A huge thank you to Mme. Gamache's grade 8 class for creating and sharing holiday pictures books with us in French.  They were also a great audience for us while we read our stories!

Dexter: I really liked the stories (that the grade 8s made for us).

Will: I really liked how they offered to translate their stories into English for us.

Kael: I liked their funny stories.  They made me laugh and giggle - like Twinky the Star and Timothy John.

Lucas: The grade 8s were very kind about our stories.  They clapped for us when we were done.  They gave us some positive feedback and we gave some to them too.

Ruby: I really liked how some of the groups were really encouraging and said things like "I want to see your story, it looks so good".

Keenan: Their stories were really great. I wish we would have gotten a turn at every group to hear them all!

Sullivan - Some of the drawings were SO good!

Tora - It was awesome how they could read it in French and translate it to English for us.

 Last week's Christmas concert - Thanks to Amanda for sharing what she took :)

Here's a picture of the kids up on the stage.   For the videos of their songs, please login to your child's Google Classroom and head to Classwork - 4B Photos-  to access all of the pictures of the year so far, including from the concert!

  Week of December 18

If you and your child were able to join us for our Christmas concert last week and you have a photo or video of our class on stage that you're willing to share please email it to me.  I've had a couple of  families ask for this but I wasn't able to get one myself this year.  

** Please note that the first week back after the holidays we will be beginning swim to survive (on Tuesday).  Students will need a swimsuit, towel and bag. **

Winter Wonderland week - special events and dress up challenges to earn house points

Monday:  Dress in Winter/Holiday colours:  White, silver, blue or red and green 

  - No weekly homework 

Tuesday:   Trivia - Guess the movie clip 

  - Holiday stories to be completed and ready to print.  

Wednesday:  Ugly holiday sweaters - wear a favorite or make your own! 

Thursday:  Guess the Christmas carol 

 -  Holiday story sharing with Mme.Gamache's grade 8 class

Friday (half day):   Dismissal for the holidays at 12:00

    - Classroom picnic style movie time.  Students are welcome to bring a blanket or pillow, a special drink and snacks for during the movie (already popped popcorn is fine, but not a bag that needs to be microwaved please)

 

 Week of December 11

* I know that many families travel for the holidays.  If at all possible, please help your child to attend school each day to be part of the learning we will continue to do until the final day.  If your child will not be at school, advance notice is appreciated so we can try not to start the new year with outstanding assignments.  

Monday: Math weekly #6 goes home

Tuesday: ** All field trip forms (for Swim to Survive and the CCHS Aladdin presentation) due back

Wednesday: Full day field trip to our Outdoor Learning Center - please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately to be outside all day, has a bag lunch and a full water bottle.  ** A big thank you to our two wonderful parent volunteers that will be joining us! **

Winter Concert in the evening- students arrive by 6:15 and come into our classroom.  Parents, please make your way to the gym and find your seat :)

Thursday:  Walking to CCHS about 1:45.  Please help to prepare your child for this speedy walk by talking about the importance of staying with the group ahead of time as we'll need to arrive in a timely manner and make it back to school before busses arrive.  

Friday (half day):  

        - Math weekly #6 is due   

        - Science - Eye safety posters are due

Fun Fair today!

This amazing, engaging event was inspired and supported by our Right from the Start team.  The game stations for our class were created and hosted by the wonderful leaders in 7A 😀

Kael:  Everytime when we missed the grade 7s said positive things like " nice try " "You'll get it next time".

AJ: I'm so proud of the grade 7s.  I played a lot of games!

Ruby: I was happy because I got the high score on one of the games!

Aleah: When I missed or was upset with myself the grade 7s said "That's ok" to make me feel better.

Will: I like when we went to each game they said "Hello, what's your name?" and then they told us about the game.

Dexter: I really loved all of the games.  Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.

Tora: I liked how when we went to each game they explained and they were good sports when we lost and then gave high fives when we won.

Keenan: They were so nice it was like I already knew them.

Kinsley: I liked how all of the games were so unique!

Sullivan: I liked how all the games were unique and fun.

 Week of December 4th

* Swim to Survive parent permission slips to be signed and returned ASAP please

* We have also been invited to CCHS next week to see the play Aladdin.  There will be permission forms coming home for this as well at some point this week.  

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Monday: Spelling duotangs come home.  Word list and assignment #6 due Friday.

- New Reading Records were handed out today these will be primarily completed in class but if your child is away they will need to get caught up.  These are due back (with a parent signature please) next Thursday December 14th.  

Tuesday: * Swim to Survive parent permission slips

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday (full day):  Spelling assignment due and test in the morning.

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Coming up next week

• Wednesday - all day field trip to the Outdoor Learning Center, then Christmas concert in the evening. (students to arrive by 6:15 and to be in our classroom)
• Thursday - Play at CCHS