February 21/25

 Div. 13 really enjoyed The Wizard of Oz, I hope they have talked about this at home, it really was an amazing production for high school students.  The drama department at Westview really seems to provide an incredible platform for students to explore various aspects of theater, from acting to stage production. It's such a valuable opportunity for anyone passionate about the arts.

 We are doing poems instead of books for this Reader's Workshop rotation.  Hopefully your child read to you their poem which is in their poetry book, please have them read and practise this daily. Speaking of kindness, Pink Shirt day is on Wednesday.  Students are encouraged to wear pink and this year we are doing a special Kindness Parade after the assembly. We will be walking as a school (with our buddies) to the city park next to Laityview, where their school will be lining the paths waiting for us. Fairivew wants to spread some kindness into our neighbourhood community! If you are available to volunteer for this walk please let me know as soon as possible.  Thanks! 

We are finishing up our owl unit and your children are excited to show you their lap books and the owl story that they wrote and illustrated at their upcoming conferences.  Sign up for the conferences will be on the portal this Tuesday, February 25.  The conferences are Wed., March 12 in the afternoon and Thursday, March 13 all day.  These conferences will be a  30-minute commitment (1st 15 minutes with your child in the hall to celebrate and go through their work and then up to 15 minutes with me and your child to discuss their report card and set goals for our next term).  If none of these times work for you please email and let me know when you are available and we can make arrangements.   

Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Fairview.  On Friday, Feb. 18 we will get to preview the books and bring home a wish list.  Monday, March 3 will be our shopping day in school hours but there are other times that you could come with your child on the parent portal.  

March 7 - Skating... Please sign up as soon as possible and send in the money for skates and helmets.  We currently are short drivers, so if any of you can help out please indicate so on the portal or let me know.  Thanks!