October already?

Well it's October!  We have been learning about seasonal change in Science class.  We had a real good look at some signs of fall on our field trip last week.

 We saw garter snakes heading into the dens for the winter.

 Yes, even I held a few snakes. (P.S. If you haven't returned your photo release form to the office yet please do so.  I'd rather post pictures of the students than myself)

  We also saw a lot of Fall leaves.

I also wanted to share with you what we have been working on in Math class.  Both the grade 1s and the grade 2s are learning about Patterns.  The Grade 1s are primarily working on repeating patterns, while the Grade 2s just started working on increasing/growing patterns. 

Can you figure out the rule in each of these growing patterns?

Last week we also learned about why Terry Fox is an important Canadian figure.  All students participated in the school walk.  It was a beautiful Fall day to be out for a walk.

This coming week we will debrief our field trip, learn about Thanksgiving and wrap up the pattern units.  We will also get our spelling routines back on track.  On Tuesday students will (finally) do their first spelling test.  They will come home with list #2 as well.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!