We have had a great week! Our themes for this week were: Christmas Carols day, where we made a playlist and for art made a Christmas Caroler. Kindness Day, which included writing some encouraging notes to some administrative and janitorial staff. Christmas Tree Day which had some fun challenges. The students had to work in teams to build trees with different materials. This was fun to watch as they worked on communicating well and really listening to each other! Christmas Cookie day, where we made some salt dough ornaments. And Elf Day! Students made name tags with their Elf Names, and we followed a directed drawing to draw Buddy the Elf. It was lots of fun. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Remember:

December 18th-21st – Students can wear Christmas clothes – hats, sweaters, socks … anything Christmas!

Thursday, December 21st

• Christmas Concert (K-3) – 9:30am
• Early Dismissal – right after the concert!

From now until the 20th students are encouraged to participate in Highroad Helps! Please see the attached poster below for more details!

Spelling:

No more spelling lists until the New Year!

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:3-14

And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared  with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Reminders and Other Information:

• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

Check out the link below to watch a video about it!

Highroad Helps.mp4

Sorry for the late post. Last week was busy with lots going on, and I wasn’t able to get to it earlier. We did have a busy week last week …. with our skating field trip, our decorating party, a fire drill … and all the regular things happening in class. A huge thank you to the parents that came and helped tie skates  and hung out at the ice rink with us. And also a huge thank you to the parents that came to our decorating party. It was great! I hope that it has been a restful weekend, see you tomorrow!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, December 4th – we are starting our Christmas Countdown – each day will have a theme, and will add some extra Christmas fun to our day!

Friday, December 8th – Report Cards go home

Friday, December 15th – Grade 4-12 Christmas Concert (1:30pm)

December 18th-21st – students can wear Christmas sweaters, hats, and Christmas wear all week

Thursday, December 21st

• K-3 Christmas Concert (9:30am)
• Early dismissal – right after the concert

Friday, December 22nd – January 7th

Spelling:

This will be our last list before Christmas holidays.

1. Christmas
2. Jesus
3. present
4. train
5. elf
6. candy cane
7. shepherd
8. wiseman
9. angel
10. baby

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:3-14

And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared  with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Reminders and Other Information:

• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

I’d love for one or two more parent helpers on Friday from 11-12 for our Decorating Party. This will be after our skating field trip. Please email me if you are able to help out! No younger siblings please 🙂

trast@highroadacademy.com

Lots happening this week! We had a fire drill (which I had forgotten to tell the students about), where they responded so well, quick to listen and follow emergency procedures. The intermediates have also started something called Kindness Crew, which means that we have some Grade 5/6 friends come visit at lunch and monitor students during that time. The weather this week was cold, but beautiful. Please remember to send your children dressed to be outside even when it is cold. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

Dates to Remember:

Thursday, November 30th –  Poinsettia order pickup

Friday, December 1st

• Noon Dismissal
• Skating field trip
• Decorating Party (volunteers needed, details below)

Friday, December 8th – report cards go home

Friday, December 15th – Grade 4-12 Christmas Concert (1:30pm)

Thursday, December 21st

• Primary Christmas concert – 9:30 am
• Early Dismissal – students dismissed right after the concert
• Christmas Holidays begin!

Spelling:

List will be introduced on Monday, November 27th and tested on Thursday, November 30th.

1. December
2. light
3. away
4. winter
5. star
6. merry
7. bell
8. stocking
9. birth
10. manger

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:3-14

And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared  with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Reminders and Other Information:

Parent Volunteers: I am looking for a couple of parents who are willing to come in at 11am on December 1st (after our skating field trip) to help us with some decorating of the classroom for Christmas. We have an early dismissal, noon, so it will be from 11-12. Please email me if you are willing to come in and help! No siblings please! 

• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

It was so great to meet with so many of you this week. I always appreciate being able to partner alongside parents to best support students in their learning. So thank you! We also had a great time skating on Thursday. Thanks to all those who came out to join us and help tie skates. Lots of falling and fun was happening! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, November 22nd – Western Day

Thursday, November 30th – Poinsettia order pickup

Spelling:

1. Bible
2. prayer
3. Lord
4. number
5. animal
6. because
7. once
8. walk
9. talk
10. try

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:3-14

And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared  with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Reminders and Other Information:

• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

Yesterday we had our Remembrance Day Assembly, and the students did such a great job singing in the assembly. It was a great service to remember those who fought for freedom in our country. And it was beautiful to hear some of the stories of our classmates share on the video about family members who fought. I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend, and I look forward to connecting with each of you next week!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 13th – Remembrance Day Stat (In Lieu of), no school

Tuesday, November 14th – Poinsettia fundraiser closes (details below)

Wednesday, November 15th – Parent-Teacher Interviews, no regular classes

Thursday, November 16th – Skating Field Trip

Wednesday, November 22nd – Western Day

Thursday, November 30th – Poinsettia order pickup

Spelling:

So spelling list this week due to the short week.

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:3-14

And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared  with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Reminders and Other Information:

• Still missing a couple of skating permission slips – please return on Tuesday!
• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

A couple of beautiful Fall days this week! First time we have had a full week for a bit, and everyone worked hard. We have been learning about Ecosystems in Science, and what animals need in their environment to survive. We have been learning, planning and brainstorming, and then this afternoon we spent time creating our enclosures. The students were able to be creative and it was so awesome to see what they came up with. (I will post pictures on Seesaw for you to see what they have done, ask them to tell you about it!) Have a wonderful weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, October 30th

• Photo Retakes (check with the office if you want to have retakes)
• hot lunch for November 6th must be ordered by today!

Tuesday, October 31st – Crazy Hair Day

Monday, November 6th – Pay to Wear Casual and Hot Lunch day (details below)

Thursday, November 9th – Remembrance Day Assembly

Friday, November 10th – Pro-D day, no school

Monday, November 13th – Remembrance Day Stat (In Lieu of), no school

Wednesday, November 15th – Parent-Teacher Interviews, no regular classes

Thursday, November 16th – Skating Field Trip

Wednesday, November 22nd – Western Day

Spelling:

List will be introduced on Monday, October 30th and tested on Friday, November 3rd.

1. November
2. poppy
3. remember
4. forget
5. coat
6. bring
7. belong
8. ecosystem
9. call
10. yard

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:3-14

And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared  with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Reminders and Other Information:

• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

November 6th is Pay to Wear Casual day – $2 minimum – the money raised goes towards the High School Missions Trip. Also part of this fundraiser is hot lunch, which must be ordered on Munchalunch before Monday, October 30th!

Parent Teacher Interviews:

If you have not yet signed up for a time slot, please email me so we can set up a time that works! I’d like to meet with each family and connect!

Pizza Day Information:

• Pizza MUST be ordered through Munchalunch, day of ordering will no longer be accomodated
• Due to parent/teacher interviews (more details on Monday) Orders can still be purchased through MunchaLunch under the November 15^th date, but will be delivered to the students on Thursday, November 16^th

Below is a link where you can sign up to meet with me in November. Looking forward to connecting with you all.

Parent Teacher Interviews are on Wednesday, November 15th

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mi9NeP2tQqS98omZbTUhFTvwk1–xiZn3mIWj5VL0BA/edit?usp=sharing

I always appreciate when the students are flexible and quick to respond in situations that are unexpected or out of the ordinary. This week has had a couple of serious situations where I have been proud of how quick and responsive the students were. I can’t say I’m sad to see the end of this week, it has been a lot going on, but I am thankful that God is good, and that he is faithful. I pray that this weekend is a restful and relaxing one for everyone!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, October 30th – Photo Retakes – check in with the office if you want retakes

Tuesday, October 31st – Crazy Hair Day

Spelling:

1. September
2. October
3. about
4. year
5. Fall
6. house
7. way
8. fruit
9. spirit
10. hundred

Bible Memory:

Psalm 23:1-6

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.  He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,  they comfort me. You prepare a table before me  in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;  my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Home Reading – be sure to be reading each night!
• Thursday is Library day – just a reminder to return library books on that day so your child can take out new books
• Gym strip goes home on Fridays and needs to be returned on Mondays!
• Don’t forget to send water bottles
• Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com

Pizza Day Information:

• Pizza MUST be ordered through Munchalunch, day of ordering will no longer be accomodated
• Due to parent/teacher interviews (more details on Monday) Orders can still be purchased through MunchaLunch under the November 15^th date, but will be delivered to the students on Thursday, November 16^th