Friday, December 15, 2023

A Warm Cup of Gratitude

Hot Chocolate Fun
The grade fours had a sweet week at school! I am so thankful to have each and every one of your children in my class. They are such an amazing and thoughtful group of students.

Weekly Highlights:

Students~

  • completed review activities for whole numbers including place value and adding and subtracting larger numbers. The class completed the Unit 2 math test on Friday.
  • worked on putting together their large "I Can Grow My Brain" posters in health class.
  • completed the "House of Their Dreams" in French class. Only a few students remain to have a little more to do.
  • worked on their animal memoir drafts during our Literacy Studio writer's workshop.
  • crafted sentences using dialogue.
  • learned about the Métis sash and the fur trade in social studies. We will continue with this learning in upcoming classes.
  • practiced their Winter concert performance songs with Ms. Nadoroznick and the other Gr. 4 classes.
  • researched how various birds' beaks are structurally adapted to help them live and survive in their habitats. Students completed "The Perfect Beak" assignment in science.
  • shared what they were grateful for as part of our "Beachball Gratitude" routine.
  • wrapped up the week with a warm cup of hot chocolate and a gratitude mug activity.
Coming Up:
  • Dec. 18 - Library; Red, Green, and White Spirit Day
  • Dec. 19 - Polar Day Spirit Day; Special Lunch for those who preordered; Trip to the movie theatre to see "The Grinch" (Bus leaves at 12:50 pm sharp!)
  • Dec. 20 - Winter Warmsies Day
  • Dec. 21 - Whoville Day!; Kindergarten Buddies (PM); Winter Concert (Gr. 4 Recordings 5:20 - 5:40 pm. *Gr. 4 meets at the door of Bootroom A @ 5:17 pm)
  • Dec. 22 - PJ Day; Early Dismissal @ 2:30 pm

Wishing everyone a wonderful, warm and safe winter holiday! All the best in the New Year, 2024! See you on January 8th, 2024!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aiginitis

Harbour Landing School
Christmas Tree