November News

Please note that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be

held on Thursday November 14 from 4-8. Students
have been working hard to reach their goals and I
can’t wait to discuss your child’s progress.

Events
q  Nov. 8- Special Presentation from
Captain Steven Trainor;
q  Nov. 14-Parent Conferences;
q  Nov. 29- Celebration Assembly.
Reminders
q  Please wait outside the classroom door
during parent conferences. I will come out
and get you when it is your time;
q  Please ensure your child has warm clothing
as the cold weather arrives;
q  Please continue to read and write at home
as this is the major form of ‘homework’ this
year which will assist your child
tremendously;
q  Please continue to visit our class website for
blog updates which pertain to the learning
unfolding in the classroom.

Learning Focus
READING & WRITING
q  Exploring word families;
q  Reviewing nouns and adjectives;
q  Retell (of key events in stories) we read;
q  Focusing on descriptive writing.
MATH
1. Exploring measurement;
2. Estimate and describe length,
area, mass, capacity and
Temperature;
3. Use non-standard measuring
tools such as straws and cubes.

SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

q  Focus on Daily and Seasonal Changes; 1. Locomotion (movement) through
q  Explore Day and Night; traveling in different ways;
q  Examine cycles and sequences. 2. Identify food groups and healthy
snacks.

ART
q  Exploring lines and colours;
q  Review warm and cool colours.