Good afternoon!

In today's class we started off the day by working on a comprehension activity that focused on a girl preparing for Christmas.  I am thrilled to announce that every single member of the class was able to get 5/5 on this activity!  I am very happy to see that all of our practice with the students reading and working to comprehend the information they are reading seems to be paying off.  We continued on the day by working with opposites, like words and syllables in language.  The children worked on adding and subtracting double digits (grade two) and counting money (grade one) during math time.  We also had a history test today after lunch.  The children will be coming home with their marked history tests tonight.  Children who require a re-test (84% and under) will be able to re-write the test on Friday at lunch.  The students also went to french and drama classes.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice spelling words for Friday's spelling test and finish math pages 65 - 66 (grade two).

Important information:  Our Christmas concert is coming up very shortly; next week in fact!  Please make sure your children are practicing their lines for the play and the song nightly so we can give our best performance!  Props and costumes can be sent in as soon as they are ready.  Coffee is still being sold for the St. Jude's fundraising program.  I look forward to seeing everyone tonight during the parent teacher interviews!

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson