Friday

Today the students did another STEM challenge and had to construct a lunar lander that would keep their "astronauts" in from a fall of 30cm.  They had a lot of fun with this task and there were some very creative vehicles built.  Homework this weekend:

 - home reading
 - 2 rocks (if not already brought in)
 - donation items if possible
 - picture of themselves with Santa/Christmas/Winter (please write your name on the back, they will be returned)
 - ideas for kindness calendar

Have a good weekend.

Tuesday

We had such a great day today.  Using virtual reality technology we took a field trip to the Parliament buildings in Ottawa this afternoon.  The children had so much fun! 

Homework tonight:
 - home reading
 - study spelling
 - gym tomorrow
 - 2 rocks

Have a great night!

Thursday

I was so proud of the children today helping their little buddies skate!  They were such a big help and even little ones who had never been on skates before all had some success today!  Homework tonight:

 - home reading
 - spelling dictation
 - spelling sheet if not complete
 - $1 for poppy
 - WITW/Canadian Reader if not complete
 - PAC meeting tonight 7pm in Community Room

Have a good evening!

Monday

Many of the children were not dressed for the weather today.  Please make sure that your child has snow pants, a warm jacket, gloves, hat, neck warmer and warm boots for being outside.  They also need to make sure that they have a pair of inside shoes as well.  Homework tonight:

 - home reading
 - study spelling
 - confederation articles
 - Yr. 6 shots tomorrow (short sleeves help with this)
 - skating Thursday (you need to have a helmet)
 - gym tomorrow
 - Epicure fundraiser extended until Sunday
 - Book Fair in the library from Tuesday - Thursday
 - Chapters Fundraiser on Wednesday evening

Have a good evening!

Friday

Today the children took part in a STEM challenge in the classroom.  They had to build a spaghetti tower.  Please have your child tell you about it.  Homework:

 - home reading (has your child read aloud lately?  If not please do so this weekend)
 - kleenex - our class supply is low if you have a box at home you could donate it would be appreciated.
 - permission slips - DUE Monday

Have a good weekend!

Thursday

The children worked very well today.  I had thought that the snow today might keep them off task, but for the most part they were focused on their work.  Homework tonight:

 - home reading
 - spelling dictation tomorrow
 - spelling sheet if not complete
 - change of clothes/appropriate clothing
 - Purdy's orders Nov. 20
 - Poinsettia orders Nov.15
 - Skating permission slips and $6
 - PAC meeting tonight has been cancelled

Have a good night.

Wednesday

The children worked hard today even though you could see just how tired they were after yesterday.  There is a change to the schedule tomorrow.  We will be doing our library book exchange tomorrow instead of Friday due to an assembly on Friday.  Homework tonight:

 - home reading
 - spelling sheet due tomorrow
 - library

Have a good night.