Christmas Concert

Our concert is tomorrow! I can't believe it! Tickets are still on sale at the office for $4 each.

The Matinee will be at 9:00am.

The evening performance is at 7:00pm. Students are asked to be at school at 6:40pm.

See you all tomorrow! :)

Dog Costumes

As I'm sure you know by now, the Grade 2s will be dressing as dogs for the Christmas concert. This can really be as simple or complex as you like. Students can just wear all of an appropriate colour (ie. brown, black, etc.) and make ears to wear.

I found a few ideas on Pinterest. This is not what costumes HAVE to look like. Just wanted to offer some suggestions for those of you who have asked. Hope this helps...


http://www.marthastewart.com/348271/felt-puppy-ears


http://www.education.com/activity/article/dalmatian-costume/



http://www.thetestnest.com/2011/10/handmade-halloween-costume.html


http://www.parenting.com/gallery/easy-face-painting-designs-kids?view=home&pnid=115053


http://www.bhg.com/halloween/kids-costumes/easy-to-make-kids-costumes/#page=7

Christmas Concert

A memo is being sent home today with information about the Christmas Concert. The Grade 2s have singing parts only for the concert. All Grade 2 students are asked to dress like a dog of their choice for the performance.

Thanks.

Book Fair

The book fair will be next week. Grade 2s will have the opportunity to view the books on Monday, November 30. We will be purchasing books the morning of Thursday, December 3. The book fair will also be open for parents on Thursday, December 3 from 1:00-3:00 and again from 5:00-8:00.

Long Overdue Update...

I can't believe it has been so long since I updated our webpage. I recently started a "Homework" tab and I guess most information has been communicated that way.

Well, it's November already!! Here are a few reminders to get us through the next little while :)

Home Reading
Please continue to read nightly for 20 minutes. Books are changed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you find that your child is not bringing a book home/bringing the same book home every night, you can read from a book you have at your house. I do remind students to double check their books but it is up to them to make sure it gets changed.

Outside Play
Students will be going outside as much as possible throughout the fall and winter months. Please remind them to dress in layers as the weather can change throughout the day. Also, a spare set of clothes in the bottom of book bags might be a good idea now that we are into MUD season!!!

No School
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 2 because of a Professional Development Day.
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

I think that is all. As always, if you have any questions, please email me! :)

Thanksgiving Assembly

The Grade 2s will be hosting the Thanksgiving assembly tomorrow, October 8 at 10:30am. You are all more than welcome to attend.

Also, as a part of the assembly, students have been asked to bring in a non-perishable food item for our local food bank. Please send along an item tomorrow.

Thanks!!

Today's Note

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The grade two students have been very busy getting ready for the assembly next week. On Thursday, October 8th the grade two students will be hosting the Thanksgiving/Fall assembly. The assembly will begin at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you then!

Thanksgiving Assembly

We will be reading a poem during our Thanksgiving assembly on Thursday, October 8. Please practice at home:

Thanksgiving Dinner

Take a turkey, stuff it fat,

Some of this and some of that.

Get some turnips, peel them well.

Cook a big squash in it’s shell.

Now potatoes, big and white,

Mash till they are soft and light.

Cranberries, so tart and sweet,

With the turkey we must eat.

Pickles, yes, and then, Oh my!

For a dessert a pumpkin pie,

Golden brown and spicy sweet.

What a fine Thanksgiving treat!

 

           

Home Reading

Home reading starts today, Monday, September 21. As discussed on Curriculum Night, we are hoping to simplify this routine as much as possible. Books will be sent home in the front pouch of agendas. Books will be changed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (if needed). If you would like to record reading/make a note about the book, please do so on the right hand side of the daily agenda.

Patterning Games

Here are a few games to help reinforce creating and extending repeating patterns:

Moon Rock Patterns:
http://www.abcya.com/patterns.htm

Fuzz Bugs Patterns:
http://www.abcya.com/fuzz_bugs_patterns.htm

Shape Patterns:
http://www.abcya.com/shape_patterns.htm

Class Dojo

We have started Class Dojo as an incentive for making good choices in our classroom. Students seem to really love earning more and more Dojo points. I will be sending home log in information so you can track your child's points from home! :)

Homework This Week

A sheet will be going home today (Tuesday) for students to complete and return by Monday, September 21.

"What's in a name?" will act as an introduction to our Religion unit. Please have your child complete the sheet (with your help if needed). Make sure it is their own printing and that they are able to read what they have written. Students will be asked to present the information on their sheet next week.

This Week

We are still busy settling into our new Grade 2 classroom. I will try to post weekly updates to let you know what we have been working on and what might be coming up next!

In math we are working on Patterning. Students have reviewed repeating patterns so far and we will begin increasing patterns later this week.

Our focus in Language Arts so far has been writing. We are slowly working towards using the Daily 5  for our literacy block. We started Read to Self this week as well.

Much of Health this month will focus on safety. We have been practicing our Fire Drills and learning about Safety at Play.

We will be starting our first Science unit (Air and Water) later this week.

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Curriculum Night is tonight, Tuesday, September 15 at 7pm.

School Lunch envelopes are due back by Thursday, September 17.

Our Schedule

A September calendar went home yesterday. Please note the following:

- Curriculum Night is Tuesday, September 15
- School Lunch registration due Friday, September 11
- School Lunch program starts Monday, September 28
- Gym: Day 4, 5 and 6
- Music: Day 2, 4 and 6

Welcome Back!!