Attn: Families of Grade 2 Students

Tonight your child should be bringing home a small sheet of paper. He or she is being asked to locate a piece of persuasive writing. We have discussed the various places we see persuasive writing, like on billboards, newspapers, magazines, commercials etc. Your child needs to find an example of persuasive writing and is asked to fill out the sheet tonight and bring it back to school tomorrow. He or she will be asked to discuss their findings with the group.
I have provided the questions below in the event that this sheet did not get home tonight.

Where did you find your persuasive example?
Who is trying to persuade you?
What are they trying to persuade you to do?
Do you thing their argument is convincing? Why or Why not?

I look forward to hearing all about those who are trying to persuade us!

Spring Concert

Yes, that time is here! In a mere 3 weeks, we will be performing in the school concert that is held yearly at SATEC high school.
This year, we will be doing a version of the "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". I would like to extend an open invitation to any parent willing to assist with costume/set making. I would like to limit the costumes to masks, however there may be some characters that will need more than that. Also, I will need to make garden-like props for the background. If you are interested in sharing your artistic/creative abilities, send in a note with your child or an email ASAP.

jessica.lowen@tel.tdsb.on.ca

Much thanks goes out in advance to those who donate time to this project!

Lunch at School

Dear Students and Parents and/or Guardians, Monday, March 23, 2009

Welcome back! I’m hopeful that everyone had a great break. This week we are going on 2 field trips. One of the trips is being split into 2 so that straight grades may go together on either Thursday or Friday.

On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, all students are asked to bring a bagged lunch as they will be required to eat at school during odd hours. Meaning, they will need to eat either prior to the regular lunch hour or sometime after the regular lunch hour.

So, if your child usually goes home for lunch, they are being asked to stay for the 3 days.

Also, the focus of the Cedar Ridge Creative Center Trip is recycling. To further engage the students in their project, we’d like to ask you to help your child collect the items below so they will be able to use them on their collages:
Photographs, pictures from magazines, buttons, ribbon and fabric scraps.

Please ensure that the items are not brought in until the day of the trip, and that they are in a sealed bag/container. There will be materials here for their use as well, but in hopes that the students can be part of the recycling process and truly personalize their collages, they'd like them to have the opportunity to bring in some materials of their own choosing.

Sorry for any inconveniences these last minute notices may cause, and thanks in advance for your cooperation.

We're Collecting...

Please send in your empty paper towel rolls!
Thanks for your help.

Honorary Mention

This afternoon we had our student assembly where awards were given out to those who display "fairness" as a character trait on a daily basis. Below is a list of those who received an award.

Preyom
Kazi
Jaden
Alian
McKayla
Madison
Navid
Matt
Cora
Nael
Colin
Luna

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

It’s Time to Shake It!

For the first time in Clairlea history, primary classes are getting the opportunity to have their very own dance!

This Friday, March 13th, from 1pm-2pm, Grades 1, 2, and 3 will be invited to the gym to enjoy their time together before the long anticipated March Break.

In support of Free the Children, it is suggested that students bring in $1 or any other amount to put towards the cause. Thank you very much in advance for your donations!

Class Trips Clarification

Dear Parent(s) and Students,
It has been brought to my attention that in my March News Letter I made an error with regards to upcoming trip dates. Tonight you will find in your childs bag another field trip permission form for another 1/2 day trip happening in the same week. Please read, fill out, and return the form and the $2.50 by March 23rd. Please see below for a breakdown of the dates.

Tuesday March 24th - 1/2 day (afternoon) - Entire Class - to Lorraine KIMSA Theatre

Thursday March 26th - 1/2 day (morning) - Grade 2's to Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

Friday March 27th - 1/2 day (afternoon) - Grade 1's to to Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

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