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Hope you all had a great Pro D day away from school!

The track meet is coming up on Thursday. Please make sure your student has a backpack with a hat, a jacket in case of rain (there is no cover in case of rain), a packed lunch, snacks, and lots of water. They will need to come wearing their PE uniform. There may be a possibility of a concession stand, so students could bring money for a sweet treat. Students are responsible for their own items and there are no devices allowed.

This Week:

Wednesday – Star Wars / Superhero day: Students wear costumes or their uniforms (no fake weapons please)

BMV- James 1:5

Thursday – 7am leave from the school and 3:45 return depending on traffic.

Friday – Knights day

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, May 10th- Grade 6 will visit a high school science lab presentation

Tuesday, May 17th- Lindeman Lake Hike

Friday, May 20th- Pro D Day

Monday, May 23rd- Holiday

Tuesday, May 24th- Grade 6 will do a tour of the high school with a presentation to follow.

Thursday, June 9th- Kayaking at Cultus Lake

Friday, June 10th-Fun Day (afternoon)

Friday, May 20 – Professional Development Day (no school)

Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day (no school)

Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day (no school)

Good afternoon,

I hope you had a wonderful Easter. With the passing of this celebration on the calendar, the school year always seems to go very quickly. On Thursday, April 28th, you will find an interim report sent home with your children. The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of how your child continues to progress in grade 6. If you have questions or would like to set up a meeting please feel free to get in touch.

It has been a little while since I have given you a summary of what we are studying these days:

LA- Story writing (upcoming novel study- The Barren Grounds)

Math- Fractions

Science- Space (including a research writing project)

Social Studies- Global Issues: Inequalities & Poverty

PE- Track and Field events

French- French Canadian Festivals and Celebrations

We also have several exciting dates to mark on your calendars. You already know about the Bear Creek Track Meet on May 5th, 2022. We will also be doing a class hike up to Lindeman Lake on May 17th (parent volunteers needed). In June we have two fun field trips to look forward to, on June 9th our class will join grade the 5/6 class at Cultus Lake for a kayak lesson! On June 15th, our final field trip will be on June 15th to the Cultus Lake waterslides. Fun!

Warm regards,

Ms. Froyland

This year we are excited to once again participate in the annual Track Meet hosted by Regent Academy, an independent school in Surrey.  This event is on Thursday, May 5th at Bear Creek Park, located in Surrey. This event is considered a ‘standards meet’, so all students in grades 4-6 get to participate. Each grade participates in five events, and they are ranked first, second, third or participation based on certain standards set for each grade and event. This is a great track meet that allows all our students to compete with several other contestants from schools of the same size and level as our school.  

As all students are participating in this track meet, track and field practices will take place during our regularly scheduled Phys Ed times. 

For the Track Meet, the bus/shuttle will be leaving at approx. 7:00am and returning at approx. 3:45pm depending on traffic. Space is limited on the bus and shuttle, and we are hoping that some parents may be able to drive their children so as to ease the numbers on the bus/shuttle. 

Your child should have brought home a permission form today. Please sign the permission slip below to signify that you are aware of the dates and are allowing your child to participate. If you have any questions, you may refer them to Pamela Goosen or Ian Hancock.  

Thank you! 

Students gathered with their buddy class (Rast-Grade 2) today to explore the Easter story and share the good news in fellowship. Together we read “Sparrow’s Easter Story” and then the grade six students supported, encouraged, and participated in six various centers earning their buddy a puzzle piece. Once the little buddies completed the challenge they received a prize (a little easter egg with a small chick inside and the Psalm 96:1-3 written inside to remind the students of Sparrow’s easter song).

We also had the privilege of spending our morning in Chapel worshipping and listening to a message from Pastor Sandra.

As our Little Digger and Little Hoopster after-school programs continue, we have noticed that many siblings of students involved are also staying at school while waiting for parents to pick them up. 

We understand that parents often do not want to make multiple trips to the school. However, parents should be aware that after 3:25 there is no supervision available outside on the playground and in any of the other areas of the school. If an accident happens or an incident occurs, staff members may not be available to help.

For student safety, we would encourage parents to tell siblings to stay inside the gym along the walls and wait there or in the front foyer until parents arrive. Alternatively, carpooling may be available so siblings do not have to wait at the school. Thank you for your consideration.

A quick post on a busy weekend! We had a productive first week back and it was so great to be in the classroom working hard together.

With restrictions shifting, I am hoping to book several field trips that I could really use your help with! Please make sure you have a current criminal records check on file with the office in order to participate as a parent volunteer. (Ideas for field trips: hiking, kayaking, and a trip to the MacMillan Space Center in Vancouver.)

BMV (April 13th): John 3:16-17

Wednesday (13th):  Pay to Wear Casual Day  ($2 minimum) as well as hot dog lunch (pre-ordered on munch-a-lunch)

Cheers,

Ms. Froyland

Upcoming Dates:

*Apologies for the delayed post. I wasn’t aware of this fundraising effort!

Orders must be made today for food on Munch-a-Lunch (April 13th).

https://munchalunch.com/login

Students are invited to bring a donation (minimum $2) to wear casual clothing on April 13th (the whole school). Hot lunch will be handed out to those who ordered (deadline TODAY), and all profits going to the building fund.

As a school, Highroad has linked with Compelling Love Ministries in Guatemala since 2014. We have built classrooms in 4 villages. If a village can provide a classroom then the government will provide a teacher in Guatemala. The classrooms we have built have changed the futures of these villages and their kids. As the leaders of Compelling Love, Rocky and Karren Chupa work closely with a pastor in the village and this also brings an opportunity for spiritual impact.

For so many reasons it seemed clear that we couldn’t launch a mission trip this year. We are praying that opportunity might be possible in 2023. As a school, we feel led to focus on something “outside of our community” and we are planning on building a schoolroom in Guatemala. Looking beyond ourselves will help us to know that God is at work, that we are blessed,We are having 2 pay-to-wear (minimum $2) casual days- Feb. 14th and Apr. 13th for the whole school. On both days there will be a hot lunch fundraiser with all profits going to the building fund. and that we can still be a blessing. This year’s village, Cerrania Los Mayas, has 45 families and 70 students whose present “school” is pictured on the right.

Today we completed several projects including wrapping up our novel study and food truck project. A highlight from the day was a zoom call from Natalie Palmer at The Palm Coffee Trailer. Natalie was so gracious to share her expertise on what it takes to establish a thriving small business. You can visit her at Highstreet in Abbotsford.

https://www.instagram.com/thepalmcoffeetrailer/

Through the Food truck project, students have…

After we completed our Front Desk novel study, students completed an art project designing their own motel. There is so much creativity in this group of talented artists and entrepreneurs.

Enjoy your spring break. Please be safe.

Love generously. Learn constantly.

Ms. Froyland

Class Party Friday (FRONT DESK/FOOD TRUCK)

Food ideas to share: drinks (juice boxes or small cans of pop), Chinese food, stinky tofu paste, pizza, food truck-related menu items, burgers, pool party food

Games: monopoly (if you have a monopoly game board please send it in on Thursday so we can have a class tournament on Friday)

Decor: Pool party themed items

Other ideas: a polaroid camera

Donut Fundraiser:  The Elementary department is doing $2 donut fundraiser for the school in Guatemala. On Friday, March 18, students can bring $2 to their teacher and at lunch, they will receive a glazed donut from Safeway bakery. We have ordered enough for each student to have one donut if they wish.