DECEMBER is HERE!

Wowza! I am looking ahead at our next 3 weeks and are we ever BUSY!

So much to look forward to!

Spelling words this week are:

name – same – save – brave – face – place – snake – wake – skate – have

Sight words this week are:

who – what – where – when – why

 

December Note

Today your child came home with a red and green note explaining all of the December events!

Please take a moment to look at the dates and mark them down on your calendars. Every student must return the RED slip so that we can arrange for skates and helmets for everyone on the 19^th.

Les Bucherons

A red note was sent home this week with the youngest child explaining the dates and plans for our Christmas plans at MMH! December 12 will be the performance at Southminster Church in the evening. 2 tickets will be coming home with the youngest child. If you require more please write a letter to Paul explaining your request. Thanks! On December 13 Les Bucherons will be performing at MMH for the students as well as running a SUGAR SHACK outside! Should be AWESOME!

 

Hot Lunch is DECEMBER 3 for our grade!

 

 

Parents Needed!

Please check out the request for parent help regarding Christmas Crafts and Christmas Cookies/Decorating! If you are interested and able to help please indicate so on the red form!

Skating!

All students need helmets and skates for December 19^th! If you have extras we would love to borrow them. Please indicate on the red form if you are in need of skates or if you are able to lend any. Parents are definitely needed to help tie skates and join in on the fun. We strongly encourage all parents to wear helmets on the ice as well. Thanks for your support in promoting safety.

 

Student Challenge

Ms. Craddock has 13 helmets. She needs 24 for all of the student in her class. How many more helmets does Ms. Craddock need? Show all 4 steps of problem solving.

Last week of November

Our Last Week of November!

Thank you so much for an amazing response to Parent Teacher Interviews. I felt like it was super valuable and important and really enjoyed having the students at the interviews. Thank you for all that you do at home to help support your child’s education.

Spelling Words this week are:

chip – chop – ache – lunch – rich – which – much – such – bunch – branch

Sight words are:

green – other – really – those – thing

Hot Lunch is NEXT WEEK not this week for our grade.

Library Day is Wednesday!

 Thank you for helping your child remember to have their books at school or in their backpack! EVERYONE had all of their books returned last week!

Student Challenge for this week!

Show me 3 different ways to represent the number 58 with coins.

Upcoming Events for November/December:

November 27 – Leader in Me Assembly at MMH for students in family groups

November 28 – Theater for Young Audiences from the U of L will visit MMH

December 9-13 – Les Bucherons at MMH

December 12 – Concert at Southminster United Church – Details to come

December 13 – Les Bucherons Performance and Sugar Shack at MMH

December 18 – Dress like Christmas!

December 19 – Class Christmas Party

December 20 – Last day of classes for 2013

Oreo Day!

 

 

We had a great day! Thank you so much for all of the Oreos you sent as well as getting your child to school in black and white! Lots of great pictures from the day.

 

Hot Lunch orders are due by NOVEMBER 21 - No exceptions.

 

Conference Manager/Interview Times

It looks as though most of you have booked a time! AWESOME! If you have not or need help doing so please let myself or the office know and we would be happy to help you. It is up to you if you would like to bring your child to interviews or not. Sometimes it can be very valuable to all meet together. We also ask that younger siblings are not at the interviews as it can be very distracting. We really appreciate your help with this.

 

No School Thursday AFTERNOON or FRIDAY!

 

Spelling words this week are:

shell – ship – shop – sheep – shut – dish – fish – wish – rush - push

Sight words this week are:

could – more – there – to – then

 

Report Card Week

Welcome Back to November!

What a snowy and sunny long weekend! I know many teachers were busy working away on report cards and finding time to relax. I hope you were able to do the same! Our students did an amazing job with the Remembrance Day assembly last Thursday. Thank you to the Grade 5’s for hosting and to all of the teachers involved with the beautiful choirs and readings. Our class did a great job of recognizing the importance of the assembly.

 

Spelling words this week:

than – that –them – then – these – think – both – bath – with – there

Sight words this week:

house – too – little – saw – thank

 

 

Brown Bag Fairy Tale Project is DUE! 

Thanks to everyone who has already handed in the project! We will be sharing our projects and popcorn tomorrow so please take some time tonight to quickly complete one with your child if you have not already! Thanks for your support at home with our Language Arts program!

 

 

PJ DAY – November 14!

Thursday is PAJAMA DAY!! Please send your child to school in their warm, cuddly pajamas for the day! They are allowed to bring ONE stuffy that day as well ( a small one J ). We will be having a fast and fun assembly at 8:30 that morning.

 

 Report Cards

Report Cards will be coming home this Friday, November 15! I am asking the students not to open anything until they are at home with a parent. This is a great time to celebrate and set goals. They have been working so hard and I know they are proud of their accomplishments so far.

 

Parent Teacher Interviews November 21-22

The online times will be open on November 14! Please book early to find a time that accommodates you! If you need help booking a time please let me know of phone the office as they will be happy to help you! There will be school on the morning of the 21 but not in the afternoon.

 

Oreo Day!

Oreo Day will be next Monday the 18^th. If you are able to send in a box of Oreos please let me know as we are in need of a few more. This will be a super fun day for the students filled with Math and Language Arts activities based around cookies and Oreos. We ask all grade 2’s to do their best to wear black and white that day! Thanks!

 

 

 

 

Thank You

Thank you for helping to make our Halloween celebration so special and fun! Our class was so happy and looking amazing in all of their costumes. The snacks were fantastic! What a feast! Thank you for your generosity!

 

Cinderella

Monday, November 4 we are off to Cinderella at 11:45! We will  have an early lunch and then head over to Chinook High School. Thank you to Mr. Fallwell, Mrs. Lyle, Mrs. Wolsey, Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Deys who will be transporting us! The play is expected to be 2 hours long with an intermission! Should be exciting!

 

 

Popcorn/Fairytale Project

Yesterday a paper bag project was sent home with your child. It explains a simple and fun project to be completed at home and returned for November 12. If you have any questions about this project or need help finding a fairytale please e-mail me. Check out our 2 city libraries! They are so helpful and fun!

 

Lockdown Practice

On November 5^th we will be practicing a lockdown at MMH. The students are always prepped with good conversation and have time to ask any questions. This is not meant to cause any anxiety. It is a necessary safety precaution just as fire drills are.

November 6^th Mr. Keith Miller will begin his PS1 work on our classroom! We are excited to have him.

 

 

Spelling words for the week:

come – some – from – one – done – none – love – of – gone – does

Sight words for the week:

read – how – thing – write – said

NO SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 8^th and November 11^th

 

 

Remembrance Day Assembly

November 7^th will be our Remembrance Day assembly. We will begin at 10:30 am and you are more than welcome to join.

Oreo Day

November 18^th will be OREO DAY! The kids LOVE this day! There will be math and Language Arts activities all day. We ask the students to dress in black and white as well. We will be in need of 12 bags of Oreos. If you would like to donate a bag please let me know!

Parent Teacher Interviews

November 21 and 22 are Parent Teacher Interviews. The online system will be available to parents to book on November 14^th. Please book your time slot as I would like to meet with you all! J A note will be coming home with more details.

November Happenings:

November 4 – Cinderella

November 5- Lockdown Practice

November 6 – Mr. Miller starts in or room

November 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:30

November 8/11 – No School

November 12 – Paper Bag Fairytale Project due

November 15 – Report Cards come home

November 18 – Oreo Day

November 21-22 – Interviews

November 21 – Half day of school only

 

Bonus Question:

How many different ways can you represent the number 53? Write it down and bring it to school for a sticker! You must show at least 4 ways.