Wow! It's been an interesting week (or 2) of weather! So much snow and unfortunately the cold temperatures to match. Hopefully this upcoming week will have less indoor recess time and more fresh air and outdoor breaks! We are also hoping to make use of a set of snowshoes that we borrowed from a nearby school to experience a different way of getting around in the deep snow! There was a form that went home on Friday (those who were away will get it tomorrow) explaining it. We need the form signed and return to the school to ensure you are ok with your child participating in this activity.

Tomorrow is an Olympic Spirit Day- students can wear Red or White to show their Canadian Pride or the colours of another country that they are connected to. I loved seeing all the patriotic pride on Friday for the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Games.

This week is also a short week with Teachers Convention on Thursday and Friday so there will be no school. On Wednesday, we will spend some time in the afternoon sharing valentines if the students wish to bring some and doing an art project. It is not mandatory that students bring valentines, however, if they do choose to bring them please ensure they bring for all students in the class so no one is left out. There was a form sent home that listed everyone's name- if you need another copy sent home please let me know and I will make sure your child gets one tomorrow.

For the past little bit, students have been busy exploring what life was like for First Nations people and Settlers long long ago. The class has done a great job of researching their specific topic and using a variety of resources such as books, pictures, and teacher chosen websites. Each student is responsible for one section of information on either Settler or First Nations people. For example, your child may be looking at what education was like for Pioneer's or what First nations people used for shelter. This week we are taking our information that we found and each student will be responsible for creating a "page" to contribute to a book we will be creating for our Learning Commons to help others in the school learn more about these concepts.