Feb 2-6

The Month of Love is here!  Mrs. Samayoa and I would like to have a Valentine's Day party on the afternoon of Thursday, February 12th.  (The Friday is too scheduled with other things so we won't have time.)  We are thinking of having a chocolate fondue and could use your help!  We will provide the chocolate fondue and are hoping that parents will provide things to dip.  If you are willing to send an item, PLEASE CONTACT ME so I know what is coming and can let other parents know.  We are also looking for drinks for the kids (e.g. juice boxes).  Dippers could include (but are not limited to:

• strawberries
• bananas
• pineapple
• raspberries
• apples
• marshmallows
• shortbread cookies
• pretzels 

Curriculum:

• Math: We continue working on multiplication and moving into division this week.  Keep practicing those facts!
• Language Arts:
• Writing: Tomorrow is the last day for our photography project.  Thank you so much for the use of the cameras.
• Spelling: Look for Lesson 7 coming home today and a new Spelling City assignment due Feb. 16.
• Social: In the Canadian Shield region this week the students will be learning about the climate, vegetation and animal life of the region.
• Science: Last week the letter about the final project for our Wheels and Levers unit went home.  Please read it carefully and let me know if you have any questions.  We will be finishing up with gears this week and heading into levers.

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Welcome back after a long weekend!  I learned some great new strategies for student assessment on Friday.

Tuesday:

• Indy 500 for Tone It Up Tuesday
• Town Hall Meeting for Lethbridge School District #51 in the Victoria Park High School gym 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Winter Walk Day 10:15-11:00 a.m.
• Grade 4 Lunch in the Gym with Ms. Scheldrup and Mr. Nussbaumer
• Guitar Club for applicable students

Friday:

• Frolicking Friday

Following week:
Monday - Feb. 9

• Swimming 1:00-3:00 p.m. - we need parent volunteers! See note coming home