The past few days, we have had workers leveling the ground and installing limestone next to our portable. It has been a fascinating (and loud) process. Today we learned what happens when you wet limestone and compact it. Fascinating! 

We also watched some interesting movies on matter. While this one isn’t completely related, it’s quite interesting! Bowling Ball and Feathers in a Vaccum

Dictée

Thank you for your patience as I get back to posting on the blog.

Today, we did our first dictée! Students are coming home with a green duo tang today. This is the dictée duo tang that comes to school every Friday and comes home every Monday. If you weren't at meet the teacher night, please read through the document sent home. It will explain all the procedures.

Each week, we will do a 'pré-célébration' every Monday where they will write the words the best they know. It is normal to have mistakes in this! Then, they will copy the words to have the right spelling.

On the next page, there will be some work to do. This week, the work is to put the words in sentences, and then write another sentence with the word. We spoke today about proper work habits, and making sure to spread out work during the week, instead of waiting until Thursday night to do it.

Duo tangs must come back to school on Friday so that we can do our célébration and put it in the duo tang.

Meet the teacher

Thank you to everyone who came to meet the teacher last night. It was great to see so many of you.  I always wish I had time to touch base with everyone but we will do that in October at conferences. If you weren't able to make it last night, don't worry. I will be sending home the handout I provided. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. 

Meet the Teacher

Dear div 1 families,

Meet the teacher night is coming up tomorrow, Wednesday September 20th. My plan is to go over routines and expectations in my class, the curriculum for grade 3, as well as give you a chance to check out the portable. I just need to change the time slightly from what was sent out as I have a board meeting to attend that evening. Mme Eve is meeting everyone in the gym at 5:30, so I will be holding my meet the teacher from 5:00-5:30. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Please don't stress out if you can't make it. I would be glad to send home the information with your child, and you are welcome to come see the portable any time! Thank you for your understanding

We have been busy this week getting back into the swing of writing, reading, and math. We have played math games, and written about imaginary mixes of animals. 

Today, students visited the library for the first time with Mme Eve. They are coming home with books that interest them! Please enjoy reading these with your children, and return them to school in 1 or 2 weeks. 

Class Rules

We had another busy day today (and much cooler with some air circulation in the portable)!  We started self portraits, talked about classroom jobs, and most importantly, went over the class rules. 

I hope that you can use this blog as a way to start conversations about school at home. I wish I had a dollar for everytime that a parent told me that when they ask what their child did at school, the answer is 'I dunno' or 'I don't remember'. My hope is that the pictures and tidbits that I post can help start a conversation about school at home. 

Back to the class rules, we have only two:

Be respectful (soyez respectueux), and do your best work (fait de ton mieux). We will talk more about this means during the year, but today we spoke about how each person's 'best work will look different', and each is just as wonderful as the next. 

Bienvenue!!

Welcome division 1 of 2017-2018! I will post pictures and tidbits of information here during the year. 

First thing to know...it was extremely hot in the portable today. Air circulation wasn't working, but it did kick in at 3:01 today. Hopefully we will have a nicely cooled classroom for tomorrow!! 

I know the first day can be exhausting, so make sure everyone gets a good night sleep! I know I'll be going to bed early tonight myself.