Today was full of fun, memories, laughter, and tears (ask them how they made their poor teacher cry!).
See you all tonight at the concert! :)
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
December 16, 2013
This week is going to be a crazy one, but I'm aiming to keep our eyes and hearts on Christ through it all!
We began today with Reading Workshop, and the students finished reading Ch. 2 of 'Charlotte's Web' and then did the corresponding activities. We also started a special Christmas story that I discovered in our library. The drama students also slipped out for a quick practice at this time.
After Recess we had the Science Test, and then went on to Math. The 4's are working with related division and multiplication facts while the 3's are working on estimating differences.
Following Lunch we had a concert practice where we presented for the entire school, which was exciting (and nerve-wracking!) :)
I announced today that we will be having a Christmas party on Wednesday! The students are welcome to bring a treat to share, but there is no obligation to do so. I just ask that if you are bringing something, please comment on the homework page what you are bringing. Thanks. :)
We began today with Reading Workshop, and the students finished reading Ch. 2 of 'Charlotte's Web' and then did the corresponding activities. We also started a special Christmas story that I discovered in our library. The drama students also slipped out for a quick practice at this time.
After Recess we had the Science Test, and then went on to Math. The 4's are working with related division and multiplication facts while the 3's are working on estimating differences.
Following Lunch we had a concert practice where we presented for the entire school, which was exciting (and nerve-wracking!) :)
I announced today that we will be having a Christmas party on Wednesday! The students are welcome to bring a treat to share, but there is no obligation to do so. I just ask that if you are bringing something, please comment on the homework page what you are bringing. Thanks. :)
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Thursday, December 12th, 2013
Good afternoon! We had a very different Thursday today, but had some fun with it. Most likely the remainder of our days prior to vacation will be fairly different, what with Christmas concert prep.
We began with Bible, as per the norm, and moved on to a new unit. We spent today discussing if there is just one, true God and finding Biblical references to support that there is just one true God.
Then we went on to WW, and the kids are putting the finishing touches on their presents for you. :)
They then had Library, followed by Recess, Music and DPA.
Before Lunch we had an Art class where we made something else that will likely be a Christmas gift for you. I left this one up to the students though, so some might bring them home tonight.
The afternoon was spent preparing for the Christmas concert! I can't wait for Wednesday night! It's going to be a wonderful show! :)
We began with Bible, as per the norm, and moved on to a new unit. We spent today discussing if there is just one, true God and finding Biblical references to support that there is just one true God.
Then we went on to WW, and the kids are putting the finishing touches on their presents for you. :)
They then had Library, followed by Recess, Music and DPA.
Before Lunch we had an Art class where we made something else that will likely be a Christmas gift for you. I left this one up to the students though, so some might bring them home tonight.
The afternoon was spent preparing for the Christmas concert! I can't wait for Wednesday night! It's going to be a wonderful show! :)
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
December 11, 2013
Good afternoon everyone! The excitement of Christmas is most definitely upon us, and the snow has certainly helped with that. You'll likely hear talk tonight about the forts the students have made. There has been some conflict around these forts and other students ruining them and talks of revenge. Please discuss with your child that these forts are in a space where we have no control over who touches them, and that they might get ruined, and if they do, they need to be ok with that. Thanks. :)
We spent the entire first portion of the day working on our Christmas gifts for you, which I'm so excited about. Then after Recess the children had Math, and the 3's continued with 3 digits plus 3 digits while the 4's moved on to division.
They then had some catchup time with Mr. Banman followed by some supervised activities outside. After lunch I was working with the drama club, and the students that aren't in drama had a block with Mr. Morrow teaching.
Have a wonderful evening, and keep working on your lines for the concert everyone!
We spent the entire first portion of the day working on our Christmas gifts for you, which I'm so excited about. Then after Recess the children had Math, and the 3's continued with 3 digits plus 3 digits while the 4's moved on to division.
They then had some catchup time with Mr. Banman followed by some supervised activities outside. After lunch I was working with the drama club, and the students that aren't in drama had a block with Mr. Morrow teaching.
