A few things

Just so you are aware of the following dates:
Monday, October 7th - picture orders are due
Thursday, October 3rd - word-a-day quiz (We will review the words and what the quiz looks like tomorrow. Students can bring home their words to practice any day this week.)
Friday, October 4th - grade 7 math unit 1 test (tentatively)
Grade 6 students have the Explore for homework in math
Band - grade 6 - learn the first 3 notes

Yesterday we had a great day at Eagle Creek. I took photos and would like to share the pictures with the families in our classroom. Please let me know if you DO NOT want me to post photos of your child on the class blog. I will only post the photos and won't include names. Thank you to Mr. Scott and Ms. Cross Child for attending the field trip. It's always great when parents can come along on our field trips.

I also wanted to let you know that I will be away for several days this month. It's highly unusual for me to be away as much as I am going to be - it seems to be a strange mix of professional development, conferences, and training that will have me out of the building. I will be away October 9th, 10th, 21st, 22nd, and 25th. I think I might also end up adding an afternoon into the mix, but I am awaiting one more scheduled date. I plan to have the same sub for all but one of the days (she's booked on one of the days.) This will help with consistency and flow of the classroom.

Also, next Monday and Tuesday our class will participate in programing provided by teen aid. The grade sevens will spend the day on Monday learning about prenatal development and puberty. The grade six students will have one session on "Who am I?" The grade 7 students will have one last session on Tuesday on resisting sexual pressure.
Have a great night everyone!