Edition # 5, le 24 octobre 2020
Le coin français
We are loving getting to know more about our classmates and the origins of their names. We are learning so many interesting facts and are creating a "wall of fame" in the classroom with our artefacts and drawings. Nos "étoiles du jour" (star students) are really shining bright!
Students are also building their reading stamina through "lecture à soi". We have created an anchor chart to help remind us of our responsibilities during read to self and to keep us on track. Students have now built up their reading muscles and can comfortably read to self for 13 minutes. BRAVO! They are also developing their reading skills through pre-reading activities such as picture walks, sharing what their book is about with peers and searching for consonants, vowels and french sight words.
Les mathématiques
This week, students created their own Rekenrek math tool to add to their tool kit. They now have five tools in total and we will continue to add more tools as new concepts are introduced. In order to create the Rekenrek, students sorted, created patterns and counted in various ways to ensure a total of 20 beads. Students also played two new math games to strengthen their subitizing skills. Which was your favourite and why? Check out this link to find out more about the Rekenrek. s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgluhL1dVMU
Potpourri
Potpourri
Le champs des citrouilles/Pumpkin Patch 
Tuscany School has a Halloween tradition that we want to continue this year but in a different way due to COVID. We will be having a pumpkin patch outdoors that students can contribute to if they like. Students and families are invited to prepare a jack-o-lantern (feu follet) for the pumpkin patch. Please be mindful that the pumpkins will be on display outdoors. If you would like to participate, please bring your pumpkin to school on the morning of October 29th and place it in our designated pumpkin patch. See map below. We will then take a tour of all the pumpkins across all grades during the school day. At dismissal, students are invited to collect their pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and take it home for Halloween.
I am also inviting students to wear a costume on Thursday, October 29th if they would like. We will have some fun activities planned to celebrate Halloween in a safe way that continues to abide by COVID regulations. Please be mindful that students are still required to wear a non-medical mask and that costumes with weapons are not suitable. In keeping with CBE health regulations, please do not send any food, gifts etc. to share with other students.
Did you know that Wednesday was Take Me Outside Day?
Students took their learning outside to the Tuscany Community Gardens and practiced patterning and writing in the snow. There was also time for some free play because the snow was so magical. We are really enjoying exploring our school grounds and have found so many great places for learning and play. Ask you child to share which is their favourite outdoor space at school.
FYI - PHOTO RE-TAKES are
October 27th.
PD Day Friday, October 30 (no school)
