October 20, 2014

Hello families and friends,

This morning we continued building our Read to Self stamina.  We were able to go for 30 minutes without stopping!  Well done team.  In gym the students were able to participate in Drum Fit.  Ask your child about this.  Then in word work we worked on the /m/ sound.

In the afternoon we talked about two different kinds of stories; walking stories and climbing stories.  Then we practiced writing a climbing story.  Ask your child what they wrote.  At the end of the day we reviewed what living and non-living things are and the needs of living things, then we discussed ways that living things prepare for the winter.  How do animals get water in the winter?  Post your answer in the comments below.

Tomorrow will be our first Roots of Empathy class.  If you have not returned your child's form for that please do so as soon as possible.

EDIT: Pumpkin Math:  Next week, the students in rooms 73, 74 and 75 will be working on some Pumpkin Math.  They will be working in groups on some measurement and estimation skills, and to assist with this we are looking for some families to donate pumpkins.  Since we will be working on comparing and describing the pumpkins as well, we will be looking for a variety of sizes and shapes.  We will need approximately 6 pumpkins from each class.  If you are able to donate to our cause, please email me at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca> before the weekend.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Thanks and have a great evening,
Mr. Soulliere