Tonight at the dinner table ask your child about the craft we did in class.
A reminder to parents that tomorrow is a Formal Day and it is Early Dismissal (11:38).
Monday September 26, 2011
We are getting closer to Rosh Hashanah. Today in class we discussed the traditional items and blessings for things on the table for the holiday. These include:
1) apples and honey for a sweet new year יהי רצון מלפניך שתחדש עלינו שנה טובה ומתוקה
2) fish head symbolizing our desire to use our heads and not sit idly on our bums יהי רצון מלפניך שנהיה לראש ולא לזנב
3) pomegranate symbolizing the many good deeds we will do next year יהי רצון מלפניך שירבו זכויותינו
We are all looking forward to the new year !
(scholastic book club orders were ordered today, if you have late orders I will process them, but they will arrive after the others)
1) apples and honey for a sweet new year יהי רצון מלפניך שתחדש עלינו שנה טובה ומתוקה
2) fish head symbolizing our desire to use our heads and not sit idly on our bums יהי רצון מלפניך שנהיה לראש ולא לזנב
3) pomegranate symbolizing the many good deeds we will do next year יהי רצון מלפניך שירבו זכויותינו
We are all looking forward to the new year !
(scholastic book club orders were ordered today, if you have late orders I will process them, but they will arrive after the others)
Friday September 23, 2011
Hi everyone,
It has been a few days since my last post, sorry about that, things got very busy. Today students received their Homework Folders which they personalized with a picture they colored of SpongeBob. Hopefully the use of these Homework Folders will keep us all more organized. Please ensure, just like agendas, that Homework Folders go home and come to school EVERY DAY.
Also sent home today were our field trip permission forms, due back to school by Oct. 4. You should find them in your child's new Homework Folder (hopefully).
Also, Chabad has been very generous and has given each student a magazine for the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Thank you Chabad of Calgary!
Shabbat Shalom שבּת שלוֹם
It has been a few days since my last post, sorry about that, things got very busy. Today students received their Homework Folders which they personalized with a picture they colored of SpongeBob. Hopefully the use of these Homework Folders will keep us all more organized. Please ensure, just like agendas, that Homework Folders go home and come to school EVERY DAY.
Also sent home today were our field trip permission forms, due back to school by Oct. 4. You should find them in your child's new Homework Folder (hopefully).
Also, Chabad has been very generous and has given each student a magazine for the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Thank you Chabad of Calgary!
Shabbat Shalom שבּת שלוֹם
Tuesday September 20, 2011
A BIG THANK YOU to all of our vollunteers who came up to support us during our Terry Fox run today. We as a school raised over $1000 and the number is still growing. Josh in grade 5 shaved is head in front of the whole school at the end of the day. Our grade 2s did their very best on the run and Mrs. Aucoin and I are so proud of them. I don't know about the kids, but I'm ready for a nap.
Monday September 19, 2011
Sorry everyone for the late posting tonight. I was at a meeting at which someone brought up a very cool event that is happening this coming May. Israel will be hosting its first annual DRAGON BOAT RACE !!! How amazing is that. I know nothing about dragon boat racing but the whole idea sounds phenomenal. Calgary is hoping to send a team from Calgary. This Wednesday there will be an info session at the JCC at 5:30pm. Check it out.
Reminder that our Terry Fox Run is tomorrow. It is a non-uniform day so students should wear appropriate clothing for the Run. Please pack a water bottle, hat, and proper running shoes.
Reminder that our Terry Fox Run is tomorrow. It is a non-uniform day so students should wear appropriate clothing for the Run. Please pack a water bottle, hat, and proper running shoes.
Sunday September 18, 2011
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Just wanted to remind everyone that this Tuesday is a non-uniform day. We will be having our Terry Fox run after lunch. Please remember to sign and send in permission forms so that your child can participate.
