Thursday, October 22

 Hi parents,

We had a much better day today! 

In the morning, we had a discussion about 'goal setting', and I was extremely happy when several students brought up Terry Fox as an exemplary goal-setter. We talked about how goals can be big or small, but when you set a goal, it's important to have a plan for how you're going to reach it. Just like how Terry Fox planned to run about 42 kilometres every day.

The students wrote in their journals about their goals for themselves, using the writing prompt: "My goal is ________. I will _______________ to meet it."

After that, we had Music, and after Music, the students did a fun art activity called "Roll-A-Jack-O-Lantern". 

Step 1: Roll a die.

Step 2: Use construction paper and cut out the corresponding shape (use orange for the pumpkin, and black for the features)

Step 3: Add that shape to your Jack-O-Lantern in any way you choose.

You could do a similar activity with drawing as well! The Jack-O-Lanterns were all very unique because of their unconventional shapes. Students had to get creative with how they arranged each shape. We put all of the jack-o-lanterns up on the wall as halloween decorations. I'll post a picture soon!

In the afternoon, we had our first Daily 5 session. Daily 5 is basically just a time where students participate in a variety of literacy activities. One table read by themselves, another did buddy reading, another did 'listen to reading' (using the ipads), and another did creative writing. The fifth station is "Read with the Teacher" which makes it easy for me to get to know each student's individual reading level and help meet them where they're at.

Tomorrow is Favourite Shirt Day! Please remind your child to wear something that reflects their uniqueness, values, and personality. Hats and sweaters are welcome too. It is also our spelling quiz. Good luck!

Have a nice night,

Zac