Hi everyone,
Thanks for checking in.
Well Friday is winding down and next week I'm sure will be a blur. First things first, we have had a busy week. Grade Two students are learning about holiday celebrations around the world - don't be surprised if you hear them humming "Driedel, driedel, driedel" tonight when they come home. We played a game that is commonly played at Hanukkah time. Yesterday we learned about SinterKlaas and Zwarte Piet from the Netherlands. Next week we will explore traditions from Italy, England, Mexico and Australia. Grade Three students were comparing the life of a city mouse and a country mouse.
In Math, we started exploring measurement. Ask your child the difference between non-standard and standard measurements. We used a plastic stick to measure classroom items and then we used a paper metre stick (thank you IKEA) to measure the same things using centimetres.
In literacy, we have been reading all about Scaredy Squirrel and how he prepares for Christmas. Being a scared squirrel who is afraid of germs and strangers really presents a problem at this holiday time! The kids planned out a gingerbread house (just like Scaredy Squirrel, but his was "better than code") and designed all sides. They then had to work with a partner to develop a procedure for building the gingerbread house. Some students were videoing and making movies of their procedure and others were typing it.
Our Christmas Character day was very successful. Lots of elves, some Santas and a few toy helpers. Thank you for helping your child come up with a costume. I 'may' have been an elf myself!
Our play is on Tuesday, Dec.16 at 6:30pm and 11 am. Please send your child's costume with them on Monday if possible. If not, then please make sure it is here for our morning performance on Tuesday! The kids have really worked hard (thanks for encouraging them at home) and it definitely shows. I am excited for them to 'break a leg' on Tuesday. We will do one final practise on Monday before taking the stage on Tuesday!
Enjoy your weekend,
Cheers,
Ms. Rogers
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