Food Drive at L.O.C.

Dear Families,

We are asking for non-perishable food donations to be brought to school before November 13th.  These items will be donated to the Saint Vincent de Paul society and given to needy families.

A list of items that you can bring in are as follows:

Flour
Rice
Cereal
Oatmeal/Rolled Oats
Canned vegetables or fruit
Canned beans
Canned soups
Tuna
Toilet paper
Diapers
Toothpaste or Toothbrush

A list of more items can be found on the L.O.C. website.

Zinc Saves Kids

Thank you for all the donated batteries this past week.  With every battery donated a pharmaceutical company will donate zinc tablets to 6 children who are not getting enough Zinc in their diets.  Our class alone helped 234 children by donating their family's old batteries!

Great job!  

Egg shells needed!!

Our class will be making crystals this Friday. Please send in any clean, dry egg shells you may have at home.  We"ll use the egg shell to create a geode! 

Thank you for your support!

A Peek at Our Weeks

A Peek at Our Weeks

Language Arts – Our class has finished learning about the different genres of books found in our classroom and school libraries. The class is currently learning the writing process, starting with a project which focuses on elaborative detail. We look forward to sharing our work with you during parent/teacher interviews this month.

Math – The students have been learning how to extend, create and describe both increasing and decreasing patterns in numbers.  We have moved on to number sense beginning with place value. 

Social Studies – As we explore cultural identity further we have begun to look at what people value in their community. After looking at our own community the class has begun to look at the values of communities in other parts of the world such as, Peru and Ukraine.   

Science – Exploring Rocks and Minerals has been exciting for the students so far! We are now learning about minerals and their structures.  We will be moving on to learning about the rock cycle in the next few weeks. 

Religion – Our Bible studies this month have helped the students learn more about God’s word. Students are discovering their Baptismal story and will also be learning about the Tabernacle and delve more deeply into what it means to be a member of God’s family.

Health – We have covered so much thus far! Students learned safety procedures for fire drills and lock downs. We studied germs, their transmission and what proper hygiene looks like. We are currently looking at relationships and discussing ways in which students can ask for help.  

Library and Phys. Ed.

Parents & Guardians,

Our Library day this year will be every day 2.

The class has Phys. Ed with Mr. Shapka on days 4 & 6

All grade three classes also have another time together in the large gymnasium on Day 2 for Daily Physical Activity.

Everybody Needs A Rock!

Our class is going to be presenting again! 

Each student has been asked to bring in a rock that is special to them. Rocks are to be at school on Friday, September 26th.  After listening to Byrd Baylor's book Everybody Needs a Rock! we discovered some very good rules for rock hunting :) 

1. Find your rock outside 
2. Make sure it is quiet when you go rock hunting (it's not good to
    go rock hunting when you're mad, sad or worried). 
3. It is always a good idea to dig for a rock
4. It should fit in your hand (don't choose a rock that is too big or
    one that is tiny)
5. It should fit in your pocket
6. You should smell it (geologist will often smell and even lick
     rocks they find to quickly categorize them! Of course they use    
     more scientific tests to be sure of a rock's origin and type later
     on.)
7. Choose a rock that is the colour you like (washing a rock can
    reveal colours you couldn't see when it was dry!)
8. Choose a rock that is shaped in a way you like
9. Make up your own mind - this is your special rock you decide if
    it is perfect :)
10. Have fun!

Light of Christ - Community Values Mural

Many of the classes at Light of Christ contributed to a mural on the school tarmac. Our class had an opportunity to go out and participate!  

The class has been discussing values in different cultures and communities around the globe, as well as their own. The students got to show their learning as they drew pictures that expressed what our school community values.  

I saw students excitedly drawing crosses, doves and friends. Some also used words to write down the values L.O.C. stands for. Words such as faith, happiness and family were being written down in a fury.   

The students had such a great time! Who knew chalk art could be so fun?  

Making models - Earth's layers

Last week the students were learning about the different layers of rocks and minerals that make up the planet Earth. 

Each student made their own model to help them remember
each of the layers. 

We began by rolling one ball of grey clay. It represented the solid metal of the Earth's core. 
Next we flattened out a piece of red clay and wrapped it around our grey "inner core". The red was representative of liquid metal called the "outer core"   

Afterwards we grabbed yellow and flattened that as well! Once the kids had their yellow as flat and as wide as a small pancake we covered our red "outer core" with it. The yellow became the mantel - liquid rock! 

Finally the students mixed blue & green and made the outside of their models look similar to the Earth's surface - Crust. 




The crust is actually the layers found beneath the bedrock.  Inside the crust there are may layers as well.  These layers (Sedimentary, Metamorphic & Igneous) are going to be the focus or our Rocks and Minerals unit!  

Grade 2 Memories Assignment

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please help your child find an item that reminds them of their year in grade 2.  They will be presenting their items to the class this Thursday and Friday. 

Thank you for your support!

Reminder

Please help your child study their spelling words this weekend.  Our first spelling quiz will be held on Monday September 15, 2014.  

Your child's spelling duo-tang will be sent home today. Inside you will find activities we have done this week with the spelling words.  Please finish any incomplete portions and review the activities with your child. PLEASE return the duo-tang on Monday September 15th. 

A great way to make spelling a fun family activity is to toss a ball back and forth with your child as they spell the words.  Also have your child use their spelling word in a sentence to ensure they understand its meaning.  

Thank you for your support!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Please be advised: there is no school for students on Friday September 12, 2014 as Parent/ Teacher conferences are in session.  I look forward to meeting you all! 

Forms Due

Please return forms package sent home Tuesday September 2, 2014 by Friday September 4, 2014

Upcoming Events - September

Upcoming Events

September 11^, 2014 from 4:30-7:30

Meet the Teacher – Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 12^, 2014 
from 8:30-2:30

Meet the Teacher – Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 16^, 2014 at 6PM

Volunteer orientation – If you wish to volunteer in your child’s class, you must attend this meeting. Parent volunteers will be needed this year for swimming classes in the spring. Please attend this month’s orientation to ensure you are eligible to join us. J

September 26, 2014 - Terry Fox Run at Light of Christ – This event is for students. Please make sure your child wears athletic clothing and footwear for this event. It will be held outside; additional layers are recommended.  

Thank you!

Birthday Treats

   

                    Birthday Celebrations!

If you would like to send in a birthday treat for the class on your child’s birthday you are welcome to do so.  

However, please keep in mind that we have students with severe peanut, dairy and egg allergies in our classroom.  If you could please send in a healthy treat instead of sweets this would ensure all the students can enjoy a safe and healthy treat with your child. Thank you for your sensitivity.