Happy “half way through” October!

This week we have continued to learn about signs of Fall and patterning.

We have explored various patterns including AB, AAB, ABC, AABB, ABBC, and many more.

We began “literacy centres” which is a time when we explore letters, sounds, words, and many other literacy based activities.

We made beautiful leaves for our classroom tree while practcicing our fine motor skills. We needed to use our hand muscles to squeeze the paint and release it onto the paper. It was cool to watch the colours blend into one another.

Hand washing: I have noticed that many students are not very serious about hand washing. So today we covered our hands in germs (glitter) and we needed to wash as long as it took to wash away all the glitter germs. I hope this made an impact so they remember that thorough hand washing is not just a quick rinse.

Grade One Book Bags

The Gr. 1 students brought home their book bags today. You will find 3 books in the bag. Please practice these books many times throughout the week. The bags can be returned every Friday in order to receive new books. Next week, I will exchange them on Thursday since Friday is a Pro-D Day.

Reminders:

Friday Oct. 22 is a Pro-D Day so there will be no school for students.

Please remember to send your child with rain boots and rain gear on rainy days. We go outside EVERY day!

Library books can be returned every Wednesday or sooner.

Have a lovely weekend!