as Sound crew: Stephen, Kody, Eric and Emily and Lights crew: Emmie, Robbie, Kody and Harrison. A big thank you also goes to students who helped set up the stage and chairs, and handed out programs. Thank you also to the Manojlovic family for providing the pizza for our cast and crew party.
On June 3rd our Pebble Hill Talent Show in combination with the Parent Appreciation Tea was another opportunity for our students to show their Pebble Hill pride. Performers included Emma and Jenny dancing, and Emily and Nolan on the piano as well as our MCs Lauren and Olivia. Div 1 Students really showed responsibility and service by setting up the Sound: Danielle, Sam, Robbie, and helping with the set up AND take down of the stage, tables, chairs, and table decorations in a very short time. Many hands do make light work as the students so ably demonstrated.
Congratulations to our Holka Polka co-directors Emma and Jenny for a fabulous play. Emma and Jenny selected the play, ran auditions, chose the cast and held weekly practices since Spring Break. All that work resulted in two terrific performances on May 31 and raised over $150 for Children's Hospital. The girls were assisted by cast members from Div 1: Ryley, Luke and Emmie, as well as Sound crew: Stephen, Kody, Eric and Emily and Lights crew: Emmie, Robbie, Kody and Harrison. A big thank you also goes to students who helped set up the stage and chairs, and handed out programs. Thank you also to the Manojlovic family for providing the pizza for our cast and crew party.
On June 3rd our Pebble Hill Talent Show in combination with the Parent Appreciation Tea was another opportunity for our students to show their Pebble Hill pride. Performers included Emma and Jenny dancing, and Emily and Nolan on the piano as well as our MCs Lauren and Olivia. Div 1 Students really showed responsibility and service by setting up the Sound: Danielle, Sam, Robbie, and helping with the set up AND take down of the stage, tables, chairs, and table decorations in a very short time. Many hands do make light work as the students so ably demonstrated.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June Activities
Following on an exciting and busy May, here are some dates to circle on your calendar for upcoming events
June 3 -- Parent Tea and Talent Show 1:00-3:00
June 7 -- Grade 7s will go to SDSS 1:30-2:30 for a Spirit Day. Students writing the Grade 8 Math Challenge test will write the test after 2:30 or, on June 9 at 3:15. Parents need to advise the school as to the preferred date. See the previous post.
June 8 -- Division 1 will be golfing. NOTE NEW TIME 11:30 - 2:00. Parent drivers are needed
June 10 -- Sports Day. Get lunch orders in by Friday June 3rd. (Do you need to order for yourself or others?)
Field Trip notices will be coming for these activities
June 14 and 21 -- Division 1 will be canoeing on Deas Slough (Deas Island Regional Park) Parent drivers needed
Jun 27 -- 9:00 school awards assembly
-- Grade 7s will be having their Grad lunch and going bowling at The Zone in Richmond. Parent drivers needed
June 28 -- Grade 7s going to Playland
June 29 -- School leaving assembly
June 3 -- Parent Tea and Talent Show 1:00-3:00
June 7 -- Grade 7s will go to SDSS 1:30-2:30 for a Spirit Day. Students writing the Grade 8 Math Challenge test will write the test after 2:30 or, on June 9 at 3:15. Parents need to advise the school as to the preferred date. See the previous post.
June 8 -- Division 1 will be golfing. NOTE NEW TIME 11:30 - 2:00. Parent drivers are needed
June 10 -- Sports Day. Get lunch orders in by Friday June 3rd. (Do you need to order for yourself or others?)
Field Trip notices will be coming for these activities
June 14 and 21 -- Division 1 will be canoeing on Deas Slough (Deas Island Regional Park) Parent drivers needed
Jun 27 -- 9:00 school awards assembly
-- Grade 7s will be having their Grad lunch and going bowling at The Zone in Richmond. Parent drivers needed
June 28 -- Grade 7s going to Playland
June 29 -- School leaving assembly
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Track Meet Date Change
Regional Track Meet now on Friday, May 13, 2011
Rain or Shine
Grade Seven Tours of SDSS
Rain or Shine
Grade Seven Tours of SDSS
In the past SDSS has had grade 7 tours during mid-May. They now have a new program for our incoming grade 8 students. They will take part in an Orientation Day on August 31 before grade 8 starts. At that time they will receive their grade 8 schedule and take a tour of the school while stopping at each of their classes.
All grade 7's will visit SDSS on June 7th at 1:30 for the Grade 7 Spirit Day.
Grade Seven Math Challenge Test
We have two dates for the Math 8 Challenge Placement Exam at SDSS in June. The dates are June 7th at 3:00 and June 9th at 3:15.
On June 7th, the grade 7's will be at SDSS for the Grade 7 Spirit Day from 1:30 - 2:30. The students who have signed up for Math 8 Challenge will stay at SDSS, move to the Library to write the exam and then be picked up or walk home from SDSS. If any students cannot stay for this sitting, we offer another one on June 9th at 3:15.
Parents, please e-mail Val Hayes, the SDSS Grade 8 Counsellor at vhayes@deltasd.bc.ca to let her know when your student will write the exam.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Grad Photo Day tomorrow
A reminder that tomorrow MJM Photographers will be back to take pictures of the Grade 7 students. They should wear regular uniform.
