Hi Parents and Students, greetings and salutations from room 209, otherwise known as ‘Hamster Haven’…yes, you heard right, the babies had babies…we are building our own little hamster empire here in 5KP! More Power to the Hamsters!

*Thank You so much to the six parents who have volunteered for our Walking with Dinosaurs Field Trip, we appreciate your support.

*Your child should wear something ‘aquatic/watery’ tomorrow for our Dive in to Reading day, Wednesday they dress as their favorite book (not movie) character and Thursday is pajama day and report cards go home. NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY

*Most students will have dental and hearing health screening this week, bring back the forms if you have not done so already as they cannot be screened without your written permission.

*If you would like to have a Giving Tree Bag to fill out as a family, please return the form by Wednesday (it went home last Friday) and I will send a bag home with your child. Anyone who is not filling a whole bag will be paired/grouped with others to fill the four bags our class have been given. (See the attached details below, if you end up filling these bags, we will let you know which child has been assigned to you to shop for. We have about ten days to get our bags filled so let’s aim high, next time you’re at Carrefour or Decathlon, pick up a jacket or a pair of shoes, a sweater of some gloves, every item counts towards making Chinese New Year a brighter time for a special child. Just as Christmas is a special holiday for Western children, the Spring Festival is a magical time for Chinese children. They look forward to the gathering of family members, feasting, visiting friends and relatives, and receiving gifts. Let’s make sure they receive something special from an SAS student this year.

*My wonderful husband sits on the couch every night with his laptop and lately it has been to complete a presentation titled “Being Cybersmart with your Elementary Child” which he is running tomorrow night at the Green Court Club House (flyer attached). He works hard on these presentations and is well read on the topic so come along if the content is something you are interested in.

*School Photos are coming home today if you ordered them

*This Thursday, artist and author Trevor Lai will have a special session with 5KP during period 6, we were lucky to get this opportunity. Trevor is looking for budding artists to help design a mascot for the new Kerry Parkside mall. If you are interested in advancing your child’s artistic endeavors I suggest you spend some time brainstorming the poster for ideas.

Have a great week parents, I am thankful for your support and for you entrusting me with the care of your child.