PJ Day on Thursday

Thursday December 20th is our December Spirit Day. Get into the spirit of relaxing on the upcoming holidays by wearing your pajamas to school. For safety reasons students must still wear their indoor shoes. Please no slippers or pajamas with feet that cannot fit into your child’s indoor shoes.

This week at school

We had a very busy week in grade 1/2! Students worked hard to research a community helper and complete a writing piece about what they learned. We also had their last session of curling in the gym to get prepared for our field trip next week - we have some very skills curlers in our classes! Winter Olympics 2030 may have some familiar faces. 😉

This weekend please take some time to read with your child every day. Ask questions before, during, and after you read to see what your child knows or understands. Some examples of comprehension questions are:

- What do you think this book will be about? Why?
- What do you know about the topic of this book?
- What do you think will happen next in the story? Why?
- How is the character feeling? How do you know?
- What was the problem in the story?
- Can you retell the story using your own words? 

Remind your child that reading is about more than just sounding out words! As always, we appreciate your ongoing support at home.

Have a fabulous weekend!

- Mrs. Harvey & Ms. Betty

Exciting things happening next week!

Hello Families!

In addition to our curling field trip, there are many exciting things happening next week that we wanted you to be informed about:

On Monday and Wednesday students will participate in whole-school caroling as a time to bring all of our students together during this busy season.

Leadership Club has been busy planning mini events for students in the school. Leadership students will be hosting the following sessions:

Monday December 17: 

• 2:35-2:50pm - Reading Club for Gr 1 -3

On the last day of reading, we are going to get the kids to write holiday words they know to go with the story. 

• 12:10 – 12:35pm-  Arts and Writing for Gr 1-3   

Tuesday December 18:

• 2:35-2:50pm – Math games for Gr 1-5 
• 2:35 – 2:50pm – Technology for Gr. 1-2  (How to draw and design on the I-Pads)

Thursday December 20:

• 2:35-2:50pm – Arts and Writing for Gr. 1-3. Repeat session from Monday

Thursday, December 20 will also be Pajama Day! Students are encouraged to come to school in their coziest winter pj's. Stuffed animals are welcome to join as well - but please label them so they do not get lost. If a stuffed animal is your child's most prized possession, please have a conversation at home about being responsible with our things before sending the stuffy to school. 

While this will be a week full of fun and excitement as we anticipate our winter holidays, this will also be a regular week of school full of learning! Please support us by reminding your child that even when we are having fun, we need to be kind, safe, welcoming, and respectful! 

Thank you!

- Ms. Betty & Mrs. Harvey

Room 13 Field Trip Forms

December 18 is a Field Trip for Room 13 - we are going curling and the Huntington Hills Community Association.

Room 13 parents - please look for Field Trip forms in the Communication folders - I apologize for them not coming out earlier - there was a mix up when they were printed off. 

Please sign and return forms as soon as possible.
Thanks so much!

I have had three notes or emails about volunteering for the field trip -  thanks so much.
Volunteers will be needed to be at the school at 11:45 and will be back by 2:00pm.
Please let me know if you can volunteer and have not let me know to date.
I will be emailing parents to confirm about volunteering in the next few days once I have all the names.

Just a reminder that all students are required to bring a helmet for this event.
Please see forms for further details.

Thanks for your support!

Ms. A. Betty

Spelling Words Dec 10-14

Our new words are:

red: as, in, it, is the
students continue to work on reading these words and using them in their writing

blue: can, if, all, am, into, like

green: stop, then, hurt, hear, have, with

yellow: write, joke, phone, those, make, ride, made

Community Helper Research

Students have been working on a research project this week. After reading stories and watching videos, classes brainstormed what they know about various helpers in our community. Students then chose a helper that they would like to learn more about.



We know this time of year is busy, but we are hoping that you are able to spend 5-10 minutes this weekend talking with your child about the community helper he or she is researching. We have sent a note home for you with more information about how to support your child's research this weekend. Please check your child's folder (Rm 6) or TWAS book (Rm 13) and send the note back on Monday.

Thank you so much!

Stuff a Sock donations

For the month of December we are collecting Stuff a Sock donations for The Mustard Seed. Please fill a sock with hygiene items, bus tickets, or even an extra pair of socks! All the donations go to local people in need. Attached is the Wish List from The Mustard Seed. Thanks for participating!

Spelling Words (December 3-6)

The spelling words this week are:

red group: as, in, it, is, the

blue group: many, I'm, have, more, come, came

green group: not, girl, saw, new, knew, little

yellow group: can't, didn't, don't, won't, that's, they're, it's
(please note these words are the same as last week not because students were unable to correctly spell them, but because we'd like to give students more opportunity to learn the meanings of the words and how to correctly use them in writing activities)

We were so impressed with the spelling quizzes on Friday. Students worked hard to practice their words and learn to spell them correctly. We can't wait to see how their writing continues to develop!

Thank you so much for your support at home.

- Ms. Betty & Mrs. Harvey

Building a Community

Students have expressed interest in using materials from around the house and classroom to build a community. Together we brainstormed some of the materials we may need in order to do this:

- small boxes
- plasticine/playdough
- paper towels rolls (no toilet paper rolls, please!)
- aluminum foil or trays/plates
- wiki sticks
- toothpicks
- popsicle sticks
- pipecleaners

As this is a student-led project, students have been asked to take responsibility to collect items they would like to use. Please take some time to ask your child about this exciting project and discuss what he or she may be able to bring in from your recycling bin or craft cupboard to use.

Please note that any materials sent in will likely not be returned, so we ask you do not send anything valuable or precious in! 

Thank you for your on-going support!