As cold season approaches, we are in need for kleenex in our classroom. We currently have a few boxes but I know that they won't last long! If you are able to help us out, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

Today we did a Math Chat based on the picture below. Students were given several minutes to write down the questions that came to mind when they saw this picture. Then they had a chance to ask these questions withing their groups. Lastly, we went over a few of the questions as a class and tried to answer them. It was lovely to see students embracing multiple answers and viewpoints! 

For example: How many candles are there? You could say 12 (in total), 9 (ones that are lit), or 3 (not lit). 

Field Trip and Other Important Information

Field Trip
This afternoon, a permission form was handed out for our field trip to the Carp Fair next Friday. This trip will include all Grades 4, 5, and 6 students. If you are able to volunteer please let us know ASAP. Also, please return completed permission forms as soon as possible!

Scholastic Book Clubs
Reminder that Scholastic orders are due Wednesday. This year, Scholastic is offering a new feature where parents can pay online using a credit card if you do not want to pay be cash or cheque. For more information, please check out: file:///C:/Users/e28257/Documents/ParentPayGuide_Parent.pdf
Some parents do not realize but for every purchase made through Scholastic, your child's teacher receives Scholastic money that can be used to purchase resources for the classroom.

Meet and Greet
Next Thursday we will be holding our Meet and Greet from 4:30-6:00. This year we decided to do a different format than in previous years so that it is easier for parents with multiple children at our school to be able to make it to each classroom. This new format will not consist of formal presentations in the classroom but instead is a time for you to meet your child's teacher and ask any questions you may have about routines, etc. Students are also invited to show their parents around the school, show what work they have completed thus far, and to explain their daily routines.
     Next week I will be sending home a letter explaining some of my expectations and routines. Should you have any questions or comments about it, please feel free to let me know during the Meet and Greet. Hope to see you all there!

Please play " Place Value Pirates" for 10 minutes tonight.

Friday's Brain Booster

Below is the Brain Booster we started on Friday. It is proving to be a very challenging one but also quite enjoyable! Several students asked me to post it on the blog so they could try to work through it on the weekend (completely optional!) so here it is:

Reminder, tomorrow is Spirit Day/Wear Green and White Day!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back everyone! If you've found this site, AMAZING!! :) 

This is our class blog. I will use it to keep you informed about important upcoming dates, events, and other things going on in our classroom. Our photocopier has been broken for the last week so I have not be able to get my back to school letter ready to send home. I will send it home by Friday at the latest. In the meantime, I invite you to please submit your email address under the "Follow by email"section on the left hand side. This will ensure that you receive email notifications each time I post something new.

Thank you in advance for you patience as I get this blog up and going again! :)