Good afternoon!

We started off the day working on spelling.  The students copied down their new weekly spelling words and worked in their spelling workbooks.  The spelling lists this week are a review and are all words that have been studied in the past.  This is a good way to check to make sure they after a word has been tested, the knowledge remains.  As a class we read another two chapters of Charlotte's Web today which the students are really enjoying!  In our IB unit of inquiry today we reviewed what we have learned so far about solar energy, and the children worked in pairs to brainstorm lists of the pros and cons of using solar energy.  During math the children worked on identifying and creating patterns (grade one) and subtracting using a number line (grade two).  They also went to drama, P.E and french classes.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice weekly spelling words, cursive pages 58 - 59, math pages 90 - 91, and spelling workbook pages 53 - 56 (grade one) pages 49 - 52 (grade two).

Important information:  I am still missing a few report card comments.  Please remember that SJA would like the final page of the report card to be filled out under the section called 'Parent's Comments'.  This section should come back to school to be photocopied for our records.  You will have the original copy sent back to you the same day for your own records.  Please send the completed report card in with your child as soon as possible.

This Wednesday is Parent/Teacher Interview night.  Your child is going to be bringing home information tonight regarding your designated interview time slot.  Please have a look at the sheet tonight to see what time we are going to be meeting.

Next Friday, December 16th is the last day of school before the holidays.  The school day ends at noon that day.  This means that after-school charges will begin at noon.

On Friday, December 16th we are going to be having a class Christmas party.  If your child would like to bring in any snacks or treats that day please feel free to send them in :)

For this year's Christmas concert, our class is going to be dressed as angels.  Mrs. Deras has requested that all children come dressed in silver, white or gold.  If anyone happens to have angel wings or a halo at home, your child may wear those items as well, but it is not mandatory.  Please see Mrs. Deras' blog for more information.  Our first school-wide dress rehearsal is taking place THIS FRIDAY.  Please make sure your child has their costumes fully ready to go for Friday.  They may come dressed in their costumes or bring it in a bag to change into.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson


Grade One                          Grade Two
1. bat                                   1. face
2. bus                                   2. save
3. sit                                     3. paint
4. nest                                  4. sail
5. map                                 5. mind
6. fun                                   6. line
7. leg                                   7. nice
8. rug                                   8. few
9. book                                9. true
10. box                               10. easy