Wednesday!

It's snowing out!!!

Christmas is coming...

Novel studies are moving along at a pretty good pace.... the kids have a period to work on their literature-circle tasks and their chapter summaries tomorrow.

In language , we have also started a research project on child labour...the kids are studying various countries around the world, and their policies regarding child labour.  We are also investigating the dark side of child labour : where it exists and what forms of labour there are around the world.

In math, we are finishing up exponents and moving on to perfect squares and square roots.  And then the fun begins : Scientific Notation!!

In health we have been looking at first-aid response, and in gym, we have started playing a new game called pinball. Ask the kids to explain how to play :)

 Next Week's Activities :

Cookies!!!!! Sometime next week, I would like to carry on the tradition of baking and decorating cookies with the kids!  I would LOVE to have parent volunteers to come in and help us - the more , the merrier- and would ask that if possible you send any bowls, mixing spoons... cookie cutters.......into the school so we have what we need to create these fabulous treats!  Also , a toonie or loonie would be helpful - as I will take care of purchasing all of the cookie ingredients :)

Secret Santa !!!!! Any students wanting to take part in our Secret Santa festivities, will be drawing a name from the hat to pick their "Santa" .  Over the course of the last five days of school before break, the kids SECRETLY leave treats, little prizes, stickers, cards, clues and trinkets for their friend.  On the last day of school, a final gift (no more than $10!!!) is brought in to give to their Santa at the revealing of all Secret Santas.  We will have a class celebration the last day of school before the holidays - all parents are welcome!

A reminder that there will be no school on Friday, December 14.

Have a wonderful day,

Miss Waddell