The new additions to our weekly schedule were very successful. Thank you to all of the parent (and grandparent) volunteers who have been joining us for family reading. This really sets a nice tone to the day and the children certainly enjoy it. Our 'sharing' time is also a big success. The boys and girls really enjoy this opportunity to be in the spotlight and I was very impressed by everyone's presentation skills and the polite audience manners. Jaden's sharing (his CD player and CD) even inspired a 'Dance Off' (see picture 1)
Our week ended on a very high note (no pun intended) at the Symphony (see picture 2&3). This was a great event and the students loved it. It was very exciting to travel to Vancouver and the musical presentation itself was fantastic. The children were so inspired that they created their own band when we returned (see picture 4). We wanted to thank Mrs. Murray for organizing this event for the whole school so Amalia suggested that we make a musical parade for her when we delivered the card. So, off we marched to the gym (where Mrs. Murray's class was) with our instruments in hand :) She was very appreciative and entertained!
As a follow up to our field trip, I would like to provide the students with supplies to make their own instruments next week during centers (for those who would like to). If anyone has any items they think might be helpful for this project, your donations would be greatly appreciated. I am also interested in setting up a 'creation station' for the budding artists in my class. Items that would be welcome for both of these activities include: stickers, card tag, buttons, small boxes, tin pop cans, beans, seeds, rice, paper rolls, decorative paper, ribbon etc. Thank you!
This Friday we will be wrapping up our bat unit with a special family reading (it will start at the usual time but may take slightly longer). Students will have a small collection of their themework to show you at that time if you are available. It is very informal and students will share in groups if necessary, we would just like to share all of the great information we have learned about these amazing creatures.
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