Welcome Advent!
We are at the beginning of our 4 Week Advent Season to Christmas. This week the students are learning about the Christmas Story and of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.
Thank you for your great support in sending in items for our St. Vincent de Paul Food Hamper. It really helps our students learn the value of giving to others and being aware of need in others.

In Math we are using Rekenreks to help with subitizing numbers to 10, and creating different addition stories to 12. Ask your child about rekenreks - they're a fun way to learn basic facts.

In Science we are learning about the different seasons and how animals adapt for the weather. The terms hibernation, migration and adaptation are being discussed.

November is speeding by!
Today we had a kick off for our Camp-Read A Lot! Hope you have RSVP'd already! We are hosting a fun, informative evening to encourage a love of reading at home, and hopefully offer some ideas to make reading more fun for everyone!
The students had a Campfire Sing A Long, and heard and exciting story called "Journey". The students were reunited with their buddy class and completed an activity together.
Enjoy the pictures below!

This week we are learning about being made in God's image and that means to act and think like Him. We are really trying to show God that we love Him by our actions.

Book order forms went home this week and if you are interested in purchasing, the order must be received by Oct. 20. Please remember to add the GST to your items. Look at the buff coloured column to get the correct price.

Home Reading books will start next week, so watch for them and the letter explaining the routine.

We are learning about Primary and Secondary Colours this week, so ask your child about them. Below are pictures of the children learning to use eye droppers to mix colours. I love the intense look of concentration on their faces!
Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!

October is becoming a busy, fun month!
We are nearing the end of our Letter/Sound unit in Language Arts,where we reviewed the consonants and the sounds they make. And will be soon learning about Pumpkins through Reading and Writing Activities.
Our Home Reading Books will start the week of Oct. 16, so watch for them coming home soon!
In Math, while we are winding up Patterns, we are quickly moving into Numeracy and Number values.
Our Colour Unit is well under way and we are also beginning to understand the different types of Communities to which we belong.
Check out our Fall Wreathes, and our Flower Colour Wheel Flowers.

Friday, September 29 is our Terry Fox Walk. Students are asked to bring in a toonie for Terry.

Who are you running for this year?

Scholastic Book Orders are due Tuesday, September 26. 

Welcome to a new school year! I am so happy to see returning families, and meet so many new faces! I look forward to meeting you at our School BBQ September 14 at 6pm.