We continue to learn how to identify, read, and spell words containing r-controlled vowels. This week we focused on words with "er". Our focus words for Shared Reading were: tiger, water, paper, and germs.

In Math, we spent most of the week learning about 3D shapes. We identified these shapes/objects both in our classroom at in our homes. The students participated in games and activities that reviewed and reinforced the names of these objects. Next week, we will learn about the properties of the 3D shapes - whether they can stack, roll, and/or slide and we will touch on the terms "faces" and "vertices".

Here is a link to a song about the 3D shapes that the students enjoyed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cg-Uc556-Q 

Thank you to everyone who supported your child in completing the 3D Shape Hunt "homework" task I sent home this week. The students really enjoyed sharing some of the objects they found and we had a large variety of examples for each shape.

We have been keeping an eye on Jackie and Shadow - two eagles nesting in Southern California. The pair shares the responsibility of tending to their 3 eggs and we love getting a glimpse of the eggs when we can. "Pip Watch" begins this Saturday. This is when the eggs might begin to hatch. See information from The Friends of Big Bear Valley below. I have also included a link for the live webcam. if you'd like to take a look. I'd highly encourage taking a couple of minutes to check it out.

* Webcam link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE

This Thursday, we spent a lot of time listening to stories, conversing, and writing/drawing about the importance of kindness, tolerance, and respect to mark Pink Shirt Day. A fantastic organization in the United States called Lifevest Inside made this video about the power of random acts of kindness. The students asked to watch it again as soon as it was finished. Many said they loved it! It's an excellent reminder of the impact a kind gesture can have. It is one of my favourite videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU

***With St. Patrick's Day approaching, the students are going to be challenged to plan and build their own "Leprechaun Trap". Each child will need to bring in their own shoe box or cereal box with which to make their trap. All other materials will be supplied by the school. Please have your child bring in their box this coming week so that construction can begin on Monday, March 10th. Please do not do any work on the trap at home.***

Now that the weather is warming, our playground area and field are becoming very wet and muddy. Please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate footwear and clothing. I would highly encourage you to pack either rain/splash pants and/or an extra pair of pants and socks as we do not have any extra clothing at school. Thanks for your support with this! :)

I hope to take the students on a community walk at some point next week to observe the many different components that make up a neighbourhood - homes, mailboxes, light standards, fire hydrants, etc. This will be weather dependent so your child should be prepared to go any day next week.

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful and relaxing weekend!