Bonjour!

We started off the day today working on a writing activity.  As a class we discussed how and why we use posters, and the elements of a good poster.  We spoke about how art is a big part of posters and that this is another way that art can be used for communication.  The children were split into pairs and were asked to create their own poster that advertised something.  Ask your child to tell you about what they designed tonight!   In our IB unit of inquiry we read a non-fiction book about another aboriginal group of Canada- the Huron.  The children got to see how they live, and how they used art to express themselves and their culture.  We then discussed all the difference that we could note between the art and culture of the Metis and the Hurons. We also spent some time practicing for the upcoming Gala today.   During math today the children worked on length (grade one) and describing the attributes of various patterns (grade two).  They also went to french and music classes.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice weekly spelling words, cursive pages 110- 111, Letters and Sounds page 110 -111and math pages 132 - 133.

Important information:  If you have not sent back ticket money and family information regarding the Gala to Irene, please do so as soon as possible.  February 11th is quickly approaching and I want to make sure everyone is fully prepared to participate in the Gala!

I am asking that all children come to school wearing red and white on the night of the Gala for our class' performance.  Preferably the children will have white on the bottom and red on the top.  This will go with the love theme for the evening.  Our class is going to be presenting The Jackson 5's ABC.  The performance is coming along very well so far!  If your child would like to practice the dance moves at home you can find the version we are using at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOXG8wtxx_w.

If your child is the in the choir, we are also asking that they wear read and white for the choir performance.  So for this concert we will not require a costume change in between songs.  As soon as the choir finishes singing, the children will then join back with their classes for the class performance.  The process will be very similar to the Christmas concert.

If your child is in the choir and would like to practice the song you can find the version online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn5K-phiBzo  and the lyrics for the song can be found at http://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/elvis+presley/love+me+tender_20049149.html.  Please note, we are only performing the first 4 verses.

A pizza order form went home with all children last night.  If you would like to order pizza for your child please send in the form and money before the date indicated.  Lunch Moms is not going to be delievering to SJA after this Friday, so the weekly pizza program has been brought in instead.

I hope most children have now signed up for the Khan Academy online math program.  This is a great way for all students to receive tailored extra math support, as well as practice their computer skills.  If you haven't already, please see the website online at http://www.khanacademy.org/. 

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson