We started our morning doing another summarizing practice sheet (#21), then sharing our paragraphs. Next, we marked / reviewed the similes pages from yesterday and finished the package. Some students came up with a winter-themed simile for their snow globe and got started on that.
After recess, we practiced the Log Driver's Waltz in the classroom, then did a quick run-through on the stage in the gym. Then back to the classroom for a few more run-throughs.
Before lunch, we managed to squeeze in a bit of math: reading decimal numbers aloud in preparation of writing them in words. Example: 16.48 is "sixteen and forty-eight hundredths".
After lunch the students filled in their Agendas and then we discussed raising / donating money to give to people less fortunate than ourselves. I didn't send the letter home because I found an error on it and wanted to expand the possible recipients of our donations. (See letter below.)
December 7, 2016
Dear Parents /
Guardians,
It’s that time of
the year again when students often like to give their teacher a gift at
Christmas. As discussed with the
students in class, instead of getting something for me and me for them, they
could donate a few dollars to Plan Canada, Gifts That Matter, or Doctors
Without Borders. (We will decide later.)
Participation is completely optional; amounts donated by individuals
will not be announced!
Then, depending
upon how much money we collect, the class will choose gifts to send to those
less fortunate. In the past, my classes
have bought goats, chickens, mosquito nets, stoves, and birth certificates,
just to mention some of the gifts we were able to afford.
This idea
reinforces the idea of giving rather than receiving, and is in keeping with the
Spirit of Christmas.
Thank you for
considering this suggestion.
Respectfully
yours,
Ms. Sue Leach
