Monday, February 27, 2012

February 27 - March 2

I hope your week off was enjoyable and you were all able to relax together on Family Day! I enjoyed the Scottie's Tournament of Hearts and realized just how far I have to go before I will ever win a curling game!


Wednesday is Stop Bullying Day! Please wear pink on Wednesday. Your child has been a part of class and grade level discussions as well as small projects to tie into this day. Ask your child what they know or think about bullying or how they would handle a bullying situation.

Spelling Words This week:
old - cold - told - bold - gold - sold - hold - scold - fold - roll

Sight Words This Week:
use - sing - great - would - love

Click here for a neat site with read aloud scholastic books. 
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Password: bookflix

This website is GREAT for students who need practice with the 100 chart.  Click here!

Click here for some more fun Math games. 


Monday, February 13, 2012

February 13 - 17

Happy Valentine's Day!
 I hope you all enjoy your day tomorrow! It is also Random Acts of Kindness Week which I think is SO important. We have been focusing on how we can show people we care through small gestures. Perhaps this would be a great discussion around the dinner table.

Wear RED on TUESDAY for Valentine's Day!

Here are the snack lists for this week:

Valentine's Day Snack Peeps

Fruit Plate - Ryann H.
Veggies and Dip - Zach T.
Juice and Napkins - Jessica B.
Cookies - Zayne W.
Muffins/cupcakes - Max P.
Cheese and Crackers - Nicholas G.
Meat and Pickles - Serena D.

100 Day Snack Peeps

Fruit Plate - Brooke R.
Veggies and Dip - Max P.
Juice and Napkins - Ryann H.
Cookies - Ethan M.
Muffins/cupcakes - Olivia G.
Cheese and Crackers - Amy L.
Meat and Pickles - Ceili d.
 
This Friday will be 100 Day! Thank you to all of the parent and snack volunteers! The students LOVE this day and we are looking forward to it! If you care to pop in to see the action we will be in the gym from 8:45 to about 10:45
 
Spelling words this week are:
boat - coat - goat - toast - float - road - toad - soak - soap - most
 
Sight words this week are:
caught - every - hurt - pretty - stop
 
Bonus Question:
Write down 3 random acts of kindness you complete this week for your family.
 
Don't Forget.... NO SCHOOL next week!

Monday, February 6, 2012

February 6 - February 10

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for the awesome swim day! The kids had a blast! A big thanks to the parents who swam with everyone and helped our in the change rooms.

BUSY WEEK!

Don't forget to wear RED on TUESDAY for our kindness assembly that we will be hosting in the afternoon. We will be performing along to a song connected to kindness for about 5 minutes starting at 1:30 if you care to join. :)

Wednesday is Winter Walk day! We will be walking as a school starting at 1:30. Please make sure your child has proper outdoor footwear as well as jacket etc.

Thursday is ARCTIC day in the afternoon for all grade 2's. Please make sure your child is in comfortable clothing for that day.

Spelling test will also be on Thursday this week. Please make sure your homework is complete and ready to be handed in on Thursday. :)

NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY.

Spelling words this week are:
night - might - fight - light - high - right - bright - sight - tight - eight

Sight words this week are:
with - were - upon - junk - here

Valentine's Day Snack Peeps

Fruit Plate - Ryann H.
Veggies and Dip - Zach T.
Juice and Napkins - Jessica B.
Cookies - Zayne W.
Muffins/cupcakes - Max P.
Cheese and Crackers - Nicholas G.
Meat and Pickles - Serena D.

100 Day Snack Peeps

Fruit Plate - Brooke R.
Veggies and Dip - Max P.
Juice and Napkins - Ryann H.
Cookies - Ethan M.
Muffins/cupcakes - Olivia G.
Cheese and Crackers - Amy L.
Meat and Pickles - Ceili d.