Monday, OCTOBER 1, 2012

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes - 10 aloud to an adult
2. Spelling - Unit 4 - complete page 28 & Agenda; Quiz Thursday

3. Math - practise multiplication drills
4. Strings - Instruments & Method Books for Friday Morning;

 - practise 'picsicato' or plucking on the G string (first or widest string); 1-9 songs playing 'picsicato' with CD
 *Cross Country Run Permission Slips

MATH DRILLS HOMEWORK BOOK

Today your child will be bringing home a math drill workbook.  They have set up the notebook and have read through the instructions with me in class.  We have also practised a drill together.  Please keep this drill book at home until I request that it is sent back to school for my review.    As always, our class goal is to improve our accuracy as well as improve our time (fact recall).  This work does require some parent supervision.  I appreciate your time!

WORKING IT OUT

We have completed looking at the Working it Out focus for September, which examined problem solving solutions which examined Recognizing Different Points of View.  Although we will be moving on, we will still very much be utilizing the skills and language reviewed.   Please ask your child to try to problem solve from a variety of  perspectives/point of views as well as to see other's opinions when discussing issues. 

WELCOME!

Today, Ms. Laurel Petty joined the Grade 3/4 class. Ms. Petty will be with the class for the remainder of the year, working in the afternoons instructing your children in the areas of Socials, Science, Health and Career Education, as well as Daily Physical Activity on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.  I know that Ms. Petty will look forward to meeting with you over the next couple of week.  I look forward to collaborating with Ms. Petty  and know that we will have a great year working with your children.

SAD / GLAD MOMENT
I am sad to see Mr. Bamsey leave the McGowan team.  I enjoyed working with Mr. Bamsey for the month of September.  I am very glad to report that Mr. Bamsey accepted a position in Clearwater and will be available to work on the TOC list.  We hope to see Mr. Bamsey at McGowan, soon! 

X-COUNTRY RUNS

1.  Tuesday, Oct. 2 - Centennial Park, Westsyde ~ 5:00 pm
2.  Wednesday, Oct.  10 - Dallas Elementary School  ~ 5:00 pm

REMINDERS
1. Monday, October 8 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
2. Friday, October 19, No School - Non- Instructional Day
3. Wednesday, Oct. 17 - Individual Photo Retakes
4.  Thursday, Oct. 18 - Family Halloween Dance

Have a great night!  Ms. P.