Family
To all of my “children” and families, I wish you peace, love, and joy!
Merry Christmas from my house to yours!
Merry Christmas
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Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Polar Express
Click on the Barnes and Noble Online Storytime link below and listen to author, Chris Van Allsburg read the beautiful story, The Polar Express.
Enjoy and Believe!
Dear Little Angels
We are certain that you will agree, your children were adorable little angels today at the Christmas Concert! Falling angels (lol), tipped halos, and excited chatter was occurring”back stage.” On stage, magic happened! I truly believe that the angels were smiling as they peeked through the star windows of heaven. Thank you, children for your precious performance.
“Stars are the windows to heaven, that angels peek through. Up in the sky, they keep an eye on you.”
Letters to Santa, Christmas Concerts…Oh My!
Mary\’s Boy Child- one of our concert songs
Sing along with Johnny Reid to one of our Christmas concert songs!
Our letters to Santa are coming home today. Please read them, seal them, and drop them into a mailbox this weekend. Santa should mail a reply!
PS Santa mail does not require a stamp! Ho Ho Ho!
Click on the link below to follow the official Norad Santa Tracker!
Vote for Mrs. Boekhout’s Classroom2Kids
Please consider voting for Mrs. Boekhout’s edublog and help her win the Eddie award for Best Class Blog! I have provided the link to vote, below. Good luck, Mrs. Boekhout!
World Vision
This Christmas season, the Grade Ones are raising money for the organization, World Vision. This is a voluntary activity and any donation amount is appreciated. We are growing our “global hearts” as we accept donations to purchase a dairy goat and chickens for a family in need somewhere in the world. We have had several thought provoking conversations over “what” would be most beneficial to a family- soccer balls, blankets, or chickens and a rooster? “If we “feed” the children, then they won’t need medicines, so we should give them food.” “They don’t use money; they trade. We should give them an animal so that they can have something like food to trade.” Wonderful evidence of problem solving and thinking!
We raised 100 dollars and purchased a dairy goat! (Thanks to Mr. N, our SEA for “topping” up the money pot!) The payment has been given to World Vision. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause and helping to “grow” compassion in our children. The world is a better place because of YOU!
You might enjoy reading the book,
The World Needs Your Kid- Raising Children Who Care and Contribute
Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger, Shelley Page
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
The Dalai Lama
“If you get, give. If you learn, teach.”
-Maya Angelou
A Visit from the Dentist
This week we had an educational visit from a local dentist and a parent in our community. Dr. Hassiri and a dental hygienist, Jen, visited our class. Dr. Hassiri told us about how he became interested in dentistry. When Dr. Hassiri was a young boy, his dentist would let him tour the office and talk to him about the dental profession. Dr. Hassiri was inspired to study and work hard in school to learn and follow his “dream!” Jen showed us the correct way to brush our teeth. The Hassiris donated tooth brushes and floss to inspire all of us to brush our teeth and gums! Thank you to the Hassiris and Jen for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit our class.
Have you been brushing and flossing your teeth?
Do you know how many primary teeth children have? (Hint: Double the numeral 10!)
Edublog Nomination
Mrs. Boekhout\’s Classroom Edublog
I am honoured to nominate, Mrs. Nora Boekhout for the 2011 Eddie award, Best Class Edublog! Nora Boekhout is the Queen Edublogger, a patient mentor, and an incredible teacher! Mrs. Boekhout has instructed her students about blogging etiquette, “posts” interesting classroom information and activities, and provides opportunities for students to interact with their teacher and each other. As a mentor, Mrs. Boekhout has patiently guided me along the edublog journey, for which I am appreciative. Mrs. Boekhout is an inspirational teacher and an amazing Edublogger!
