le 9 janvier

Bonjour!

We've be practicing reading, writing, speaking and singing about our winter vocabulary. This week's focus was winter sports. What can your child tell you about winter sports in French?

We also are starting to talk about tools and strategies to help you when you get stuck.
In Math
-I can use my fingers
-I can use a number line or 100 chart
-I can use manipulatives to help me count, pattern and add.

While writing and reading
-I can sound out
-I can use the word wall or the duotangs in my desk
-I can ask a friend
-I can use a checklist to make sure my work is complete

If I don't know what to do:
-Look around/Look at the instructions on the board
-Ask a friend
-Ask Mme

We are still working hard on speaking in French with me and with others. I'm asking that (unless it's an emergency) students no longer speak in full English sentences. They are supported in using the French they do know. We are still tracking their participation and if they are speaking to their peers in French (this is a big one for everyone!). You can ask your child how their tracking sheet is coming along.

Merci!

Important dates
Monday: Winter photos due. Please ensure students come dressed for the gymnastics unit (comfortable clothing, hair tied, avoiding dresses, hoodies, necklaces etc) for the next few weeks.
Thursday: Library. Please return books in the new bags provided. Healthy Hunger lunch
Friday: Paper maché snowmen day. Please send students in clothing suitable for Art. Thank you to all of our volunteers. You can arrive anytime between 8-8:30.

Save the date: Literacy Night for Parents Feb 6.