We can’t believe it’s already Friday, and almost the middle of May!

For a regular five day school week it was actually pretty busy, with many changes, delightful interruptions and special visitors.

Our Library Book Exchange moved to Monday this week, instead of our regular Tuesday. By Monday at 2:55 pm the majority of children had two library books out (who knew last week’s book had to be returned for Monday?), rather than one, and that created great confusion about which book (one? both?) needed to be returned this week. We’re not really sure ourselves so we’re looking forward to next Tuesday when things return to normal. Please bring ALL school library books for Tuesday so we can start again.

On Monday we also had a wonderful visit from Elmer the Safety Elephant and Ruff the Dog of the North Shore Safety Council to talk about pedestrian safety. We always enjoy seeing our favourite elephant and dog and we were so pleased with our classes who know a great deal about keeping themselves safe while out walking in their community.

West Vancouver Secondary School’s Concert Band and Concert Choir came to Ridgeview on Wednesday to perform as part of their Feeder School Tour. These were amazing performances with so many Ridgeview alumni and our children were fortunate to see what the future looks like in the performing arts of their local high school. The children’s listening behaviour was outstanding. We are so proud to be their teachers.

We worked on a special art project for our contribution to the Ridgeview Parent Gala and Auction in aid of the Library Modernization Project happening at our school. We’re so grateful to our parent helpers who helped our children with their fingerprint flowers on what will be a gorgeous platter when it’s all finished. We will be sharing more information about the auction and how you can place a bid as soon as the details are finalised.

We had more performing arts fun when Mrs. Segers invited us to watch her Grade 3 students perform “Jane and the Dragon” and “Hearts and Tarts.” You might well imagine how tickled Christy and I are when we get to see our beloved Kindergarten children now in Grade 3 acting and speaking with such incredible confidence. These children might not be in Kindergarten anymore but they always, and forever will be, our students.

Upcoming Events and Reminders

Home Reading Book Exchange: Monday, Wednesday next week
Library Book Exchange is on Tuesday for both classes. Please return ALL library books.

Thursday, May 18 is Welcome to Kindergarten for the 2017-2018 Kindergarten students.

Friday, May 19, is a Professional Day. School is in session for teachers only.

Monday, May 22, is Victoria Day. Schools are not in session.