Tuesday 1 December 2015

Learning Through Play

Here are a few pictures of the students discovering, creating, collaborating and having a great time!






Christmas Hampers

            


December 1, 2015

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Advent season has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner. Each of the classes at St. Gabriel School will be involved in our Advent project to help those in need. Each class, from Kindergarten through grade six, will contribute to allow us to prepare a “hamper” for 17 families from our adopted school.

Each student is being asked to bring in a specific item for the food hamper. If you are able, a donation of $2.00 for the family would also be most appreciated. Monies collected will go towards the purchase of a grocery store gift card for each family, so the family can purchase a turkey and fresh fruit and vegetables. New this year, we are also asking for donations of Canadian Tire money which will be used to purchase gifts for the families. We encourage the students to complete a chore at home to earn their own money, so that they experience the gift of giving.

Your child is invited to bring in  hot cereal. We will be collecting the hamper items and money from Wednesday, December 3rd until Thursday, December 10th.

Please note we also welcome donations of hats and mittens to send to families in need in our school board.  

Thank you for your generosity and support during the Advent Season.

God Bless,
St. Gabriel Catholic School Staff

New word and Letter of the week

This week, we are learning how to write the word "like" and focusing on the letter "l".  Ask your kids to sing you the "like" song.  It's very catchy and will sticky with you all day!!!  It is sung to the tune of Frere Jaques.
 We have been getting ready for the Advent season and we lit the first Advent candle yesterday.  We spoke about the importance of Advent and waiting patiently for the birth of baby Jesus.  Our promise this week is to be extra kind and caring to our friends and family.

More pictures will be posted tonight so please check the blog again to see what we have been exploring, creating and discovering!