Jueves 27 de octubre

 Hola a todos,

We had a fun week! Swimming has been awesome! We're really excited for Halloween on Monday, we've been counting down how many days are left all of October. 

Spanish 

• Our sounds of the week are: m, p, s, l 
• m https://youtu.be/bO23pUTXyA4 
• p https://youtu.be/TTCVAWc7qXw
• s https://youtu.be/xxitaGjPJag 
• l https://youtu.be/QhVIlKpB2y4

English Language Arts and Literature 

• Our sounds of the week were: z, sh, zh, ch
• Watch these videos with your child: 
• z  https://youtu.be/ffrfzECOYfg 
• sh https://youtu.be/vJWKudfRipc
• zh https://youtu.be/TYi4wThLo4Q 
• ch https://youtu.be/OrqhCqPFOTY 
• Our sight words of the week were: or, one, had, by, word, but.
• Point out sight words and sounds of the week while reading with your child! 
• Do you see any sight words here? 
• Where's the ___ sound in this word? start, middle or end? 

Math

• We continue to work on patterns. What can I use to make a pattern?
• Practice with your child at home. Create a movement pattern, lego pattern, etc. 
• Practice counting with your child by 5's from 5-100. 
• Practice counting with your child by 2's from 2-20.
• https://www.abcya.com/grades/1/numbers

Science

• Manufactured vs natural colours. How can we tell that a colour is natural? 
• Talk with your child about what colours they see on tv, foods, outside and in books. 
• How do we know something is natural? 

Social Studies

• We are going to be presenting our "I belong to my family, my school, my community and my country" posters next week. Have a talk with our child about what it means to be a part of a group.
• What do they like about their community?
• What do you like about being part of a team, group, etc.? 

Reminders

A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students.

With Halloween coming up, students are invited to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31.  The costumes must be worn the whole day and must be appropriate for school environment meaning no violent or inappropriate content or messaging. Accessories such as swords, guns, knives, weapons etc. should not be brought to school.  As costumes should not impede learning, we ask that no mask even if it’s a half face mask be worn to school.  Those wanting to wear COVID masks are welcome to. Due to dietary restrictions and preferences, no food should be brought to school for sharing purposes.  While well intended, other non-food treats should also be not brought to school (goodie/loot bags).

School photos retakes were originally scheduled to happen on October 17 & 18 have been rescheduled to November 2 & 3.  If you would like your child to have photo retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know. Class Photos will also happen on the November 2 for all classes with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group whose class photo will be taken on November 3.

Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student which can be paid through your MYCBE account.  This fee is in the process of being posted and you should see it in the next couple of weeks. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school. 

Dalhousie Parent Society News

We have launched our holiday fundraisers so you can get a jump on shopping for some goodies!

Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements.  Order deadline is Nov 15 and pick up is Nov 29.  Click for holiday magic!

Purdy’s Chocolates!! Need we say more? Grab some delicious treats for that special someone! Order deadline is Nov 26th and pickup is Dec 13th.  Click for yummy chocolate!  Enter customer number 61732 when you shop. 

We’ve started a 50/50 draw for the playground! All cash, winner takes half. Please consider buying some tickets to support our new playground build!! We really need your help!

Fun Lunch Contest Time

CONTEST TIME!!

Win a free fun lunch!!! Nov 15 and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck! CONGRATULATIONS to Pari in Room 8 who won the reusable straw contest on October 18! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27)

Nov 9 – Boston Pizza (deadline Nov 4)

Nov 15 – Subway & Booster Juice (deadline Nov 10)

Nov 23 – Coco Brooks (deadline Nov 18)

If your child is going to be absent and you have ordered them a lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11am the morning of fun lunch and let us know if you would

1.              like it sent home with a sibling

2.              You would like to pick it up

3.              Donate it to the amazing staff

If you would like to volunteer for fun lunch, check out available spots here

If you aren’t sure if you have clearance for volunteering, please email us and we will be able to help you out dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com