Just a Reminder

I know that during the Christmas season people like to spread cheer to others with little treats. Food is not allowed to come into the school to share with other students. If you would like to bring in a little something for the students, please be sure it is not food. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!

Math Unit Coming to a End

We are coming to the end of our current math unit. I am pleased to say that the students have a grasp on how to regroup! They will be having a math test next week. They will begin their next unit upon returning from Christmas break.

We are continuing to collect canned beans and peas for Christmas baskets for families in need. Thank you so much to those that have already donated! The students set a goal of 40 cans. We are more than half-way there, with 26 cans.

Food Collections for December

For the month of December, the staff and students are asked to donate items that we donate for Christmas dinners. Our class has been asked to donate canned peas and canned beans. If you are able to donate, please send the items to school with your child. Merci!

                                           
                                             

Subtracting with Regrouping

We have been working on a difficult concept in Math class. The children are having some difficulty regrouping when subtracting. It would be very beneficial practicing this at home.

November Donations

During the month of November, the students are collecting snack food to donate to the local mission. If you are able to donate to this worthy cause, it would be greatly appreciated.  Merci!

November

I can't believe we are in the middle of November already. We have been working very hard in our class. We have been learning how to tell time, and how to count money. This unit is coming to an end, and we are writing our test. We are learning about different animals in Science class. Ask your children the types of animals we have learned, and see if they can name some of the characteristics for that type of animal. We are also learning how to organize our ideas into paragraphs. The child that can organize their ideas into paragraphs the best, will receive the Panther Pulitzer at the end of the month.



Panther Lottery forms are being sent home today for our school fundraiser. Please fill out the bottom of the form, and return to school by Friday. The tickets will be sent home next week.

Happy Halloween

We are very fortunate to be able to dress up tomorrow. Please remember to not put face paint on your children. Also, masks are not permitted. Due to allergies, food is not permitted in the school as treats for students. If you wish to hand out little gifts to the students, please ensure that they are not food items. Thanks for cooperation in this matter.

Practicing time

We have been learning to tell time in Math class. We have learned to tell time by the hour, the half-hour, and 15 minute intervals. It would be beneficial to practice telling time at home. Maybe you could write a digital time and have them represent it using a clock, or draw a clock and have them write it digitally.

Measurement

In Math, we have begun our unit on measurement. In this unit, we will be exploring time, money, and temperature. Today, we were discussing time, and we were exploring how long a minute actually is. We will be continuing this discussion tomorrow, and way in which to keep time without using a watch/clock.

Sorting and Patterns

We have begun our Sorting and Patterning unit in Math. The children have been learning ways to sort different objects. Some of the vocabulary we have learned is: attributes, sorting rules, and sorting circles. Maybe you can practice sorting at home. Pick random objects from around the house, and sort them into groups. Have your child(ren) tell you the sorting rule.

EDM

We are excited to be starting a new unit in social studies! Today we were talking about our Prime Minister and the Premier of Ontario. We have been discussing the different roles that these people have in our country.

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The students have been given Scholastic book orders today. If you choose to order any book, please pay by cheque or with exact change. No change will be given to the students. The book orders are due on September 30,2014.

Merci!

The Terry Fox Run

On Wednesday, September 24, the staff and students at St Anne's F.I. will be participating in a Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer. We have asked students to donate Toonies for Terry. Thank you to all that have been able to contribute! Our run will take place after lunch, starting at 1:15.


                                                        

Estimating is Fun!!

In Math, we have been working on how to estimate different objects, then grouping them to make counting easier. The students really enjoy doing this. Maybe they can practice this at home! Find different groups of objects that can be estimated and grouped.

They will be finishing their first unit of math next week. They will be completing a culminating activity to wrap it up.

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Come and Celebrate!!

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     Tomorrow evening, the staff, students, and their families are invited to Most Precious Blood Church to celebrate the Good News. Following the mass, there will be an ice cream social and meet the teacher. I hope that I have the opportunity to meet many of you tomorrow.

Mlle R. Handsor

Welcome Back!

Salut!

     I hope that everyone had a fun and safe summer. I am excited to have been able to return to St. Anne's again this year. I'm also very excited that I have the opportunity to work with and get to know your children.

     Your children will be receiving their agendas tonight. They will be using their agendas daily to keep track of assignments and special occasions. Please check your child's agenda each night and sign it. Also, if you have any notes for the office or for me, they can be left in the agenda.

    We have some students with severe allergies in our school. We are asking that no food be brought into the school  to celebrate special occasions. Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.

     If you  have any concerns please feel free to contact me at the school.

Merci!

Mlle R. Handsor