Dear parents,
Thanks for all the skating forms. I will put together a schedule for volunteers, so look for an email from me next week.
A couple other things are on their way home:
1. December Scholastic is due next Thursday. We should receive the books in plenty of time for the holidays. If you'd like to keep some or all of your purchase a secret, just let me know and I'll contact you when the order arrives!
2. Dewson is holding its annual vision and hearing clinic on December 21st. This is an optional, but highly recommended opportunity to check your child's vision and hearing at a very low cost. If you notice that your child is not interested in reading, or is struggling with it, or if they seem not to hear you clearly or respond right away, this is a good thing to check. It could be that a simple fix will make a big difference. Forms and payment are due back by the 14th.
3. At the beginning of our measurement unit, we worked for almost a week on finishing the numbering in our personal calendars. We added each others' birthdays and some important holidays and upcoming things to remember (like our skating days). I do hope very much that this will not simply be thrown out, but that students will be able to put it up somewhere at home where they can refer to it, and learn to use a calendar as a tool to stay organized. I am a better person because of learning to use an agenda!!
Grade 1 scientists got to bring home their 3D season yesterday! I hope you also got to see their self-evaluation. They worked in teams on creating all 4 seasons, and then reflected on how they worked together. Mme Shyama and I made sure that we read my comments to each scientist so that they understand my feedback. We have kept a copy of this in our school portfolio since it is such an excellent example of teamwork and reflecting on our work.
Grade 1s also have a bit of homework to do before our next science period, which is next Tuesday. We were talking yesterday about things that help keep us warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We thought of things like blankets, sweaters, a fan, a swimming pool... However, we didn't think of some of the things about our house that help protect us from the elements (such as insulation). The researchers are going to ask you to help them think of things about your home that protect us from the elements. We will discuss our discoveries on Tuesday. Thanks for your help!!
Have a great long weekend,
Tamara