As we approach the last day

Dear Families,

I cannot believe the end is here! What a fantastic year of learning it has been. I would like to treat the class to a pizza lunch tomorrow and ask that the students bring in one treat for the class for our celebration and final good-byes.

Thank you parents for all of your support this year; you have made my first teaching year at Holy Name quite special. 

Students, every day that you came to school you warmed my heart and filled our class with shining smiles, stories and much, much more. I look back to September and can honestly say you have ALL matured, improved and developed many important skills for your learning journey ahead.

God Bless and best wishes for a safe and healthy summer!

With gratitude,

Ms. Bertone 

Maya's blog

When I grow up I want to be a veterinarian. I think this is a great career because  I could cure different types of sicknesses. Also, I could play with the little animals. Lastly, I really hope I can save their lives.

By: Maya Camacho                                                        

EmmaCree's blog

 When  I grow I want to be a dancer instructor. I think this would be a great profession because dancing is creative and fun.

Rachel's blog

When I grow up I want to be a ballet teacher. This would be a great career because I will teach the dancers to dance for one hour. I will be serious so they can make the dance right and good. Secondly, I want to be a ballet teacher so I will help the dancers if  the dancers are struggling I will go easy on them.
I hope I can be a ballet teacher one day.

By:Rachel.

Arwen's Blog

When I grow up, I want to be an Architect.This would be a great profession beacause when my Mom was little, she wanted to be an Architect when she grew up, but, she turned out to be a Babysitter. I wanted to be an Artist or a Fashion Designer, but, an Architect is combined together.What Architects do is design buildings or homes that Construction Builders build and Architects help make them look beautiful! To be an Architect you have to go to school for many years, but I think I am ready for it already!I hope I can be an Architect when I grow up!

Michael's blog

When I grow up I want to be a vet.This would be a great profession because when animals are sick I could help them feel better. Secondly, when animals are hurt, I could help heal them. Lastly,when animals need to be taken care of  I could take care of  them.These are the three reasons why I should be a vet.

Masimba's blog

When I grow up I will be a scientist/robot.This will help me when I go to my lab because I will have rockets attached to my feet so I can fly. As a scientist, I will look for a cure for cancer.I will go to Sick Kids Hospital to find out how they cured my cousin. I will go to my house and write it on a peice of paper. I can't wait to be a scientist/robot.

Audrey's Blog

 When I grow up I want to be a Doctor. This would be a great profession because I can help sick people. Secondly, being a doctor is really showing God that you are kind to people. Thirdly, being a doctor is really a helpful job. Lastly, being a doctor is really important job. A doctor is a good profession!

Veronica's blog

When I grow up I want to be an architect. I think this would be a great profession because it is really fun to design houses. Firstly, you get to design any kind of house you want. It works really well when you are good at art. Secondly, you can make any kind of nice details and decorate the house beautifully. Lastly, you can do any kind of window designs, door designs and stair designs. An architect is a great profession!

By: Veronica

Asher's blog

When I grow up I want to be a doctor. I think this would be a great career because I can take care of hearts and brains. Plus, I would make lot and lots of money. Lastly, I  would give my family lots and lots of  money.
By: Asher Reyes

Lilly's blog

When I grow up I would like to be a famous singer. As a college job, I would work as a jouralist for the school newspaper. I think this would be a great profession. I think writing and singing are great things to do.
By: LILLY GRAHAM.

Mark's blog

When I grow up I want to be a scientist. I think this would  be a great profession  because I am  good in science and math and I want to experiment to cure cancer.

By: Mark

Fiona's blog

When I grow up I want to be zoo keeper. I think this would be a great career because I am good at science and math. You  need these subjects to do it.

      By: Fiona Atkins

Abigail's Blog.

When I grow up I want to be a teacher. I think this would be a great profession because I would be helping my students knowledge bloom like a rose. I would teach math, language arts, religion and science.  At the end of the year, we would have a big party. I think I would make a great teacher because I would love my students and I would make the year a year of fun. I think being a teacher would be good for my family because I would earn them lots of $money$.   
     A, B,        C                        1, 2........                      By, Abigail                                                          

Esther's Blog

When I grow up I want to be a dentist. I think this would be a great career because I can help the kids and adults with their cavities.I can also help them in if  they have a wiggly tooth I can pull it out.
By: Esther

Red and White Day

Dear Families,

 To support the board-wide celebration of the anniversary of our nation, we will sing the national anthem with the rest of the board on Thursday June 27th. It will also be a red and white--non uniform day!

Important Information
-Tuesday June 25th is Play Day at Holy Name school. Students should bring a hat, water and sunscreen
-Reports go home on June 25th
-June 27th Last day of School

June 17-21 Update

Dear Parents,

Here are some friendly reminders about tomorrow’s trip to Toronto Island.

·        Students should wear a uniform shirt and appropriate comfortable bottoms.

·        Please ensure your child brings a litter-less lunch with two snacks and a refillable water bottle. There will not be opportunities to purchase food or beverages.

·        As we are taking the ferry, and it may be breezy, it would be beneficial if students brought a sweater.

·        Parent volunteers will meet us at the ferry to help supervise.

·        This is intended to be a fun day of outdoor physical activity- we are not going to be using the amusement park rides.

Get ready for a fantastic memorable day boys and girls!

The grade 2/3 Spelling program is now finished and there will no longer be spelling assessments on Fridays. The students have done a fantastic job throughout the year studying their weekly list words and I am quite proud of the overall results! This Friday we will be watching the movie of The Tale of Despereaux as we have been having a fantastic time discussing the main characters, plot events and the story’s big idea.

In Math, we will be wrapping up fractions. There will be a subtraction math drill this Friday. A practice sheet was sent home today.

In Social studies, we will continue to discuss the oceans and continents that make up our world as we look at different maps.

In Religion and Family Life, we will discuss the importance of making good choices and family commitments. Students will learn that a commitment is a responsibility that you try really hard to live up to. We have commitments at school, at home and in the work place. Students should also be preparing a prayer of choice for our community circle this Wednesday afternoon.

Important Reminders

-Toronto Island Trip this Tuesday

-Movie day this Friday: Please bring in nut/peanut free snacks.

- Please collect and return any outstanding library books at home.

-Math drill this Friday

 Looking forward to another great week!

Toronto Island Update

On Tuesday June 18, Holy Name School will be venturing off to Toronto Island for a day of fun! Students will engage in various activities and enjoy a hike in the afternoon. Please ensure your child brings a hat, water, sunscreen/sunglasses and a litter-less lunch. The students are very excited, and for some, this will be their first time experiencing Toronto Island. Please leave me a note in the agenda if you have any questions. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help out with supervision; we will meet you at the ferry dock in the morning. All aboard! 

Concert update

Dear Parents,

If you are attending the 7:00 pm performance, please bring your child to my classroom room 202 by 6:30 pm. All students should arrive dressed in their costume. Parents should bring their peach coloured ticket in order to acquire a seat for the show. Your child will stay with me in the classroom as you enjoy the full performance in the gymnasium and can be picked up from me at the end. We anticipate another great show! See you all shortly. Heigh-Ho Heigh-Ho it's off to the Spring concert we go!

June 10-14th Update

Dear families,

Another eventful week begins inside room 202!  We are diligently preparing for our Spring Concert performance on June 13^th. The students are very excited to perform their dance in front of their loved ones.

In Language Arts, we are finishing up our read aloud story of the Tale of Despereaux. The students will work on activities that correspond to this wonderful and adventurous story. They will also be writing a short paragraph about their urban maps (summarizing three factors that would entice someone to visit their city). For Spelling, both grades should be working on Spelling List 30 activity pages due this Friday (an extra day for a hectic week). The grade 2 students will have 15 list words (+2 bonus words from now until the end of June) as they prepare for grade 3. The bonus words are: legend and fraction.

In Mathematics, we are continuing to learn about fractions. Students will recognize fractions as parts of a whole and parts of a set. For example, a bag of 15 marbles can be the whole set with fractional parts for different colours, such as 5/15 are red. They will also learn how to identify and represent mixed fractions such as 3 and 1/2. Some important math words will be: fourth, fraction, half, quarter and third.

In Religion and Family Life, we will discuss the importance of making good choices and family commitments. Students will learn that a commitment is a responsibility that you try really hard to live up to. We have commitments at school, at home and in the work place.

Important Reminders

-Spring Concert this Thursday: Our class is scheduled to perform at 8:10 pm. Please see sent home notices for more information regarding arrival times and tickets.

-This Friday is the last day for Library circulation. Please collect and return any library books at home.

-Spelling test and math drill this Friday

-Science quiz on Monday June 17th: a study guide will be sent home this week.

-This week is Autism Awareness week:  Please bring in $2 to contribute.

Looking forward to another great week!

Sincerely,

Ms. Bertone

Spring Concert update

Dear families,

The Spring Concert will be taking place on Thursday June 13^th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  This will be an exciting event that will celebrate dance and music throughout the decades to connect with our school’s 100^th anniversary theme. I have asked the students to wear the following for our performance:

Girls: Wear a pretty dress, ankle socks (preferably white) and your finest shoes. I have small aprons (1930 design) to wear over your dresses- however, wearing the apron is optional.

Boys: Wear blue jeans or navy blue pants with a white t-shirt or a white collar shirt tucked into the jeans accompanied by a belt. I would also like the boys to wear dress shoes and a Gatsby style hat if possible.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and I look forward to seeing all the families on the 13^th!

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