Day 45

Hello,

Here is what we did today!

Calendar: Today our routine was by Maya.
Gym: Please see Ms. Lovan's blog for more information.
Phonics: Today we started talking about long a sound. First we talked about what the difference between a long and short a sound was and we stretched out many words in order to hear the difference. Next we made a list of different words that had the long a sound in it. Finally the children used this list to choose a word and make that word out of play-doh together out as a group.

Math: Today we  completed our math patterning test. The children did quite well!

Lunch/Recess

Math: We used this time to finish our patterning test.
Unit of inquiry: Today we reviewed the parts of a plant using the song we learned! The children had so much fun that we had to share with you all. Here is a video of the children singing part of the song.

Next the children did a flower craft using sunflower seeds. The children had to label the parts of the flower.

Lunch/Recess

Phonics: We reviewed the long a sound again by reading a book. Every time the students heard the long a sound they had to clap!
Journal: Today journal was about our favourite foods. Once again we focused on the size of the letter, ensuring the letters were formed properly and that they had tried to sound out their favourite foods. Here are some pictures of some excellent journals from today.

We ended the day practicing our song for the Christmas concert!

Miss. Ross

Holiday Fundraiser

St. Jude's parent guild is trying to raise money for a PA system for the school. Each child has been sent home a package where they can sell cookie dough or gift cards. These can make fantastic gifts for family and friends! The class that raises the most money will win a pizza party! These order forms are due on November 20th.

Parent guild

There will be an open forum parent meeting on November 17th from 5:30-6:30. Anyone is welcome to join if you wish to talk with parent guild or see what they have been doing thus far.

 Scholastic book order forms are due November 30th

Week of November 16^th- 20^th 2015

·      Lunch forms at due November 20^th 2015

·      Please make sure that your child is wearing boots for recess as it gets muddy outside.

·      Parent guild holiday fundraiser from 9^th to 20^th. They are trying to buy a PA system ! The class that sells the most will get a pizza party!!!

·      November spelling test-November 27^th 2015

1.     for

2.     was

3.     that

4.     they

5.     we

6.     his

7.     her

8.     but

9.     had

10.  with

·      Snuggle up and Read – Friday

·      There is no Jolly Jingles this week as we are working on Long a and short a

·      Friday Show and Share students: Zia (Long a), Aydan (Long A), Sahara (Short a),

Danial (Short a)

o   Please bring in something that begins with the letter beside your name.

·      Words of the Week due Friday

1. cave

2. rain

3. plane

4. sad

5. band

6. flash

Reminders:

·      Students are to come to school on Monday and Wednesday in their gym uniform. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, students are to come to school in their full school uniform.

·      Please make sure that your child is wearing the proper shirt for winter. This is a long sleeve polo shirt and no short sleeves.

·      Please make sure your child has a pair of black dress shoes and a pair of gym shoes labeled and to be left at the school for their indoor shoes this year.