On Monday we carved pumpkins!! The kids had a great time! They had to estimate how many seeds were in each pumpkin, we observed the shape and size and talked about what kind of faces we wanted to carve on them. They worked together to come up with some great faces.
This week we have a lot planned and a lot to finish up. We are almost done our family tree's and will do a few finishing touches on them. We continue to present our puzzle pieces but for some its a struggle to remember all the details. Its a great idea to practice at home or write little reminders or notes that the child can use to help them out. We have started our haunted house which was a big hit. They quietly worked away and groaned when I told them it was time to clean up!
In Math, the students will get to make a Halloween patterning belt, which should be fun. We are also looking at different ways to represent the same number. Some students are having difficulty with this concept and it is something you can work on at home. For example have your child show you 5 objects. Maybe they line them up side by side, now ask them to show 5 a different way, maybe like on a dice. Point out to them that the number hasn't changed, just the way they placed them.
We are also working an Art project for the Gala, which will be on display the night of the Gala. You can take home your child's art and are encouraged to make a small donation to the school for it.
A final reminder to send in a glass jar by Wednesday so that your child may participate in the Art activity planned. For those of you who already have, thank you!
Next months theme is just around the corner. The students will be learning about fruits and vegetables. This class project is always a huge success for both the parents and the students. It does however involve your corporation and support. I am hoping for another successful year of getting students to try new things with a little positive peer pressure! I have assigned each student a fruit/vegetable to bring into class on a particular day for the month of November. The deal is that the students all must try what is brought in, unless an allergy. It has to touch their tongue! If they want to spit it out they are free to do so, at least they tried it. They then will write in a book whether they liked what they have tried or not. I also have in the back of the mind something techy but I am not sure how it will work out. Ill keep you posted. Once they have finished trying everything on the list, the books are sent home for you to look over. It is an easy way to see what your child likes, so that making snacks/ lunches can be a little easier. It also saves you from trying out pomegranates for example to see if they like them or not. The list will be sent home this week. Feel free to add anything to the list or if you cannot find what you have been give to replace it with something else that is not on the list. Calgary has a lot more options out there than PEI did so I look forward to seeing what you might suggest or bring in. I will take care of the first couple of days. If you are unable to participate that's ok too, just let me know so I can make arrangements to get what is needed for that day. To make our life in grade one easier, we would love it if you sent in the items cut up and prepared for 22 students. Don't worry about napkins I got that covered. Thanks in advance for your support.
We will have our Halloween celebration on Friday afternoon. Students are allowed to wear their Halloween costumes. Please no masks or weapons. If your child's costumes involves make-up please be sure to apply it at home. If you wish to send in a healthy Halloween treat please feel free to do so. We have some fabulous parents who have volunteered their time on Friday afternoon. and we are looking forward to all the fun they have planned for us.
For Fridays lunch we have a parent who will be making the students soup. Please send in a bowl along with a spoon. Here are the ingredients below. You may also want to send in a little something just in case. Only lunch is provided so please send in their snacks.
The soup is from scratch using the following ingredients:
Butternut squash
Celery
Carrots
Leeks
Apples or pear
Apple juice (i juice it myself)
Garlic
Onions
Ground pepper
EVOO
Cilantro on top
Our class will be doing November's Remembrance Day Liturgy on November 10th. Please if you have time practice their song at home. Mme Holly is teaching them the actions to go with the song.
Here are the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4cxee6KE6A&feature=youtu.be (This is the hand signs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lazbjWMWHzc
Just a reminder that we do not have school on Monday Oct 31 (Be safe and have fun trick or treating)
No school on Tuesday either- Teachers have their Faith Day.
I hope to see you all dressed in your Halloween best on Friday if you drop off or pick up your child! They have been talking about it in class since last week!
Have a great week end and a safe Halloween!
See you next week.
Laurie Anne
