Daily Update:
The wind made for a chilly start this morning! Nearly everyone headed in early to the breakfast program—which I took as a not-so-subtle hint. We kicked off the day with our vowel team spelling words: bamboo, spoon, cartoon, and moose. Our "Show, Not Tell" prompt was: “She was cold.” Instead of our usual Heggerty games, we focused on practicing listening skills. Students completed a reading maze that talked about baby Kade coming to visit, followed by a review of our “oo/u” vowel sounds for UFLI.  In writing, students chose between “How to be a good listener” and “Free Write”—and a few chose to do both! We also fit in a quick trip to the library and some Read to Self before having a snack and heading outside for recess.

Math:
Grade 1s and 2s reviewed addition and subtraction facts and practiced column addition, then began digging deeper into place value. Grade 3s focused on skip counting forward and backward, representing numbers with base ten blocks, and finished with a little time on DreamBox.

After Lunch – PE & LEGO:
Although it was warm enough for an outdoor lunch, most students opted for LEGO Club during the break. Afterward, we transitioned straight from the library into the gym for some dance-based movement and fun.

Roots of Empathy:
Baby Kade visited us today and gave us quite a surprise—he teased a few steps during his visit! We talked about his progress, reactions, and what we’ve learned from watching him grow.

Music:
Mr. Whalen joined us for music class, where we continued working on ukulele skills, focusing on chording and rhythm patterns. The room was full of strumming and smiles!

Picture of the Day:
Baby Kade came today and teased us with a few steps!

Daily Update:
It was another beautiful start to our day! We began with our spelling words focusing on the “oo” and “u” sounds: brook, push, firewood, and wooden. Our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: “The horse was big.” We came up with creative ways to describe its size using vivid language instead of just saying “big.” We completed a few Heggerty listening games, followed by a reading maze reflecting on our sleigh ride yesterday—and a dramatic farewell to one of our snowmen. We also reviewed our vowel sound focus before jumping into Free Choice Friday writing. Students chose their own topics and formats, and after a short independent reading session and sharing time, we headed outside for recess.

Math:
The Grade 1s and 2s reviewed their addition and subtraction facts, then practiced using the steps for column addition. The Grade 3s focused on decreasing patterns and tackled some related word problems. Everyone worked hard to finish strong before the weekend.

After Lunch – LEGO Club:
I visited the library during LEGO Club and found everyone deep in focused building. I let students know that our friends from JMH wouldn’t be coming today, but they’ll return Monday—with a camera crew for some filming! I also gave our class a few bonus minutes with the LEGO sets while the 4-5s attended SNAP. Cleanup took a little longer than expected, but we left the space tidy and organized. I was proud of how patient the class was while we wrapped up!

PE:
We had a guest teacher for gym today. We started with basketball warm-ups and played a hula hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors game. I asked one student how it went and he said, “I was the OP.” I’m still not entirely sure what that means—but he definitely had fun!

End of Day Routine:
We reviewed some French vocabulary and tried counting to ten in Ukrainian. Let’s just say… French is going much better! In our Book of Gratitude, we reflected on the prompt: “Today I enjoyed playing with…”. Then we filled out our Home to School books and enjoyed some well-earned free choice time to wrap up the week.

Picture of the Day:
Every single student in 2/3 who was here today joined LEGO Club at lunch—what a team!

Daily Update:
We were greeted with a beautiful morning today, and we made the most of it! Our spelling words focused on vowel teams again: away, clean, high, and follow. Our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: “He was a good musician.” We explored ways to describe someone’s musical talent through their actions and sounds rather than simply stating it. We followed that up with a few Heggerty listening games, a reading maze reminding us to stay dry and avoid puddles, and a vowel team review to reinforce today’s spelling focus. Our writing task was “How to Relax Like a King or Queen.” The results were funny and imaginative—turns out some students think teachers and parents are basically royal assistants!  I'm sure thats only in their writing though! After washing up and grabbing a snack, we headed out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Math:
The Grade 1s and 2s started with a fun coloring activity before working through addition and subtraction facts from 0–9. These facts are essential as we continue practicing column addition and subtraction. The Grade 3s explored decreasing patterns—representing them using concrete materials, drawings, and numbers, and then solving a word problem based on their pattern.