Have a wonderful evening, and keep working on your lines for the concert everyone!
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
December 10th, 2013
We started today studying the Word in depth surrounding Jesus' birth, and why God sent Him to Earth. Then we had a quick run through of our lines for the Christmas concert. Some students are still having difficulty remembering their lines so please check that your child has his or hers memorized.
Then we spent some time working on with chapter 1 from our literature study followed by work on our Christmas gifts for you. :)
In Math today the fours did some work with sides of shapes and multiplication and the 3's started working with me on adding 3 digit plus 3 digit numbers!
After lunch we enjoyed some more of the Planet Earth documentary and then the children had library followed by Christmas concert practice.
Here are photos of some of our students enjoying their lunch time playtime. 
Monday, December 9, 2013
December 9th, 2013
We were walking in a winter wonderland today at school, and was it ever fun! I absolutely love snow, and the joy and excitement it brings for the children.
Today began with RW and the children did some further reading in their Guided Reading groups, along with a summary activity. Then we went on to Spelling (no memory verse this week) and DPA (outside, enjoying the snow, of course!).
After Recess we had WW, where we started a top-secret Christmas project which I promised the children I wouldn't share with you on the blog :)
This was followed by Math, and the 4's finished an activity they started last day and then worked on corrections while the 3's learned some strategies for addition with 2 digit numbers (friendly numbers being the most popular - see if your child can explain it to you).
Following Lunch we had Science and each child received a study guide for their test next Monday. Then we did some colour mixing experiments (one that didn't work!), and followed that with chapel.
Have a wonderful, warm evening everyone!
Today began with RW and the children did some further reading in their Guided Reading groups, along with a summary activity. Then we went on to Spelling (no memory verse this week) and DPA (outside, enjoying the snow, of course!).
After Recess we had WW, where we started a top-secret Christmas project which I promised the children I wouldn't share with you on the blog :)
This was followed by Math, and the 4's finished an activity they started last day and then worked on corrections while the 3's learned some strategies for addition with 2 digit numbers (friendly numbers being the most popular - see if your child can explain it to you).
Following Lunch we had Science and each child received a study guide for their test next Monday. Then we did some colour mixing experiments (one that didn't work!), and followed that with chapel.
Have a wonderful, warm evening everyone!
Friday, December 6, 2013
December 6, 2013
We had a fantastic Friday today, despite the cold weather!
Mrs. Everett started the day with devotions, and then we had our Spelling Test and memory verse check. This was followed by RW and the children emptied out their L.A. duotangs (everything should be in their backpack for you to do with as you wish), to make room for our new Literature Study ('Charlotte's Web'). We then read a chapter from 'Charlotte's Web'.
After recess we had Math, and the 4's continued with their multiplication while the 3's worked on their two digit addition. The class finished their leaf poetry for WW, and then we had typing.
Lunch was followed by Science (ask them what they learned about prisms today!) and then P.E.
Have a wonderful, warm weekend everyone! I'll be watching the parade, so hope to see many of you there!
Mrs. Everett started the day with devotions, and then we had our Spelling Test and memory verse check. This was followed by RW and the children emptied out their L.A. duotangs (everything should be in their backpack for you to do with as you wish), to make room for our new Literature Study ('Charlotte's Web'). We then read a chapter from 'Charlotte's Web'.
After recess we had Math, and the 4's continued with their multiplication while the 3's worked on their two digit addition. The class finished their leaf poetry for WW, and then we had typing.
Four fortunate students had a pizza B.U.G. lunch today which is always fun!
Lunch was followed by Science (ask them what they learned about prisms today!) and then P.E.
Have a wonderful, warm weekend everyone! I'll be watching the parade, so hope to see many of you there!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
Today we began with a run-through of our Christmas concert story. Please continue to work with your children on their memorization and projection. I'm hoping we'll have a microphone for them to speak into, but just in case, it's better to be prepared.
Then we added three more books to our 'Books of the Bible' list, which means we have now completed the Old Testament! The children will be quizzed on how many they remember next Friday, in lieu of a memory verse.
