Martes 4 de octubre

Hola a todos,

Spanish: 

• We are learning all about fall (otoño) and the seasons in Spanish. 
• Here are some videos to watch:
• (El otoño/Autumn) https://youtu.be/W-oq74O3o-U 

ELAL: 

• Our sounds of the week are: th (voiceless), th (voiced), a and o
• Our sight words of the week are: is, you, that, it, he, was.
• When reading with your child, have them point out the sight words they see on a page. 
• Here are some videos to watch:
• Jack Hartmann videos about th, a, and o. (Search 'Jack Hartmann + the letter' on YouTube) 
• Jack Hartmann videos about sight words. (Search 'Jack Hartmann + word' on YouTube) 

Math: 

• We started learning about patterns! At home ask your child about any patterns they see around the house (calendars, closets, etc.). 
• We have been counting in Spanish from 1 - 100 and practicing counting by 2's from 1 - 50. 

Science:

• We are learning about primary and secondary colours, specifically warm and cool tones.
• Talk with your child about different ways to mix colours, different mediums (crayons vs markers), etc. 

Social Studies:

• We are learning about our community and what it means to be a good citizen. 
• Talk with your child about different initiatives that have been started to support your community (garbage picking, free events, cleaning park, etc.) 

Reminders: 

• No school on Friday! 

Dalhousie School News

• Dalhousie students and families participated in the annual Terry Fox run this week. Donations can be made online to the Terry Fox Foundation under Dalhousie School until Monday, October 3.   Cash will also be accepted until then.  Thank you for your generosity in making this initiative such a success! 
• School photos retakes will take place on take place on October 17 & 18, 2022.
• There is no school on Friday, October 7 due to a non-instruction day and Monday, October 10 due to Thanksgiving.

Dalhousie Parent Society Updates

• Thank you to everyone who purchased for our Apple Fundraiser! Apples will be delivered October 11 from 3pm-5pm at the school. We will need a few volunteers to help with the deliveries. 

Fun Lunch

• Oct 4 – Boston Pizza (orders due Sept 29)
• Oct 12 – Subway (orders due Oct 7)
• Oct 18 – Opa & Booster Juice (deadline Oct 13)
• Oct 26 – Fat Burger (deadline Oct 21)
• Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27)

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

Adios,

Srta. A