Daily Update:
We kicked off the day on the mat, tuning in to the morning announcements. Our spelling word was “chimpanzee,” and the "Show, Not Tell" sentence was “She drove fast.” Some students really got into this one—I’m guessing they’ve seen a few speedy drivers in action! We worked through our Heggerty listening exercises and had fun doodling a ghost sipping hot chocolate. After a quick two-minute workout, we tackled our Work on Writing prompt: “Over the weekend I...” In UFLI, students also engaged with a brief reading passage for practice.

Math:
In math, the Grade 3 students explored how to represent numbers using proportional concrete materials and explain their equivalence. They also sharpened their mental math skills by bridging to friendly numbers. Grade 2 students focused on applying mental strategies for addition facts up to 18, emphasizing the doubles rule. For example, if 5+5=10, then 5+6 can be thought of as 5+5+1=11. Meanwhile, Grade 1 students represented numbers up to 20 using a variety of manipulatives.

After Lunch:
After lunch, we dove back into *The One and Only Ivan.* We discovered that Ivan once dressed up in a tuxedo, took photos with people at the mall, and even slept in Mac’s bed! He was excited about his new home with a tire swing, unaware he would be stuck there for a long time. In science, we discussed the purpose of the skull. It doesn’t just give our face structure—do you remember what else it protects?

PE:
We tried our hand at capture the flag today! Some of the rules were a bit tricky to follow, so we experimented with a few different versions of the game to make it more fun for everyone.

Day End:
To finish off the day, we reflected in our Book of Gratitude, using the prompt: “A new thing I learned today was…” Then, we signed our Home to School books and enjoyed a bit of free choice time before heading to the buses. We also received two notes—one about skating and another regarding hot lunch orders (see attached).

Picture of the Day:
Today marked the first day of floor hockey at noon, and Case was giving it everything he had!

Daily Update:
We kicked off our day by watching the morning announcements while gathered on the mat. Our spelling word was “Thirty,” and the "Show, Not Tell" phrase for today was “She was angry.” Afterward, we jumped into our Heggerty listening games, followed by doodling some quick sketches of leaf characters. For art, we started with a background painting so that the first layer could dry by the afternoon. For our Work on Writing, the prompt was “One day, I woke up and my room was filled with…”

Math:
The Grade 1s focused on counting sets of objects, rearranging them, and practicing group counting. Grade 2 students worked on their counting-on strategy for two-digit and one-digit numbers. Meanwhile, the Grade 3s tackled representing numbers in various ways—standard form, place value, pictures, and manipulatives. Some of the Grade 3s were assessed by me while others worked in Dreambox.

After Lunch:
We enjoyed garlic fingers for lunch, a treat from Home and School as a thank you for all the support with the ticket sales! After recess, we listened to more of *The One and Only Ivan*. Ruby was having trouble sleeping and asked Ivan to tell her a story, but he struggled to recall his childhood. We learned that Ivan had a twin sister and that his name wasn’t always Ivan. Can you remember the names of the baby gorillas? We also managed to finish up the top layers of our paintings before heading to gym.

PE:
We went outside to play soccer baseball. It’s getting pretty chilly during the mornings, at lunch, and during PE, so don’t forget to bundle up in warm layers!

Day End:
To close the day, we reflected on our Book of Gratitude with the prompt “Today I am grateful for….” Afterward, we signed our Home to School books and spent a few minutes choosing activities responsibly. We also synced the iPads with the SmartBoard to make sure our Grade 3s are keeping up with their skills.

Picture of the Day:
Painting in our classroom is serious business—whoever said it’s relaxing hasn’t seen the focus here!

Daily Update:
We began our day watching the morning announcements on the mat. I completely forgot to check over yesterday's work—oops! Today's spelling word was "Utilize." For our "Show, Not Tell" prompt, we worked with the phrase "She was tired." We then moved on to our Heggerty listening games, followed by doodling some cute leaf characters. We added the final coat of paint to our 3D prints before putting them by the window to dry. During literacy rotations, we practiced writing, with the prompt, "If I could visit anywhere in the world, I would go..."

Math:
The Grade 1s and 2s updated their calendar and practiced representing numbers in multiple ways. The Grade 1s focused on writing numbers in word form and counting sets, while the Grade 2s tackled basic addition. Meanwhile, the Grade 3s practiced front-end counting, ordering 3-digit numbers, and played some DreamBox games.

After Lunch:
This afternoon, we welcomed Mr. Blakley for guidance, where he talked to us about mental health. What do you think it means to take care of your mental health?

PE:
For PE, we headed outside to play a game of soccer baseball. The game was challenging today because we were a bit distracted by some huge planes flying overhead and landing nearby!

Day End:
At the end of the day, we added to our Book of Gratitude, reflecting on the prompt, "Someone who made me laugh today was..." Afterward, we signed our Home to School books and enjoyed a few minutes of responsible choice time before getting ready to go home. Be sure to bundle up—the days (and especially mornings) are getting cooler!

Picture of the Day:
Our class had a blast playing soccer baseball today, even with the distraction of the planes soaring above!

Daily Update:
We kicked off the day by gathering on the mat and reviewing our progress from yesterday, with a focus on improving just a little more each day. Our spelling word for today was "telescope," and we practiced "Show, Not Tell" using the phrase: "He was sick." After playing our Heggerty listening games, we doodled another spooky scarecrow silhouette—this time even faster! For exercise, we did standing toe touches, which got us moving. During literacy rotations, we tackled the writing prompt: "The best thing about being a kid is…" and focused on blending and segmenting sounds. We also reviewed words with the "ff," "ll," "ss," and "zz" endings that have double letters but make one sound.

Math:
In math, the Grade 1 and 2 students worked on updating their calendar and practiced representing numbers in multiple ways. Grade 2 also did some skip counting, and everyone joined in to work on friends of ten. We wrapped up with some technology-based activities, using iPads to interact with the Smartboard. The Grade 3 students worked on representing numbers using manipulatives and pictures.

After Lunch:
After lunch, we cleaned up some of our 3D prints and started filming a few clips for tomorrow’s morning announcements. Then, we had our highly anticipated Fire Safety Assembly! The Miramichi Fire Department gave us a fantastic presentation, teaching us key safety rules. They also showed us what a firefighter looks and sounds like in full gear—so we won’t be afraid if we ever need their help during a fire. We got to meet Sparky the fire dog and watched a fun video. It was such an informative and engaging presentation!

Day End:
We wrapped up the day by writing in our Book of Gratitude with today’s prompt: "The best part of my day was when…." Afterward, we signed our Home to School books and enjoyed a few minutes of free choice time before getting ready to head home (and off to the soccer game!). Don’t forget—the Home and School draw is tomorrow, so make sure to return all tickets by then!

Picture of the Day:
After demonstrating the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" technique perfectly, some students were rewarded with junior firefighter shirts! How "paw-some" is that!