After Lunch – PE:
Today we had a combined gym class with the K-1s. After a few basketball warm-ups, we moved into some hula hoop games. It got a little loud, but based on the laughter, it was definitely a hit!

JMH Students:
Our JMH literacy mentors joined us again this afternoon for some fun reading games. While it’s great to be excited coming out of PE, we need to remember to channel that energy respectfully. These high school students work hard to prepare activities, and we show appreciation by staying focused and putting in effort—even when it’s challenging.

End of Day Routine:
With Mr. Whalen away today, we skipped our usual ukulele session. Instead, we took time to share our writing from the morning. Unfortunately, our energy got the better of us, and many of us had difficulty listening and following directions, which meant we lost our iPad time at the end of the day. We reflected in our Book of Gratitude with the prompt: “Someone who said something nice to me today was…”. Then we signed our Home to School books, packed up, and got ready for dismissal.

Don’t forget—tomorrow is our sleigh ride, so please dress warmly!

Picture of the Day:
A cozy peek through the window at the Napan Breakfast Program!

Daily Update:
After a refreshing long weekend, we returned to a light dusting of snow—but also a beautiful sunrise to start our day. With Term 3 officially underway, we made a few changes to our routines. For example, our spelling “word” is now spelling “words.” Today’s four were: boast, grown, toe, and yellow. Today's "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: “It was fun.” We explored ways to describe enjoyable moments without using the word “fun.” Instead of our usual Heggerty listening games, we had a discussion focused on demonstrating strong listening habits. We also completed a reading maze that talked about how our work will become more challenging in Term 3. In UFLI, we continued working on vowel teams for the long i sound. Our writing prompt was “My Weekend,” followed by a short read-to-self session before heading outside to enjoy the sunshine.

After Recess:
The Grade 1s and 2s practiced simple addition and subtraction, and reviewed counting by tens starting from any number. The Grade 2s also worked on adding two-digit numbers in columns, with a focus on aligning digits by place value and showing regrouping. The Grade 3s focused on mental math strategies and explored increasing and decreasing patterns—identifying, describing, and comparing them.

Social Studies:
We read *Listen, Buddy* by Helen Lester and discussed the importance of listening before a problem becomes serious. After the story, we introduced our new share format for both writing and reading. Then, it was off to PE!

PE:
We warmed up with basketball shooting practice, then moved into soccer baseball. This class puts 110% into everything—even turning relaxing games into high-energy competitions!

End of Day Routine:
In French, we began learning vocabulary for food and fruits you might find in a supermarket. Our Book of Gratitude prompt was: “My favorite memory from today…”. We also checked our morning work and, for those who stayed focused, enjoyed a little free choice time.

Picture of the Day:
Working through column addition step-by-step on the board until it sticks in our memory!

Daily Update:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Our spelling word of the day was “Leprechaun.” Today's "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: “She was ready for St. Patrick’s Day.” We talked about different ways to describe excitement for the holiday without saying it outright. We completed our Heggerty listening games and worked through a reading maze about St. Patrick’s Day and staying dry on the playground—an important skill given today's wet weather! In UFLI, we focused on vowel teams for the long *i* sound. Our writing prompt was “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” and students got creative with their traps and tricks! After a short independent reading session, we enjoyed a little St. Patrick’s Day treat before heading into an indoor recess.

After Recess:
The Grade 1s and 2s tackled a big math quiz, testing their skills with both addition and subtraction questions. Once they were done, they got a bit of free choice time on the tablets while I worked on wrapping up end-of-term assessments. For the Grade 3s, Mr. Ross was away, and we had a guest teacher for the day—can you remember his name?

Social Studies:
Today was Saint Patricks day, so we looked at the history and facts about St Paddy's day.  Did you know the biggest parade in the world for St. Patricks day is held in New York City?  We even watched some of it on the live stream on YouTube.  

PE:
We started with some basketball warm-up drills before jumping into a high-energy game! By the end, everyone came out red-faced and dripping with sweat—always a sign of a great gym class.

End of Day Routine:
We worked on French vocabulary related to months and reviewed numbers 11-20. In our Book of Gratitude, today’s prompt was: “I felt lucky today when…”. Before heading home, we wrapped up the day with some lucky cupcakes, and Miss Brown kindly dismissed the class while I stepped out for a quick meeting.

