Another busy week has passed with the students reaching "Day 40" of their current school year. Students were busy finishing their 2-D monsters and continuing work on editing their rough drafts of their monster descriptions. Once their finalized pieces of writing are complete we will display the numbered monsters, read the description of each student's monster and try to guess which hanging monster is theirs. They are very excited about playing this up-coming guessing game and were also very excited dressing up on Monday in their Halloween costumes and parading for one another.
In physical education, Room 51, enjoyed a game of Toxic Blast and relay race bingo after practicing their warm-up skills at the beginning of the period. Ask your child what kind of warm-up activities they are required to do.
Throughout the week Mrs. McArthur read from our classroom novel, "The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail" and students continued building their reading skills during DEAR, the Daily 5 and guided reading.
We celebrated Matthew's birthday as he turned 7 this week.
We talked about Remembrance Day on Thursday and began making wreaths filled with poppies, created from a variety of media. Students also worked in groups to make structures or creatures using units, rods and flats, while recording how many units they used with tally marks. We also learned about collecting food for the food bank and winter clothing for those in need.
In science we learned what scientists do by discussing a mock experiment. The students then prepared an inquiry book for future investigations, which they artistically covered with colourful question marks. Ask your child what a scientist does.
Incredible Edibles served up a healthy treat to students who pre-ordered online for todays special snack day while relaxing in our new classroom setting.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cranston School is joining with the Veterans Food Bank to collect non-perishable food items, as well as cash donations to purchase Co-op gift cards for veterans to use to purchase fresh produce and meats. We will be collecting donations until November 15th, so please send in what you can. If your child is in rooms 54, 55, or 82, and you are planning to attend our Remembrance Day celebration on November 10th, we ask that you bring a donation to support this cause. Our school goal is to fill all 4 boxes that were sent for the food drive, but we will always welcome more! If you are able to make a cash donation, even if it is only your spare change, we will have a jar in the office for students to add to. Thank you for all of your support!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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