Well, it has been a jam packed week … we had fun shopping at the Garage Sale on Tuesday, sliding and gliding on the skating field trip on Wednesday, and creating Christmas fun at the museum on Friday! Thank you to all the parents who were involved in one way or another with all of these events. We have also started talking about Christmas Around the World, learning about how countries and cultures do things in ways that are different than how we celebrate here. We began a new unit in Math, one which I thought might be a little bit difficult to learn, but they were able to transfer the skills they already had learned and found success right away with it. I was so proud of them all!

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, December 11th – Last Chapel of the Year

Thursday, December 13th – Buddy Christmas Party

Monday, December 17th – Grade 4-12 Christmas concert – 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 18th – Christmas Movie in the Primary Department

Wednesday, December 19th – Food Drive ends

Thursday, December 20th – Primary Christmas Concert – 1pm

Spelling and Phonograms:

We will have no more spelling or phonogram lists until the new year.

Bible Memory:

Luke 2:9-12

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.”

Reminders and Other Information:

• Every student needs to bring one ROLL OF TOILET PAPER for our Christmas party with our buddies. Please bring this in before Wednesday
• Remember your home reading
• Food Drive – the food drive continues until December 19th – each week is a class competition – at the end of the week it is announced which class has brought in the most points, and they receive a treat on the following Monday
  • every dollar brought in is worth 10 points
  • 10 point items
    • tuna
  • 5 point items:
    • mac and cheese (5 points per box)
    • chunky soup
    • canned lunches (ravioli, chilli, pork and beans, etc.)
    • canned vegetables
    • canned soup
    • canned fruit
    • dry pasta
  • Every other item is 1 point each
• Christmas Program – for the Christmas program this year the Grade 2’s are dressing in Church clothes.

We have our skating field trip today … bus will be leaving the school at 12:30. Our ice time starts at 1pm, any parents who are willing and able to come and help tie skates, it is much appreciated! 🙂

Just a reminder that our Garage Sale is happening today! It will be open at 8:30 this morning, we will go down as a class during the day, and then it will be open until 3:30 after school!

Well December is here, and it is going to be a whirlwind! There is lots going on, and a lot to keep on top of! We had a great decorating party on Thursday afternoon, making our classroom festive and ready for the holidays!

December Dates:

Monday, December 3rd – December scholastic orders due

Tuesday, December 4th – Garage Sale

Wednesday, December 5th – Skating field trip

Friday, December 7th – Museum field trip

Monday, December 17th – Grade 4-12 Christmas Concert @ 6:30pm

Thursday, December 20th – K-3 Christmas Concert – 1pm

Friday, December 21st – Holidays begin

Spelling and Phonograms:

1. seven
2. funny
3. blue
4. eleven
5. found
6. gallon
7. lost
8. gold
9. grand
10. forgot
11. sisters
12. card
13. bird
14. fools
15. inch
16. supper
17. grain
18. game
19. spur
20. role

ow, ng, eigh, ph, sh, ar, or, ui, tch, ur

Reminders and Other Information:

• remember your home reading
• Garage Sale for Ann Davis Transition HouseCome one, come all!  On Tuesday, December 4 the primary department is hosting a garage sale in the chapel.  The sale will be open before school, beginning at 8:30 until the bell rings, and after school until 3:30.  Parents are invited to shop during those times, and students will be visiting the sale during the school day with their classes.The majority of items will range in price from .25 to $2 with a few bigger pieces being priced higher.Please send children with a bit of money to shop, if you wish, and with a plastic grocery bag labelled with their name, for their purchases to go in.  This could be a great opportunity for your child to buy a little Christmas gift for a sibling!
• Food Drive – the food drive continues until December 19th – each week is a class competition – at the end of the week it is announced which class has brought in the most points, and they receive a treat on the following Monday
  • every dollar brought in is worth 10 points
  • 5 point items:
    • mac and cheese (5 points per box)
    • chunky soup
    • canned lunches (ravioli, chilli, pork and beans, etc.)
    • canned vegetables
    • canned soup
    • canned fruit
    • Tuna
    • dry pasta
  • Every other item is 1 point each
• Christmas Program – for the Christmas program this year the Grade 2’s are dressing in Church clothes.

I am still in need of a couple of parent volunteers willing to come into the class on Thursday, November 29th from 1-3pm to help us with our decorating party. If you are willing and able please send me an email at trast@highroadacademy.com. Thanks!

Please make sure you read through all the information. We have a lot going on, and a lot we would love to see our children be involved with.

It’s been a fun week in Grade 2, from PJ Day in our cozy, comfy jammies, to starting a new unit in science, Force and Motion, where we have been making predictions and doing experiments, and finishing off our first novel study called Frog and Toad, lots of great things going on.

Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 26th – November scholastic orders due

Wednesday, November 28th – Knight Day and Hot Lunch

Thursday, November 29th – Decorating Party

Friday, November 30th – Pro-D Day

Spelling and Phonograms:

There will be no spelling list or phonograms this week.

Bible Memory:

Psalm 23

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 paths of righteousness for his names 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.”

This is the last verse in Psalm 23. The students are pretty excited that they will know an entire chapter.

