Week of February 1-5

Well today has been a plethora of weather - snow, freezing rain and some springtime rain! Maybe Wiarton Willie was wrong and spring is on its way early! :) Since weather conditions have been so warm and rainy this week, we won't be able to sled or skate this week. Maybe next week! 

Week at a Glance (and beyond!)

Thursday, February 4 - Report Cards sent home
Friday, February 5  - Pizza Day
                              - Bus Evacuation Drill
Monday, February 8    - Cake Raffle
                                 - Library Day
                                 - School Council Meeting (7pm-9pm)
Wednesday, February 11 - Story or Legend should be chosen and told to Mme Stairs
Thursday, February 12 - Valentine's Day Class Card Exchange + Activities
Friday, February 13 - PD Day
Monday, February 15 - Family Day
Tuesday, February 16 - 100th day of school (Our class is going to dress up as 100 year olds                     for the day of 100s fun, so start thinking of costumes now! :))

Cake Raffle Information

The ACES Council will be hosting their fundraising Cake Raffle next Monday, February 8th. This year the proceeds from the Cake Raffle will be going toward school literacy programs at ACES. Those students wishing to participate may purchase ballots which they can submit to try and win their favourite cake. Our class will visit the Cake Raffle on Monday morning. If you are interested in allowing your child to purchase Cake Raffle tickets, I have been provided with ballots which the students may purchase any day this week or first thing Monday morning. Best of luck!

Prices are as follows:
2 Ballots $1
5 Ballots $2
15 Ballots $5


Storytelling

On Tuesday, students brought home a note explaining storytelling and the process and timeline for this year.

Over the past two weeks, we read through Robert Munsch stories (grade 2) and a variety of legends (grade 3). We've been looking at the story line, which parts of the story were repetitive and how that could help us in retelling the story, how telling the story with expression really helps to hold the audience's attention, and also how the story does not need to be retold word-for-word to be well-done.  Students seem very excited about storytelling!

As per the note, students should choose a Robert Munsch book (grade 2) or legend (grade 3) by February 11, 2016. After that, students should be practicing their stories at home on a regular basis, to become more familiar with the story and more comfortable with retelling the story. So far there is a lot of enthusiasm and excitement surrounding storytelling, and I expect this to continue as we prepare. However, as with any presentation, sometimes students (like adults) get nervous. I will continue to remind students that they will all present in class, and we are all supportive of each other (during preparation and presentation too). Should they be selected to represent our class in the gym for the Primary Storytelling, they have the choice whether they would like to present or not. Within our class, this is an activity in French Oral Communication, and also an opportunity for us to work together in practicing and rehearsing, and to enjoy ourselves in retelling some funny stories and interesting legends.