What a beautiful week of weather we have had! And today should be just as lovely. Go out and take in the beauty and absorb the wonderful colours of the leaves and the trees. They are simply spectacular!
So how many of you went to the Halloween Howl? The kids on Friday were bursting with excitement...yet, having said that they were so wonderfully focused and positive and very well behaved. They listened and learned from Mrs Montaganos student teacher Ms.Zahra, who has been teaching them about perserverence...the October's virtue. And Ms. Zahra told me that she was so lucky to have such a great group of children. I concur.
We had a busy week last week. We learned about the similarities and differences between the parts of a pumpkin and an apple..and then the differences and similarities between the lifecycles of an apple and pumpkin. We did a lot of Halloween writing, and art and everything is on the walls waiting for your viewing pleasure!
Next week will be a busy week as well...but lots of FUN as well.
So some reminders.
Tuesday...Halloween...
1) Bring hollowed out pumpkin..hollowed from the bottom.
2) Bring carving knife...safety one.
3) Wear a costume...make sure there are no violent attachments..ie..guns, swords, knives (even plastic ones). Have clothes under the costumes so they can slip out of their costumes easily while in class as often they become very uncomfortable wearing them all day!
4) The day will be set up with: an assembly and costume showing first thing in the morning, then we will carve our pumpkins in our family groups from recess to lunch, then after lunch we will do some halloween activities in class, possibly watch a video (if I can get my tv and video hooked up??? any helpers to do this would be gladly accepted???) and just keep that part of our day calm. Then I will dismiss them to you at 300 to go out and have fun trick or treating!
5) Finally our rule about candy....and treats...and sweets...The children know that the candy and junk food is to stay at home and to be consumed at home. We have talked about the importance of healthy eating in the classroom and that it is okay to have treats but in moderation and under the watchful eye of their parents. So I ask that you encourage the children not to bring their supply of candy to school just leave it at home.Thank you.
6) For anyone who would like to donate any of the children's surplus candy and extra treats I will be collecting this in separate box from the food bank box and taking it to the homeless shelter in North Vancouver. They always welcome these kinds of treats there. We will be talking about this with the children as well.
Wednesday...Professional Day...enjoy sleeping in with your child after a night of trick or treating.
Food Bank:
We will still be collecting into November. We are hoping to collect around three boxes per classroom to provide food for those who are not as fortunate as we are. So if you can send some stuff it, it will be greatly appreciated.
Lice:
Please continue checking your child's hair. So far I have not received any notices. That is good news.
With that,
Have a great Sunday.
Enjoy the pictures.
teri
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| Our Halloween art, dictionaries and guess who writing. |
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| The lifecycle of the pumpkin. |
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| The parts of the pumpkin |
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| Learning about pumpkins. |
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