TRACK MEET Wed May 11 Students at the school by 8:30: Students are coming home with a form that needs to be signed if you or another adult (not older sibling) plans to take your child from SDSS. If we do not receive signed permission, students will walk back to the school and be dismissed from there. If you live between SDSS and Pebble Hill, you may give written permission allowing your child to be dismissed en route to Pebble Hill.
Our Track rain-out day is Fri May 13.
TRACK MEET Wed May 11 Students at the school by 8:30: Students are coming home with a form that needs to be signed if you or another adult (not older sibling) plans to take your child from SDSS. If we do not receive signed permission, students will walk back to the school and be dismissed from there. If you live between SDSS and Pebble Hill, you may give written permission allowing your child to be dismissed en route to Pebble Hill.
Our Track rain-out day is Fri May 13.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May the Fourth Be with You!
Tomorrow is May the Fourth Be with You Spirit Day. Students may wear costumes or clothing that is related to Star Wars, Star Trek, fantasy science fiction or outer space, otherwise it's a uniform day.
This afternoon we enjoyed showing our social responsibility by participating in the Shoreline Clean-up as well as helping with our Kindergarten and Division 4 buddies.
Wed. May 11 is our Regional Track meet. Pebble Hill teachers are responsible for organizing the track meet this year and the parents will run the Concession Stand. This is a great money making opportunity for our school, so if you have any time at all, we'd appreciate volunteers to help out. A notice was sent home yesterday with details.
Grade 7s have their Egypt project due May 19. They will have two more classes this week to work on the items and then must complete the work at home. They are handing in work as they are completing it, but will also hand in the completed project by May 19.
This afternoon we enjoyed showing our social responsibility by participating in the Shoreline Clean-up as well as helping with our Kindergarten and Division 4 buddies.
Wed. May 11 is our Regional Track meet. Pebble Hill teachers are responsible for organizing the track meet this year and the parents will run the Concession Stand. This is a great money making opportunity for our school, so if you have any time at all, we'd appreciate volunteers to help out. A notice was sent home yesterday with details.
Grade 7s have their Egypt project due May 19. They will have two more classes this week to work on the items and then must complete the work at home. They are handing in work as they are completing it, but will also hand in the completed project by May 19.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Happy Easter Break
We've had an incredibly busy time since coming back from Spring Break. We started with Bard on the Beach sessions where students acted out scenes of The Tempest. Unfortunately, with only five classes of preparation, the students didn't feel confident about performing the scenes in front of a large audience, but they did present a spirited monologue from the play.
The Carousel Theatre's presentation of Pharoah Serket and the Lost Stone of Fire was an excellent field trip to start off our Grade 7 unit on Ancient Egypt. Thank you to our parent drivers: Mrs. Garbutt, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Manojlovic, and Mrs. Miller.
This week we welcomed Mrs. Garbutt into the classroom to instruct us on making Ukrainian eggs. The students were very excited about creating their egg masterpieces and did a fantastic job. Many eggs went home today but others are at school because students forgot to bring containers. Thank you to Mrs. Garbutt for gathering all the supplies and also to her team of parent helpers: Mrs. Manojlovic, Mrs. Jackson, and
Ms. Klausen.
Next week we will be doing art in the style of Roy Henry Vickers with our aboriginal worker, Ms. Smith.
Today was busy with our last footy (Australian Football) lesson. The students played an laugh-filled game and showed excellent learning of the footy skills. Thank you to the PAC for sponsoring our footy instructor, Coach Mike McFarlane of the North Delta Junior Australian Football League.
Also, today, six class members went off to the Math Celebrations at Port Guichon. Congratulations to Mark, Jonathan, Nathan, Robbie, Emily, and Brendan for representing our school.
Last week an email was sent out about Learning to Learn, a summer program for students entering Gr 8 at SDSS. The class runs from Aug 8-12 from 9-11 am or 11:15-1:15. Cost is $82. There are 20 spots available for each class, but they do fill up quickly. Registration is now open. Contact the Delta School Board to register by telephone.
The Carousel Theatre's presentation of Pharoah Serket and the Lost Stone of Fire was an excellent field trip to start off our Grade 7 unit on Ancient Egypt. Thank you to our parent drivers: Mrs. Garbutt, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Manojlovic, and Mrs. Miller.
This week we welcomed Mrs. Garbutt into the classroom to instruct us on making Ukrainian eggs. The students were very excited about creating their egg masterpieces and did a fantastic job. Many eggs went home today but others are at school because students forgot to bring containers. Thank you to Mrs. Garbutt for gathering all the supplies and also to her team of parent helpers: Mrs. Manojlovic, Mrs. Jackson, and
Ms. Klausen.
Next week we will be doing art in the style of Roy Henry Vickers with our aboriginal worker, Ms. Smith.
Today was busy with our last footy (Australian Football) lesson. The students played an laugh-filled game and showed excellent learning of the footy skills. Thank you to the PAC for sponsoring our footy instructor, Coach Mike McFarlane of the North Delta Junior Australian Football League.
Also, today, six class members went off to the Math Celebrations at Port Guichon. Congratulations to Mark, Jonathan, Nathan, Robbie, Emily, and Brendan for representing our school.
Last week an email was sent out about Learning to Learn, a summer program for students entering Gr 8 at SDSS. The class runs from Aug 8-12 from 9-11 am or 11:15-1:15. Cost is $82. There are 20 spots available for each class, but they do fill up quickly. Registration is now open. Contact the Delta School Board to register by telephone.
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