Volunteering
Volunteer opportunities come in many forms. For any in-school or field trip volunteering, you must have a valid criminal record check on file. Please inquire with Mrs. Richards at the front office if you are unsure about the status and/or validity of your forms.
Scholastic
Ordering books or activity kits through Scholastic also helps our class. Every month, flyers featuring newly published titles, seasonal titles, and exciting book series will be sent home in your child’s agenda. For every order that is made with the Class Code, our classroom earns 20% in rewards, which I use to supplement our classroom library and choice time toys. Orders made with the Class Code receive free shipping to the school, and then the items are sent home with each student when they arrive. (Please let me know in advance if your order contains a gift that you don't want your child to see). I submit all orders on the last Friday of each month so that all items are shipped together. Orders can be made any time by visiting this website using our Class Code: RC135298.
Books
As student goals and interests change, I aim to keep our classroom library stocked with interesting and exciting titles. On this wishlist, you’ll find some brand new series that have been recommended to me, as well as some mentor texts that I aim to use with our social-emotional learning and character education lessons.
Wishlist: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1OAG0DNT94H76?ref_=wl_share
Classroom Items
As expected with any class, while we learn and explore and experiment, some of our resources get used rather quickly. On this wishlist, you’ll find some of our most coveted and loved items.
Wishlist: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1SQJD9DX3RYRD?ref_=wl_share
]]>I have spent my last six years teaching a range of grades. My first two years were spent teaching grade one in Cochrane, then teaching grade four online. The following year, I taught a grade one and two combined class here at Elbow Valley ; those former students of mine are now in grade three and four. Last year, I taught grade three in Crossfield, and upon my return, I will be teaching a straight-grade two class.
In these first years of school, we learn so much; from growing in our reading and comprehension skills, to practicing collaboration and problem solving! This is such an extraordinary time to be learning and this year is even more exciting as we explore the brand new science curriculum. There will be many hands-on activities and experiments that I’m sure your child cannot wait to share with you!
Until then, I look forward to meeting you and your child and I am very excited about the year ahead!
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