Ash Wednesday

We had our own class prayer service today. First we changed our prayer table cloth to purple and then we did a short prayer service.  The children got ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross.  We talked about the cross being a reminder that God loves us and forgives us even when we don't behave like we should.
During Lent our focus is on doing good deeds for others and helping our hearts to grow bigger with love. 

In the mail bags are Lenten crosses that are to encourage your child to do good deeds at home.

Also in the bag is a Holy Childhood collection box for spare coins to collect during Lent, for those less fortunate.  Please keep at home until Holy Week.

We Love Reading!

Thanks for participating in our "love of reading" for the month of February.   We read 167 books as a class.  We grouped our hearts in rows of 10 for ease of counting. 

Lent Begins

Wednesday is the beginning of Lent.  The Kindergarten classes will distribute ashes in our classes and we will have our own prayer service.

Symmetry

We have combined Art and Math to create beautiful mirror images!  Each child then titled their masterpiece!  Each picture is so different and unique, just like each of us!

Seuss Week!!

In honour of Dr. SEUSS' Birthday, we are having Seuss Week!! Please see the note below to see what to wear each day.  We will also read Dr. Seuss books each day.  Such fun!!

Vet Clinic Photos

Big Kids Playground

This winter has brought with it some crazy weather!  The sun was shining and we wanted to play in our playground, but unfortunately the ice made it unsafe.  That did not stop us from getting out though!  A few days last week we played in the "big kids yard" when they were not out.  The children loved having the big space to run and play tag games or just burn off some energy. We even got to play outside with our grade 4 Reading Buddies!!