Hello families!

Well, we are into the last week of November. It is amazing we are heading so quickly towards our winter break! Learning Updates will be released next week and there is so much learning happening throughout the school. 

Here are some highlights from last week:

• Decomposing numbers – Gr. ¾ students are learning how to add 2, 3 and 4 digit numbers. The BC math curriculum requires that students at this age show their understanding by decomposing the numbers being added (this means, breaking down the numbers into their hundreds, tens and ones and then adding those place value groups up). They are doing many hands on activities to show this, then recording their thinking

• Earth Rangers Assembly – We finished the week with an entertaining presentation by the Earth Rangers. This presentation was an interactive way to inform students about animal conservation and protection of wildlife. There was a game show, a hologram host, and live animals! Students were very engaged in the presentation and demonstrated how much they already knew about many animals.  Some classes are extending their learning into ecosystems, habitats and independent studies on an environmental topic of their choice. 

   

A few reminders for you: 

1. WEATHER – The weather is turning cold! Please ensure your child has warm outdoor clothes and possibly even a change of clothes in their backpack (or to stay at school). 

Some upcoming dates (you can also find these posted on our calendar: https://southnelson.sd8.bc.ca/events/calendar)

1. Dec. 5 – First term learning updates released
2. Dec. 9 – Holiday Concert dress rehearsal – in case you can’t attend on Dec. 10 feel free to join us!
3. Dec. 10 – Winter Concert – the “Holly Jolly Jalopy”!
4. Dec. 17 - Santa’s Workshop – Thanks to PAC for organizing! We will need lots of donations and volunteers. Please reach out if you can help

Finally, some family learning! 

See here for more information about the Earth Rangers! There is a whole section for family learning and some great ways to get involved. 

That’s all for now!

Have a wonderful week!