Parent Updates

Homework started last week; students are asked to read two pages from their Traitement alphabétique – Bloc 1 aloud each night. Agendas will be checked weekly. I forgot to mention this last week, but please initial next to the day(s) completed.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are focusing on les lettres muettes (à la fin du mot), on/om, in/ain, and oi.

• In math, we are working on saying the number sequence from 0 to 100 by 2s, 5s, and 10s, forward and backward, using starting points that are multiples of 2, 5, and 10, respectively; 10s, using starting points from 1 to 9; 2s, starting from 1.

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, October 21st, Lifetouch is returning for picture retakes. Please send a note to school with your child if you would like them to participate.

Homework starts this week; students are asked to read two pages from their Traitement alphabétique – Bloc 1 aloud each night. I will check agendas weekly.

A friendly reminder: Thursday, October 15th, our Grade 2 students will be travelling by bus to The Grove Apple Orchard. During our field trip, students will learn the life cycle of the apple tree and will have the opportunity to pick apples. Students must have their permission form signed and returned to participate. The cost is $5.00 per student. The fee can be paid through the Hot Lunch page or by sending money to school.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are focusing on “les lettres muettes (fin du mot).”

• In math, we are working on saying the number sequence, 0 to 100 by: 2s, 5s, and 10s, forward and backward, using starting points that are multiples of 2, 5, and 10 respectively; 10s using starting points from 1 to 9; 2s starting from 1.

Dates to remember:

• Tuesday, October 13th, we are having a school-wide lockdown practice.

• Thursday, October 15th, is our field trip to The Grove Apple Orchard.

Thursday, October 15th, our Grade 2 students will be travelling by bus to The Grove Apple Orchard. During our field trip, students will learn the life cycle of the apple tree and will have the opportunity to pick apples. Students must have their permission form signed and returned to participate. The cost is $5.00 per student. The fee can be paid through the Hot Lunch page or by sending money to school.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are focusing on the sounds "ô/au/eau, ou, eu” et “ch”

• In math, we are working on describing order or relative position using ordinal numbers (up to tenth). 

Dates to remember:

• Tuesday, October 6th was our Terry Fox Run/Walk

• Monday, October 12th is Thanksgiving Day (No School)

• Tuesday, October 13th we will be having a school-wide lockdown practice

This is a quick update to let you know that I'll be getting married this weekend! As a result, I will be unavailable from Wednesday, September 30th to Monday, October 5th. If you have a time-sensitive issue or question, contact the office directly. Thanks so much for your understanding! 

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are focusing on the sounds "o, e (ouvert), c, g (dur)."

• In math, we are working on describing order or relative position using ordinal numbers (up to tenth). 

Dates to remember:

• Tuesday, September 29th is Orange Shirt Day. 

• Wednesday, September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School). 

• Monday, October 5th (Rain date: Tuesday, October 6th) is our Terry Fox Run/Walk.

I’d like to thank you all for a successful “Meet the Teacher” event last week!

A friendly reminder to please send $3.00 to school with your child, if you haven’t already, to pay for their homework bag.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are reviewing the sounds of the alphabet.

• In math, we are working on relating the number of days to a week and the number of months to a year in a problem-solving context.

Dates to remember:

• Monday, September 21st the breakfast program starts.

I am looking forward to meeting you this Thursday, September 17th at Meet the Teacher. The first session will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by a second session at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend or would like to review the information beforehand, I have attached a copy of the presentation.

Dates to remember:

• Thursday, September 17th Lifetouch will be coming for picture day.

• Thursday, September 17th is Meet the Teacher at 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.