Dear Grade Two Families,
Last week, we wore Pink Shirts in support of anti-bullying. To fully understand the impact of bullying, we read a book called The Invisible Boy. After listening to the story, the students were asked to scrunch up a paper cut-out of a person to represent the bullying that the invisible boy experienced. They were then given the task of trying to smooth out these wrinkles as much as possible. The class quickly realized that they couldn’t remove all the folds and creases on their paper and were able to understand the effects that hurtful words and behaviours could have on someone. It was heartwarming to hear the students talk about ways they could show kindness to their neighbours and not cause permanent wrinkles in others’ hearts.
This discussion also tied in nicely with our preparations for the sacrament of Reconciliation. In class, the children have been reflecting on the choices they have made and are showing a strong understanding of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness. Please continue to practice the steps to Reconciliation and the Act of Contrition with them. Thank you very much for your continued support and helping prepare your child for their First Confession!
Here are the reminders for the week:
First Communion Theme: Making Peace
Star of the Week: Alexa
Phonics Skill: _ge /j/
Open Parachute Unit (in class): Siblings & Friendships (cont’d)
Open Parachute Unit (at home): Saying No (cont’d)
Monday
- Lenten School Mass @ 8:15 ~ please join us!
- PE today
- Home Reading folder sent home with phonics skill activities
Tuesday
- Lenten School Mass @ 8:15 ~ please join us!
- Music and French today
Wednesday
- Lenten School Mass @ 8:15 ~ please join us!
- PE today
- Dismissal at 2 pm today
- Parent Meeting
- 6:45 pm in the school gym
- Please sign in before you have a seat
- Kindly make childcare arrangements as children are not allowed to come to the meeting
Thursday
- Lenten School Mass @ 8:15 ~ please join us!
- French today
- Gold Book goes home
- They will stay home over the weekend and be brought back to school on Monday
- Please go through the whole chapter with them
- Complete any unfinished work
- Please do not work ahead to the next chapters
Friday
- Lenten School Mass @ 8:15 ~ please join us!
- Hot Lunch Order Forms due
- Word Study Assessment: _ge /j/
- Please return Home Reading folders to school
- Fukuroku Hot Lunch (for those who ordered)
- Please bring your own cutlery!
- PE today
- Library today
- Please return any library books not yet brought back
Saturday
- First Communion Mass – Making Peace
- 5:00 pm in the church
- Please arrive 15 minutes earlier
- Please sign-in in the foyer of the church
- Please come in your Sunday best (no play clothes, jeans, or runners)
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, March 6- Yummy Pasta Hot Lunch (for those who ordered)
- Thursday, February 9- First Reconciliation for Grade Two
- Please keep all the students in your prayers!
- Thursday, February 9- White Spot Hot Lunch (for those who ordered)
- Friday, February 10- Class Photo Day
- Friday, February 10- Last Day before Spring Break
Please email me at jwu@stpaulschool.ca or write me a note in your child’s agenda if you have any questions or concerns.
Warmly,
Miss Wu