October 22nd

 Hello Families!

We had a great week in Room 16! 

This week was Waste Reduction Week and as a class we explored textile waste and e-waste. We were all very engaged and very shocked about what we learned about how textiles and e-waste affect our planet and the health of people and animals. We identified the issues, the solutions, and brainstorms take action plans, so we can make a difference.

Today, we got to dismantle different items of e-waste and look at all the different part in different electronics. We found so many cool things and were even able to identify some of them and their functions. 

PJ day and Bring Your Own Tea Day was a success! We made it through the day with no spilling or burning and have some new found tea lovers! On Fridays, moving forward, we can bring our own tea. Making and hosting tea is connected to practical life Montessori practices and is a great skill to demonstrate grace, courtesy, and gratitude. 

We had some amazing weather on Thursday, so we played a class favourite, Capture the Pig/Chicken. It was so nice to get outside and enjoy the sunny weather. 

Pumpkin Carving

We thought we would take advantage of the dark morning and carve some pumpkins which is a fun introduction and way to learn about symmetry. We will be planning our pumpkins design on Monday and Tuesday will be carving our pumpkins. If you have any extra carving utensils, can you please send them on Monday and Tuesday. We will wash them and return them to you Tuesday after school. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Important Dates:

October 29: Halloween @ LBS 

November: MOVEEMBER

November 4: Mustache Day 

November 10: Remembrance Day at School 

November 11: Remembrance Day – no school 

November 12: Non-instructional Day 

November 25-26: School Conferences – more information to come 

PJ Day Reminder

Tomorrow is PJ Day!

Room 16 us also having BYOT (bring your own tea) as well. I will provide hot water and they can bring up to two teas for the day!

Reminder: students cannot bring stuffies, blankets or pillows to school

Thanks! 

PJ and Bring Your Own Tea Day

 Hello Families,

On Thursday, October 21st our school is having PJ Day. 

Room 16, in addition, will be having a bring your own tea and mug (togo mugs WITH LIDS are preferred) day. Students can bring up to two tea bags to have tea throughout the day, I will provide the hot water. For students who do not like tea, bringing juice or a morning beverage is okay as well. 

Happy Tuesday!

Moveember @ LBS

November is movement month at LBS! We are encouraging students to be active throughout the winter with a movement challenge for move-ember :).

 

Students can keep track of their movement minutes from November 1-30. The class that earns the most movement minutes at the end of the month will earn a special reward! Please support your child in tracking their movement minutes either on Google Classroom or hardcopy (this will be specified by your child's teacher). 

 

Let’s encourage each other to be active and healthy! See the video for more information about our at school and at home challenges for the month.

Youtube Link: Moveember

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Since the beginning of October, Room 16 has been adding to our gratitude pumpkin each day. At the end of each day we talk what we are all grateful for and it is overwhelming the amount of things everyone has to share. We are going to continue this for the whole month of October. 

Happy Wednesday!

Hello Families!

Indigenous Learning

Over the past few week, we spent a lot of time discussing and leaning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We read many books and poems, and had many discussions about what our Call to Action is and how we can support those who went to residential schools. As our Call to Action, Rooms 16 and 17, 'planted' hearts special messages in memory of the Indigenous people who were affected.  

Our classes created a basket with supplies for that other classes in LBS can continue to 'plant' hearts and show their support. 

Social/ELA

We have been collecting research about a region of interest in Alberta or Canada. We have used different resources to collect information and jot noting key information down about geographic features and characteristics in our region.

Today, we found out that we will be using our notes to create a Jackdaw Project. Ask us about this and we will love to tell you? When we found out about it we were very excited to start this project!

Water Bottles 

Due to COVID protocols, we are unable to use our water fountains for drinking. They can be used as a filling station for water bottles though. Please ensure a small water bottle is sent with your child each day in case they are thirsty. 

Indoor Shoes

As the weather is starting to turn it is very important that students have a pair of indoor and outdoor shoes. Please make sure your child has both so we can keep out school clean.

Important Dates

Thursday, October 7 - ADmazing Savings due back at school

Friday, October 8 - PD Day (no school for students)

Monday, October 11 - No School 

Thursday, October 14 - Crazy Hair Day

Friday, October 18 - PD Day (no school for students)

Thursday, October 21 - PJ Day 

ADmazing Savings Coupon Books

ADmazing Savings Fundraiser is coming to an end. If you wish to take advantage of these discounts, please complete the order form printed on the back on the ADmazing envelope and enclose the correct amount of money - $25.00 per book ordered. - directly to your child’s classroom teacher by Thursday, October 7^th, 2021.

 

Please ensure if you are returning the book that you have not scratched off the code area for the app, as the book will not be returnable if the code is visible. 

Thank you for your support!

LBS Teachers