Happy Sunday to you all.  I hope you have had a great weekend!  Below is a snapshot of what we have been up to this week as well as some things we have coming up.

Math: we have been working on the foundations of multiplication.  This week students will begin learning their multiplication facts.  I will also send home a sheet at the end of the week that students can use to help them learn their facts.

Reading:  We’re making great progress in our novel study and focused on making meaningful predictions this week.

Social Studies: We’ve been looking at the heroic qualities of the different physical regions of Canada through individual and group work.

French:  Students studies their French vocabulary words and had a quiz on Friday.  They will come home tomorrow.

Fall Fun Day:  We had a LOVELY time with the Grade One class on Friday afternoon!  Students broke into groups and spend time doing an art project in Miss Evans room and playing games in our classroom.  I was so proud of the sweet way that the students interacted with the Grade One’s, making them feel so welcome!  We look forward to spending some more time with them in the future.

Christmas Concert Recording on November 30th:  Grade 4-6 will be recording their Christmas songs. We’d love it if they could dress in Christmas style clothing. Christmas clothing will be worn to school that day. No need to purchase any outfits or look for specific costumes.

Some ideas are: 1. Regular street clothes adding scarf or toque.  2. Christmas outfit if you already own. i.e. Christmas sweater (ugly Christmas sweater is fine). If you have any questions please direct them to Lorrie Dekoff at ldekoff@highroadacademy.com

Genius Hour:  Students are very excited to begin Genius Hour this week!  Our regular Genius Hour day will be Friday afternoons.  Stay tuned for more information coming home this week!

Dress Up Days:

November 25th:  Western Day Dress Up

November 30th:  Christmas concert Christmas wear

December 1st:  Pay to wear casual for Salvation Army ($5 minimum)

Upcoming Dates:  

Nov. 25 – Intermediate Chapel

Nov. 25 – Western Dress-Up

Nov. 27 – Knights Day

Nov. 30 – Christmas Concert Filming – Gym Closed

Dec. 1 – Pay to Wear Casual for Salvation Army

Dec. 4 – Knights Day

Dec. 11- PD Day

Dec. 16 – Silly Sweater Day

Dec. 17 – Last Day of School

Dec. 18 – Christmas Break

Pictures of our Fall Fun Afternoon: