Novel in a Day

Sorry for the late post on our Friday.

Students began the day writing their list 10 spelling test. This test along with MMS, language, and arithmetic tests went home with students. Please take the time to review the tests with your child, sign them, and return them to school on Monday.

In language, we began a new unit on capitalization rules. Some of the rules were new to students, but others they are already familiar with. Students practiced capitalising:

• the first word of every sentence and direct quotation
• the word I
• the days of week
• the months of the year
• the first word in a line of poetry
• holidays and special days

In math, we used patterns to multiply by 1, 10, 100, and 1000. Students used a calculator at first to help them see the patterns. Once they were familiar with the patterns, they worked without calculators to multiply. Most students used class time to complete their textbook exercises and homework.

In our story telling unit, students participated in an activity called Novel in a Day, which Ms. Tackaberry taught the teachers on one of our Professional Development Days. We read a mystery novel called The Ninth Nugget. Each student had the job of reading and summarising one of the book's chapters. It was strange reading only one chapter, not knowing what had happened before or after a chapter. Each student then shared what happened in their chapter, and all the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. The book is now on our class bookshelf for those who would like to read it in its entirety.

Before we ended the day reading with our SK reading buddies, we headed to the kitchen to try our pumpkin pie. Some students loved the pie and had more than one piece, others didn't care for it much and in to the garbage it went, others didn't try it at all. I guess pumpkin pie isn't for everybody, but it was fun making it.

Students attended French and gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• Sign, review, and return all tests coming home today
• MMS p. 60 & 61 (for those who did not get done in class)
• Scholastic order forms are coming home today for those who would like to order - cheques and order forms are due on Thursday
• Remember that our parking lot repaving is due to begin on Monday morning - please allow extra time to find parking on the street or drop your child off at the front of the building Kiss and Ride style
• Monday is the last day for the candy drive
• Friday, Nov. 8 is a PD Day for teachers. There is no school for students
• Monday, Nov. 11 is Remembrance Day - there is no school