Highlights from our Week:
This week has been lots of Remembrance Day activities … from the assembly and all of the extra time that went into practicing for that to talking about veterans and peace and why we honour this day each year. We created a collaborative poster as a class. And they did such a great job in the assembly this afternoon!
Math: This week we started our introduction to multiplication. They are all really excited about this. We don’t dive right into multiplication in and of itself, but we are looking at repeated addition as the basis of it. I want students to not just memorize facts, but to understand why they are doing what they are doing. So while some of them are eager to jump ahead, we are creating a foundation on which to build this entire concept.
Gym: Gym was also very exciting for some of them this week as we are going to be playing soccer for the month of November. With some reminders that not everyone loves soccer or is as intense as the next person, I think it will be enjoyed by all. We have worked on some passing drills, and played a game called Monkey in the Middle. We also enjoyed playing a little 4-corner soccer.
Dates to Remember:
Monday, November 11th – Remembrance Day, no school
Wednesday, November 13th – Space Day (see details below)
Thursday, November 28th – Skating field trip
Friday, November 29th – End of Term 1, 11:30am dismissal
Spelling:
No spelling list this week.
Bible Memory:
This is for the months of November and December.
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:
Space Day: Get ready for an exciting adventure as we have Space Dress-Up Day! Students are encouraged to dress up as astronauts, planets, rocket ships, and other space-themed characters to explore the wonders of the universe together. Whether you’re rocking a space suit, transforming into your favourite planet, or designing a colourful rocket ship costume, creativity will be in full orbit!
- Remember to be reading at home every day, and return your home reading after you have read the book 5 times!
- Gym Strip goes home on Wednesday, and needs to be returned by Monday
- Contact Information for me: trast@highroadacademy.com