Wednesday September 14, 2011
Hello everyone,
Today was a very busy day in grade two. We continued learning Hebrew script letters. Today we did chaf sofit, lamed, mem and mem sofit. Students were given the opportunity to take home homework for parents who did not attend last night's Curriculum Night. Instructions are simple: draw yourself and send it back to school. We are making a display of the people in our community, and of course you parents are a part of our fantastic Division 1 community at the CJA. Both classes have been to the library already this week and took out Hebrew books so don't forget to keep reading!
Today was a very busy day in grade two. We continued learning Hebrew script letters. Today we did chaf sofit, lamed, mem and mem sofit. Students were given the opportunity to take home homework for parents who did not attend last night's Curriculum Night. Instructions are simple: draw yourself and send it back to school. We are making a display of the people in our community, and of course you parents are a part of our fantastic Division 1 community at the CJA. Both classes have been to the library already this week and took out Hebrew books so don't forget to keep reading!
Tuesday September 13, 2011
Thank you to everyone who came out to Curriculum Night tonight. We thank you for showing your commitment to our community. My brain is fried due to all the preparation for tonight, so that's all. Good night
Monday September 12, 2011
I hope everyone had a enjoyable and relaxing weekend. Today was a busy day. We spent the first hour with all of grade two together. We created our Class Agreement. Ask your child about some of the expectations and rules we have in our grade.
Two important things went home today:
1) A Curriculum Night invitation - (tomorrow night)
2) Scholastic Orders - due Sep 26 (hand in to Miss Sherman)
Friday September 9, 2011
Check out this awesome new Rosh Hashanah video on youtube from the Fountainheads
Thursday September 8, 2011
Today in grade two we did weekday t'filot for the first time. Students were excited to recognize some tunes and were intrigued by tunes they had never heard before. Today we wrote in agendas about the upcoming Terry Fox run at school (sep. 20). Students are asked to bring in TOONIES for TERRY every day until the run. Please help us reach our goal by donating to this worthy cause.
Tuesday September 6, 2011
Another great day in grade 2 !
Today we started reviewing our Hebrew reading skills. Students have homework to read from their black duotang for at least 10 min tonight. Be sure to read the letters that were sent home about the reading program. These 10 min that are homework definitely count towards Hebrew reading minutes.
Tonight at dinner ask your students about what Hebrew script letters they learned. Have a good night.
Today we started reviewing our Hebrew reading skills. Students have homework to read from their black duotang for at least 10 min tonight. Be sure to read the letters that were sent home about the reading program. These 10 min that are homework definitely count towards Hebrew reading minutes.
Tonight at dinner ask your students about what Hebrew script letters they learned. Have a good night.
Sunday September 4, 2011
Hi parents,
If you've checked your child's agenda, you will see that they have written down that they will need headphones at school. This year students will be using both Successmaker (AB curriculum) and Rosetta Stone (Hebrew) in the computer lab. I want to clarify the type of headphones they need. They do not need to have a headset with a microphone attached. I have microphones they can use. Any headphones (over the head or earbud) are acceptable. If you have any questions, let me know. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend.
If you've checked your child's agenda, you will see that they have written down that they will need headphones at school. This year students will be using both Successmaker (AB curriculum) and Rosetta Stone (Hebrew) in the computer lab. I want to clarify the type of headphones they need. They do not need to have a headset with a microphone attached. I have microphones they can use. Any headphones (over the head or earbud) are acceptable. If you have any questions, let me know. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend.
Friday September 2, 2011
Our first Shabbat together in grade 2. Ask your child about the t'filot (prayers) we did and the siddur (prayer book) they used.
Thursday September 1
WELCOME DAY !!!
Today sure went quickly. We had a bit of a crazy schedule.
We had some class time, grade time, division 1 time, and school time. So, I guess a bit of everything.
Tonight's dinner topic is community. Ask your student what communities they belong to. Also ask them about the 2 crafts that we did today (one as a division and one as a school)
Today sure went quickly. We had a bit of a crazy schedule.
We had some class time, grade time, division 1 time, and school time. So, I guess a bit of everything.
Tonight's dinner topic is community. Ask your student what communities they belong to. Also ask them about the 2 crafts that we did today (one as a division and one as a school)
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