Social Justice Fair

What can I say but, WOW! WOW! WOW! I was blown away by your participation in St. Emily's first ever Social Justice Fair. Your booths looked great and you were all very knowledgeable about the children's right you were presenting as well as the organization that protects it. I know that everyone that came through that gym was impressed with all the work you had done, students, teachers, parents and Mrs. Fitzgerald. Your fundraising efforts really paid off too!  All together we raised a little over $2100 as well as about 180 cans of food!  You proved today how we each have the power to change the world!  I can't tell you how proud I am to be the teacher of such an amazing group of students :) Thanks for your commitment to such a wonderful event, it surpassed all of my expectations (which were in fact quite high already!)! Way to go!  

Today's awesome

Being proud of someone

You know the feeling. Your heart swells up and your eyes get a little teary. In that moment, all you can think of is how lucky you are to be a part of that person's life. I'd like to thank all of you, because on Friday, I felt that feeling in a very strong way. I am very blessed to get to spend this year-long journey with you! AWESOME!

Friday Folders

Hopefully everyone has seen our Friday Folders by now.  They went home with the students this past Friday, along with an introductory letter explaining what it is and its' purpose.  I was glad to see so many of them come back today (with the papers removed that were not supposed to be in there and the other papers returned with signatures).  Thank you for taking the time to go through this with your child every week.  Through the folders, we hope the students will take on greater responsibility for their learning and will be able to set realistic and  achievable goals for the following week.

**Please do not forget to bring in your signed permission form for the St. Monica Retreat tomorrow (if you haven't already)!  Remember to bring your bible please!**

Today's awesome

Finishing a book challenge

Well, I am used to handing out the reading challenges, but this time I was on the receiving end.  Back at the end of January, Autumn was given a 100 book challenge!  We have been working away every day and finally over the weekend, we finished.  Finishing a challenge and seeing the look of pride on your little girl's face?  AWESOME! 

Short week ahead!

We have a short week ahead of us (don't forget March break starts Friday!), but it is jam packed with learning!  Here are some of things that are going on this week:

Monday: Grade 6 photos
Million Dollar Project due (can't wait to see them!!)
Healthy snack initiative (bananas and soda crackers provided)

Tuesday:  Shrove Tuesday
St. Joseph Teacher visiting with two grade 8 students

Wednesday: Ash Wednesday

We will be having a multiplication quiz this week.  Make sure you are brushed up on: multiplying 1 by 1 digits right up to four digits by two digits and multiplying decimals.  Some of you seem to still be struggling with your math facts.  Please practice at home by having Mom and Dad quiz you.

Since it is a short week, your homework will be your Social Justice project (all posters must be completed this week).  For Math, I would like all of you to spend a minimum of 15 minutes on Khan academy exploring different math skills (this would be a great time to test yourself on multiplication).  You have all received an invitation to join through your school account.  Some of you have already started and I am amazed by your mad math skills!  What Mathe-magicians I have in my class ;)

See you all tomorrow morning!  Can't wait to see how handsome and beautiful you all look for those photos!

Mme Charles