Good afternoon!

In today's class we started off the day by reading a story that explored Christmas around the world and the children answered questions about it.  Once again, the marks for these reading comprehension activities are improving which is great to see!  In language the children worked with the sounds that 'ea' makes in different words, and how the sound that 'c' makes changes depending on which vowels it is paired with.  In social science we continued to explore the idea of culture, and we discussed what things change between various cultures.  Ideas such as the changes in music, language, food, clothing and schooling were discussed.  Ask you child tonight to tell you something they learned about culture!  The children also went to music and french classes.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice spelling words for the spelling test tomorrow morning, and finish Letters and Sounds page 52 - 53 (if necessary).

Important information:  I am only missing one or two more forms for Heritage Glen.  Please make sure to send this form in as soon as possible.  Next Friday we are going to have a Christmas party in our class before we head home for the holidays.  The children will be playing games, doing crafts, listening to carols and having snacks.  If you would like to send something in with your child for the party please let me know by sending me a note in their agenda.  I will post items people are sending in on my blog when I hear back, so that not all children come in with the same thing and the children can enjoy some variety!

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson