Jour 1

Band sectionals tomorrow.  Bring your instruments!

Our next ski trip is on Thursday, January 22nd at 12:45.  It would be helpful to have an extra adult come along so if you are available and would like to come out, please let me know by email. 

Our class is participating in a Mini Language Program through the Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages.  We will be learning Igbo (spoken in Eastern Nigeria) throughout 8 lessons.  We had our first lesson this week during which we learned a bit about certain Nigerian traditions and a few greetings/phrases in Igbo (pronounced Eboe).  These lessons align with various Social Studies outcomes for Grade 6.   

Assignments: 
-Health assignment (emotions, Feathers in the Wind, School Yard Bully): Friday, January 23rd
-T.U.S.C. Group A: Friday, January 23rd (English)
-French grammar quiz: Friday, January 23rd
-Paper Bag Novel Study: January 29th
-T.U.S.C. Group B: February 2nd (French)

Upcoming dates / Reminders:
-Fatiguer Friday: all Fridays in January (wear your pyjamas to school)           
 -Skating: Wednesday, January 21st 

-Cross-country skiing: Thursday, January 22nd 
-PD Day: January 30th

Spelling words:
Je fais
Tu fais
Il/Elle/On fais
Nous faisons
Vous faites
Ils/Elles font     
  
Notes sent home this week:   
 
Check out the online calendar for upcoming events in Room 19: 
http://mmesweeney.blogspot.ca/p/classroom-calendar.html