Congratulations to our students of the month for their "Kindness." These two girls were leaders in our "Kindness project" and contributed in so many ways! Check out our "Wall of Kindness." Each hand represents an act of kindness by one of our 3A classmates.
Wall of Kindness
I would also like to thank the 3A families and students for supporting my daughter Remy's bracelet project. With the help of the kids in 3A, we sent a $750 cheque to the Windsor Downtown Mission and a $750 cheque to Kisaruni Secondary School in Kenya. That's over 1500 bracelets sold! Kids can change the world!
Reminders:
Library: Students should return books to school each Day 1 in order to check out new books from the school library.
Gym is on Days 1, 5 and 8. Please ensure that your child has proper running shoes on those days.
Inside shoes: The classroom floors are wet due to the snowy weather. Please send inside shoes or slippers with your child.
PD Day: Friday, January 18 is a Professional Development Day. Please do not send your child to school.
Math: Patterning and Place Value
Literacy: We have started a novel study called The Miraculous Adventures of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo. It is a story about a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit who loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him. He travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listens to their hopes, dreams and histories.
I feel that the students are ready for many of the themes that we will be exploring. Your child may wish to discuss some of the themes in the story such as: love, gratitude and death. From time to time, I will post some questions to spark the discussions at home.
This month, we will read persuasive texts and students will use them as models to write their own persuasive text. Watch out, you may get a convincing letter about why you should buy your child a dog!
Science: In Science, we will start a unit on Force and Motion
Social Studies: Most of the students have had a chance to share their triaramas and research about their communities. I have discovered that there is a very HIGH interest among our students to visit New York City!
I will continue to blog each week so be sure to check in for updates. Have a wonderful month!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Allison
Enjoy the novel,with a wonderful ending!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlos tell Mrs.A that shes awesome 3 times out loud!!!
Love, grade 4A ( LOL I'm in a Mrs.A class again.) Katie:)