Dear Division 11 Families,

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful weekend enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve been having.

Our students did an AMAZING job presenting at the assembly on Friday. Despite having only their first rehearsal in class on Wednesday, they delivered their lines with confidence and poise. Many staff members stopped by our classroom at the end of the day to praise the incredible speakers in our class and admire the amazing artwork they created.

We are so proud to have had the opportunity to showcase the great learning happening in our class. The assembly presentation was entirely their work—from choosing their word for 2025 and brainstorming its significance and action steps to creating Basquiat-inspired artwork. They carefully researched and selected words and symbols to include in their art, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work.

If you couldn’t join us in person, we have a recording of the assembly. Please email us to request the link to the video.

Our students are also very excited about our bowling field trip tomorrow! Here are a few important details:

• Family Reading: We will host Family Reading in our classroom from 9:00–9:40. Please join us, even if you’re unable to come on the field trip. We’ll depart at 9:45.
• Footwear: Please ensure your child wears runners (no boots), as they will stay in their runners.
• Booster Seats: Please send your child with a booster seat if required. If you have a spare, we’d appreciate it if you could send it along, just in case.
• Snacks and Drinks: Students should bring their water bottles and a snack. Please do not send money, as they are not allowed to purchase food or use vending machines during the trip.

Feel free to email us if you have any questions about the field trip.

Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,
Cailyn and Livia

Dear Division 11 Families,

We hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful sunny days we’ve had recently—it’s hard to believe we’ve had nearly a full week of sunshine!

This week (January 20–24), our school will be celebrating Literacy Week by exploring different types of literacy, such as media literacy and numeracy literacy. Students will learn how each type of literacy plays a crucial role in navigating the world, empowering individuals to communicate effectively, think critically, and engage with various aspects of life.

Family Reading Cancelled on Tuesday:
As part of Literacy Week, Family/Sibling Reading will take place in classrooms on Thursday from 9:00–9:30 a.m. Please join us on Thursday this week instead of our usual Tuesday session. Students are encouraged to bring their favorite book from home.

Art:
Our Jasper Johns-inspired 2025 art bulletin board is now up! We are so proud of the hard work and creativity the students have displayed.

Last week, the students learned about Jean-Michel Basquiat and have been busy creating drafts and sketches for their Basquiat-inspired “One Word” art. Basquiat often used text and symbols in his artwork. Please take some time to discuss with your child the words, phrases, and symbols they are planning to incorporate into their project. We will continue working on this exciting art piece in the coming week.

Writing:
To make their writing more interesting and engaging, the students have been exploring how to add dialogue to their stories. They investigated how dialogue is written in picture books and chapter books from our classroom library and then shared their discoveries as a group. The students have enjoyed applying this knowledge to their own writing and watching their stories come to life!

Math:
To improve their efficiency with addition and subtraction, students have been practicing doubles facts and doubles +1/-1 strategies. We will be learning strategies that our students can use for double digits addition and subtraction.

How to support at home: Ask your child about the doubles and doubles +1/-1 game we’ve been playing in class—they’d love to share!

Thank you so much for your continued support with their learning at home.

Upcoming events

• Friday, January 24 – Family movie night @ 6 PM
• January 20 to 24 – Literacy Week
• Tuesday, January 28 – Bowling at Rev’s

Gratefully,
Ms. Kim and Ms. Chan