~ Last Week of October ~

Hello everyone!

Thanks for checking in on the blog!  First thing, a quick reminder to all parents that EACH STUDENT needs to bring in 1 pumpkin for Monday, October 24^th.  We will keep these pumpkins at the school until the 27^th or 28^th (definitely in time for you to carve them at home for Halloween!) and we will be using them all week for different Math activities!  Please put the students’ initials somewhere tiny near the stem or underneath the pumpkin perhaps, just so we don’t get confused.  Thanks!  

Thanks to those parents who were able to come and hang out during our field trip to the Galt Museum!  We had a blast with Belinda as we learned about Early Lethbridge and why people came here.  

Thank you as well to Constable Ian Patey, who came in on Wednesday to teach all the Grade 2 classes about the history of the RCMP, and to answer questions!  Students got to take home awesome treat bags, and we learned a lot from him.

Last week, a purple sheet was sent home in regards to some Math Facts!  We’ve talked in the classroom how in Grade 2 we need to be quick with our Math Facts to 10, and be able to see the relation between addition and subtraction.  We practise this every morning with our Domino of the Day, and ask that you practise this at home with your student.  

It’s good to see some of our MMH students at After School Skating at Nicholas Sheran arena!  There are 4 more of these left on Tuesdays from 3:30- 4:30.  Each student needs their own skates and helmet- if you don’t have a helmet, we have some you can borrow at the rink.  

Since Halloween falls on a Monday, our Halloween parade will start at 12:45.  Come on out and watch the fun costumes go by as we parade around the school!  Remember, this year, we are encouraging students to have simple, easy to put on costumes!! The easier the costume, the better- as we don’t want line ups at the bathroom, or anyone needing major assistance with face painting, etc.  If your child has a costume that can easily be put on or slipped over their clothes that would be fantastic!!  Also, please do not send scary weapons/ props with your student to school.  We will parade around the school from approx.. 12:45 to 1:15.  Afterwards, we will be doing Halloween activities for the remainder of the afternoon, and enjoying our Halloween treats at 2:05. 

Thanks to those parents who have signed up to bring treats that day for our 25 students:

Jordin- Fruit Tray
Aaron- Veggie Tray
Nicole- Cheese, Meat, and Cracker Tray
Ainsley- Cookies, cupcakes or muffins
Juice boxes- Elora
Plates and Napkins- Morgan

You'll notice on the calendar below, that our class is holding Parent/ Teacher interviews at a different time than others.  I often find that with parent teacher interviews it's difficult to stay on time so I'd like to hold this year's interviews on other days to allow us more opportunities to meet.  Please note, that while these interviews are mandatory, I am more than happy to meet with you at a different time if the suggested ones do not work with your schedule.  There will be a notice sent home with interview times for the evenings of Monday, November 21st and Tuesday November 22nd. Meeting before school on both of these days is also an option as well.   I will let you know well in advance when this notice goes home.  

That's all for now!  Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather!

-Anna Tsentouros

Here are some important dates for your November calendars:  

November dates:
Tuesday October 25^th- Retakes! 

Tuesday October 25th- After School Skate at Nic Sheran 3:30-4:30
Tuesday November 1^st- After School Skate at Nic Sheran
Tuesday November 8^th – After School Skate at Nic Sheran
Wednesday November 9^th- Remembrance Day Assembly 10:30 am
Wednesday Novmeber 9^th- School Council meeting at 6pm 
Thursday November 10th Fall Break No School
 Friday November 11^th Fall Break No School 
Tuesday November 15^th- After School Skate at Nic Sheran
Wednesday November 16^th Spirit Assembly @ 830am: PJ Day Friday November 18^th Report Cards sent home 
Monday November 21^st- Oreo Cookie Day (details to follow)

Monday November 21st  PT Interviews for Grade 2B
Tuesday November 22^nd- PT Interviews for Grade 2B
Thursday November 24^th – Friday November 25^th- No School
Wednesday November 30^th- Character Education Assembly in pm