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Jump Rope 4 Heart

31/5/2021

 

Friday Housekeeping

28/5/2021

 
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​We are born with the ability to smile, yet as we age, we smile less often. Research shows that children smile an average of 400 times per day, compared to the typical adult who smiles only 20 times per day. Why is smiling important? Smiling not only offers a mood boost but helps our bodies release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits, including: reduced blood pressure, pain and stress, increased endurance and a strengthened immune system. Furthermore, studies show that people who smile appear more likeable, courteous and competent. Smilers tend to be more productive at work and make more money. So the next time you’re feeling like a pick-me-up, try busting out a toothy grin and it could give you the lift you’re looking for. And if you’re already in a good mood, why not flash those pearly whites at a stranger and pass along the good vibes?
  • May 31- June 4 is Bike to School week. If they are able to, we are encouraging your child to bike to and from school all next week. There will be daily announcements about bike safety & active living and a prize draw for one child in each class. Let's ride!
  • ​Please return library books by Tuesday for exchange. Last book exchange is Tuesday, June 8 with all books due back by Tuesday, June 15.
  • Wednesday, June 2 we will participate in a Learn 2 Fish zoom session with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC in anticipation of our fishing trip to Paul Lake on Friday, June 4. An information email will be sent early this coming week.
  • Monday, June 7 we have our last fire drill for this school year.
  • Friday, June 11 is a possible Fresh Air Friday on the school grounds. We are still looking for small, defunct appliances we can dismantle for a future FAF activity.
  • Sunday, June 13 is Father's Day. Enjoy!e​
  • We have a number of field trips planned for June. A fishing trip to Paul Lake on Friday, June 4, a visit to the Wildlife Park on Monday, June 14 and an all day trip to Isobel Lake on Thursday, June 24. Please send in the permission forms and more info will be sent closer to the dates.
  • Scholastic digi-flyers for May can be found here. 
  • The BEST newsletter can be found here.
  • Check out what Mrs. Phillips is doing with Team Awesome here.
  • May sight words are: are, her, him, how, out, play, this, when, your. If a word comes up repeatedly in our studies we will sometimes add it to our words for the month. Please feel free to practice them at home.​
Go forth and Smile!

June Calendar

27/5/2021

 

TNRD Summer Reading Club

26/5/2021

 
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Shapes Galore

25/5/2021

 

Friday Housekeeping (on Thursday)

20/5/2021

 
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  • ​Please return library books by Tuesday for exchange.
  • Friday, May 21 is a non-instructional day so Team Awesome will have an extra long weekend.
  • Monday, May 24 is Victoria Day. Enjoy!
  • Lunch orders for June are due to the office by Tuesday, May 25.
  • ​Team Awesome will not be able to order PAC Pizza due to our trip to Paul Lake on Friday, June 4. If you have already ordered, it will be returned to you. School lunches, however, will be brought with us.
  • Friday, May 28 is a possible Fresh Air Friday but due to the high water at the river we will be staying on school grounds.
  • BEST will host a Wheels Week from Tuesday, May 25 to Friday, May 28. Team Awesome can bring bikes on Thursday, May 27 and scooters or skateboards on Friday, May 28. 
  • There will be no Sharing Project for June as we often run short on time to share them all.​
  • We have a number of field trips planned for June. A fishing trip to Paul Lake on Friday, June 4, a visit to the Wildlife Park on Monday, June 14 and an all day trip to Isobel Lake on Thursday, June 24. Permission forms will be due soon and more info will be sent closer to the dates.
  • Scholastic digi-flyers for May can be found here. 
  • The BEST newsletter can be found here.
  • Check out what Mrs. Phillips is doing with Team Awesome here.
  • May sight words are: are, her, him, how, out, play, this, when, your. If a word comes up repeatedly in our studies we will sometimes add it to our words for the month. Please feel free to practice them at home.​
Go forth and Get Campin'!

Jump Rope 4 Heart

18/5/2021

 
Don't forget that Thursday is our Jump Rope 4 Heart afternoon. The children were sent home with envelopes for fundraising a few weeks ago and they need to be turned into the office this week. If you still have your child's envelope, please send it to the school by Thursday at the latest. We will be spending the afternoon outside on the field so please dress the children appropriately- hats, sunscreen and water bottles are a good idea if it looks like it will be warm. We will participate in six or so stations that involve jumping in some way, shape or form so expect Team Awesome to come home tired. 

