On Wednesday we had a special visitor in our classroom, Elder Betty. After learning that we were working on our Rocks and Minerals Unit, Elder Betty shared a few stories along that topic . She also talked to us about the medicine wheel and wild life. The students also were able to ask her a few questions. We had a great time and look forward to her next visit.
"Bricks 4 Kidz" Day
On Monday, November 24th, Bricks 4 Kidz is coming to Gladys McDonald School. Bricks 4 Kidz is an educational service that uses LEGO bricks to teach the basics of architecture and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Bricks 4 Kidz provide opportunities for children to awaken curiosity and inquiry, stimulate observation and exploration skills and enrich, enhance school curriculum and link the science concepts learning in school to the larger world.
The cost is $7.00 per child. Please make this payment before November 20th using School Cash Online. Permission notes were sent on Wednesday. Please sign and return at your earliest convenience.
Remembrance Day Assembly
On Friday morning we had our Remembrance Day Assembly. The students wore their poppies and took part in 2 minutes of silence. Earlier in the week we decorated a class wreath and on Friday Fatima Z. and Mohammad P. represented our class in the laying of the wreath.
Reading Party
On Friday afternoon we celebrated meeting our home reading goals with a class party! It was a fun filled afternoon! We played several cooperative games as a class, followed by some free-choice activities and many students joined in on a soccer game. We enjoyed some treats back in the classroom while playing some board games. Fatima E. even shared one of her games from Pakistan! I have a feeling everyone is going to work very hard to reach their November reading goal (15 minutes every night)! A little birdie told me there are already plans for a pajama/karaoke party in the works if we reach our next goal! Stay tuned and keep reading!
On Friday, November's Scholastic Book Orders were sent home. If you choose to order, please return the order form with payment before next Thursday, November 13th. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic Ltd.
Conference Times
Conferences are on Friday, November 28th and there will be no classes this day. Next Wednesday, I will be sending a note home with your conference time, in your child's agenda. Please sign and return your confirmation sheet before Monday, November 24th. If you are unable to attend please let me know on the confirmation sheet, and return it to school with your child. Thank you.
Birthday Shout - Out!
Happy Birthday Ishmal! On Tuesday Ishmal celebrated her 10th birthday!
Important Dates and Reminders:
Monday, November 10: P.D. Day - No School
Tuesday, November 11: Remembrance Day - No School
Wednesday, November 12: Bear-a-Palooza Day
Thursday, November 20: Bricks 4 Kidz Permission Forms are Due
Friday, November 21: Report Card Day
Monday, November 24: Bricks 4 Kidz Day
Tuesday, November 25: Achiever's Assembly 10:45-11:45
Friday, November 28: No School - Conferences
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