Exciting news...our pumpkin seeds have started to sprout! Students were absolutely thrilled to watch their seeds developing roots and were eager to check-in on their pumpkin plants each day. We recorded our observations in our journals and labelled the parts of the plant we could see.

We talked about the letter C this week. We have now spent time focusing on 5 letters (P, M, H, A and C). Your child should be very comfortable with the sounds that these letters make and be able to label pictures that begin with these letters. I encourage you to check-in with your child to see how they are progressing with these letters and sounds. We learn a short little song to help us remember the sounds that each letter makes. Ask your child to share some of these with you. Next week, we will focus on the letter T.

We worked through another math problem. Using what we know about numbers that come before and after other given numbers, students were asked to draw a picture to represent how many candles they will need on their next birthday cake. We are learning that organization, attention to detail and checking our work are important skills when working through math problems.

Classroom Reminders:

1. Thank you to those of you who have returned your child's field trip forms so promptly! If you have not already done so, please return field trip forms ASAP. Please note that this field trip costs $17 per student. Cash or cheque are accepted. Cheques can be made out to Briar Hill School. Field trips are never mandatory. If your child will not be coming with us, please email me to let me know. Please take note of the changes to your child's school hours for the day of the field trip.

2. We had SO much fun exploring mat activities during our gymnastics time in the gym. Setting up the mats each day was a great exercise in teamwork! Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for these activities as we will be starting to explore the gymnastics equipment next week (you can refer to last week's blog post for guidelines).

3. Miss Roberts is going to Disneyland!!! I will be leaving town Friday evening and returning to school on Wednesday next week. Janelle Harvey (my previous teaching partner and world's greatest substitute) will be covering for me on Monday and Tuesday. If you have any important information that Mrs. Harvey should know (pick-up arrangements, student appointments, etc.) please communicate this through a note in your child's folder as I will not be checking my email while away. 

4. Next Friday, Nov. 25 is a Professional Day for teachers. There will be no school for morning or afternoon students.

Have a wonderful weekend! I'll see you next week!

Miss Roberts