Hello all,

It has been mentioned that I wrote wednesdays when referring to rip stick and skateboard day. I did not mean to put that extra S there, I just meant Wednesday September 28. However, our PE class went so well that I think I will do it again next week and give the class some more time on the ripsticks and skateboards. Especially since it is so good for developing the skill of balance!

Another mistake I have made is that I forgot to have the students write in the planners to study their Bible memory verse which we will say tomorrow. I did send home duotangs and gave a verbal reminder, so hopefully everyone will come prepared and ready to say the verse this week (Matthew 3:17). This week we learned about Jesus baptism and a little bit about why being baptized is important. Please ask questions and discuss this important topic with your child! :)

One last reminder, tomorrow is the last day of September, which means reading minutes and book reports are due! Please send your child's home reading duotang to school tomorrow! I will move bikes and award prizes tomorrow!

Enjoy your weekend! :)

First Post!

Welcome to this years grade three blog! :) I am very pleased to (finally) have it up and running! I will try to use this blog instead of paper notices that I would usually send home. I will hopefully post every few days, just to keep parents informed on what is happening in our classroom. If I post an important notice or annoucement I will have students write in their planners to check the blog. But otherwise, please stop in every few days, just to stay informed on what's upcoming in our class.

Here are some heads up for this week:

• Cops for Cancer this Friday - please bring your toonies to help find a cure for cancer!

• Bring in permission slips for Wednesdays PE day regarding rip sticks and skate boards. Also remember to send your child's rip stick or skateboard (IF they have, if not its fine) as well as a HELMET and knee, wrist, elbow guards. Every student must have a helmet to participate.

• Home reading book reports due this Friday. Please send in your child's home reading duotang on Friday so that I can count up minutes and mark book reports over the weekend. I will move student's bikes to the next province on Monday! Just a note regarding home reading duotangs: students can keep them at home until the end of the month. That way they are alwyas at home for recording minutes in and it prevents damage from the journey to and from school!

Wow, it looks like its going to be a fun week!!!

Mrs Thiessen :)