Daily Update:
We kicked off the morning by reflecting on yesterday's work, discussing ways we could improve. Our spelling word today was Empathy, and our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: "She had just learned to walk." After some Heggerty Games, we quickly doodled a fall scene at 1.75 speed before trying out a new exercise: Knee Raises. Literacy time included reviewing our "Work on Writing" outcomes, rotating through writing (the prompt: "Baby Kade is..."), Read to Self, and UFLI sessions focused on vowel sounds, the blending board, and spelling practice. The room was buzzing with concentration!

Math:
Mr. Ross's group tackled skip counting and worked on representing numbers in multiple ways: concretely, pictorially, symbolically, and with expressions and words. Meanwhile, Mr. McCallum's group engaged with base 10 blocks to represent numbers, followed by skip counting practice. Both groups made great progress.

After Lunch:
We continued reading The One and Only Ivan, where one of the elephants shared a powerful story about falling into a human-made hole. We discussed how the humans reacted—were they helpful or harmful? We also started a new 3D print project and are hopeful it turns out well!

In PE:
Mr. Ross led us in some running drills, jumping jacks, and a tag game with a twist—you had to tag someone with a ball, but couldn’t throw it. Everyone had fun strategizing and getting their heart rates up!

Day End:
At the end of the day, we reflected on surprises that made us happy, adding those thoughts to our Book of Gratitude. After signing our Home to School Books, we made sure fundraising tickets from Home & School were sent home. We wrapped up with a little free choice time before catching the bus. Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Picture of the Day:
I went outside to investigate yesterday's games and found a tag game I could finally understand!

Daily Update:
We kicked off the day by reflecting on last week's work—it's a new month, which means we're raising the bar! Today's spelling word was substitute, and our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: "He was scared." After completing our Heggerty games, we got creative by doodling a fall scene and practiced holding a plank position for our exercise of the day. In literacy, we rotated between Work on Writing with the prompt "On the weekend I…", Read to Self, UFLI word chains, and sentence writing. We also did a quick writer's workshop about Makayla losing her glasses—remember, small problems make small stories, and big problems make big stories!

Math:
Grade 3 students worked on spotting mistakes in skip counting sequences and took on a challenge with some multiplication and money counting exercises. The Grade 1s and 2s explored numbers 1-10 using iPads and Smart Notebook. It was a bit bumpy since it was our first time using them, but we're confident we'll improve quickly!

After Lunch:
We had a change in our routine as Mr. Martini filled in for Mrs. Robichaud today. We read a book and talked about how setting healthy boundaries is an important part of any relationship, but its not always easy!  Learning how to stand up for yourself and still being respectful takes lots of practice! 

In PE:
We tried out a game called "Steal the Balls"—while that may not be the official name, it perfectly describes the goal! With lots of red faces and sweaty foreheads, it's safe to say everyone had a great workout.

Day End:
To wrap up the day, we spent some time writing in our Book of Gratitude, with the prompt: "A moment today that I felt peaceful was…" After that, we signed our Home to School Books and sent home the October calendar. We also squeezed in a quick Smartboard quiz and had a few minutes of free choice before the buses rolled in. See you all tomorrow!

Picture of the Day:
These two are fearless!

Daily Update:
We kicked off the day by reviewing yesterday's work—it's always wonderful to see how everyone is improving! Today’s spelling word was recognition, and our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: "He was proud." After wrapping up our Heggerty drill, we doodled a sparrow and did today’s exercise: standing cross-body crunches. We split into three groups for our rotations: Read to Self, Work on Writing, and Teacher Time. After all the writing from our Fletcher’s Farm trip, the students had plenty to add to their journals today!

Math:
The Grade 3 students used their coins to practice skip counting today, and they were challenged to check for mistakes in Mr. Ross’s counting sequences. The Grade 1s worked on counting forwards and backwards from 1 to 10, while the Grade 2s focused on skip counting by 2s all the way to 100.

