Delicious!

     Today was absolutely fantastic! I would go so far as saying epic, except I still don't like that word. The food was delicious - thank you very much to everyone for contributing. I was overwhelmed by the support (and by the number of buns!). We have food left over so we will eat again tomorrow. I told the kids to bring a lunch but that there are leftovers for those who would like to have some. Don't worry Josh, Erika, and Owen...our wonderful parent volunteers made each of you a plate so you wouldn't miss out. They also helped clear out the dishes and serve the yummy dessert. We are a lucky class!

     I would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Singer and Mrs. Snyder who came in an hour early to help set up, make the gravy, and heat up/serve the food. Our dinner would not have been possible without you. And to the parents that came and delivered hot food at 1, even when your child was absent...thank you!

     Christina and Dan were extraordinary on the piano (I personally can't even play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) and Kylee who doesn't like to speak in front of crowds sang in front of the whole class plus 10 parents. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I was quite proud of all 3 of you.

     Mrs. Hamill said that her grandfather had a wonderful time and he was impressed with our questions. Everyone enjoyed the festive decor created by the class and several parents commented on how polite and well behaved our class was, which makes me extra proud. Well done Grade 4/5. Well done.

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     On the announcements today we learned that there are going to be 3 spirit days this week:

              Wednesday - red and green day (remember the Concert is at 2pm)
              Thursday - holiday hat day (remember it's our Secret Santa gift exchange day)
              Friday - my favourite day of the whole entire year...pj day!!

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     This week we will continue reading Number the Stars, work on multiplication through arrays, practice our song for the concert, and we will have fun fun fun celebrating the upcoming holidays together. A special present will be coming home for parents on Thursday. No peeking!!
   
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     I would like to point out the best part of my day: Makenna saying thank you on her way out the door. I am happy that you enjoyed yourself and I appreciate that you took the time to say thank you to me. Expressing gratitude is often forgotten, especially at your age, and you saying thank you made cooking 3 turkeys worth it ;-)