Artifacts, Homework and Great Playing

Hi All,

Quick note about the Heritage project. 

After sending the email out last night about having presentations after Spring Break, one family mentioned that for them, it would be easier to have it done today since a lot of practice had already occurred - thanks for pointing that out! I polled the students and about 6 of them said that they wanted to present today. Another chunk of them next Tuesday, and a small number decided that they would go after the Spring break. Please ask your child when they are deciding to go.

There were a few that said they'd like to go today, but admitted that they hadn't practiced for the presentation. For those, I've slotted them into on Tuesday. 

As with everything, please do communicate ASAP if there has been frustration/stress when something is assigned - we can always work something out and hopefully prevent any undue tension for all involved!

In other homework news:
Grade 4's:
1. Science Quiz on Natural vs. Artificial Light (they need to know the difference, be able to identify different sources and be able to tell me why you can see the glow of the moon).

2. Vocabulary foldable - we began this in class. They have 5 terms related to Inuit First Nations people that they need to define, draw a picture for and use the word in a sentence. The pictures need to be coloured. This is due Monday. They've had two classes to work on this and we defined Shaman together. Most students are finished with this.

Grade 3's:
1. Timeline - they were to complete a personal timeline. All of them finished "Drafting" the timeline and are in the midst of putting it onto good copy. They need to fine-line (with a skinny black felt) the wording and colour in their pictures. Due Monday. They've also had this for two classes now and many were just finishing up with "beautification". 

We spent a block of PE playing outside today - the weather was too nice to be inside! My only criteria for outdoor play was that they needed to be moving and not standing around. I am SO glad we took the opportunity to spend that time outside on our own! I told the children that I observed a lot of kindness, smiles/laughing, students playing with those they normally don't interact a lot with, turn taking, flexibility (both physically and socially), and trying out new equipment that they may not usually have the opportunity/courage to try when there are many children around.  

Not sure you heard about it or not, but we had a guest speaker from Birds on the Bay on Monday. Lynn, shared many pictures and artifacts about the creatures we might find over there. The focus is around Marine life/habitats. The children were fascinated and were extremely attentive and engaged in the presentation. Sometime in April, we will be going on a visit to either Crescent Beach or 1001 Steps to explore with Lynn. It's going to be GREAT!

Our class is officially in the lead for the penny drive. We had another conversation about the competition "for fun" and ultimately, all of us "win" because we get to support clean water initiatives and help save lives. There are a lot of extremely excited and proud students! 

Have a lovely weekend! Weather is suppose to be nice tomorrow!