February 2019 archive
We have come to the end of another great week! The kids were very hopeful on Tuesday when it was snowing all day…but alas, no snow day! Here are a few things coming up!
Skating on Monday! We will leave just after lunch and return to school at the end of the day.
Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday! Students can wear a pink shirt (or as close to pink as they can find) and casual pants on Wednesday.
Spelling Words – doubt, motion, snooze, crawl, wound, design, mention, assist, confession, emotion
Book Fair February 26th – 28th This takes place in the lobby and is open from 8:30 – 9:00 and after school from 3:00 – 3:45.
Bake Sale – On March 5th, the primary department will be hosting a bake sale to support our school’s mission trip to Thailand. The sale will be open before and after school in the foyer on March 5th. Each item will be $1. There will be individually packaged gluten-free items available. Thank you for supporting Team Thailand.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, February 25th – Skating
Tuesday, February 26th – 28th – Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, February 27th – Pink Shirt Day
Friday, March 1st – Knight’s Day
I hope you have all had a wonderful long weekend! Here are a few things coming up over the next couple of weeks…
Final Week to Shrink Wrap Mr. Morris! – Mr. Morris has a challenge for the Highroad community. If we can raise $5000.00 for the beautification project between Feb 1-22, he will volunteer to be shrink wrapped to the red post at the front of the school during the morning greeting time on Friday, Feb. 22. Donation cut off is this Thursday, Feb. 21 at midnight. You can donate at the school office, or online (highroadacademy.com/product/donate) to this excellent cause of seeing our Principal ‘hang around’ the morning of the 22!
Spelling Words – course, behaviour, behave, ability, stopped, belief, believe, condition, examine, examination
Lion, Witch & Wardrobe Play on Friday – On Friday afternoon from 1-3 we get to go watch the dress rehearsal of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, performed by the High school Drama Club. It is a long play and we have been informed that it might go a bit over the set timing. If you don’t see us in the classroom at the end of the day, we will be in the chapel.
Book Fair February 26th – 28th This takes place in the lobby and is open from 8:30 – 9:00 and after school from 3:00 – 3:45.
Bake Sale – On March 5th, the primary department will be hosting a bake sale to support our school’s mission trip to Thailand. The sale will be open before and after school in the foyer on March 5th. Each item will be $1. There will be individually packaged gluten-free items available. Thank you for supporting Team Thailand.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, February 25th – Skating
Tuesday, February 26th – 28th – Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, February 27th – Pink Shirt Day
Friday, March 1st – Knight’s Day
Just a reminder that we have hot lunch and it’s red, pink & white day tomorrow. I posted names for Valentine’s last week but here they are again:
Lily, Keira, Aria, Mica, Jonah, Ottilia, Liam, Leia, Daniel, Haylie, Judah, Avrie, AJ, Karina, Daisy, Xander, Emma, Audrina, Anthony, Jaylin, Abigail
I hope you are all enjoying this sunny and cold weekend! We have a few things coming up this week so please read below. I also have quite a few pictures of things we have been doing these last few weeks…enjoy!
Chilly Weather – The weather is quite chilly and we encourage your child to dress warmly as we often still go outside for recess. Please bring lots of layers and I would encourage the girls to wear pants. Thank you!
Skating Tomorrow – We look forward to skating tomorrow afternoon. It is casual dress! Please remember to bring skates and helmet (if you have them) and dress warmly! Our skating time is from 1 – 2 and we would love for parents to join us!
Thursday is Red/Pink/White Day & Hot Lunch
Pro D Day on Friday & Family Day on Monday, February 18th
BMV – This will be coming home tomorrow and we will test on Thursday, February 14th. Below is the verse they will work on this week:
Ephesians 2:4-5
4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
No Spelling This Week
Valentine’s Day on Thursday – below is a class list for those students who wish to hand out cards.
Lily, Keira, Aria, Mica, Jonah, Ottilia, Liam, Leia, Daniel, Haylie, Judah, Avrie, AJ, Karina, Daisy, Xander, Emma, Audrina, Anthony, Jaylin, Abigail
Let’s Shrink Wrap Mr. Morris!
Mr. Morris has a challenge for the Highroad community. If we can raise $5000.00 for the beautification project between Feb 1-22, he will volunteer to be shrink wrapped to the red post at the front of the school during the morning greeting time on Friday, Feb. 22. Donation cut off is Thursday, Feb. 21 at midnight. You can donate at the school office, or online (highroadacademy.com/product/donate) to this excellent cause of seeing our Principal ‘hang around’ the morning of the 22!
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, February 11th – Skating
Thursday, February 14th – Red, white & pink day
Friday, February 15th – Pro D Day
Monday, February 18th – Family Day
Monday, February 25th – Skating
Wednesday, February 27th – Pink Shirt Day
Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!
Chief’s Tickets Available
We have 10 chief’s tickets available (5 adult & 5 kids) for Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th. Both games start at 7pm. Please email pgoosen@highroadacademy.com if you would like any tickets. These will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis.
We had a great week this week! Here are some things coming up…
Full Dress Cancelled Next Week: The weather forecast is calling for some chilly weather next week so we are cancelling full dress uniform on Wednesday.
Spelling S1: impossible, total, certain, serious, local, opposite, a lot, constant, handy, natural
Student Led Devotions: Starting next week, students will take turns leading morning devotions. Students will get the devotional sheet the week before they present. I ask that they read it aloud several times to help them with their presentation. Attached will be a reflection sheet that they will need to complete before they lead their devotions. Thank you for helping your child prepare to lead devotions.
Skating Forms: Please hand these in by Monday.
Let’s Shrink Wrap Mr. Morris!
Mr. Morris has a challenge for the Highroad community. If we can raise $5000.00 for the beautification project between Feb 1-22, he will volunteer to be shrink wrapped to the red post at the front of the school during the morning greeting time on Friday, Feb. 22. Donation cut off is Thursday, Feb. 21 at midnight. You can donate at the school office, or online (highroadacademy.com/product/donate) to this excellent cause of seeing our Principal ‘hang around’ the morning of the 22!
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, February 11th – Skating
Thursday, February 14th – Red, white & pink day
Friday, February 15th – Pro D Day
Monday, February 18th – Family Day
Monday, February 25th – Skating
Wednesday, February 27th – Pink Shirt Day