Winter Updates!

Well, December has arrived and there are only three weeks until Christmas vacation. It will be a VERY busy three weeks in our classroom so I thought I'd post with a few updates!

A notice went home today, but just incase any parents didn't recieve it yet - our Grade 4 Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, December 15th at 6:00. We are doing a production with Mrs. Pearce's class of "Santa Goes Green". We will be busy practicing over the next two weeks so we can give our best performances! In the notice, I have asked for some donations of recyclable items, spare Christmas wrapping paper, gift bags and bows, as well as a few additional things. If anyone can have a look over the list and donate whatever you can, it will be GREATLY appreciated! We will be recyling or donating all the items after the concert is finished in two weeks!

Some students are already asking what they should wear, so even though I'll be sending a notice home regarding this next week, I thought I should include it incase any parents have questions too! We don't want anyone to feel the need to go buy anything so please just use what your children have in their closets!

Santa - we will provide a santa costume
Mrs. Claus - wear a dress and apron
Elves - All the elves that have speaking parts (mailroom, workshop & additional elves) will be provided with an elf hat. They can either dress in green or dress in nice clothes (button up shirt, nice pants, dresses etc.) Green shirts with large logos etc. could be turned around or inside out if that works for some students
Choir - everyone else who doesn't have a speaking part will be part of the choir. They can dress in nice clothing (button up shirt, nice pants, dresses etc.). If they would like to wear an elf hat, santa hat or reindeer antlers from home, they are welcome to do so

Again - please don't feel the need to purchase anything - this time of year is expensive enough! :)

Another thing I'd like to remind parents and students about is to DRESS WARMLY! It has been very cold the past few days. Unless it is raining very heavily, the students go outside at recess and lunch. They are expected to have hats, gloves, scarves and jackets (or whatever they need to keep warm). Please make sure your child is leaving the house dressed warmly enough to spend these times outdoors.

Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to our busy, fun, Christmas-y month!