Daily Update:
We began our day by watching the morning announcements while sitting on the mat. Our spelling word for the day was "utensils." The "Show, Not Tell" phrase was “She was a messy eater.” Afterward, we completed our Heggerty listening exercises, followed by a quick doodle session where we drew leaf characters at a rapid pace. We reviewed yesterday’s writing and had Mrs. Mutch work with some of our Grade 3s while we rotated through our literacy centers. Our writing prompt today was “If I could have any superpower, it would be…” and we reviewed the "ss, ll, ff, zz" spelling patterns along with introducing "-all, -oll, and -ull" endings.

Math:
The Grade 1s and 2s worked on their iPads, engaging with various SmartBoard lessons. The game show activity seemed to be the highlight for many. Meanwhile, the Grade 3s practiced arranging 3-digit numbers in both ascending and descending order.

After Lunch:
We had a special visitor for music today—Mr. Whalen. He brought in some of his recording equipment, and we started recording parts of our class song. Everyone sang so well, both individually and in groups, and I was really proud of how brave they were! I can’t wait to hear the final version once all the recordings are done.

PE:
For PE, we played soccer baseball outside. It’s still chilly during the mornings, lunch, and PE time, so make sure you’re bringing warm layers!

Day End:
At the end of the day, we contributed to our Book of Gratitude with the prompt, “I felt happy when I got to…” Then, we signed our Home to School books, recorded some parts of tomorrow’s morning announcements, and had a few minutes of responsible choice time before packing up for home.

Picture of the Day:
Mr. Whalen working with a student to help them perfect their timing while singing our class-written song!

Daily Update:
We began our day on the mat, watching the morning announcements, and it was fun to see a few familiar faces! After a quick review of yesterday’s work, we moved on to today's spelling word, which was "National." Our "Show, Not Tell" phrase was "She was full"—perfect for the Thanksgiving lunch coming up. After playing our Heggerty listening games, we doodled another scarecrow silhouette, this time at double speed! We also completed a shorter literacy rotation to allow time for swapping out the books in our book boxes. Our writing prompt today was “My favorite thing to do on the weekend is…”. We even managed to peel the supports off our 3D prints just before break.

Math:
Grade 1 and 2 students updated the calendar and practiced showing numbers in different formats, while the Grade 3s worked on writing number words from ten to one thousand. We also did some mental math, bridging to friendly numbers. A great tech moment happened when we managed to connect the iPads to the Smartboard, allowing both groups to share their work visually!

After Lunch:
After lunch, we were excited to begin painting our 3D-printed Pikachus! Everyone got their first coat of paint on, though some were a bit heavier than others, so they'll need the weekend to dry fully. We also had a chance to check out a fun maze and math questions from the fire department. Plus, we were all thrilled to receive our very own Miramichi Junior Firefighter hats!

PE:
In PE, we continued with basketball. The class worked on dribbling, passing, and shooting skills through relay races and drills, giving everyone a good workout.

Day End:
We finished the day by writing in our Book of Gratitude, with the prompt: "I felt proud of myself when…." Afterward, we signed our Home to School books and enjoyed a few minutes of free choice time before getting ready for home. Don’t forget—the Home and School draw is tomorrow, so make sure all tickets are returned!

Picture of the Day:
A huge thank you to our amazing Home and School group at Napan Elementary! We’re so grateful for the wonderful meal you prepared for us—it was delicious, and we’re all feeling extra thankful (and full) today!

Daily Update:
We began our day on the mat, reflecting on yesterday’s work and aiming for continuous improvement. Our spelling word for today was "Episode," and the "Show, Not Tell" phrase we worked on was: "The fish was dead." What 3 sentences did you write? We then played some Heggerty listening games before sketching another eerie scarecrow silhouette—this time picking up the pace! Our exercise for the day was side leg lifts while lying down, which was fun to try. During our literacy rotations, we worked on a creative writing prompt: "If I had a pet dragon, I would…" We also focused on blending and segmenting sounds, especially spelling endings like "ff," "ll," "ss," and "zz," which have double letters but only make one sound.

Math:
Math was a bit shorter today due to our Roots of Empathy session. Before Allison’s visit, the Grade 3s practiced representing numbers in different ways using manipulatives. The Grade 1s worked with ten frames, while the Grade 2s explored substituting groups of tens using base ten blocks to represent numbers.

After Lunch:
We had a special guest, Mr. Whalen, for music class. The highlight was that our class wrote an amazing Halloween song together! I can’t wait for him to come back so we can record it and share it with everyone!

In PE:
Mr. Ross took the students outside to the basketball court, where they practiced dribbling, passing, and shooting. It was great to see everyone working on their skills!

Day End:
To close out the day, we wrote in our Book of Gratitude with today’s prompt: "Something that made me smile today was…." Afterward, we signed our Home to School Books and had a bit of free choice time before the buses arrived. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Picture of the Day:
Allison from Roots of Empathy led a session on emotions with a book about feelings. What feelings do you think make babies cry?

Daily Update:
We started the day by reviewing and grading Friday’s work. As the year progresses, the expectations are going up—what was a 3+ or a 4 last month might now only be a 3. Time to keep challenging ourselves! Our spelling word for today was "accurate," and our "Show, Not Tell" sentence was: "He was hurt." We also got into our Heggerty listening games—if you’ve ever been curious about what those look like, check them out here. We doodled a spooky scarecrow silhouette and did some standing cross-body reach exercises. During our literacy rotations, we talked about our weekends for our Work on Writing session, worked on word recognition, and practiced printing and spelling with the teacher. We even brainstormed names for the school's new bookworm!

Math:
The Grade 3s worked on reading three-digit numbers without saying the word "and," along with a bit of money-counting practice. Meanwhile, the Grade 1 and 2 students were focused on place value, using base ten blocks to represent numbers symbolically.

After Lunch:
We dove back into "The One and Only Ivan." Do you remember what happened to Stella in today’s chapter? After that, we had a fascinating science lesson about the history of scarecrows. I always thought they were just for decoration, but they’ve been used as far back as ancient Egypt! What do you think they’re really for?

In PE:
Since it was raining, we had our PE class indoors. We played a new game called "Defend the Castle." Let’s just say there were some very sweaty defenders by the end!

Day End:
To finish the day, we reflected in our Book of Gratitude with today’s prompt: "I felt brave today when I…" After that, we signed our Home to School Books and had a few minutes of free choice time before heading to the buses. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Picture of the Day:
These are the paintings the students created with Mr. Simmons on Friday! I was so impressed when I saw them this morning—I nearly dropped my coffee! They are INCREDIBLE!