Happy Friday!

We started off the day today with the weekly spelling tests. The children were tested on their spelling words and will be bringing home their marked spelling tests with them tonight. In language today they worked on prefixes, special sounds, root words, and cursive.  In our IB unit of inquiry today we continued discussing Canadian aboriginals.  We reviewed their love of art and culture and spoke about why they had such a love of art.  We looked through books to see more real life examples of aboriginal art and the materials they used.  The students then created their own works of aboriginal art using 'nature' colours.  We spent more time today practicing our routine for the upcoming Gala.  The routine is really coming along and the students are doing a great job!  The students also went to french class.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice weekly spelling words, Letters and Sounds page 108 - 109, and cursive page 106 - 107.

Important information:  The candy sale will be taking place again on Monday at second recess.  Candy is for sale for 50 cents a piece.

 Please mark Feb. 11th down for the upcoming SJA Gala.  The theme is going to be 'Love Through the Ages'.  This is a fun night for all friends and families to attend!  Ticket information has gone home with each family.  Please make sure to have a look for this valuable information and to send back ticket information and money to Mrs. Brasil as soon as possible.

Please see my posting from last week with information regarding the Khan Academy.  This is a fun online math program that can be used to practice math skills at home.  The children earn points and badges which they seem to really enjoy!  It is also a way to help develop computer skills which is another important skill for the children to be developing at this age.

Have a great weekend,

Mrs. Nelson