Thanks to everyone who was able to come and see our dance performance today. I think the students loved the opportunity to perform for such a large audience!

This week, we focused on the proper uppercase and lowercase formation and sounds for letters I, N, O, and D. We have been learning how to identify the different letter sounds in consonant, vowel, consonant, words such as: hen, pig, cat, etc. We follow a guided drawing lesson to add pictures to our printing notebooks of things that begin with these letters. The students really enjoy these online lessons. They serve as a great tool for teaching basic drawing techniques. Here is a link to one of the lessons should you be interested in having your child try some at home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tHq9o9nFXo

In Math, we have been reviewing and practicing number formation as well as continuing our work with patterns. Students worked in pairs to create 3-part shape, colour, and letter patterns this week. We also work on basic place value (ones and tens), counting to 30, and number representation (tallies and ten frames) during our daily calendar time.

As we continue to learn about our similarities and differences, the students practiced drawing self-portraits this week to express their uniqueness. We will be completing our good copy portraits on Monday; adding colour with oil pastels and paint. You can look forward to seeing these on our bulletin board at Parent-Teacher Conferences next Thursday evening and Friday morning. Please make sure to sign up for a conference time. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you! :)

I sent home a Roll and Write sight word game for the students to play, should you have time and/or desire to do so. We have been working with these words daily during our Shared Reading time. Please have an adult or older sibling (who can read) play this game with your child to ensure accuracy. I suggest playing until all six columns are filled as repetition helps to bind these words to the brain! :) On the flip side of the sheet is a CVC activity. You may want to write the five vowels at the top of the page for your child to reference. If your child completes one or both activities, please initial the sheet and have them bring it back to me so I can give them a sticker. 

Library day is Thursday. If your child did not bring back their book this week, they were unable to take out a new one. Please ensure their book is returned by Wednesday each week. Thank you for your support.

On Monday, we will have an Orange Shirt Day assembly. We will read a related story in class and take time to talk about why this is an important day. Please have your child wear an orange shirt if they have one.

Our Terry Fox Run will be on Wednesday morning. Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate shoes and clothing for running. We will have a short assembly at 9:15 and then will go outside to run for approximately 20 minutes. Toonies for Terry will be collected until Wednesday. Your support is greatly appreciated.

A friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday due to Parent-Teacher Conferences nor on Monday, September 30th as it is Truth and Reconciliation Day.