December is here!

What a bus, but exciting month ahead! We are recognizing the month of Advent in our class by lighting our candle each week, participating in Advent prayers, and completing acts of service with our Advent Calendar. This month is also especially a great time to think of others and give back! St.Cecilia is having their White Elephant sale Friday December 14th, so if you have not done so already, don't forget to bring in gently used decorations, household items, toys, books, or accessories to donate! (Please no stuffies, clothes or earrings!). On Friday Dec, 14th, students can purchase items for 25, 50, 75 cents and a dollar - a great way to do some Christmas shopping!

Our class is also putting together a Christmas Hamper for a family who needs a little bit of love and help this holiday season! Our family consists of a mom, dad, and 3 boys (aged 8, 5, and 2). Along with Ms. Moore's class, each student has chosen an item or two that if able, have chosen to bring in! This Friday is also a Christmas-themed spirit day, where students can dress in their favourite spirit-wear for a small donation! The Grade 5's are helping to run this initiative along with our Advent Mass next Tuesday!

In Language, we are continuing to read The Wild Robot -- focusing on theme and character traits. Our reading goal will be moving on to summarising. In writing, we have been learning about lots of inspirational people and their influence on the world, in the form of writing biographies. We also have been practicing writing powerful descriptions and 'million dollar sentences' to use in narratives.

In Math, we have been working hard on multiplication and now division! Don't forget to check out the games in the Math Section to practice!