All the news from Craddock's grade twos...: December 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Ho Ho Ho!!!!!

One more week! It is hard to imagine that Christmas is less than a week away! Christmas concert was a total success and I could not have been more proud of this class! They did an amazing job and were so organized. They were always in place without me even asking! Thank you parents for all of your support with costumes and choir performances. A huge thank you to Elizabeth Nevels and Megan Peeke-Vout who organized the entire concert!

Skating Drivers!

We will see you at school at 1:30 on Thursday. If you are unable to drive please let me know as we have a few extra. Here are the volunteers I have so far...there are alot but it is always great for helping with tying skates and on the ice. Feel free to bring the little ones.

Wittke

Pavelka

Cook

de Boer

Lorenz

Hagel

Gail

Toles

Earl - Turchyn

Lyle

THIS WEEK:

December 20 - Dress Like Christmas - Assembly at 8:30 am with caroling.

December 21 - Gingerbread House Decorating from 10:15-11:15 ish in the Art room

December 22 - Skating at Nicholas Sheran from 1:45-2:45

December 23 - Last day of classes until January 9

Spelling words this week:

away - may - pay - play - today - mail - rain - paint - afraid - said

Sight words this week:

knew - wanted - trip - friends- make

Bonus Question:

Fitzgerald the elf had 24 toys. He wanted to put them into 6 bags evenly for Santa's sleigh. How many toys need to go into each bag. Complete the 4 steps of problem solving!

Potatoes!!!!

We are completing a science experiment this week with potatoes. We will be eating potatoes and and examining the changes from heat before and after the potatoe is cooked. I am looking for a few volunteers to help with the materials for this experiment. I am hoping do our experiment on Tuesday or Wednesday. I am in need of:

2 small bags of potatoes

1 small jar of cheez whiz

1 small tub of margarine
1 package of tinfoil
dollar store pack of paper plates (25 plates)

If you are able to help with any of these items please email me at kellyjo.craddock@lethsd.ab.ca

Thanks so much!!!

I want to thank you all for all of your support the last few months of school! All of the drivers and snack volunteers, sending in items for special activities and home reading! This year has been such a success with your help!

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2012! Have a very healthy and happy holiday!!!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Christmas Concert Week!

Christmas is on its way and we have so much to do from now until then! We now have more than enough drivers for skating! Thank you so much for your time! We always need lots of help to tie up skates and help kids on the ice.I am still looking for gingerbread forms from a few students. Please send back your red form if you have not already.

This week:

December 15 - Christmas Concert at Southminster United Church. Starts at 6:30. Children should be dropped off at the side door across from Top's Pizza in their fisherman costume at 6:15. More details will be coming home. Don't forget to bring a donation for the Food Bank which can be donated as you come in the front entry way.

December 16 - Christmas Class Party. List of Snack volunteers is:

Christmas Party Snack List for December 16:

Fruit Plate - Hailey N.

Veggies and Dip - Zayne W.

Juice and Napkins - Nicholas G.

Cookies - Ceili D.

Muffins/Cupcakes - Rylee P.

Cheese and Crackers - Brooke R.

Meat and Pickles - Dre F.

Decemember 16 - School BINGO in our classrooms. From 9-10 am.

Things to think about for the week of December 19-23:

December 20 - Dress Like Christmas Assembly - Come to school dressed like Christmas!

December 21 - Gingerbread Decorating Day in the Art room at 10:15.

December 22- Grade 2 Skating at Nicholas Sheran from 1:45-2:45.

December 23 - Last day of school for Christmas Holidays.

Sledding Forms!!! I am really hoping that we can get out sledding before the end of 2011. There are about 10 students who need to return their consent form. Please do this ASAP so that we can all head outside for a great time together!

Today we made ice cream in science to demonstrate how a liquid can be changed when it is cooled. Some students really wanted the recipe! Here it is...

In a small zip lock bag add:
1 cup of chocolate milk
2 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
In a large zip lock bag fill it half way with ice cubes and 3 heaping tablespoons of kosher salt. Add the small, sealed bag of milk. Close the big bag. Shake , shake, shake until you have ice cream!

Here are the details on Christmas Concert costuming:
Miss Craddock’s class will be dressed as east coast Newfoundlanders, preferably in worn blue jeans (or pedal pushers) and white t-shirts or long sleeve shirts with no logos. Blue jean shirts would be acceptable as well. In keeping with a fisherman theme, a few of the students could wear rubber boots, or a fishing hat. If you have any questions about costuming, please send me an email.

Monday, December 5, 2011

December 5 - 9

We are off and running towards Christmas! So much on the go! Hopefully the blog is somewhat helpful with reminders and information.

Thank you to everyone who has already returned their notes about Gingerbread House decorating and skating as well as sledding consent forms. Please return all of these A.S.A.P. as it really helps with organizing each event. Thank you to all of our parent drivers for skating! I am still in need of a few more drivers.

Wednesday, December 7 is the Grand Opening of Save-On Foods on the Westside! Thanks to all of those who will be coming to sing O' Canada. Please wear your school shirts and/or hoodies or wear school colours if possible! See you there at 5:15.

Reminders for December Events:

December 7 - Save-On Foods Grand Opening 5:15

December 15 - Christmas Concert

December 16 - Class Christmas Party

December 19-23 - Caroling in the gym from 8:30-8:50

December 20 - Dress like Christmas day

December 21 - Gingerbread Decorating from 10:15-11:15

December 22 - Grade 2 Skating at Nicholas Sheran from 1:45-2:45.