February Update

Dear Families,

In Math, we will be finishing chapter 6 this week by engaging in some cooperative addition and subtraction activities and problem solving. Next week, we will begin chapter 7 which is 2-D Geometry. There will be a math assessment on Tuesday February 17^th on addition and subtraction of three digit numbers. Please visit the Nelson Math website for some practice questions to help prepare for the test. A great home-school activity would be to have your child estimate the cost of the groceries in the buggy each week and/or calculate change with money amounts up to $10.00.

In Science, we will be completing our unit on strong and stable structures. The students understand the big ideas and have worked diligently to construct strong cube structures to hold a load. They researched a famous structure for their projects and will presenting their findings this week. The last task will be to construct a strong and stable bridge made out of newspaper. This will take place next Tuesday the 17^th during the afternoon. I can’t wait to see what they come up with!

In Religion, our discussions and activities will surround the topics of Love as it is the virtue of the month. Have your child explain what Loveuary means.

In Language, we will discuss Black History Month and learn about agents of change. Students will read and write about the meaning of freedom, equality and justice. We are focusing on spelling list 20 this week and we will not have a spelling list the week after the Family day weekend.

Important Reminders

-Skating takes place every Wednesday and Friday for the month of February. Please remember skating equipment.

-Structure projects are due on Tuesday February 10. I am very excited to see all the great projects!

-Class trip to the Book Bank on Tuesday February 10^th    

- Please bring in newspaper for the science bridge experiment

-Parent-teacher interviews will be held Thursday, February 12th and Friday, February 13th. The times for the interviews are the same as with progress reports.  An additional reminder will be sent home with the reports. If you are unable to attend your interview time please contact me.

-P.A Day this Friday

-This Thursday we will be having a Valentine's Day celebration in the afternoon.  Students are invited to exchange valentine cards at school.

Thank you for your continued support. Have a great long weekend!

-Ms. Bertone

As we approach the last day

Dear Families,

I cannot believe the end is here! What a fantastic year of learning it has been. I would like to treat the class to a pizza lunch tomorrow and ask that the students bring in one treat for the class for our celebration and final good-byes.

Thank you parents for all of your support this year; you have made my first teaching year at Holy Name quite special. 

Students, every day that you came to school you warmed my heart and filled our class with shining smiles, stories and much, much more. I look back to September and can honestly say you have ALL matured, improved and developed many important skills for your learning journey ahead.

God Bless and best wishes for a safe and healthy summer!

With gratitude,

Ms. Bertone 

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