Hello everyone and Happy Monday!

This week in Language, students will be starting to write their very own Christmas Story, using an online platform called Storybird. They will be completing a story map, writing up their story, following a checklist, and eventually, publishing their story to Storybird.

In Math, we have finished Length and Perimeter and we will be moving on to Patterning. Check the Math tab on the blog to read our learning goals and access practice questions and information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We were talking as a class last week about having a little Christmas Party, and I think it would be a very nice idea. On Thursday, December 22nd, we will be having a Christmas Party in the afternoon (Block 3 and 4). I would love to set up several stations and have students complete a craft or fun activity. If you would like to join us and help out with the crafts, read a Christmas story, do some baking (nut and egg free), or another activity, let me know. You can sign up by emailing me, or by clicking on the “Volunteer” section of the blog.

ADVENT:

Students will be involved in our school Advent Project to help those in need. Each class will be bringing in items to make Christmas hampers for our friends at St. Elizabeth School. Each student is asked to bring in one can of tuna and if you are able to, a donation of $2.00 for the family would also be greatly appreciated. The donations will go towards the purchase of a grocery gift card for each family.

Students are encouraged to complete a chore at home to earn their donation money so that they experience the gift of giving. We will be collecting the hamper items and donations from Monday, December 5th to Friday, December 16th. 

Events this week:

Monday:

• Last Chance to FINISH Conservation of Energy projects
• Hour of Code

Tuesday:

• Beginning Patterning Unit

Thursday:

• Tamara’s Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
• Nitansh’s last day before his big trip! We wish him and his family safe travels and an amazing experience.
• News Show – 1pm

Friday:

• Advent Mass
• Social Justice Meeting – Grade 5s (and my 4s)

Have a great week everyone!

Mrs. Gill