Week 25

Weekly Greetings!

It was a wonderful week that started off with the 2nd quarter awards on Monday afternoon. A number of students from our class were recognized in a variety of areas.  The photos to follow are the students that had perfect attendance.

Two second grade students received "Excellent" in all areas.

 A few students from our class were drawn for the 100% on a test drawing, though most all of the students from the class had a few tickets in the drawing.

I also like to acknowledge the students from my class that completed all the assigned homework for the quarter. They are pictured below.

 In closing the ceremony, the "Student of the Month" award was given to Kayann Thomas. The whole staff working in the school votes each month for an outstanding student, and Kayann was well deserving of this honor.

 On Friday, it was the 100th day of school, and a reason to celebrate. We started the day by dressing for the occasion with special glasses.

 Then the class went on a treasure hunt to find 100 Chocolate Kisses that were hidden, and placed them on the 100 chart.

 They also worked in class groups to make 100 day trains using objects of similar sizes.

 Even though the objects seemed about the same size, there was more of a difference than anyone expected.

 After a brief break for recess and the councilor's visit, the class was divided into two groups and worked to build toilet roll castles to defend. Each group had 50 rolls, and 50 sheets of paper to crumple for a battle. Everyone was aware that 50 and 50 made a total of 100 for each prop.

 Both groups picked two "defenders" of their castles who used cardboard box tops to stop the paper balls,  while the others were warriors. When all the paper balls had been thrown, we decided which group had the strongest castle.

 Just before leaving for lunch, the groups worked together to complete a 100 piece puzzle.

After lunch, everyone watched a movie and they ate the 100 day trail mix using snack items that were brought in to class. While watching the movie, some students worked a 100 day beaded necklace to remember the day.

Please note that there will not be any school on Friday due to teacher in-servicing in Tok, so we will have our Valentine's Day party on Thursday afternoon. I will send a class list home with Monday's homework if your child would like to give Valentine cards to students in our class. Also, please send in a special treat with your child to share at the party.

Thank you and have a lovely week!

Kind Regards,
Julie Brown