Monday

Hi parents,

Today was a great way to start off our second last week before Winter break! The students worked hard on their Days of Christmas books, journal entries, and spelling practice. We did a step-by-step drawing of a cat in a Christmas sweater, and had some good conversations about respectful listening, and being a 'Jr. Teacher'.

I explained to the students that it can be difficult for me to make sure all 22 students are following instructions, and that I would really appreciate if they would help me out by giving their classmates polite reminders when needed. We talked about the difference between giving reminders and being bossy, and how telling someone "please stop talking, Mr. Link is waiting" is much more effective than aggressively shushing them.

At the end of the day, we had some time to work in math groups, and then I forgot to give out the tickets for the Winter Concert. I'm sorry!! I will send them home tomorrow for sure.

Sock Craft: Tomorrow!

We are going to be doing a snowman sock craft tomorrow afternoon. Thank you to everyone who has already sent in socks! This craft works best with one adult sized white sock, and one adult sized colourful sock. However, I am confident that we can make it work with whatever socks we may have, so if you have any mismatched socks you wouldn't mind parting with, please send them in tomorrow. :)

Also...

AARCS Fundraiser

Rooms 12, 16, 13 and 4 are doing another fundraiser this year to raise money for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS). During the daytime and evening winter concert shows on Thursday, December 12th, we will be selling homemade Crunchy Tuna Cat Treats and Wowbutter Banana Dog Bites. Each bag will cost $3 and all proceeds will go towards AARCS to help ensure the animals in their care have their basic necessities this holiday season. Please bring cash if you are interested in purchasing treats for your own pets or as a holiday gift! Thank you for your support!

If you have any questions please email Ms. Midgley (lemidgley@cbe.ab.ca) or Mrs. Ireland (hlireland@cbe.ab.ca)

Have a nice night,

Zac