We then had Handwriting, and the 3's added j, p, s, and r to their repertoire. The 4's continued with Mm. That was followed by Grammar and today's lesson was review.
After Recess we had Music and then Math. The 4's have some homework to complete if they aren't done, as this was work that was started on Tuesday.
We ended our classroom time today with Art, and the students finished a stained glass project which you can see examples of if you look at our windows!
Then we added three more books to our 'Books of the Bible' list, which means we have now completed the Old Testament! The children will be quizzed on how many they remember next Friday, in lieu of a memory verse.
We then had Handwriting, and the 3's added j, p, s, and r to their repertoire. The 4's continued with Mm. That was followed by Grammar and today's lesson was review.
After Recess we had Music and then Math. The 4's have some homework to complete if they aren't done, as this was work that was started on Tuesday.
We ended our classroom time today with Art, and the students finished a stained glass project which you can see examples of if you look at our windows!
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
December 4, 2013
With parent teacher conferences today, I'll keep this brief, but here are some field trip photos for you to enjoy. We had a wonderful time at the Museum! Thanks to Sandra, Amber, Aryn, Joel, Jeff and Cathy for helping out!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Today began with a school assembly where Mr. Morrow reminded everyone to ensure that they are dressed for the weather. It is very cold outside and without proper jackets, mitts and toques it feels much worse. Please help your children ensure that they have chosen warm clothing.
Then we had RW and after the read aloud, the children received their new literature study novels, which will be 'Charlotte's Web', a personal favourite of mine.
This was followed by WW, and we went down to the lab and most students finished their leaf poetry, which we'll put on display in the hallway shortly.
After Recess, the class had Music and then Math. The 3's continued their work with estimation and the 4's played a math factor game and then learned some strategies for figuring out multiplication. Ask them how they could solve 6x7 if they don't immediately know the answer. One of the grade 3's was done ahead of time, so we challenged him to play the math game with the 4's, which was wonderful!
Following Lunch we had S.S., and discussed some specific questions about the Sto:lo and their use of the land in the lower Fraser Valley
The children ended their day with Library and P.E.
Then we had RW and after the read aloud, the children received their new literature study novels, which will be 'Charlotte's Web', a personal favourite of mine.
This was followed by WW, and we went down to the lab and most students finished their leaf poetry, which we'll put on display in the hallway shortly.
After Recess, the class had Music and then Math. The 3's continued their work with estimation and the 4's played a math factor game and then learned some strategies for figuring out multiplication. Ask them how they could solve 6x7 if they don't immediately know the answer. One of the grade 3's was done ahead of time, so we challenged him to play the math game with the 4's, which was wonderful!
Following Lunch we had S.S., and discussed some specific questions about the Sto:lo and their use of the land in the lower Fraser Valley
The children ended their day with Library and P.E.
Monday, December 2, 2013
December 2, 2013
I'm writing this as the students are working madly on a light bending project (mad scientists?). They are loving this and working so well as a group to use light and mirrors to create a path for light through a shoe box. Pretty cool learning going on!
We started today with RW, and the students spent some time in their Guided Reading groups and then writing about character description in their novels. We also continued our Read Aloud.
Then we had our Spelling Pre-Test, and DPA (Christmas dance party!).
After a damp recess we had WW, and the students did their Spelling corrections and then worked on their typed leaf poetry. Then on to Math, and the Grade 4's played some fun Math games today while the 3's started on estimation.
We finished our day with Chapel, and the middle school worship band led, which is awesome!
Stay warm and dry tonight!
We started today with RW, and the students spent some time in their Guided Reading groups and then writing about character description in their novels. We also continued our Read Aloud.
Then we had our Spelling Pre-Test, and DPA (Christmas dance party!).
After a damp recess we had WW, and the students did their Spelling corrections and then worked on their typed leaf poetry. Then on to Math, and the Grade 4's played some fun Math games today while the 3's started on estimation.
We finished our day with Chapel, and the middle school worship band led, which is awesome!
Stay warm and dry tonight!
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