Words of the week are:
oat, goal, toe, below, know, go, so, no, snow, rainbow, show
All of these words contain the long o sounds, in different forms. We discussed the rule "when two vowels go walking the first one does the talking and says his name" This rule can be seen in the words containing oe or oa. We also learned that ow has two sounds...this week we are focusing on the long o sound made by ow. Can your child tell you how the sound made by oe, oa and ow? Please practice these words a little each day. It is most important that they can be recognized by sight to read them. Once your child can read them please practice spelling them. Please continue to review the long o letter pattern videos under word work on the blog.
Today we:
-finished up our moon sky art by using tints and shades and adding a lovely winter scene using white paint!
-finished skyping with our friends in Kansas. The kids who were unable to meet their friend yesterday were able to meet today and we started to learn some similarities and differences between our two cities and countries and the traditions that we have!
-continued working on our cards for our friends in Kansas!
-had a presentation with our School resource officer Constable Jan. We learned all about his job and how he helps the community and listened to him read a story called Odd Velvet where we learned how we each have different strengths.
-did lots of art finish up! We are hoping this will all be finished tomorrow night for our open house!
In Mail Pockets:
-Information about special presentation Mrs. Purkiss will give titled "Taking the Mystery Out of Room 10" This special presentation will help parents learn about the different social skills presentations that Mrs. Purkiss gives to all students and tips and tricks for implementing these ideas at home! This will be an amazing presentation and I highly recommend that any parents who can attend do so! Mrs. Purkiss has given me so many valuable tips and tricks that I use both as a teacher and as a parent!
Please and Thank you:
-a huge thank you to Levi's mom for coming in for reading support again this morning.
-a huge thank you to Kate's grandma for coming in for reading support!
-a huge thank you to Abigail's mom for coming in to do sight word rings!
-If you are able to assist with setting up some bulletin boards tomorrow after noon Please email Mrs Smith at [email protected]. It would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
-If you are able to help around the classroom or with reading for the first half hour please let Laura Briggs (our fabulous room coordinator) know!
-Please be sure to read the important updates email sent by Laura Briggs last weekend. Check the attached schedule to read more about the cultural traditions presentations happening next week and to find your child's time.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday December 14-Family Winter Celebration Evening 6:30-7:30
Tuesday December 19-Carolling in Gym (12:30pm)
Wednesday December 20-Boston Pizza Fun Lunch
Wednesday December 20-Report Cards home
Thursday December 21-Carolling (am)
Friday December 22-Organizational Day (No school for students)
December 23-January 7-Winter Break
January 8-PD Day (No School for students)
Dec. 4 – 15 Mayor’s Xmas Food Drive
This year will be the 29th annual food drive to support the Calgary Food Bank.
Making Memories Family NightOn Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 - 7:30,
please join us for an evening of fun and community building!
Events include:
- Art walk
- Cookie Decorating
- Craft making
- Photo Booth
- Contribute to our Tradition Sharing Board
- Giving Tree
- Fill a Sock, Fill a Need, Fill a Heart
- Making Memories Sale
We look forward to sharing a fun evening together!
Question of the Day (Please Answer in the Comments Section): Constable Jan talked about how everyone has different strengths. Name two of your strengths?