October 24-28

We are now entering the last week of October already. I can't believe how fast this year is going. I can honestly say that I've had a great start to the year. The kids continue to help make it a great year for me to teach grade 4 again.

We made it through Education Week all in one piece. We had a very busy week, but everything went very well, and the kids enjoyed all the activities and guest speakers. They especially liked the pedometers on Tuesday.
The class continues to work through many fun-filled activities in class as well.

English Language Arts: Students are still working though their guided reading activities. I've enjoyed listening to them read to me in small groups. Students are now writing letters to me about the reading they are doing independently. I will be sending home a reading log assignment this week that students will start working on in November.

Math: Mr. Siemens is now reviewing the concepts learned in Unit 1: Patterns and Equations. The class will have a quiz on Friday, October 28. A review sheet will be sent home.

Religion: Students wrote an autobiography for the stump that is on our religion table. Once they make some corrections, they will type it out on the computer. As well, students will be receiving their own New Testament this Thursday at 12:50. This celebration will take place in our classroom. Parents are invited to come celebrate this event with us.

Science: The class is learning more about fossils. Students made their own "mould" fossil. Ask your child how this was done and about petroleum jelly. LOL

Social: I have been helping the kids understand Saskatchewan better by learning about places and symbols of Saskatchewan. I will be handing over the social class to Mr. Siemens next week and he will be teaching your child about government and the election process.

Events:
1. October 24: Picture Retakes
2. October 25: Luncheon Forms Due
3. October 27: New Testament Celebration @ 12:50 in classroom (All parents are invited)
3. October 28: KFC Luncheon
4. October 28: Math Quiz

Funny Stuff (I hope)

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching."

Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."