Reminder to wear green tomorrow to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Updates

• Reminder that I will not be sending home the Reading Program (duotang and new book) this week but I do encourage you to still be reading and to try out the new website (Raz-Kids) that was sent home with your child last week. *Please see the instructions below if you are not sure how to access it.
• Yesterday, we created a class Voki together (as seen on the left). We will change the message weekly (maybe more often if we have a lot to say) so please listen back soon! The students LOVED creating our character so I am sure it will also be changing regularly. 
• I just added a new Gadget to our class blog (located on the left under the class Voki) that allows you to enter your email address so that you will receive an email each time I update the blog. This is a great way to stay connected so that you do not need to worry about having to remember to check the blog each day.
• Raffle tickets for pairs of Sens tickets will be on sale until April 16 Tickets are $1 each. The first two draws will take place tomorrow with more draws to come after March Break.
• Reminder that if you know that your child will be away either leading up to or after March Break, please send in a note so that we can have it on file at the office so that you do not receive unnecessary phone calls. 
• There are several new tabs at the top of our blog. 

1. The March calendar is what we are using to track what the weather will be like during the month of March. Yesterday we discussed how March may come in like a lion but go out like a lamb and vice versa. We are currently working on making predictions based on the first few days of the month.
2. The Math tab is where you will find pictures of some of the Math relating things we have been working on lately.
3. The Language tab is where you will find examples of student work as well as concepts we have been practicing.

How to access Raz-Kids website:

Go to http://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login which looks like this.

Once you are on this page, type the teacher username which was sent home on the log in card last week and then choose your child's name and their password.

I have given each child access to their current reading level as well as 5 levels below and 1 level above so that they have plenty of books and activities to choose from.

Once your child gets to level A or higher, there are quizzes that they can complete to earn even more stars.

One thing that is great about this website is that it allows students to click on words or a question if they are unable to read it and it will read it to them.

Spirit Week

Monday - Jersey/Crazy Hair Day (wear a jersey for your favourite sports team or a jersey for a team you play for and/or have crazy hair)

Tuesday - Twin Day (dress like a twin - either with a friend or dress like someone you know)

Wednesday - St. Stephen Wear/Green and White Day

*Our Ash Wednesday Liturgy will take place in the gym at 10:40. If you are available, please feel free to join us!

Thursday - PJ Day

Friday - PD Day/Beginning of March Break

*Pictures from our Hip Hop classes will be posted this week so please check back soon!
**I will also be posting some apps and tools I learned about on Saturday when I attended the 11th Annual SummIT put on by the School Board.

I apologize for not sending home all of the mail bags or reading program duotangs today! We had a very busy afternoon and one friend got sick just as we were getting ready to go outside/pack up so I was not able to finish handing everything out. I promised the class that they will be sent home tomorrow.

Head Lice

Today a note was sent home letting you know that there has been a reported case of head lice in our class. Please read this note very carefully. In an effort to prevent the spread, we ask for your cooperation in the following...

• Keeping your child's long hair tied up

• Checking your child's head regularly 

• Reminding children not to share hats 

• Please let the school know as soon as possible if you suspect your child may have nits(eggs) and/or lice

Thank you for your help in this matter!