Artist in the School week

What an exciting week it will be!  This week we get to spend time each day with Randy Guest, our Artist in the School, who will be teaching us about film and videos.  We can't wait to show you what we learn.

This past week we spent more time working on our own blog pages.  Please check it out by visiting the KidBlog link on the right hand side.  Your child will know how to log in.  We are working on the etiquette for posting comments right now.  Students are encouraged to post comments that spark conversation rather than just general comments.

In Religion we have been studying the story of Jacob.  This is our artwork about his dream.  This week we begin learning about Joseph.

We are just beginning a new unit in Science about Position and Motion.  This will be a fun unit full of interactive activities and experiments.

Spelling homework

This week I have emailed the correct word sorts out to each parent. I have chosen to do this for a couple of reasons. 

- Some students tell me they have trouble remembering how to do their sort when they get home. 

- Some students tell me that they forget to take their words home. 

- And, believe it or not, some students tell me they can't practice their words because their parents don't know what to do. 

Regardless of the reason (excuse), each student is expected to practice their words during the week. 

Today I will send home a list of ideas for making spelling homework more interesting. For example: write silly sentences with your words, or write the consonants blue and the vowels red.

Reminders:
- An email was sent out by Mrs. McCrea explaining the NEW online registration process. If you have questions or require assistance registering your children for the upcoming school year please contact the office. 
- Boston Pizza Night - Feb. 4
- Trip to MTYP on Feb. 11 - please send in the permission forms