Friday, March 6
Happy Friday! We had an unusually easy day today, beginning with Circle (regular sharing time, compliment circle, words of the day, and Ducky and Goosey). We also took some time to discuss giving people space when they are upset, and we agreed on a hand signal to allow agitated students to non-verbally communicate their need for space/alone time or adult help.
Circle was followed by an assembly during which Calgary Opera performed their school tour version of the Bremen Town Musicians. Students enjoyed this performance, particularly the funny parts and having the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
The rest of our day included quiet reading / unfinished work, our Positive Choices reward of free iPad time, and some mindful colouring to end the day on a calm note.
A number of students are not yet finished their storyboard for The Boundless, which was due today. Please support your child in completing this overdue assignment this weekend if they are not yet done.
I am also waiting for two more field trip forms to be returned for our Glenbow Museum trip, which is on Wednesday. Please ensure this is completed and returned on Monday if I don't already have it.
A reminder as well that our "Spring into Reading" read-a-thon kicks off tomorrow. Please encourage your child to read at home and help them track their time on the form that came home earlier this week. They can also be collecting pledges from friends and family, and we will begin collecting used book donations for our school book fair next week. Remember, the class with the most donated books brought in will get a prize!
Thank-you for your continued support!
Important Dates:
- "Spring Into Reading" Read-a-thon: SATURDAY, MARCH 7 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
- Pink Shirt Day "I Am" poem: *DUE MONDAY, MARCH 9*
- Pink Shirt Day shirt design: *DUE MONDAY, MARCH 9*
- Glenbow Museum Field Trip: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
- February Quote response: *DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 12*
- Mug art: *DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 13*
- Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character day: FRIDAY, MARCH 13
- Fur Trade diary entries: *DUE MONDAY, MARCH 16*
- Read-a-thon pledges: DUE MONDAY, MARCH 16
- Snack & Chat #2: THURSDAY, MARCH 19