Our Last Week of September!!!

It is crazy how fast time is flying! September is always so busy and I appreciate all of your support to help make all of our activities possible.

Last week we had a fabulous time at the Terry Fox Walk! Our class was AMAZING! What a perfect day to get out and meet our westside friends at Nicholas Sheran. Thank you to all of our parents who joined us.

This week we are off on our First Field Trip to the Galt Gardens on Tuesday Morning at 9:00am. Thank you to the following volunteers who will be joining us: Mrs. Babe, Mrs. Meerkerk, Mrs. Toles,  Mrs. Gail, Mr. Cook and Mrs. deBoer.

Thank you to the following volunteers who will be driving us to the Fort next Wednesday, October 5 at 9:40. We have just enough drivers who can transport students and supervise. So those of you who so graciously offered to one drive can help out another time. Thank you so much. Our drivers/supervisors will be:

Mrs. deBoer

Mrs. Hagel

Mrs. Cook

Mrs. Gail

Mrs. Lorenz

Mrs. Babe

Mrs. Meerkerk

This weeks spelling words:

up - us - put - bump - hunt  - nut - luck - mud - duck - bus

This weeks sight words:

off - found - always - these - does

We have a magazine fundraiser assembly this Wednesday from 8:30-9:00. Please come and join us if you are interested in the fundraising details. Information will be coming home.

Bonus Question:
List 2 ways small animals protect themsleves from predators.

OOps!!!

Sorry!!!! Picture day is this Thursday....NOT Wednesday! 

September 19 - 23

We are off to a great start on this Monday morning! We had a great time with our Book buddies in Mrs. Bloudolf's class. Thank you so much to all of our parent volunteers at last weeks field trip. What troopers in the wind!

Here is what is up this week!

September 22 - Picture Day - Please send your picture form back with your child if you have not already.

September 23 - Terry Fox Walk Day - We will be leaving the school after Friday announcements and heading to Nicholas Sheran and then back again. If you have been collecting money you can send it in on this day or even after the official walk.Thank you to our parent volunteers.

Jasper it is your Special Friday this week but we are going to make it special on Thursday because of Terry Fox Walk. I am excited to start our Special Fridays. The students love the chance to share information about themself as well as listen to all of the awesome compliments our class has to share about each student. It really helps to build a classroom of caring students.

Spelling words this week are:

if - gift - lift - him - milk - miss - fix - mix- six - this

Sight words this week are:

they - said - have - why - because

Field Trip Reminder

Tomorrow we are off on a little trip to the top of the coulees near Bull Trail. Thank you to ALL of the parent volunteers. We have over 10 volunteers joining us tomorrow. WOW! If you decide last minute you are not able to join for some reason....don't stress! We have more than enough volunteers for this particular trip and we have 2 more trips coming up at the end of September and mid October.

For tomorrow please send your child with:

-a water bottle

-proper footwear

-clothes appropriate for the weather

-a snack

-a plastic bag to sit on in case the ground is wet

       Allergy Reminder

Dear Parents,

I just wanted to take a moment to send out a reminder about allergies in our classroom. It is very important to me as I am sure it is you, to ensure safety for all students at school. In our class we have a SEVERE allergy to ALL NUTS as well as salmon. The same allergies are also present in other grade 2 rooms. With the changes to lunch programs and routines we now eat together in our classes and it is very important that we are NOT sending peanut butter sandwiches and nut based snacks etc.  I appreciate your support in making our classroom a safe environment for everyone. Thank you for your understanding.

Kelly Jo Craddock



Spelling Starts This Week!

We are off to a great start in our class! I am so impressed with all of the hard working students and the positive attitudes. It is so awesome to be moving along so early in the year!

This week our spelling program starts. EVERY MONDAY your child will have 10 words that match the homework and 5 new sight words. The homework is due EVERY THURSDAY and tests will be EVERY FRIDAY. All words will be printed in the agendas to help with studying. The homework can be sent back in the agenda once it is complete. Today we talked about working on spelling homework in small chunks each night to help have it complete by Thursday morning. Some students will love the idea of homework and will have it finished before bed tonight!

Words this week focus on the short a sound:

am - hand - as - land - ask - mad - has - add - was - act

Sight words this week:

going - is - then - when - from

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the Welcome Back BBQ! It was quite fun and busy! Sorry if I did not get a chance to speak with you! Thanks for understanding the hectic schedule of the night.

This Friday we will be kicking off our History of Lethbridge Social Studies Unit. We start with a really great walk to the top of the coulees to talk about what the land looked like as well as First Nation history that is part of our community. If you would like to join us for this walk Friday am please let me know by email or agenda. More info will come home tomorrow.

September 6 - September 9

I hope you all had a really relaxing and fun-filled long weekend! The students have come back refreshed and ready to go! We have got through a whole whack or work (try saying that fast 5 times) this morning.

Just a few reminders about events this week.

WELCOME BACK BBQ is Thursday the 8th beginning at 5:30. You can buy your tickets at the door. At about 6:30 families are invited into the classrooms. Please pop in even you don't plan on eating. There will be a few things to sign up for and its a great chance to ask questions about the year.

Agendas have been coming home each night and will continue to all year. Thanks so much for initialing the agendas each night. It is really a great way to communicate and keep in touch about most things.

HOME READING will not begin for a few weeks. I like to take time with each student to assess where they are at and to be sure reading levels and material is suitable. Thanks for understanding.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email - kellyjo.craddock@lethsd.ab.ca