Friday, October 28th, 2022

Hello Families,

Here are a few of the exciting  things we did this week:

- began our learning about the significance of Remembrance Day.  Students conducted research on WWI, WWII and the War in Afghanistan.  They also wrote a short reflective piece on why we should honour our veterans.  We also began creating our art for the display case to accompany our Remembrance Day Assembly.  Please see note below about assembly details.

- went on a couple of walking field trips to explore and observe our neighbourhood.  Students practiced some sketching activities and shared things that they value about their community.  These trips are also great practice for City Hall School, as well will be spending much of our time sketching, exploring, and asking questions about the environment around us.

- City Hall School is next week!  The students and I are very excited to be taking our learning downtown.  We are going to meet so many engaging people and see/ a lot of new sights and sounds.  To help prepare you child for a successful week please ensure that they:

    ·       Bring a backpack with a large lunch, several snacks and a water bottle.  Please ensure your child

         has enough food to sustain them throughout the whole day.  Please do not send any food items 

         that need to be heated, as there will not be an opportunity to do so. 

·       Wear clothing suitable for October/November weather.  A jacket, layers of clothing, light gloves, and a warm hat are a good idea.  As the group will be walking, both indoors and outdoors, for the majority of the day, appropriate footwear (warm and comfortable) are necessary for walking through urban environment, using stairs and crowded concourses. 

    ·       Wear a Halloween costume that is “low-key”.  As our first day at City Hall School falls on 

        Halloween, students are able to wear Halloween attire that is subtle if they so choose.  Please no 

        masks, face paint, or props.  Students will need to ensure that if they choose to wear Halloween 

        attire that they will be comfortable walking, sitting and can wear weather appropriate clothing

        overtop while outside. 

Looking forward to an awesome week!

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES and INFORMATION

- November 7 Photo Retakes 

- Remembrance Day Assembly:  Our class along with our buddy class will be hosting the assembly.  Families are welcome to attend.  It will be held on the morning of November 10th at 10:00am.

- November 11th: Remembrance Day - No School

- November 21-27 Book Fair

- November 24-25 Conferences