After Lunch:
We continued reading The One and Only Ivan, where Stella helps Ruby out of the truck. What do you think is going through Stella’s mind?

Terry Fox Walk:
The whole school gathered in the gym to watch a brief Terry Fox video and discuss why the walk is so important. We took a group picture on the steps, then walked together up Johnson Bridge Lane and back. Thank you to everyone for supporting such an inspiring cause!

Day End:
We returned just in time to complete our Book of Gratitude, with today’s prompt being, “Something nice someone said to me was…” Afterward, we signed our Home to School books and enjoyed a quick two minutes of free choice before it was time to catch the bus. Today's reminders in the Home to School books include:

• Fri: Orange Shirt Day
• School Picture Code
• Pizza and milk count

Picture of the Day:
Napan Elementary 2024 Terry Fox Walk

Daily Update:
We like to begin the day by reviewing yesterday’s work to see how we can improve! Today’s spelling word was responsible, and our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: "She was excited!" After that, we wrapped up our Heggerty drill and doodled a sparrow. I was really impressed with how fast we transitioned today—everyone finished their work, placed their sheets in their duotang, and gathered on the mat in less than a minute! Remember: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast! We also looked at today’s exercise: the mountain climber. The Grade 3s did a 15-minute read-to-self while the Grade 2s worked with me on word chains, reading, and spelling. Then, we swapped roles. Afterward, we spent about 10 minutes finishing our quick write about Case, who wasn’t very happy with his hair on picture day.

Math:
We had a special session today! Grade 1s, 2s, and 3s gathered in my classroom for a visit from Allison, who introduced us to the Roots of Empathy program. She’s preparing us for baby Kade’s visit next week! I also sent home a permission form for photos—please check your child’s home-to-school book for it. We are all very excited for next week!

After Lunch:
Mrs. Robichaud stopped by for guidance, where we discussed the differences between appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and how to identify what is safe versus unsafe—important lessons!

In PE:
We had a guest in PE again today—Miss English! She took us outside for some fun games. Who do you think runs faster, her or Mr. Ross?

Day End:
Miss Brown helped with our end-of-day dismissal today since I had a meeting. For our Book of Gratitude, we wrote two sentences, starting with: “I was proud of my effort when I…” We also filled in our home-to-school books with these reminders:

• Wed: Fletcher’s Farm
• Thurs: Terry Fox Run at 1:30
• Fri: Orange Shirt Day

Picture of the Day:
When I asked who wanted to sit in the rocking chair today, I probably shouldn’t have said, “Anyone who wants to!”

Daily Update:
We kicked off the day by reviewing yesterday's work and diving into new tasks. Everyone is putting more care into their work, and the improvements are really showing—our scores saw a big boost today! Our spelling word was FABULOUS, and we practiced our "Show, Not Tell" sentence: "Mom was angry!" We finished up our Heggerty drills and doodled our shark one last time, now at double speed! A quick windmill stretch, followed by switching out the books in our book boxes, got us energized for buddy reading. Before recess, we brainstormed ideas as a group and finally grabbed our paintbrushes to add the final layer to our sunset paintings.

Math:
The Grade 3s continued practicing skip counting both forwards and backwards by 2s and 4s using connecting block manipulatives. Meanwhile, the Grade 1s and 2s focused on the number of the day (20), representing it in different forms like ten frames, tally marks, place value, and on a 100s chart. We also took a closer look at Base 10 Blocks. Everyone rotated through the four centers with more independence today. Color by number (or by answer) turned out to be a favorite activity!

After Lunch:
We read more from The One and Only Ivan, where Ivan impressively drew a beetle. After that, we enjoyed a second story called "Wyatt and the Case of the Missing Shoe"—a fun one because the students helped write it! We wrapped up with some additional videos and discussions about Terry Fox.

