Donald Fraser Memorial School
231 Main Street E7G2G6 Plaster Rock, NB, Canada

Kindergarten decorated some Christmas trees practicing part/part/whole and #/quantity who said school isn’t fun

Grade 3 Science Experiment focused on buoyancy. Do cookies sink or float in milk?

Mrs Doucette was given this letter today. The letter convinced her that the school should have a pajama day and movie treat for Christmas on the last day of school. Great work girls.

Grade 3 love to share what they are reading

Grade 3 STEM Challenge: Can you make a reindeer fly?

Donald Fraser Memorial School would like to thank the following people for donating water bottles to the school. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Plaster Rock Guardian Joanne Myles Rochelle Chappel Alicia Paul... Libby Gough Travis Chappel Lori Anderson Patti St. Peter Leah Parish Anita Shirley Lynn Mahaney Alicia Michelle Pamela Everett Ashley Green Brenda Hamilton Jodi Corey Nicky Cooper See more

The microwaves at school can still be used for warming up lunch. Just remember to bring your own utensils

Hot lunch program at the school on Tuesday is Taco's, milk and dessert for $4 Meal cards and Milk cards can be bought online.

Parents, There are some things you should know. We wont do everything right this year. We wont make every parent happy. ... Some teachers will try their best to social distance their kids, and it will be viewed as unfair and prison-like. Some teachers will forget to social distance, and it will be seen as being careless and unsafe. Some teachers will try to avoid hugging students, and it will be seen as cold and unloving. Some teachers will hug students, and it will seem reckless and defiant. And the truth is, we dont really know what is right during this time. But there are other things you should know, too. Weve waited 5 months to open these doors back up... for your kids. Weve cried countless tears... over your kids. Weve prayed countless prayers... for your kids. Weve rearranged schedules (countless times) to accommodate hand-washing, disinfecting, and social distancing... to protect your kids. Weve had hard conversations about face coverings in order to be able to stay at school...with your kids. Weve had hard conversations about a lot of things... all for your kids. Because YOUR kids are OUR kids. And behind these masks and shields, we will have big, big smiles...and maybe some tears...because we love these kids more than we can put into words. And we simply want what is best for them - academically, but physically and emotionally, too. The problem is, its anything but simple right now. There will be some lost instructional time this year... replaced with hand washing and wiping down tables and supplies over and over again. We might not be able to gather in large groups to celebrate our students like we have in the past. Field trips might be postponed, lunch periods shifted, outside visitors limited. But there are some things that wont be lost; some things that COVID could never take away. The endless amounts of energy we will give providing the best instruction that we can. The time we will spend giving kids what they need academically and emotionally. The unfailing love we will surround your kids with. ....every single day that were physically able. Were in this together. Again, your kids are our kids. Please be patient with us. Please pray for us. We promise, were going to do the best that we can.

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Just a reminder that this year all students have one drop off spot where the bus will take your child. No exceptions will be made. If this spot has to change it must be submitted 5 days ahead of the day needed. Also help us by putting youre childs name on their lunch box, water bottle ,coats and sneakers. And fill your childs water bottle each morning And send it to school. 6 MORE SLEEPS AND WE FINALLY GET TO SEE OUR KIDS YAHOO!! WE CAN HARDY WAIT!!

Students at DFMS will be having a staggered entry this year. On Tuesday September 8th students whose last name start with A-M will attend school. Wednesday September 9th students whose last names start with N-Z will attend school. On Thursday September 10th all students come to school. Kindergarten students already have written notification which was sent to them on which day they will attend school.

Parents will not be allowed to enter the school without an appointment and this includes their child the first day of school. Kindergarten students will be able to come in the week before school to see where their classroom is located. We will be setting up appointments for the K students and their parents. More information to follow next week.

Back to School Supply List for this year... Teach kids to be more compassionate: https://coffeeandcarpool.com/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-be-/ Teach kids to spea...k and act with kindness more often: https://coffeeandcarpool.com/most-impactful-acts-of-kindne/ Teach kids to celebrate others' differences: https://coffeeandcarpool.com/teach-kids-to-celebrate-our-d/

Supply lists for K-5

DFMS school supply lists can be found in your childs June report card and also on our website

School is starting soon and here are a few things that you need to know: 1. No student can be dropped off earlier than 8 am 2. Children will be taught in their own bubble and they will remain in their class, with very few changes in teachers. 3. Masks are needed in their backpacks in case a child gets sick. Masks are not going to be worn in the classroom Because we are in our bubbles but can be worn on the bus if you wish. 4. The recess and noon hour breaks are divide...d to reduce the numbers of students in these areas . K-2 and 3-5 5. Children will be strategically sent to wash hands with soap several times in the day, 6. Lots of extra sanitizing will be done through out the day. 7. FINALLY WE ARE SO EXCITED THAT WE WILL SEE OUR KIDS SOON See more

FREE SUMMER CAMPS - UPDATE!! Brilliant Labs summer camps in the Perth-Andover, Plaster Rock, Grand Falls, New Denmark & Drummond areas are changing! Starting t...he week of July 20, we will be offering free STEM summer camps in two sessions: a morning session (ages 6-9) and an afternoon session (ages 10-14). Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday are physical, on site camps and on Thursday, campers have the opportunity to join us virtually from home for fun online challenges. We have many engaging & creative activities planned and we can't wait to collaborate & create with your child! Register today! Spaces are limited, so please contact Lauren at [email protected] for registration forms. See images for dates & locations.

On Monday we released between 60-70 Atlantic Salmon from the Grade 5 classroom.

Grade 5's should watch this video

Wonderopolis was voted one of TIME magazine's "50 Top Websites of 2011" and Parenting.com "Best Kids' App". They have over 2000 "wonders" and post a new Wonder of the Day daily. https://www.wonderopolis.org/

Are you looking for some French activities? You can find some through the French Language Opportunities for Rural Areas program or, as we like to call it, FLORA. Level 1 Module 3 has a book about Ma famille/My family. Using the book as a reference, have students practice the vocabulary for family members and emotions. https://flora.nbed.nb.ca/

We love bees! Bees work hard as pollinators. Pollination is an important service- it provides us with food security, livelihoods, and diversity of life in ...our natural world. Human impact is having a negative impact on bees and other pollinators, but there are steps that you can take to help! This #WorldBeeDay, let's pledge to protect bees! https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day

Today is International Astronomy Day! Here is a great read aloud recorded from space thanks to Story Time From Space! https://storytimefromspace.com/a-moon-of-my-own-2/

A good reminder for all of us to share. #numbertalks #DistanceLearnjng #WhatisMath #MathRevolution

Monday May 4th from 8:;30-12:30 all parents can come to the school and pick up their child's belongings. We will have lines set up outside so that we can respect social distancing and just pass the items all bagged to you without entering the school. K-1 items will be at the office main door, Grade 2-3 at the front door by the flag Grade 4-5 items will be at the bus dismissal door. If you have several children we will have all of the children's items at the youngest child's door. We hope to see everyone on Monday

Friday is May 1st & May Basket Day

5 Top Websites for Kids 1. Epic- Digital Library K-12 https://www.getepic.com 2. Learn at Home Literacy Project Activities https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/... learnathome.html 3. Learning A-Z- Reading and Writing K-5 https://www.learninga-z.com 4. Wonderopolis Explore a World of Wondering https://www.wonderopolis.org 5. Listen to your favourite books online https://www.stories.audible.com See more

Children of all ages can benefit from using technology to practice meditation and mindfulness. Meditating a few minutes a day reduces stress, boosts immunity, helps foster memory and concentration, and decreases anxiety.