Wednesday March 16

Today we drew about things we like - we drew our favourite food and favourite animal. Ask your child about what they picked.

In the afternoon we read "The Most Magnificent Thing" and talked about how sometimes you have to try multiple times to solve a problem. 

In the morning we brainstormed ideas to help Fuzzy get around our classroom with her injured leg.  

We continued with floor hockey in Phys Ed (Ms. McLean) and some of us had music (Mrs. Mask)

Friday is AM Kindergarten.


Note from Ms. Mach and Ms. Gysbers 

Our class is starting a design challenge where students will invent/create something out of recycled materials in order to help our class “pet” (a stuffed monkey who watches for the best listeners) move around the classroom as she injured her leg. In order for this design challenge to be successful, we will require a wide range of recycled materials. This includes but is not limited to:

● Small boxes

● Egg cartons

● Yogurt containers/lids

● Plastic lids of any size - need lots of these.

● Paper bags

● Plastic cups

● Plastic containers

● Kleenex boxes

● Paper towel rolls

● Scotch tape

If you could begin collecting any of the above items, our class would greatly appreciate it. The more items we have, the more creative students can be. We will need these items by Monday March 28, but please feel free to bring in the items in bags as you acquire them.

Additionally, we would like to invite three (3) parent/guardian volunteers from both morning and afternoon classes to assist us with the final challenge that will consist of students building their final creations. This will occur during the week after spring break. The exact date will be determined soon. 

Thank you very much in advance!






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