Reminders and Other Information:

• Remember your Home Reading
• Christmas is fast approaching, and it is time to make the classroom look festive! We are going to have a decorating party on Thursday, November 29th. The party will take place from 1:15-3pm. I am looking for 4 or 5 parent volunteers to come in and help us with some of the activities. I am also looking for a couple of parents who could bake some sugar cookies that we can decorate. Please let me know ASAP if you are willing and able! Send me an email, or leave a note in the planner. No siblings please.
• As a primary department we have been looking for ways for our children to give back and to serve their community, and this year we have decided that we will hold a Garage Sale! The Garage Sale will be held at the beginning of December, so between now and then we are looking for our primary families to donate any toys or games that they no longer want. So, as you think about cleaning up and clearing out your playroom before Christmas, consider what you can donate. Donations may be given to classroom teachers. Please only send items that work, and that are in good condition. The money we raise will be donated to the Ann Davis House.
• We are happy to announce an update to our uniform policy that has been recently passed by the School Board.
  • 1) Black ankle boots are now permitted as a uniform footwear option for all students for any day of the week, including full-dress days and with skirts/kilts. The boots are to be at or just above the ankle and must be all black. This would include permission for Blundstone style boots. All boots must be lower than a 2 inch heel.
    • Taller boots including rain boots and snow boots are not included in this update. They may be worn to school but students are expected to change into appropriate footwear before the school day begins.
  • 2) All girls may choose to wear black OR navy socks, tights, or leggings with their uniform. The leggings and tights are to be solid and without patterns. Leggings may be footed or non-footed.
• Food drive begins on Monday … please no noodle soup
  • 5 point items:
    • mac and cheese (5 points per box)
    • chunk soup
    • canned lunches (ravioli, chilli, pork and beans, etc.)
    • canned vegetables
    • canned soup
    • canned fruit
    • Tuna
    • dry pasta
  • Every other item is 1 point each

 

I need to apologize as I start off this blog post … because while I wrote a post for last week, I didn’t actually send it! It is just sitting there, with all the information you needed this week. My apologies for not catching that.

Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 19th – Food Drive begins

Tuesday, November 20th – PJ Day

Wednesday, November 21st – Spell to Write and Read seminar

Spelling and Phonograms:

1. wind
2. race
3. perch
4. saw
5. left
6. fill
7. part
8. group
9. place
10. fudge
11. force
12. bank
13. dust
14. shape
15. print
16. report
17. pay
18. band
19. hope
20. bill

ee, oo, igh, ough, ck, ir, ch, oi, ie, oy

Bible Memory:

Psalm 23

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 names 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.” 

Reminders and Other Information:

• Remember your Home Reading
• Our HS students who are going to Thailand in the Spring for a Missions Trip are selling coupons for Panago Pizza. The coupon is for $13 for any medium pizza. Coupons can be purchased at the office.
• The SWR seminar will start in the chapel at 3:15pm.
• As a primary department we have been looking for ways for our children to give back and to serve their community, and this year we have decided that we will hold a Garage Sale! The Garage Sale will be held at the beginning of December, so between now and then we are looking for our primary families to donate any toys or games that they no longer want. So, as you think about cleaning up and clearing out your playroom before Christmas, consider what you can donate. Donations may be given to classroom teachers. Please only send items that work, and that are in good condition. The money we raise will be donated to the Ann Davis House.
• Food drive begins on Monday … please no noodle soup
  • 5 point items:
    • mac and cheese (5 points per box)
    • chunk soup
    • canned lunches (ravioli, chilli, pork and beans, etc.)
    • canned vegetables
    • canned soup
    • canned fruit
    • dry pasta
  • Every other item is 1 point each

 

 

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that we have our Spell to Write and Read parent seminar coming up and if you would like to attend and need childcare, you must sign up by Friday, Nov. 16th. Email me or write a note in planner! Thanks 🙂

As a primary department we have been looking for ways for our children to give back and to serve their community, and this year we have decided that we will hold a Garage Sale! The Garage Sale will be held at the beginning of December, so between now and then we are looking for our primary families to donate any toys or games that they no longer want. So, as you think about cleaning up and clearing out your playroom before Christmas, consider what you can donate. Donations may be given to classroom teachers. Please only send items that work, and that are in good condition. The money we raise will be donated to the Ann Davis House.

Well, we survived it … our first full week in a month, with a couple of non-uniform, out of the ordinary days! It was busy, and a bit chaotic at times, but a good week. We also had our first lockdown drill of the year. The Grade 2’s did a fantastic job of listening and following the instructions during the drill. We had hot lunch, which ran much smoother this time around, so we were happy about that. The Book Fair was open before and after schools this week, and it always exciting for them to pick out new books to read!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 5th – Class Photos – full dress uniform

Tuesday, November 6th – Healthy Relationships Assembly

Friday, November 9th – Remembrance Day Assembly – 2pm – full dress uniform

Spelling and Phonograms:

List will be introduced on Monday, November 5th, and tested on Friday, November 9th.

1. side
2. outside
3. inside
4. oil
5. hard
6. from
7. noon
8. most
9. hang
10. cast
11. line
12. post
13. arm
14. skin
15. ship
16. here
17. sun
18. age
19. cover
20. mine

ay, ei, oe, kn, ph, eigh, th, ar, sh, ng

Bible Memory:

Our Bible Memory for the month of November is all of Psalm 23.

Psalm 23:1-2

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters

Reminders and Other Information:

• remember your Home Reading
• Our HS students who are going to Thailand in the Spring for a Missions Trip are selling coupons for Panago Pizza. The coupon is for $13 for any medium pizza. Coupons can be purchased at the office.
• Please remember that we have a couple of extra full dress uniform days next week – for class pictures and for Remembrance Day
• Winter Uniform has begun – no more shorts!
• Spell to Write and Read Parent Seminar – we will be hosting a seminar on Nov. 21st to let you know all about the program that we use every day. If you would like more information on how it works, please come and join us from 3:15-4:15pm