In PE:
We headed outside to continue sharpening our soccer skills—dribbling through cones, practicing passes, and taking shots on goal. To finish off, we played a fast-paced game.  There may have been one incredible goal, but I can't remember who scored it?

Day End:
For today's Book of Gratitude, we reflected on the prompt, “I am thankful for the chance to try...," before filling out our home-to-school books. Don’t forget, MONDAY IS SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!

Picture of the Day:
Our final sunset picture featuring birds backlit by the colorful sky. Our painting skills are improving!

Daily Update:Our spelling word today was “ENVELOPE,” and we worked on three "Show, Not Tell" sentences describing “He was bad on the mat.” After that, we completed our phonemic awareness exercises and doodled a shark at 1.5 speed. We did some Read-to-Self time before reviewing our 7 steps to building a small story. We wrapped up the morning with a free write session, and many students started their own books!

Math: The Grade 3s worked on skip counting forward and backward from different starting points by 5s, 10s, and even 25s. The Grade 1s and 2s focused on the number of the day, representing it in different ways—using ten frames, place value, base 10 blocks, a hundreds chart, tally marks, and word form. We'll be practicing this in our centers for the next little while.

After Lunch: We had a special guest, Mr. Terry Whalen and his guitar! He shared how music feels like medicine because it always makes him feel better. We explored some Boomwhacker Notes and even sang along to Ring of Fire. Mr. Whalen has a deep voice just like Johnny Cash! He’ll be back next week, and we’ll get to work on making our own song!

In PE: The class played some floor hockey and basketball. It must have been an intense session because everyone came back sweating and red-faced!

Day End: We had a surprise visit from Mrs. Mackenzie, who led us through some fun exercises. We then finished our Book of Gratitude, reflecting on challenges we overcame today. We wrapped up by signing our home-to-school books. Reminders: Read for 10 minutes, Home and School forms, and don’t forget to send in your hot lunch orders!

Picture of the Day: Mr. Whalen was our special guest today, and we always love when he brings his guitar!

Daily Update: Everyone came in rested and ready after a beautiful weekend! Our spelling word today was “STRAWBERRY,” and we worked on three "Show, Not Tell" sentences describing “It was windy.” We learned about bus safety, practiced what to do in an emergency, and even got to evacuate out the back door of the bus! After that, we completed our phonemic awareness exercises and doodled a shark. A surprise fire drill followed, and we all got out safely in record time. We then reviewed what good behavior on the mat looks like, shared stories about our weekend, and wrote quick stories about it before recess.

Math: Grade 3 students worked on skip counting by 5’s, 10’s, 4’s, and 3’s. Grade 1 and 2 continued rotating through their centers, focusing on making numbers, matching numbers with words and diagrams, and skip counting backward from 20. The centers are flowing much more smoothly than last week!

After Lunch: We continued reading The One and Only Ivan, where we learned that Bob the dog was a stray who was much luckier than his siblings as a puppy. Since we doodled a shark today, we went online to see if any sharks were tagged near Miramichi on Ocearch. We saw that some big Great White Sharks and leatherback turtles are not far from us! We also looked at our Terry Fox Pledge Sheet and the book order—The One and Only Ivan is in the book order!

In PE: We played quick games using light equipment, like tag, races, and some skills/tricks with different equipment. A new game called “Tail Snatch” had everyone coming back with red faces from all the running and excitement!

Day End: We ended the day by filling out our Book of Gratitude, reflecting on “Someone who filled my bucket today was…,” and signed our Home to School books. They should have reminders for: reading 10 minutes, the Pledge Sheet, and the book order. Even if it’s just part of a bedtime routine, reading for 10 minutes every night is a great habit to build!  We worked on our Responsible Choices.  Whats the difference between "Responsible Choice" and "Free Choice"?

Picture of the Day: While I was working in the classroom during PE, I heard lots of laughter outside my window. Here’s a picture I snapped of some classic hula-hooping attempts!