Monday, December 15, 2008

December 15, 2008

Word of the day: herald

Reminders:
1. Tomorrow morning (9 a.m.) is our Dress Rehearsal. Please make sure your child's "tacky tourist" costume and their flashlight (labelled with their name) is here. The general public is welcome to attend the Dress Rehearsal.
2. Our concert is Wednesday night. Please make sure your child is here by 6:45 at the latest. Please remember that babysitting will be provided for babies and preschoolers to minimize the possibility of them disrupting the performance.
3. Thanks to everyone for their Food Bank donations. We're still collecting items for this worthwhile cause and appreciate every generosity that is extended to the Food Bank.
4. Mrs. Irwin's class is selling tickets for the gingerbread house. The draw for the house will be Wednesday. Bring your quarters!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

December 11, 2008

Word of the day: tannenbaum

Reminders:
1. Spelling test tomorrow

There's a note coming home with your child today detailing lots of Christmas reminders. Please ask to see it. Thanks.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

December 10, 2008

Word of the day: hark

Reminders:
1. Food bank items!

Please try to dig up some "tacky tourist" clothing (loud shirts, Bermuda shorts, sunglasses, cameras, etc.) - for your child for our Christmas concert number. Also, we are looking for suitcases, travel bags, etc. as props. If you have some luggage that we can borrow, that would be great.

Great job on the wreaths! They're on display on the bulletin board outside our classroom - drop in for a look if you get a minute.

Monday, December 8, 2008

December 8, 2008

Word of the day: wassail

Reminders:
1. Library tomorrow.

Announcements:
1. Our class is performing in this year's Christmas concert next Wednesday evening. The concert starts at 7:00. Students should meet in our classroom by 6:45 at the latest.
2. We are sledding tomorrow and Wednesday afternoons. Please send your child with appropriate outer wear and with a helmet. (If your child does not have a helmet, one will be provided for them by the school.) Students are invited to bring their own sleds, toboggans, etc. - we'll share with those who don't have any sleds.
3. Please feel free to start sending food bank items to school as we will again be supporting this very worthwhile cause. You can drop in any time and view the growing pile of non-perishables at the front door.
4. Please note that if you signed up to participate in the French Canadian Christmas feast at the activity centre on December 15, you must be there with your child. Thanks.
5. I have a book order item that was not claimed last week. If you placed an order last time and did not get your book, please let me know.(The book was called "Bakugan Create and Trace". Thanks.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

December 4, 2008

Word of the day: apparel

Reminders:
1. Spelling test tomorrow.
2. There is a noon dismissal tomorrow for the students.
3. There will be no show and tell tomorrow, because of the early dismissal.
4. Wreaths are due Monday.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

December 3, 2008

Word of the day: philanthropist

Reminders:
1. Spelling homework is due tomorrow.
2. Math sheet is due tomorrow. If your child is having problems with the problems, remember to get them to double-read the question, then draw a picture if they're still stuck.
3. Cookie sale tomorrow.
4. Book order (the last one of the year!) is due Friday.


The guitars are hung in the classroom - drop in for a look if you're at school. They really add alot to the room!

Monday, December 1, 2008

December 1, 2008

(Review) word of the day: endeavor

Congratulations to Liam for winning Selling Immunity today! Well done!

Reminders:
1. Library books for tomorrow.
2. Spelling due Thursday.

We finished the second coat of paint on the guitars today. (Thanks SO much to Britney's parents for cutting out the cardboard forms for us.) They look MAHVELOUS -and should look even better when they're "sparkle-ized" tomorrow. Try to drop in and see them before the end of the week. Prepare to pick your jaw off the floor!

Your child is bringing home a wreath today as part of another unusual homework assignment. Their job is to decorate the wreath with a theme - a colour theme or a sports one or a ribbon one - whatever catches the imagination. Parents are allowed to help and participate. The finished wreaths are due back next Monday. Have fun with this project!