Daily Update: Our routines are really improving! Today, some students didn’t even need reminders about where to put their things or how to get started when they came in, which inspired our spelling word—“FANTASTIC!” We practiced writing three sentences for "Show, Not Tell" by describing a messy bedroom—some of those bedrooms sound pretty chaotic! We also completed our phonemic awareness exercises. Can your child remember any of them? This week’s doodle is still a puppy, and we’re getting faster and better at drawing it each day! Our transitions between activities went much more smoothly today. After a quick Read-to-Self session and some guided reading, we did a few exercises and checked the calendar. Meet the Teacher is today, and DOT Day is coming up on Friday!

Math: We started math with some coloring before heading downstairs to the gym for a virtual presentation about Terry Fox. We joined many other schools to watch online and even saw Terry Fox’s prosthetic limb. Did your child remember anything special about it?

After Lunch: We read more of The One and Only Ivan today, meeting a new character, Julie, who gave Ivan a present. Ivan also shared a memory from when he was very young. Can your child remember what the gift was or what Ivan’s memory was about? We also discussed what it means to make a "Responsible Choice" in the classroom, tying it into the messages of Terry Fox and DOT Day about “leaving your mark.”

In PE: We worked on soccer drills today—dribbling, throw-ins, and even played a scrimmage. It sounds like Mr. Ross is gearing up for some school vs. school soccer games for Grades 3, 4, and 5!

We finished the day with our Book of Gratitude, where students shared two sentences: “One thing I am good at is… and I can…” It was a nice way to reflect on how we can each make our mark. I also handed out more Marvel Cards (thanks to Ms. Brown!) to those who completed their work. Grade 3's should check for two memo's.  One about ASDN Soccer, and one about ASDN Cross Country. 

Picture of the Day: The hottest trend in Grade 2/3 right now seems to be Marvel cards and rubber band bracelets! Students were showing them off before the 8:00 bell even rang!