Music to My Ears

     We started reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry today. It is one of my absolute favourite novels to read with kids - I haven't met a student who hasn't liked it. I could ramble on and on about it, but that would spoil what is to come so I will let your child tell you about it as we go.

     So Sebastian and I had a little chat today and he let me know that Math was boring to him. Others chanted homework. Can you believe it?! I felt special. He made it up to me though by asking if we were going to read Number the Stars tomorrow. I responded, "Yes. Did you like the first chapter?" And when his face lit up, "Yeah!", I instantly forgave him for insulting my math program :-)  The homework haters aren't off the hook yet...

     I have been reading and providing feedback on student book reviews and Great Canadian Mail Race letters. I really am enjoying reading them and am proud of the growth in student writing that I have seen in just 3 short months. When I am finished, students will be bringing them home for you to look over and sign. We will be doing one more thing with our letters and I will publish the book reviews in the next edition of the 4/5 Star. I do have to post the Halloween edition...and the SmartPen conversation. One day...at least I haven't forgotten! In the News presentations have been interesting and the class has created such an accepting environment that everyone feels comfortable presenting, which makes me proud. I should draw a number for that.

   Our courage award winners were given their certificates today. Congratulations to Maxx, Cannon, Hailey, Dawson, Amy, and Josh. I was proud of the class for clapping after each recipient was announced. I should draw a number for that too.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

     Robin and Cannon will be writing a letter in the next couple of days to inform you of upcoming Christmas events we are planning for December. Owen has been updating the blog frequently to avoid the cold and Christina has an idea brewing for the blog.

     Tomorrow we will be having a bullying/cyber-bullying presentation by Amy's uncle, who is an RCMP officer. I am looking forward to hearing what the kids think about what he has to say.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

     I would like to say how impressed I was with Ethan (who just got back from Florida) when he took it upon himself to get caught up on his work the first day back to school AND presented his In the News presentation on the accidental really early date I gave him. What a great example of initiative and responsibility.

     Thank you to Dalton who had an outstanding day today - you should be proud.

    5 Caught 'Ya tickets to whoever can tell me what I did differently in this post.