xmas in class 403

Christmas in class 403

We prepared for Christmas in our classrooms just like the elves do in the North Pole. We hope you enjoyed our little gifts. Here are some pictures I took during the last week before the Christmas holidays. Enjoy them.




































Have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful year 2010,
Thank you for all the support you bring to our classroom!
I will see you all in the new year...

December is here

The month of December has finally arrived! Blowing in some snow and the Christmas spirit!


With the Christmas season approaching we are planning a few fun activities for our classroom. The students in class 403 have been writing Christmas stories and they would like to read them to their younger peers in the school. Therefore for the first activity we’ll be reading stories to the grade one students. This activity will take place on the week of December 14th. To make this activity a little more festive the students should bring in a Christmas hat.
Finally on December 17th two activities will take place. Due to the demand of many of my students I would like to have a FIVE dollar gift exchange, or Secret Santa. It is important during the holidays to emphasize the theme of sharing and giving. The gift exchange is a fun activity that will bring our classroom closer together. The students have already picked their “secret” friend, they need to keep this name a secret until next week. We will also have a Christmas breakfast in our classroom on December 17th. Each student will be responsible to bring in something to share with the class for a light breakfast.

Thank you once again for all your help and cooperation, have yourself a safe and joyful Christmas.
Miss Lopez

Welcome to November

Welcome to Month #3, Novemeber.

Time just flies when you are having fun! We have been very busy for the past couple of weeks, I haven’t been able to keep you posted with all the fun and exciting things we have been working on.

Here are some important dates for the month of November:

No v. 5th Antonella’s Birthday
Nov. 10th Experience Petit labos à remettre
Nov. 11th Remembrance day + Luca’s Birthday
Nov. 12th Début du projet maquettes de la seigneurie de Longchamp en Univers Social
Nov. 13th Test for Spelling lesson 6 + Cassandra’s Birthday
Nov. 18th examen du verbe finir au futur simple et l’imparfait
Nov. 19th Mayan project presentations (work done in class) +Simon’s Birthday
Nov. 20th Ped day
Nov. 23rd Dictée # 6
Nov. 24th Book Report #2 due + Test for Spelling Lesson 7
Nov. 25th PLM #2 à remettre

Thank you all for the positive comments I received along with the self-evaluation forms; congratulations to all for the wonderful work you do as parents.

Keep posted to follow the progress of our maquettes...pictures coming soon!

Halloween Safety Rules

It is very important for children to be safe while having fun during Trick or Treat time. Here are some important Halloween Safety Rules for your children to follow so that they will have a happy and safe Halloween.
1. Children under the age of 12 should always go Trick or Treating with a grown-up.
2. If you are over age 12, it is much safer to go with a group of friends with an adult supervisor, instead of by yourself.
3. Always put strips of reflective tape on your costume so that cars can see you.
4. Never go to a house or apartment that is dark.
5. Never go inside a stranger's house, apartment or car.
6. Wear make-up instead of a mask so that you can see properly.
7. Never wear a costume that you can trip on. Make sure the costume does not cover your shoes so that you can walk easily.
8. Do NOT zig zag across the road. Instead, walk up one side of the road and visit the houses there, then cross the road safely at a crosswalk and go down the other side of the street.
9. If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing the traffic.
10. Do not walk across lawns and yards or take "short-cuts", in case you trip in the dark. Use sidewalks and paths leading to homes.
11. Always be home at a time agreed upon by your parents.
12. Wear a watch so that you will be home on time.
13. Pin your name, address and phone number inside your costume in case you get lost or scared.
14. Carry a glow stick or flashlight with a new battery so that you can see better in the dark.
15. Do not go into elevators or stairways in apartment buildings. Most apartment buildings set up "candy areas" in their hallway for "Trick or Treat".
16. Only go to houses in the neighborhood that your parents have said you can go to.
17. Never carry a treat bag that is too big for you or one that drags on the ground. Carry a small bag instead, then when it is full, dump it into a bigger bag carried by an older person.
18. Make sure that fake knives, swords, and guns are made from cardboard or other flexible materials to avoid accidental injury or worse, have them mistaken for the real thing!
19. Do not go near any pets or animals that you do not know. They sometimes get scared of the costumes too!
20. If someone is bothering you, run to the nearest well lit house that has lots of people there.
21. Never ever eat any treats until your parents have checked them!

Halloween day at PDC

Hello there,
We had a great time today at school. We enjoyed Halloween Idol, penny Carnival and the presentations of our potions magiques.
Enjoy the slide show of the pictures that captured our fun...




Have a safe and fun Halloween!

Fun at the Biodome

Our outing to the Biodome was a great! We really enjoyed ourselves. We were able to experience different biomes, animals, and temperatures. We barely even noticed the CTV cameras filming our experience. Here is a slideshow (click the play button to start) for your viewing pleasure...enjoy!



Here are some more pictures...

Month of October

Dear parents and students,
The month of October has finally arrived. Bringing with it the cool weather and the Autumn leaves. Please make sure you wear a Fall jacket when you come to school. Unfortunately it is no longer summer, we can no longer walk around in shorts and just a shirt.
Take note of the following important dates to remember during the month of October:

• the 2nd Ped day
• the 5th examen du chapitre 4 de Sophie devient sage
• the 6th David F's Birthday
  
• the 7th examen du verbe être et dictée # 3
• the 7th Thanksgiving celebration
• the 8th Christine's Birthday
• the 8th test Spelling lesson 4
  
• the 12th Thanksgiving
  
• the 13th Making of a stelea(carved standing stone)= Mayan project
• the 18th Alex's Birthday
  
• the 21st Justin's Birthday and Pierre de Coubertin's Open house
• the 25th PLM #1 à remettre
  
• the 26th Book report #1 due
• the 31st Dylan's Birthday and Halloween

Please stay tuned for other events that will be happening this month...
Have a great week-end.

Miss Lopez

Congratulations David!

David Faustini's soccer team, the St-Leonard's Lions, took home the Gold during the playoffs!


David scored some of the winning goals...We're really proud of you David! This is a great lesson on dedication, practice and hard work. Congratulations David!

To visit youtube and witness the action click on the link below :

The final moments caught on youtube




To read the complete article on Progrès Saint-Léonard, Arrondissement Saint-Léonard news paper click on the link below:

Read David's article and see his picture

Thought of the day

The Charlie Schulz Philosophy




The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.






How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.



Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.




Easier?

The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials...The most money...or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most!

Welcome back to another school year!

Welcome back to PDC. School shouldn't only be about learning, we should have fun too! Today we had the opportunity to do just that. The group Dynamix came to our school with all sorts of different activities for our students to enjoy. Here are a few pictures, enjoy!

A new school year!

Dear parents of students in class 403,

Welcome to the new school year. It is going to be a great one, I am sure. I have been looking forward to teaching this wonderful group of children and have been planning all summer for their return. Grade 4 is a very important grade. We gently help them along the journey to the increased expectations and self-reliance required in cycle 3. They seem to change so very much during this year.

In our classroom, we will be very busy with lots of hands-on activities, collaborative projects, creative writing in both English and French; math and language games, and spelling lessons. This year we will master the basic multiplication and division facts. Daily reading at home will be expected in both English and French, as will monthly book projects. All written work must be completed in cursive handwriting. Of course, each child will be working at his or her own level and that continues to be appropriate.
Students are expected to be in uniform attire every day. They may need a bit of reminding at first. Plan now for the cooler weather and make sure your child has a school jacket or sweater and long pants.

We are all very lucky to belong to Pierre de Coubertin School. I truly believe in our approach to education and the benefits we brings to our students. Have you ever met a nicer bunch of kids? They make teaching here an absolute pleasure. I am so happy to be teaching this class. If you’d like to get in touch with me contact me at school or email me at mc_lopez2003@yahoo.ca. I look forward to hearing from you, have a great school year!

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