Week of Jan 28 - Feb 4

 Hello Families! 

Hope everyone had an amazing week. I am so happy to have more than 90 percent of the class back with us in the classroom environment. For the past two weeks, we have continued with the 5 senses and slowly got back into routine after being online. When speaking on the 5 senses, we scanned through magazines and worked on looking through pictures that aimed towards our sense of taste and the sense of smell. Students did so well in taking their time looking through the photos and gluing them in their journals. Check out some of the photos below! 

This week, we also worked on a fun art project. As we all know, Monday was Chinese New Year. We spent some time reading all about the Lunar Year, and completed an art project in making Chinese Lanterns. We were all able to sit in our chairs and follow step by step in completion of the art. We had 5 minutes to complete each step. Our lanterns turned out so well! 


Lastly, we started Drum Fit in gym this week! Students enjoyed mimicking the moves shown on the SmartBoard as they used drum sticks to copy the moves. I am so impressed with how it all went. This upcoming week will be sunny with nice weather! We will be taking advantage of this weather as we play outside on the playground, and walk through the neighbourhood of Tuscany.


Again, I am so happy to see almost everyone's faces back in the classroom environment after a rough couple of weeks. We are back in routine and ready to continue with our learning. 


February at a Glance

- Feb 10 – School Council Meeting 6:30 pm 

- Feb 11 – Fun Snack Grades 1-6

- Feb 14 – 16 Carnaval Week 

- Feb 17 & 18 – Teachers’ Convention No School

- Feb 21 – Family Day Holiday No School

- Feb 23 – Pink Shirt Day

- Feb 24 – Fun Lunch & Kinder Treat







 


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