We are already into the last week of October. The days are going fast and we have been very busy.       Daily 5 The students have been doing a good job with the program. Today we reached 20 minutes of Independent Reading. Super job Grade 2! We are ready to add the writing componet. Keep checking in to see how we are doing.   Skating Our first skating date is on Monday November 2nd from 9:00 - 9:40. Students will needs skates and a helmet.   Class Project With Texas We finished up our letters and mailed them off to Texas last week. We were unable to connect with Texas to do our live weather report. We are hoping that the connection works tomorrow.   Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Welcome Back! I hope that everyone enjoyed their extra long Thanksgiving weekend.  We are into another short week.  Just a reminder that picture retakes and school clothing orders will take place on Wednesday October 14th.       Tulip/International Project Wednesday October 14th is a big day!  We will have our first video conference with our partner class in Dallas, Texas. The students are very excited and can't wait to meet their pen pals. We received their letters today and were very happy to receive the package. We will be starting return letters this week.  Tomorrow afternoon we will be planting our tulip garden. This is part of our project with Texas. Stay tuned for more information and photos.   Daily 5 The students are working hard on this aspect. We reached 13 minutes of independent reading today. We have also been learning the different ways to "Read To Someone".   Book Orders October Book Order forms went home today and are due back on Friday October 16th.       Please make sure that you read each night.       Have a wonderful week everyone!

  We are into our fourth week of school and the fall season. The mornings are getting cooler, so please make sure that your children are dressed for the weather.         Terry Fox Walk The walk was cancelled on Friday because of the weather.  Please note that it has been rescheduled for this Friday October 2ND at 1:00pm. Parents are welcomed to join us.     Daily 5 We have been working on the Daily 5 over the past week. This is a literacy program to help us to become better independent readers and writers. Today we made it to 41/2 minutes. We are working every day to build our stamina.     No School Just a reminder to parents that there is no school on Thursday October 8th and Friday October 9th, as they are curriculum days for teachers.       Enjoy the rest of your week!