December 5-9

Week Two of Advent: Peace

"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths."

Hi everyone. December is here and pretty soon we'll be on Christmas holidays. We have a very busy week. First of all, we have an Advent Assembly tomorrow afternoon at 2:40. The Grade 4 classes are in charge. On Wednesday night, St. Pat's will hold its Christmas Concert. It is at the Comprehensive High School and it begins at 7pm. We are busy learning our two songs. Kids seem to be having fun. On Friday, it is "Fake an Injury Day".

In addition to all of these fun activities, we also have many fun activities happening in the classroom.

Language Arts: The class finished the novel Stone Fox. They watched the movie last week and were able to compare and contrast the book to the movie. This week we will use a new literacy program called Nelson Literacy. The class will take a look at Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion. This unit will fit nicely with Mr. Siemens's science unit. As well, the class will be looking at Christmas Around the world and see how other countries celebrate Christmas.

Math: We continue to work our way through Unit 2: Whole Numbers. Last week we learned how to use mental math to subtract. This week students will learn different strategies that they can use to subtract four-digit numbers.

Religion: Our discussion last week was about Jesus and how he is the "light" that will bring us out of "darkness". This week, we will look at John the Baptist and how he can help us "prepare" for Jesus' birth.

Arts-ed: The class will begin our Christmas craft this week. If you haven't been able to find a jar, I should have extras so that everyone has one.

Christmas Humour:
Did you hear about the St Michael's Primary School nativity play? Two children are dressed as Mary and Joseph, and they are on their way to the inn at Bethlehem.

Meanwhile on the other side of the stage, a lad in a shepherd's outfit is on a mobile phone. He is calling the inn to make a reservation.

Have a great second week of Advent!!

Your child's teacher,
Mr. Cronan