Week of Sept 8-11

This week is a short week but it's a busy one!  I have to say that I'm really enjoying getting to know your kids.  What a nice bunch of young people!  For the blog this week I am posting in the format that you can come to expect.  I will list any notes or reminders; the curriculum we're working on (usually just the four core subjects); and finally a schedule for the week.

Notes:

• Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Teacher is happening already!  I really hope you can all come because I love putting parents together with students and meeting their families.  Plus, we have lots to show and share!
• Hot lunch went home yesterday and is due Sept. 17.
• Picture forms went home yesterday as well and picture day will be Sept. 29.
• We're gearing up for our Terry Fox Colour Run!  It's been a couple of years since we had a colour run and I'm so excited because they are the most fun!  Students are invited to bring a white t-shirt that can have powdered paint thrown at it.  The run will take place Sept. 30.  If students are able to, we will also be collecting toonies for Terry.  The school goal is $500.
• THANK YOU to parents who wrote back to their kids in their Friday Letters!  A new one will be coming home Friday, this time written by your child and not as a class.
• Don't forget to follow our class on Twitter!  @nelsonclassgr4

Curriculum:

• Math: We are looking at whole numbers up to 10 000.  How you can help at home: talk about numbers!  Where do you see them?  How do you use them in everyday life?
• L.A:
• Spelling: We are doing the Schonell assessment to determine what levels of spelling everyone is at so I can best help them this year.
• Writing: September's project for writing is a Life Map.  How you can help at home: Talk about your child's favourite memories, look at old photos.
• Science: To gear up for science we are learning about the scientific method and how to be good scientists.
• Social: The social curriculum for Grade Four is "Our Alberta" and we are getting acquainted with our province this week.

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Labour Day - I hope you had a nice long weekend!

Tuesday:

• Library books came home and are due Monday
• Friday Letters due

Wednesday:

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Welcome Back BBQ
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Meet the Teacher

Thursday:

• A regular day!

Friday:

• Frolicking Friday - dress to walk and run outside!
• Watch for a new Friday Letter
• Palm-sized rock due