Happy Thanksgiving!

What a great way to end a fabulous week, Community meeting and Sports Spirit day!

We are wrapping up our first round of book talks. I am SO proud of how brave all of the students were at getting up in front of the class to present alone for the first time. It is amazing to me how natural many of them are up there and it is apparent that they all put in their best effort. Thank you for all you do to prepare your children for these assignments at home. I know it isn't easy work :)

I also want to mention how well this class is working as a team. I attended a workshop recently that required me to be out of the classroom and leave the room to a "guest" teacher. The glowing review that I came back to the next day was wonderful. Every adult that comes into this room comments on how great this class is and I have to agree.

As an end of the term assignment I asked students to reflect on the term 1, I could not have been more impressed with how thoughtful every student's reflection was. They are truly a reflective class and they take their time to think about their experiences. I am excited to share them with you at conferences.

I am looking forward to seeing you all next week at Parent Teacher conferences. All of the students had a chance to review their report cards with me today and clarify anything they didn't understand. If, after viewing the report cards this afternoon, you have specific questions or concerns you would like addressed at the conference please feel free to email me ahead of time as 15 minutes can go by very quickly.

The holiday season is upon us now and the next several weeks before December break will be very busy:

• Ecosystems benchmark will be given the week students return from Thanksgiving break, Wednesday December 3rd. A study guide with material to review was sent home today. This study guide lists the topics that the test will cover but it is the student's responsibility to use their notes and Science folder to review this material. I have asked them to review their notes and folders this weekend and to be ready to ask me clarifying questions on Monday.
• Students will be receiving a new book talk due date when they return from break. Please be watching for this date in their agenda books.