Forest Valley Info

Our trip to Forest Valley is in 2 Days! This Thursday, we will make our way deep into the forest to explore the sugar bush and learn how Maple Syrup is made.  Mr.Blois and Mrs. Bessler have been selected as our parent volunteers. 
The weather looks to be promising.  Five degrees, a little sun, and a possibility of some scattered showers (very unlikely). 
Please remember the following:
- Warm winter jacket
- Winter boots are best
- Gloves and hats
- Sunglasses
- umbrella (not a necessity)
- Change of socks if boots leak
- A small snack or two that can fit in coat pocket
- Students DO NOT need to bring a lunch or a bag to Forest Valley as we will be roasting hotdogs over a fire.

Math Homework

Math homework for both grades is due tomorrow. (1 sheet)
Also, some students did not finish the math sheet from this afternoon.  This also came home tonight to be completed for tomorrow.

Math Homework

Adding Money Amounts
In tonight's homework, parents please ensure that your son/daughter is taking the time to work out their solutions. This is not simply a mental math activity.  I would like to see the process that he/she went through to find the total amount of money.  This is due tomorrow!

Math

A Data Management test was given this week and it has come home for signing.  Please review, sign and send back to school ASAP!
We are starting to focus on money.  Today we discussed the various coins and bills and worked on a word problem involving all the donations that came in today for the pancakes.  We raised $26.25 today!  Thanks to all who sent in a toonie or loonie.  As a school we raised almost $600!

Book Bags

I've decided to give the book bags with the new books inside on Fridays.  This way, everyone will have more time to work on the book and the review.  The homework will still be due next Friday.

Spelling Lists and Homework

Grade 2 Homweork: choose 1 activity from the list below.  Complete them in your little spelling booklet. 

Grade 3 homework: choose 2 activities from the list below and complete them in your little spelling booklet.

Spelling Activities: 3 rhyming words for each, definitions for each, sentences for each, short story, ABC or XYZ order

Grade 2
dew
few
new
chew
blew
flew
drew
grew
threw
sew
newspaper
view

Grade 3
scout
scream
scrub
skunk
skin
sled
smell
smooth
snack
spell
spend
straight
sweet
swamp
scribble
snowflakes

No Homework Tonight!

Save it for a rainy day...

As you may or may not know, there are vending machines in our school that provide us with healthy beverage options.  However, these tiny little drinks are WAY over priced  ---  $1.50 for 200ml to be exact.
I strongly believe that they are a waste of money - 3 big gulps and they're are gone!  There are also big chocolate bars being sold by the grade 8's at school. These bars cost $3.00 and the money goes towards their end of year trip.  They have been given instructions not to sell to other students but it still happens. 
Money in the hands of small children often gets lost, stolen, causes fights, and disruptions to the day.  Please be aware that unless you read something on the blog or receive a note from the school that there are fundraisers taking place, students are not to be coming to school with money of any denomination. When students are required to bring in money for a bake sale or what have you, you will know about it. 

That being said, this Friday is our Annual Pancake Day. Two pancakes will be served to every child sometime Friday morning.  This is NOT breakfast and students need to remember this.  In addtion, a $2 donation will be greatfully accepted and put towards wonderful things for our school.  There will be a notice coming home this week to explain it more in detail.   

Trip Money, Permision Forms and Parent Volunteers

Much thanks goes out to all who have sent in the money and forms on time!
There are still a couple out there who have not submitted the fee and form and this MUST be in by Wednesday. 
There has been a big interest in the parent volunteer domain and unfortunately, there are only so many parents we can take. To be fair, I'd like to open up these spots to parents who have not had an opportunity to volunteer yet this year. I will let you know before the end of the week if you are one of the chosen.  Thanks so much for all the interest!

Homework

Grade 2's - Social Studies - we are currently studying the world.  Tonight's homework focus is on the globe and its hemispheres and poles.  This is due tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Grade 3's  - Science- we are currently studying soil with a focus on erosion. Tonight's homework is about preventing erosion. It is a short 1 page reading with follow-up questions on the back. This is due Tomorrow, Wed. Feb, 22.

Both Grades - Reading Homework - book bags came home today (see instructions inside).  Please ensure you and your child are putting some time aside each night to read the book.  The worksheet and book are due back this Friday.  
Lyndsay has misplaced her book bag and we think it may have been accidentally placed in someone's school bag. If you find the bag, please return it tomorrow!

Math Practice Game Site

We explored the site below this morning during Computers.  There was a big interest in many of the games and so due to popular demand, I've provided the link.  Have Fun!

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

New Spelling Words and Homework

Homework: To spice things up a bit, homework will take on a different form this week.  Both grades are asked to use as many of their new spelling words in a short story.  The grade 2's are asked to write about the world, its continents and oceans. The grade 3's are to write about erosion and weathering.

Grade 2
blue
glue
true
cute
tube
rule
huge
sure
use
shoes
parachute
cruel

Grade 3
breeze
brain
crab
cross
drift
drive
frighten
friend
front
grand
ground
print
program
trap
trash
tremendous
grouchy

Social Studies Homework

Due Tomorrow!
Grade 2's - continents and oceans worksheet

Grade 3's - Urban Living worksheet

Tough Love...learning the hard way.

