Mrs. Elliott's Montessori Classroom

 I realized in the excitement of Friday, I forgot to post. We had a wonderful day celebrating together.  Lots of smiles and laughs during Secret Santa.  Thank you to all families for helping to create such wonderful memories! Have a wonderful holiday break and I look forward to seeing everyone again in the new year!

 We had a busy work block day in the classroom today.  We enjoyed a wonderful shared lunch together in the classroom today. Tomorrow we will be watching Anne of Green Gables to follow up after reading the novel this fall.  The children are welcome to wear PJ's and bring a blanket.  I have been telling them that all unfinished work must be completed before movie watching.  Some may be bringing homework tonight to ensure that they are caught up.  Items that must be finished are:  - persuasive writing  - Mesozoic books  - BC Maps (labeling)  - Energy Projects  - French Image (5/6)  - Ugly Sweater writing We have had a lot of time in the classroom to ensure that all of these have been finished, however some have spent time socializing and have items to get caught up. I have been asking them to bring these for homework for the past week.

 Today we helped our buddies decorate some gingerbread items.  Your child is bringing home two cookies.  They know they have to ask your permission before eating them. We had a lot of time in the classroom as a work block today.  The children know that they have assignments to finish that take priority before fun on Friday. Homework:  - home reading  - cooking in the classroom tomorrow (please bring a spoon)  - festive sweater day tomorrow Have a good night.

 Today we looked at persuasive writing.  Ask your child what topic they had.  The children wrote some beautiful thank you notes to the staff members today. Homework tonight:  - home reading  - library tomorrow  - gym tomorrow  - Secret Santa gifts to be brought in tomorrow Have a great evening!

 We did our last Big 5 of 2024 today.  Next Friday we will not be doing a Big 5.  The students did an energy scavenger hunt around the room this afternoon.  See if they can point out different forms of energy around your house. Homework:   - home reading  - Mesozoic Books if not complete  - Secret Santa Gifts Due Tuesday Spirit Days Next Week: Monday - Festive Hats/Headwear Tuesday - Holiday Socks Wednesday - Red and Green Day Thursday - Tacky/Holiday Sweater Friday - PJ Day  Have a wonderful weekend!

 Today we started working on an energy project. Please have your child tell you about what they are inventing!  We completed our second and final Winter Concert today!  The children did an amazing job! Homework tonight:  - home reading  - last day of 12 Days of Giving tomorrow! Have a wonderful evening!

 Today we had our first Winter Concert Day.  The children did a wonderful job!  We continued working on a special holiday project today too.  Homework:  - home reading  - dark pants and red, green or white shirt tomorrow  - 12 Days of Giving special drinks (coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate) Have a wonderful evening!

Today we got to go and see the Primary Holiday Winter Concert.  They did a great job!  We also reflected on the goals we had set for ourselves this fall.  These will be coming home with your child on Friday. Homework tonight:  - black/dark pants and a green, red or white top  - 12 Days of Giving School Lunch Snacks  - Winter Concert tomorrow afternoon  Have a good night!

 We did a math problem today as a group.  It is interesting to see the different ways we can all answer the same question.  We did concert practice again today.  We cannot wait to share with you on Wednesday and Thursday. Homework tonight:  - home reading  - library books  - gym  - clothing for concert is dark pants and a white, green or red top  - 12 Days of Giving is crackers, cereal and grains Have a wonderful evening!

 This morning we started our day with a math Perplexor.  Today we went into the gym for the first time to practice on the stage.  We are so excited to share with you next week! Homework this weekend:  - home reading  - 12 Days, basics for babies (diapers, wipes, formula, baby food) Have a wonderful weekend!

 Today we did an energy gallery walk and the students learned about many different forms of energy.  The students completed their core competency reflections for the term.  These will be coming home next week. Homework:  - home reading  - Secret Santa names went home today Have a good night.

Today we went to the Sagebrush to enjoy Beauty and the Beast.  All of the children demonstrated amazing theatre behaviour and you should all be proud, I sure was! Homework tonight:  - Dinosaur Discovery article if not complete  - Home reading  - Canned meat and protein for 12 days of giving tomorrow Have a wonderful evening!

 Wow!  December already!  We practiced our songs for the concert again today, they are sounding wonderful!  Today we talked about the morphology learning I did yesterday and we did some word study today looking at prefixes and suffixes.   Homework  - field trip tomorrow - no big lunch kits please  - jam and peanut butter 12 days of giving