Week 3!

It is hard to believe that we are starting our third week already!  So much has happened, and yet it seems like the year just started.  The class is really doing a great job with team building activities, and have been able to dive into some really interesting discussions this past week.  There are lots of hands going up, and a wide variety of student offering to share ideas throughout the day, and when I ask for help or volunteers for a task, I barely get the question out of my mouth before a dozen hands go up.  That being said, this is the third week...I hope the honeymoon isn't over!
This week we have a bit of excitement to look forward to.  The class meeting is Tuesday evening, from 7-8.  We will be meeting in Room 308.  Our room is on the third floor, beside the computer lab. The meeting should be approximately 45 minutes.  If anyone wishes to discuss their child, we can touch bases at this time to set up a future meeting.
Our big bike trip is this week.  Hopefully you have all read through the form, and letter home, and have been oiling chains to prepare for the event.  We will be taking 81 students this time out, so volunteers are indeed wanted, and needed!  Please let us know if you have any concerns, or if you are having trouble locating a working bike, or helmet.  Just a reminder that students need to dress for a long ride, bring a backpack with their lunch, a full water bottle, and a helmet for the trip.
We have started a mini report writing project in science.  This is purely an in school project.  We are doing research, and reporting on a flying machine that each student selected (hot air balloon, ultralight, glider, biplane, monoplane, the Concorde, etc).  This is not meant for homework.  Any homework that students might be talking about for this week would involve bringing in their favourite book (that was assigned a week ago) or a favourite object (talisman- which was part of a communication entry this week).
Forms will go home this week for our Terry Fox Run.  The run on the National School Run Day, Wed Sept 24.  Please look closely at the form for information regarding the time and place.  This is a great school event, so please come on out and support this great cause.  Our class will be collecting Toonies For Terry each day from the other classes.  Please send in your own toonies to support the event.
I know you might be getting a bit overloaded with trips to the school, but how can you stay away from the big CASC BBQ?  It is all set for Thursday evening.  Come on out to meet and greet the greater Churchill community.  There will likely be some local musical talent on hand to provide entertainment.
Churchill's Most Wanted are posted in the hallway on the third floor.  Make sure you take time to check them out when you are in the building.  You want to know what you are up against when you come for a visit:)
This week we will be diving into an overall math diagnostic, and working on some basic number skills.  Ask  your child about prime numbers, factors, or multiples.  I will give you all a quick rundown of some simple math skills you can work on with students at home during our meeting Tuesday, and then you can go home and terrorize....I mean support, your children in math:)
See you Tuesday!
Regards, Ray
ps.  Ask your children about Paul Klee...