It was great to have everyone back in the classroom this week! :)

We jumped right back into our daily routines. We worked on our printing, number representation, CVC words, learning more sight words, and doing a few Halloween themed learning activities. 

This week, I introduced the Indigenous Grandfather Teaching of Courage. We learned that the bear represents courage. We read a couple of books about acts of bravery and shared times when we have been brave. The students also started on a mixed media art piece of a bear. They will finish it on Monday.

We've been enjoying watching grizzly bears in Alaska on a live webcam. They are preparing for hibernation by fishing on salmon in Brook Falls. It's incredible to see how many bears gather here and a lot of fun to watch their fishing techniques! Here's the link, if you'd like to take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73-EekdVVU8

Next Tuesday will be Picture Day. Individual student pictures will be taken. Our class picture gets taken later in the year. 

On Thursday, November 6, MTS will be holding a short student assembly to honour Remembrance Day. Poppy stickers will be given to each child to wear.

A friendly reminder that our library day is Tuesday. Please have your child return their book by Monday each week.

Fall Break will go as planned. There will not be school for students November 10 - 12. We will return on Thursday, November 13th.

Some students returned to school this week without their indoor shoes. Please ensure your child brings their indoor shoes to school on Monday.

Can I please ask that Halloween candy be limited to one or two pieces in lunches and snacks? Sometimes, children bring quite a few pieces of candy to school with them after the holiday and the sugar can really affect behaviour. Thank you very much for your help with this. :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe evening. :)