What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?

17/5/2021

 
We learned how to play 'What Time Is It Mr. Wolf' in Secwepemctsin with Ms. Manywounds. The chickens yelled, "What time is it Wolf?!" and the wolves would say a number, all in Secwepemctsin. Then the chickens counted out the steps while Ms. Manywounds kept track with her drum. When the wolves yelled, "Supper time!!" the chickens shrieked and turned and ran while being chased by the wolves. Then we started all over. We loved every minute of it!!

Friday Housekeeping

14/5/2021

 
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I actually attack the concept of happiness. The idea that—I don’t mind people being happy—but the idea that everything we do is part of the pursuit of happiness seems to me a really dangerous idea and has led to a contemporary disease in Western society, which is fear of sadness. It’s a really odd thing that we’re now seeing people saying “write down three things that made you happy today before you go to sleep” and “cheer up” and “happiness is our birthright” and so on. We’re kind of teaching our kids that happiness is the default position. It’s rubbish. Wholeness is what we ought to be striving for and part of that is sadness, disappointment, frustration, failure; all of those things which make us who we are. Happiness and victory and fulfillment are nice little things that also happen to us, but they don’t teach us much. Everyone says we grow through pain and then as soon as they experience pain they say, “Quick! Move on! Cheer up!” I’d like just for a year to have a moratorium on the word “happiness” and to replace it with the word “wholeness.” Ask yourself, “Is this contributing to my wholeness?” and if you’re having a bad day, it is.

—Hugh MacKay, author of The Good Life

  • Please return library books by Tuesday for exchange.
  • We have a fire drill on Monday, May 17.
  • Monday, May 17  BEST is celebrating Rainbow Day. A notice came home explaining the purpose of the day. Let's dress in our brightest colours!
  • BEST will participate in Jump Rope For Heart activities on Thursday, May 20. A fundraising package came home this week. Please return by May 20 at the latest
  • Friday, May 21 is a non-instructional day so Team Awesome will have an extra long weekend.
  • Monday, May 24 is Victoria Day. Enjoy!
  • Lunch orders for June are due to the office by Tuesday, May 25.
  • ​PAC Pizza orders are due back by Friday, May 28 with pizza eaten on Friday, June 4.
  • Friday, May 28 is a possible Fresh Air Friday but due to the high water at the river we will be staying on school grounds.
  • BEST will host a Wheels Week from Tuesday, May 25 to Friday, May 28. Team Awesome can bring bikes on Thursday, May 27 and scooters or skateboards on Friday, May 28. A notice will come home that has an expression of interest portion so we can plan accordingly. Please return by Wednesday, May 19.
  • There will be no Sharing Project for June as we often run short on time to share them all.​
  • We have a number of field trips planned for June. A fishing trip to Paul Lake on Friday, June 4, a visit to the Wildlife Park on Monday, June 14 and an all day trip to Isobel Lake on Thursday, June 24. More info and permission forms will be coming soon (if not today).
  • Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) is hosting this Virtual Scavenger Hunt that will take you to interesting places around Kamloops, BC, Canada. Learn how you can participate.
  • Western Canada Theatre Company's ever-popular Stage One Summer Theatre Camps for Young People are open for registration, and there's still time to get your early-bird discount, but you'd better register soon because some classes are already almost full. Register before May 31st for a $30 Early-Bird Discount. 
  • Scholastic digi-flyers for May can be found here. 
  • The BEST newsletter can be found here.
  • Check out what Mrs. Phillips is doing with Team Awesome here.
  • May sight words are: are, her, him, how, out, play, this, when, your. If a word comes up repeatedly in our studies we will sometimes add it to our words for the month. Please feel free to practice them at home.​
Go forth and Be Whole!

Gadgets & Contraptions

13/5/2021

 
​We are planning an AWESOME (!) Fresh Air Friday for June and as the river will be too high to go down and explore, FAF will take place outside at the school and will involve gadgets and contraptions. But we need your help collecting a few things. We would like a few defunct small appliances (or big ones if you are willing to transport to and from the school) that the children can dismantle. Toasters, blenders, mixers, alarm clocks, stereos, etc. We have some tools the children can use to help them in their deconstruction of these items. Thanks in advance for your help.
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