Dec 15-19

This is my last weekly update of the year!  I can hardly believe it!  It's been a great year and I've really enjoyed the part of it that I got to spend with your kids.  If I don't get to see you before the week is out, have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!  I hope this will be a time of rest, relaxation, and family togetherness. 

Our class has been enjoying a special December treat where they get to draw an activity out of a sock every day.  We chose one that had the students collecting change for a charity of their choice.  They chose the Last Chance Cat Ranch, a local rescue charity, as the one they'd like to support.  This will be the last week to collect change for this cause.  If you'd like to dig through your couch for some extra change, you are more than welcome to, however, please do not feel pressured at this hectic time of year.  Maybe the students could do some extra chores for a coin or two?  I know I have some cleaning around the house that my kids will be doing before Christmas comes! :)

This Week's Schedule (This will be a very busy week, so please make note of the events going on):
Monday:

• We had the first of our caroling sessions in the gym this morning
• Friday Letters due

Tuesday:

• Tone It Up Tuesday
• Caroling in the gym at about 12:45 p.m.
• Family Fun Night 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Walking over to Wilson to hear the Grade 8 French class share their Christmas books in French (look for the note coming home)
• After school skating at Adam's

Thursday:

• Holiday lunch in the gym at 11:45
• Red and Green Day
• Christmas Craft Afternoon - if you'd like to come help us make some crafts, extra hands are always appreciated (plus it's fun!).

Friday:

• Energy Day Assembly 8:30 a.m.
• Crazy Hair and P.J. Day
• Last day of school before holidays!!!  See you on January 5th, 2015!!!

Over the Holidays:

• Rest!
• Relax!
• Read! Don't forget to record on Reading Rewards!
• Practice your math basic facts!
• Play outside!