Flat Stella has had some recent adventures with Ally, Georgia and Ainsley! I'm very proud of the work and enthusiasm these girls have put into their projects! And all other students too! We're certainly learning a lot about different places in the world but we're also celebrating the fun we can have right here at home too!
Georgia recently shared TWO Stella adventures! First, Grandma Kate took Flat Stella to Florida!
First, Flat Stella rode along in the golf cart and enjoyed a few sunny rounds. Then, she hid in the plants to avoid some serious confrontation! Georgia had us guess what troubles Stella saw!! Can YOU guess???
Flat Stella dodged this one! Phew!!! She really did enjoy seeing him from afar though.... :)
After Flat Stella's adventure in Florida, she got to go with Georgia to sister Ella's Cheer Competition! Ella's team did VERY WELL and Georgia was so happy to be there and be a part of it. She loved the hotel and so did Stella!
And look at that Cheer floor! Oh the excitement! Congratulations Ella!
Next, Ally returned with Flat Stella from her trip to Florida! They visited Disney's Epcot Centre and had some fun turning into butterflies!
It's always fun when a sister gets in on the photos too! Flat Stella really enjoyed quality time with sister Becca! Ally enjoyed telling us all about how the big dome at Epcot is white during the day and then it's all lit up and beautiful at night! They also enjoyed wonderful fireworks and a show from the castle at Magic Kingdom. We're so glad you had a great time, Ally!
Next up, Ainsley presented a fantastic Flat Stella project showing grandma's trip to Australia to visit her aunt, uncle and cousins! Good friend Claire helped her hold it up! Thanks Claire!
Ainsley showed us where Australia is in comparison to Canada on the map. She introduced us to her family members who live over there and she showed us some of the fun activities Stella enjoyed. She went to a lighthouse, went on a hike, went kayaking and even saw a whale! Uncle Timbo, Aunty Rin and cousins Lincoln, Felicity and Louella really enjoyed Stella's visit for sure. Great job on your project, Ainsley!
On February 26th, we recognized "Pink Shirt Day" by wearing our pink shirts and learning the history of this important event. We learned all about David and Travis in Nova Scotia and how they supported a peer at their school who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. They ordered some pink shirts of their own and sold them, encouraging others to wear pink. They did this to support the boy and to show that you can wear whatever you like and be yourself! The pink shirts went viral and we're proud to be a part of it every year!
On Thursday this past week, we had fun times with Ella and Tayor from Mr. Bridson's class! His students visited primary classes to present their dances that they created in groups or partners. Ella and Taylor did a fantastic job not only presenting their dance but going step by step THROUGH the dance and teaching US their great moves! These girls were great teachers with lots of patience and enthusiasm too! Thanks girls! Georgia was very proud of you Ella!
Yesterday, we had great fun together measuring solid and liquid to make our green pancakes! Ms. West came in to help us out specifically with good hand-washing practices before handling or eating any of the food and we'd like to give her a HUGE thank you for this important lesson, especially at a trying time such as this one. Thank you for your help, Ms. West!
I hope that you all have a good, safe and healthy March Break. This is certainly a trying time and we're all hopeful that the extra 2 weeks off after the break will ensure a safe, happy return to school in April. During those 2 weeks, we were to continue our new writing form "procedure" and we were to begin telling time on an anologue clock. We will begin with those when we return in April, but if you would like to get a head start, you can try the time activities that are found on IXL. Gr.1 curriculum has students learning time to the hour and half hour. Gr.2 students will also learn time to the quarter hour. It's also very important and helpful to keep reading. Your kids can log onto Raz Kids from home or you can share story time with them and have them read some sentences and/or sight words.
Let's hope April brings brighter news and brighter skies too. Stay safe and have fun!
