Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015

Highlights
In math, we have started to learn beginning strategies to help us understand the concept of addition (e.g., drawing pictures to solve problems, using objects or our fingers, using a number line, starting at the larger number and counting on).  As the year progresses, students will be working on more advanced mental math strategies to help them solve addition problems. 

Homework
Reading:  Practicing every night makes a HUGE difference!

Word Study (spelling):  Practice spelling and writing one line of the words “she” and “day.”  There will be a review quiz on Friday of the following words (at, he, on, was, am, his, or, with, be, I, see, you, can, in, she, day).

Important Information
Ms. Bain’s class:  Scholastic book orders due Nov. 10 (cash, cheque or online payment)

The next ‘Healthy Hunger’ lunch is November 12 and is partnered with Mothers Pizza.  If you are interested in ordering for your child, the link is provided on the school website. 

As part of the Senses unit in Science, we will be having a guest speaker from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).  Please read the note sent home for more information.  Parents must sign and return the consent form attached in order for students to participate.

The CNIB has requested one parent volunteer for each class.  We will do a random draw of parents who return the volunteer slip attached to the letter. 

Cans in Both Hands:
Donations for the Calgary Veterans Food Bank

The Calgary Veterans Food Bank is collecting non-perishable food items at our school beginning the first of November. Many of our Canadian veterans, their widows and dependants will be benefiting from your generous donations. Please bring your non-perishable food items to place in the collection boxes located inside the doors through the school’s main entrance.

Ask Me About:
What is this month’s virtue?  (Courage)

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