Hello Room 8 families,

The Grade 1 students have continued our learning about the Second Montessori Great Lesson. We have explored the first life forms on land which include: plants, insects, and amphibians. We continue to learn about the needs of animals as the year progresses. Check out the visitors we had in our classroom on Friday and Monday!

Meet Fire Flames, Mrs. Morden's fire belly toad and...

...here are Sali and Mander, Mrs. Green's classroom pets. Ask your child about what these critters need to survive!

This month we are focusing on kindness! We've read the story Have you filled a bucket today? by Carol McCloud. This book shares the idea of everyone carrying around an invisible bucket and that bucket can either be full or empty. Bucket fillers are people that do nice things for others and bucket dippers are people that do unkind things. 

We have been brainstorming all of the ways to show kindness at school and fill up someone's bucket! Here is what we came up with:

- helping a friend if they are hurt

- asking someone if they'd like to play with you if you notice they are lonely

- taking turns with work choice materials 

And so much more as you can see below!

• Valentine’s Day
  In keeping with protocols – we will be asking families to not send in treats or Valentines for other students. Mrs. Melindy will be planning a class activity that promotes kindness and community as well as a fun “celebration” for Valentine’s Day!
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• Upcoming Dates:


• February 10th - Funky Feet Day (Wear cool shoes, slippers, or socks!)
• February 14th - Valentine's Day
• February 16th - Little Caesar's Fun Lunch (if ordered)
• February 17th and 18th - No School (Teacher's Convention)
• February 21st - No School (Family Day)
• February 23rd - Pink Shirt Day
• February 24th - Beach Day (Wear your hat, sunglasses, etc!)
• February 25th - 100th Day of School