On Monday June 13, the Grade 2's will be participating in a program called "Arts comes to school."  It is a wonderful opportunity for the students to engage in hands on art using modelling clay.  Our class has been split between two sessions (9:30-10:30am & 2:30-3:30pm) and we need volunteers.  Should you be able to join us and want to get your hands dirty, please consider joining us.  If you are able to join us, please write a note in your child's agenda indicating your availability.

Grade 2's, please use the link below to complete your self-reflection task...

https://docs.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/forms/d/1b8UMVZFA32YnAkYmSKfPGkedZ5mQReQ8jbkI79rqoJo/edit?usp=sharing_eid&ts=56fc7b18

Tomorrow is our school's open house.  Doors open at 8:45 for parents to walk around with their child and explore all the fun things going on at St. Anne.  You are encouraged to stay as students begin their first block.  Students will be working through math stations focused on money. 
I unfortunately will be missing out on all the smiles and excitement as your children show off all that they are to be proud of in our classroom.  I have been sick the past few days and am still unable to return to work.  Ms. B has been taking such good care of the class and she is enjoying her time with them. I look forward to hearing all about your visits when I return to work.

Yesterday was such a beautiful mass at St. Patrick Church.  A big congratulations to all my Grade 2's who received their sacrament of First Holy Communion.  Everyone looked wonderful and did so well! I am so proud of you guys!

This week is Earth Week. We have a number of initiatives and activities planned.  Below is an outline of the activities. Be sure to ask your child all about our contests for this week.  A reminder, please return all ECO parade permission slips to school.

Activity	Date(s)
ECO Parade	Thursday, April 21 (block 3)- our students will be focusing on endangered animals as it links to our grade 2 science curriculum.
Class Garbage Can Challenge/Litterless lunches	All week (April 18– 22)
Trivia Questions (with prizes!)	All week on announcements (April 18 – 22)
Crayola Cycle Class Contest (one class to win a prize)	All week
Battery Recycling Class Contest (one class to win a prize)	All week
Earth Colours Day	April 22nd (Earth Day)

Today students shared their photos of joy with the class.  A number of students have yet to complete this task and we have decided to extend the deadline of this task until this coming Thursday (March 31). We reviewed the goals of the task on the workspace as well as the expectations.  We are pros now!  Students have to be the ones who log into Hapara as they have been granted access (sorry moms and dads).  We were reminded of Mr. Yeow's presentation this morning... it takes ALOT of photos to come up with a 'just right' one. 
For those students who did submit their task, they will need to add an additional slide to their slide deck (insert - new slide) and submit a new photo taking into consideration our success criteria.  This can be a completely different photo from the original photo (ie. new subject). PLEASE DO NOT DELETE YOUR FIRST PHOTO ATTEMPT!!!!

Happy Easter Everyone!  What Joy did you see this long weekend?  I am eager to see what photos you were able to take.  I have attached the video link below, should you forget how to access our Hapara workspace. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bysm4f7k7-61NXdKOUtIejdOODg/view

See everyone tomorow!

I hope everyone had a wonderful March Break.  From the sounds of all the stories, students had a great time and wonderful memories were made.

This is going to be a short week and a full one at that.  This week students will be focusing on Holy Week.  I encourage your child to share with you the activities and tasks we have been working on.  In particular, please ask your child about the Joy photography task that they will need to accomplish during the Easter long weekend.