Uplands/ Redlands

 UPLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL       Penticton, British Columbia

'Learning means Keeping the mind open and active to receive all kinds of experience." Gilbert Highet

UPLANDS IN ACTION The first two months of school have gone by so quickly.  Students are settled into their classrooms, engaged in their learning and have participated in many school events/activities.  Highlights in October include: Cross country running practices, meets and running with the Penticton Lakers hockey team  Soccer practices and games   Successful magazine fundraiser (a huge thank-you goes out to Jo-Anne Bettauer for coordinating it and looking after the ice cream treats and prizes!! J)   Fire prevention presentation by Penticton Secondary drama students Salmon fieldtrips to Oliver and presentations about salmon at our school   Teachers doing SMART Learning demonstration lessons for teachers from other schools   UNICEF Campaign Week (Thank-you Ms. Porteous’s classes for coordinating it J)   Family pumpkin carving evening (special thanks to Simone Peters for looking after the popcorn and drinks – proceeds go to UNICEF J)  Monster Mash parade and dance   Block X (social responsibility activities in cross-graded groupings)   Hot Lunches (many thanks to Cristin Olafsson, Doris Tilley, Ashley Abrosimo and Kirsty Robertson)  SOAR program and “Student of the Week”  1:1 Reading Program (many thanks to Shannon Bull, coordinator, and all of the volunteer readers)   Everyday learningJJJ In November we look forward to our Remembrance Day assembly on Nov. 10th, multicultural club, spirit days, grades 4 and 5 volleyball/newcomb, assemblies, Block X, student-lead conferences, parent/teacher interviews and Book Fair (Nov. 3rd – 5th), first term progress reports and our grade 5 leadership conference.  On Nov. 13th West Bench will be joining our grade 5s in a student leadership conference, with sessions presented by student leaders from Princess Margaret and Penticton Secondary Schools.  It will be a valuable experience for everyone!  The commitment and teamwork of staff, students, families, community and district, help to provide opportunities that enrich the education of our children.  We are grateful for your cooperation and support - making our school such a wonderful place to learn and grow.  Thank-you!!! Calendar At A Glance UPLANDS’ SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009 – 2010 September and October         Seasonal Sport::  Soccer/Cross Country/LaCrosse September 8,                          First Day of School (9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.) September 23                         Open House/Shakewood Annie Dance/Pizza Supper @ 5:30 September 25                         Terry Fox Assembly and Run @ 11:00 October                                   Smart Learning Rounds October 9                                Introduction to Block X - Making Character Count October 23                              Professional Development Day – (schools closed) October 29,                             Pumpkin Carving (evening) October 30                              Monster Mash Assembly and Parade   November and December      Seasonal Sport::  Volleyball/Newcomb November 3 – 5                      Early Dismissal Days for Parent/Teacher Interviews November 10                          Remembrance Day Assembly @ 1:00 November 13                          Grade 5 Leadership Conference November 27                          Term 1 Report Cards sent home   December 4                            Santa's Workshop December 10                          Winter Concert December 18                          Sing-a-long December 18                          Winter Vacation Begins  (last day of school) January and February             Seasonal Sport:  Basketball and Gr. 4/5 Open Gym January                                   Spelling Bee Club January 4                                Schools Reopen January 25 – 29                      Stop, Drop and Read January 28th                            Masabo Performance @ 9:00 January 29                              Read In and Spelling Bee   February 4                               Ready, Set, Learn February 8 – 12                       Random Acts of Kindness Week February 17                             Parent/Teacher Interviews (Early Dismissal) March                                      Seasonal Sport:  Floor Hockey/LaCrosse March   5                                 Spring Break Begins (last day of school) March 22                                 Schools Reopen March 26                                 Term 2 Report Cards sent home April                                         Seasonal Sport:  Cross Country/Badminton April 2                                      Good Friday (schools closed) April 5                                      Easter Monday (schools closed) April 22                                    Earth Day Assembly/Performance May                                          Seasonal Sport:  Track & Field and Cross Country May                                          Environmental Mind Grind May                                          Talent Show May 24                                   Victoria Day (schools closed) June                                        Seasonal Sport:  Track & Field and Cross Country June 16                                   Uplands PAC BBQ June 18                                   Fun Day June 23                                   Grade 5 Farewell Ceremony June 29                                   Last day of School and Term 3/Final Report Cards Weekly Assemblies will be held Mondays at 1:15.  Parents are welcome to attend!  Information about special events/assemblies/activities will be in our newsletters

145 Middle Bench Rd S
Penticton BC, V2A 8S7

Phone #: 250-492-5623
Fax #: 250-492-6282

Key contact: Garth Schafer