Division 10's News of the Week

Good morning! I think its' sunscreen weather now!! What a shift!! Just a few weeks ago I was saying, make sure you wear your raingear and boots and jackets..now its the shift to..please put sunscreen on your child before they come to school.Send your child with a sunhat and make sure that your child has their water bottle here. They are always able to refill their waterbottles at our sink, so there is plenty of time for hydration during these next hot days!! We have enjoyed the sunshine by going outside to observe some plants. We made detailled, scientific drawings of rhubarb, apple trees with blossoms, raspberry and blackberry plants and finally grape vines. We talked about what all these plants need to survive. We spent one afternoon looking at the magical dandelion and all their parts...and tomorrow we will be learning why it is indeed a magical plant. We spent time learning about the onion and the health benefits of them and then went and planted another pot full of onion bulbs. The garden outside of our classroom is growing so nicely!! It would have been nice to have a stand up box garden, but alas it didnt happen so the small containers are working just fine!! This last week we had a virtual firehall trip. Kelsey did a fantastic job of showing us around the ubc firestation. She shared some very important information with us and gave the children plenty of opportunities to ask questions. They brought home some paperwork that was sent to us. Ask your child the two things that Kelsey asked them to share with you (clue) firealarms and meeting place...in the event they need a gentle reminder!! haha we spent a little time talking about Earth Day and that conversation will continue all next week until Earth Day, which is officially on April 22nd. On April 22nd we will be planting our fast growing plants and see how fast different plants actually grow. And then likely we will be transplanting those as well. If you have any strawberry or tomatoe or cookie containers that are plastic and you want to get rid of them...(these are the ones that have a hinge and close down) then i would love those too. They make great little mini greenhouses!I have two..i need 16more haha. Last week we had our pictures taken...sooo adorable! We were done before recess, so most faces were very clean!! No peanutbutter lips!! And with that... have a great week...i love seeing pictures that you send to me..thank you to Ty who showed me a picture of him and his onions! I hope you like the pictures i share with you! xoxo t