Updates

Hope everyone had a great holiday break!


This week we have continued to read like news reporters. Some of us took our articles that we had brought home over the break and recorded ourselves reading them. This way we were able to see where we improved in our reading and what we need to work on. 
Today we reflected on our fluency checklist and talked about what parts we feel we need to work on, it was a really great self reflection!

Just a reminder that we are sharing all of the videos of us reading in class everyday, if you could help me out at home to do this that would be great! It works best if you e mail them as IRIS hasnt been working so far.

This is also another reminder from our Physical Education Teacher about gymnastics happening in the gym:

Dear Parents and Guardians

We have started our gymnastics unit in our regularly scheduled Physical Education classes. This unit will run until the end of January. Safety procedures are being carefully covered with each class. While students in elementary school are not expected to change their clothing for gym, I do talk to them about being dressed in preparation to participate. Please consider the following when sending your child to school:

• Clothing that allows freedom of movement (no special uniforms or outfits are required – sweats and a t-shirt work best).

• Loose fitting/baggy clothing may get caught on equipment when climbing.

• Tucking shirts in may help to prevent an accident.

• All jewelry that could get caught on equipment should be removed (left in classrooms or left at home). e.g. watches, rings, necklaces, etc...

• Students with long hair should have their hair tied back. Tying hair back with elastics is recommended.

• Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish.

• Students will participate in bare feet unless there is a medical reason (warts).

Please be aware that students have Physical Education class each day. Students will be reminded that they must remain very quiet while participating on the climbing equipment. Sudden noises could startle a student using the equipment and result in a fall.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thank you in advance for your understanding in helping to ensure the safety of our students.

Sincerely,

Helen Hennick

As well, we are building our magnetic inventions this week and need some recyclable materials in order to make them. If there is any at home that you do not need, I can bring it to school with me the next day.