Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We hope you are having a wonderful holiday.  

The week before the holiday was very busy for Room 131.  We performed at the Character Ed assembly, shopped at the Whistle Stop, made crafts and gifts for our family, shopped for ingredients, baked cookies and visited the Long Term Care to share them.  Students built structures to further their understanding of 3D solids.  Kelly and Isla were recognized at the Character Ed assembly.  The grade 2 students also made felt shoes as part of their learning about celebrations around the world.  We finished the week by visiting the Art Show and viewing our artwork and those of other MCS students.  The Art Show runs at the library for another week.  

It was a wonderful week, but exhausting.  We hope everyone is enjoying some well-earned rest.  See you in the New Year!

 

Letters

This week I had students write letters to Santa as well as letters to family members. While in many of the letters to Santa, students asked for "stuff", I asked them to take a different approach in their letters to family members. I asked them to think about things that perhaps don't cost any money, like visiting a special spot, or having some one-on-one time. We watched an Ikea commercial from Spain (the link is below) which helped remind us all that the holiday season is not just about presents. We had a nice discussion about how the holidays are a wonderful opportunity to spend time with those we care about. While most students felt that they have lots of quality time with their parents, many came up with great ideas to have even more! We hope you enjoy the letters!  They will be delivered tomorrow.

https://youtu.be/EQ3ePGr8Q7k

Assembly Performance

Our class will be playing the recorder at the Character Ed assembly on Monday, December 18th.  The assembly begins around 2:15pm.  Family members are welcome to attend.

Family Craft Afternoon

Family Craft Afternoon

Thursday, December 21st, 2:10-3:30pm. Everyone is welcome to join their child for an afternoon of craft/decoration making.

Shopping for Family

Our class will have the opportunity to visit The Whistle Stop on Friday afternoon to do a little shopping for loved ones at home.  Children will be able to purchase gifts that cost anywhere from 25 cents and up.  Two to five dollars will be more than enough for them to bring.  We will wrap them in the classroom.  The proceeds from the sales go to the Deep River Hospital Auxiliary.
Thank you for your support. 

Balloon Rockets

Today the students investigated forces while constructing and "launching" balloon rockets.  Local scientist, John Wills, lent his expertise to help the students better understand forces and the laws of motion. PEO member and CNL employee, Bob Radenovic, also helped with the experiment. The students greatly enjoyed the activity and were very successful!

Class Celebration

Tomorrow is Lucy's last day.  The class has chosen to wear pajamas and watch a movie as a class celebration.  Students can wear pajamas and bring stuffies and blankets.  I will bring in popcorn and treats.  

What's Going On!

Math:
We have just completed a unit on Data Management.  Student's interpreted and created pictographs and bar graphs.  We are now moving on to a unit on 2D and 3D shapes.

Language:
We are now writing letters and using our knowledge of paragraphs to build well formatted letters.


Looking Ahead:
Red, White, Green or Ugly Sweater Day - Monday, December 18th
Student Council/Character Ed Assembly - Monday, December 18th
Craft Afternoon - Thursday, December 21st (2:10-3:15)

Candy Canes

The student council will be selling candy grams starting tomorrow. Candy canes will be 50 cents each. They will be selling everyday from 11:20 to 12:00 outside Mrs. Raymond’s room (209). The last day to buy candy canes will be Friday December 15.

Science North

Today the students had a workshop with Science North!  I missed it as I was away with the Grade 7 Girls Volleyball team.  Get your child to tell you all about it!