Tuesday, September 14

 Hi parents,

We had a really great day today, full of lots of interesting class discussions, quiet work periods, and fun times outside.

In the morning, we read the story "The Dot", and had a discussion about the meaning of the word 'creative'. The students responded to the writing prompt: "Being creative means... // I am creative because..." 

Along with teaching the kids about creativity, The Dot is also effective in promoting a growth mindset and encouraging children to try new things, and "make their mark!"

We listened to "The Dot Song", which is a catchy song that accompanies the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_I43cxDQ-o

We did a drawing activity in which the students were given a piece of paper with a single dot on it, and asked to incorporate that dot into a larger art piece. Tomorrow, we're going to look at all the different pieces, which prove beyond a doubt that everyone in our classroom is creative, unique, and imaginative. Tomorrow is also "Dot Day" (unfortunately not a stat holiday) so I encourage everyone to wear 'dot' themed clothes, or something that reflects their individuality.

In the afternoon, we had our final 'warmup day' for Daily 5 - this time, the students practiced the Literacy Games station.

We ended our day with Gym, Math, and Work Period.

Have a nice night!

Zac

LBS SCHOOL COUNCIL

We have many open positions for our School Council, including Chair. If you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, please contact Jennifer Rooke, jlrooke@cbe.ab.ca. We will be having our first meeting on Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30pm.  Council will share updates as well as describe some of the opportunities to get involved.