It was so great to be back in the classroom after missing a few days!  We had a great week – another short one – but we managed to get a lot done!  Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been working on:

• In Math we’ve been working on large digit addition and subtraction
• In Writing we finished up our first piece, titled “I Like Me”
• In Reading we finished up a mini-unit on reading fluency and students practiced and performed reader’s theater plays.
• In Science we began a unit on The Rock Cycle and we started learning about Igneous Rocks…this may have included some delicious red ‘igneous rock’ Jell-o!
• In Bible we started an “All About the Bible” unit – giving students an overall picture of the Bible.  We also are starting to learn the books of the Bible!  So far we have the first four books!
• We finally got paid for our jobs and had our first trip to the school store.

Bible Memory Verses:  Students will be coming home with a sheet on Tuesday that outlines the next four weeks of Bible Memory Verses.  We will be starting with the Lord’s Prayer.  We will try and recite them at school, but memorization of these verses will primarily be done at home.  In addition, students will be drawing and writing a reflection on these verses.  I have included the assignment the students will do for me each week as well as the scoring rubric.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Comfort Kits:  Please have these handed in by Friday, October 14th.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 7th – Pro D Day

Monday, October 10 – Thanksgiving

Friday, October 14 – Knight’s Day

Friday, October 21st – Pro D Day

Tuesday, October 25th – School Photo Retakes

Wednesday, October 26th – Fall Colour Day

Here’s some pictures from this week: