We have been reading the novel Secret of Nimh, if you can believe it, since the beginning of the year. It is a pretty long book and we do not read every day so, I guess that is why we are still not finished. Don't be mistaken, we are really enjoying it and today we saw some really cool videos about the characters in the book. Below you will find a link to check out these cool videos. The students really want to show you the neat things these amazing mammals can do! 3G is reading the chapter called The Maze. Do you remember who was in the maze?(Nicodemus) What was happening to him? 3M is almost finished the book we had a great whole group discussion today about the book, the characters, and the problems they have faced throughout the novel. I think it is safe to say that both classes will be sad to see it end! Today in Social Studies we continued to look at maps. What is the name of the type of map we looked at today? (Grid map) What makes it different from other maps we have looked at? We finished our afternoon with our class going down to the computer lab with Mr. McCallum. What are you guys up to down there?? Mr. McCallum is a pretty talented guy especially when it comes to technology! I bet he is teaching you some pretty cool tricks! Don't forget to dress warm boys and girls as the weather is changing fast! So be sure to bring your hat, mittens, and ski pants each day to school! Have a great evening boys, girls, and families!! Here is the links to the videos we watched today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma8HCM3Z5Ichttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Today in Language Arts we discussed cutting it out to clear it up! What does that mean boys and girls? We also had a round of read to self while Ms. Gallant worked with students. We have been building our stamina for the last two months and today both class read for 20 minutes!!!! Well done class!!! In Social Studies we reviewed our mapping skills. Do you remember what the key and scale are used for on a map boys and girls? I heard in Math class the children had a spelling test? Wow! Check out Mr. McCallum's page to see what else is going on in Math! During Art class today we learn about a world famous artist. Do you remember his name? (Vincent van Gogh) We wathced a mini biography on him and then looked at many of his paintings before we began to draw our own masterpieces! Which of the artist's paintings did we decide to recreate? (Starry Night) Stay tunned for some great art work! Many of us are bringing in items for the food bank! What a great way to help out our community!! Thanks! There were two notices that went home today. I know some of the children were very excited that Ian Baillie is going to have a book fair. Please check your child's agenda each night for notices that go home so you are always up to date on activites and events taking place at school! Have a great night B & G's!!!