Monday afternoon.

Great day. Students worked hard on some confusing ideas. I think most understand the concept of longitude and latitude...tough going.

We heard some wonderful family histories.

Tomorrow, we read with the kindergarten classes. We have chosen favourite books from our own early years.

Homework:

• Math: Finish the full side of multiplication assigned last Thursday, due tomorrow.
• Reading/novel study: Read to the end of chapter 12 by tomorrow!
• S.S. - Finish the mapping assignment on longitude and latitude, due Wednesday.

Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): I need to make my little buddy feel comfortable.

See you tomorrow!

Thursday!

Still nothing firm on whether skiing is a go or not, but you will be notified either way. Presently, our first ski day is the first Thursday in February. There is still time for snow.

Homework:

• Math - finish page 142 multiplication for Tuesday.
• Writing - copy Grease Opinion outline into draft books changing to paragraph form, due tomorrow.
• Novel - read to end of chapter 12 by Tuesday.
• S.S. - family histories are due on Monday!
  
  Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): To ski or not to ski. That is the question.
  
  See you tomorrow!

Musical Tuesday afternoon!

We attended the dress rehearsal of Grease this afternoon. Tomorrow we will write critical reviews about our impressions.

Homework:

• Reading/novel study - Due tomorrow at noon: Questions on Chapters 1-6 and Golden Lines
• S.S. - Hope everyone is getting information on family history for Monday's due date!

Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): Grease - I give it a...

See you tomorrow!

Friday!

I have just been at a writing/reading workshop. Fasten your seat belts and get ready!

So that you aren't confused by the due dates of assignments, I am re-stating them. They may be different from what your planner has written.

Homework:

• S.S. - Mapping pages 22, 23, 24 and 25 due MONDAY
• Math - page 142 multiplication; finish page due TUESDAY
• Reading - Snow Treasure - read to end of chapter 6 for Tuesday

Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): My family history is interesting!

See you Tuesday!

Still raining!!

FRIDAY IS AN N.I. DAY!

Homework:

Math - 'fact families' due tomorrow and there will be a follow-up timed quiz; multiplication page to finish, due Thursday

S.S. - keep on that family history sheet!

Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): How long did it really take?

See you tomorrow!

Raining here...snowing up there?

I am trying to be more regular with the blog, but some days just slip away...

We have begun multiplication and are feeling successful. Those who don't have good recall of their facts are struggling a bit.

Our ski days are Thursdays. Mrs. McQuair will take the students as she is a skier who can help on the hill. I will stay behind with her class.

Homework:

• Social Studies - Family History questionnaire - about your first family member who immigrated to Canada from Europe. We will use this information in a variety of ways, so the more you can supply, the better! DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 25
• Reading - We start a new novel tomorrow, so expect homework in reading at least two nights a week.

Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): It feels like March without the warmth.

See you tomorrow!

Good Tuesday afternoon. And I'm (and we're) back!

I hope that everyone enjoyed their gift calendar. We spent what seemed like months on them, when it was only a very intense five weeks. I love them and wish I had my own!

Homework:

• S.S. calendar test on Friday - need to be able to recognize art styles and know names, countries of origin (including the position on the map), their original purpose and materials.
• Reading - Compare Tuck Everlasting movie and book, due tomorrow!

The Battle of the Books teams have been organized. I'm pleased to say  that, of 11 participants, five are from our room! Way to go, readers!

Phrase that pays (in your planner on today's space): We're back in the school groove!

See you tomorrow!