Spring Has Sprung

STAR OF THE WEEK
Thank-you to J. and her family for the continued adventures of Wazo and Zazo, for the beads for our estimating jar, and for sharing so many beads and the cording to make our patterned caterpillars during her Star of the Week! This week’s star is G.!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
One of our Spring themes in April is the work of Eric Carle, with special concentration on his classic tale The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Look for artwork, stories, and activities related to this theme.

In conjuction with our Spring theme and Earth Day, we have written class stories, we will be planting beans in our science/gardening/drama centre, and having a reading/screening (depending upon availability) of the Dr. Suess classic The Lorax on Thursday. The reading is available for download on the Winnipeg Public Library website (narrated by John Lithgow) if you would like to share in the enjoyment of oral storytelling with your child, or as a read-a-long if you have a copy of the book at home.

Love and Logic Parenting Support
Funny parenting and classroom stories are available for free listening at http://www.loveandlogic.com/audioclips.html .

DATES OF NOTE:
April 19 Original deadline for KidProof Safety registrations – this date was extended and forms can be submitted until the end of the week in Bookworm Bags, or directly to the school office.
April 20 Parent Association (PIP) Meeting at the School at 7 p.m.
April 21 Guest Pastor at Chapel; Reading Buddies with Grades 5 & 6; No Library Today – but please return any books to exchange with those I allowed children to “set aside” if their books were not here on the last library day; Scholastic Orders Due.
April 22 EARTH DAY; Booster Juice Day; Special Guest Musician Pastor Peter Lurvey
April 23 PD Day – No School
April 24 Craft Sale & Spring Tea – a wonderful annual event at BSLS. Lunch, drinks, and “dainties” are served by BSLS students. The tables at the craft sale feature artisans, crafters, baked goods, and products sold by small-business entrepreneurs. Tickets are available from the school office or at the door. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the parent association (Chairpersons: Sue Campbell & Sandy Katrynuik – numbers available in your school directory). We have been working on butterflies to decorate the Chapel area for this event.