Picture of the Day:
Lego Club got even better today with some new pieces added to the collection!

Daily Update:
It was a very cold start to the day today, so we started the day inside!  Our spelling word of the day was “appreciation.”  Today's "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: “He looked like a hockey player.” We brainstormed ways to describe a hockey player’s appearance, movement, and gear without directly stating it.  We completed our Heggerty listening games and worked through a reading maze, which hinted at an exciting change—Mrs. Hill joined us for math today! In UFLI, we continued studying vowel teams, focusing on the long *o* sound. Do you remember what a vowel team is?  Our writing prompt was “The Time I Beat Up a Bad Guy.” This led to some very creative storytelling! After sharing some of our favorite ideas, we wrapped up with a short independent reading session before washing up, grabbing a snack, and heading outside for recess.

After Recess:
The Grade 1s and 2s had a special math lesson with Mrs. Hill today! They practiced measuring with non-standard units, played an addition game, and explored the rules of using a ruler with standard units. It turns out that many of the measurement rules are the same for both methods! Meanwhile, the Grade 3s reviewed their mental math strategies and worked on representing increasing patterns using concrete objects and pictures.

PE After Lunch:
We started PE with some basketball warm-up drills to get ready for upcoming games. Then, we moved on to one of the all-time favorite activities—parachute games! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of seeing the parachute billow up and coming down in waves.

JMH Students:
Our JMH reading tutors visited again today to lead literacy activities. They put in a lot of effort preparing books and interactive lessons for our K-3 students. Since they are also learning through this experience, I hope everyone is being kind, engaged, and putting in their best effort to make their hard work worthwhile!

End of Day Routine:
We introduced French vocabulary for numbers 1-20 and colors for the first time today. Afterward, we reflected in our Book of Gratitude with the prompt: “Someone who was nice to me today was…”. We also checked our morning writing and warm-up work. Everyone earned free choice time on the iPads, but we were a little slow putting them away!  When we filled out the home to school books I also put a copy of the new hot lunch form inside.  I attached the PDF copy to this note aswell.  See you tomorrow! 

Picture of the Day:
Getting ready to sing O’Canada and start the day on the right note.

Daily Update:
It was as chilly start to our day, but we stayed outside, so make sure you are coming everyday dressed for winter weather!  Our spelling word of the day was “consequence.”  Today's "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: “He was a good listener.” We explored ways to describe attentive listening through actions rather than words. We completed our Heggerty listening games and worked through a reading maze centered on the theme of being a good listener. In UFLI, we focused on vowel teams that produce the long *e* sound, reinforcing the idea that two or more letters can work together to create a single vowel sound. Our writing prompt for today was “How to Be a Good Listener,” which led to some thoughtful responses. We wrapped up our literacy block with a quick independent reading session.

After Recess:
Math was shortened today as we had a guidance session halfway through our double period. The Grade 1s and 2s continued working with non-standard units of measurement—today’s challenge was measuring everyone’s height using Napan floor tiles! We also squeezed in a quick subtraction quiz. Meanwhile, the Grade 3s worked on mental math strategies and had some DreamBox time for extra practice.

Guidance:
Mrs. Robichaud led a discussion on mindfulness, emphasizing its benefits such as improved self-awareness, deep relaxation, and increased focus. One thing we realized we need to work on? Perseverance—especially when rolling up the yoga mats and putting them away properly!

PE After Lunch:
Excitement was high at lunch as the Napan Floor Hockey Series is now tied at one game apiece! For PE, we played a game where two teams defended a line of pins, trying to knock over their opponents’ pins using soft Gator balls. It was fast-paced and intense—we definitely worked up a sweat!

Roots of Empathy:
Our favorite little teacher, Baby Kade, visited today! He’s getting stronger—standing with a little help from Mom—and he even tried to grab some glasses and faces! We had to be mindful of how suddenly we moved and how loudly we spoke so we didn’t startle him. He’s growing so fast and, as always, was absolutely adorable!

End of Day Routine:
We practiced some new French vocabulary before writing in our Book of Gratitude. Today’s prompt was: “I felt proud of myself when…”.

Picture of the Day:
Reflecting on some mindfulness skills on our yoga mats.