 As many of you may know, there are times of the year when our fields at Clairlea are very wet and/or muddy.  School-aged children are wise enough to know to stay away from the watery/muddy areas to avoid potential disasters.  Those who choose to play too close, take risks or are simply not pay attention to where they are walking, ultimately come into the school with soaking wet feet and or pants...and sometimes are wet from head to toe.  Accidents like these can be avoided if smarter choices are made.  That being said, those who make the silly choice, will no longer be allowed to call home.  A change of clothes should always remain in the school bag for these occurances.  Parents/Guardians will no longer be inconvenienced and called to the school to bring a change of clothes.  Wet children will have to suffer the consequences.

One last Presentation

Madions's Hip Hop Lesson and Routine

Show N' Tell

Avri's Cousins

This is Avri.  She brought in a picture of her new twin cousins.  Liam and Lucas were born on January 17th both weighing about 5lb each. Avri brought in the photos because she has been so excited for their arrival and wanted to share her excitement with the class.   

 Lyndsay's Sea Shells

Lyndsay brought in some beautiful shells from Jamaica.  Lyndsay's parents went on vacation this year and brought back some beautiful things.  Take a look at that impressive start fish!! 



Borrow a Book

Starting Tuesday, February 21, everyone will be coming home with a book and worksheet.  The instructions are kept inside the bag.  Here is what is says:
• Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) students will receive a new book and worksheet.
• Students are to read the book alone and with/to an adult over 4 days.
• Students are encouraged to have meaningful discussions with their family members about the ideas presented in the book.
• Once students are satisfied with their understanding of the book, they will need to complete a follow-up activity.
• The book and the follow-up activity are to be returned every Friday (or Thursday if Friday is a holiday or PA day)

***Students who do not bring their books back by Friday, will not be able to exchange for a new one on the following Monday.***

Lunch Bins

Over the month of February, our class has volunteered our services to the school. Those students in our class who stay for lunch had the option of volunteering their time to lunch bin duty.  What is this you ask? 

Well, every class (gr.1-6) has a bin in which they place their lunch bags in after eating.  The bins are lined up outside the gym and a different group of 9 students gather the bins up and return them to the proper classroom each day.  They've been given tools to make their jobs easier (trolleys) and had a 30 minute training session with Mr.Church.  They are doing a fantastic job, probably close the best group of lunch bin monitors the school has ever had! They will indeed be rewarded for their efforts and time at the end of the month.  Well done grade 2's and 3's...we are so lucky to have you!

Report Cards and Interviews

Tonight there is no homework for the grade 3's.  For the grade 2's, some are bringing home an unfinished map of Canada to be coloured.  Please return tomorrow. 
Reports cards have come home and some also have interview times inside.  In addtion, there is a permission form for an upcoming trip to Forest Valley.  The form + $8:50 is due Next Tuesday, Feb. 21. 

Valentine's Day Celebrations

Tomorrow we will have a celebration in the afternoon.  Families are welcome to send in a treat for the class or a pg movie (dvd)  to be voted on.

Class List - for Valentines Day Cards

Theron
Kamal
Mia
Madison
Rishikkesh
Safwan
Cassie
Akin
Emma
Adam
Arsal
Maria
Lyndsay
Zachary
Chavez
David
Robert
Umar
Sarah
Avri
Sara

Spelling Words and Homework

Homework: students are to choose 2 activities. These will be due on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Grade 2
old
cold
gold
hold
fold
told
bold
sold
scold
roll
troll
stroll

Grade 3
black
blame
cloud
club
flower
flight
flash
glass
gloves
plain
plan
plant
slide
slow
splash
plastic
sunglasses

Math Homework...

A green sheet is coming home tonight.  It is the weather recorded in April. Students are asked to organize the data into a table.  This is due tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb.8. 

Math Homework

Gathering Data...
Now that we can confidently read graphs, tables and charts, it's time to start making them!
Over the next couple days, students are asked to take a survey of places and items around the home.  The sheet is yellow and  is due Wednesday.  Some have already begun filling out the table but will be bringing it home for verification.

Games Session Photos

Beach Day Photos

Show n' Tell

Oral Presentations

Sarah - Pakistan

Avri - The Human Body

Arsal - Pakistan

Spelling Lists and Homework

Both grades are to select 2 activities to do this week. Students are to select 2 different activities each week.

Grade 2
boat
coat
goat
float
road
toad
soak
soap
toast
most
koala
roller coaster

Grade 3
care
dare
scare
share
stare
parents
air
airplane
chair
fair
fairy
hair
pair
stairs
their
everywhere
square

 

Math Test Returned

A recently marked math test is coming home tonight.  Please review and sign and send back ASAP!

Homework - Writing

We have begun reading the book Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (thanks to Adam!). 
Today students worked on the 1st part of an activity. They needed to select the top 10 items they would take with them to a deserted island.  Tonight both grades are to write a sentence that explains each of their 10 choices. This is due Friday, Feb.3