Ms. Gill's Class Blog 2022/2023

Dear Families, Is it really the last day of March?!  I hope you've enjoyed some of the peaks of our sunnier days we've had!  It's definitely welcomed and has put a smile on all the children's (and mine) faces as they run, jump, and PLAY during recesses :)   Have a lovely weekend, BUT BEWARE and don't get 'fooled' tomorrow ;) CHARACTER RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY: On Thursday, we recognized March's character trait of Integrity -   “We can always be trusted even when NO ONE IS WATCHING!”    I have shared with my students how I feel this trait encompasses all our character traits that we have focused on thus far.   I believe if a person demonstrates integrity , they also possess  respect, caring, courage, honesty, optimism, cooperation, inclusiveness, empathy, and responsibility.     I am comforted in knowing that WE at Nottawa are truly surrounded with many students and staff who consistently model integrity in their actions. Cong...

Dear Families, Happy Spring!  It was so wonderful seeing my students this week, I had missed them tremendously!  I hope you enjoyed a fun-filled March Break as a family.  I heard so many neat experiences!   It was a bright and sunny return to school on Monday so we took full advantage and went for a mindful nature walk.   We always enjoy these as it gives us the opportunity to be one with nature and have heart to heart chats along the way :) I would also like to acknowledge how calmly and accountably every student entered the classroom after the Break.  It was like we hadn't missed a beat and continued smoothly into our learning. With that as you can see, we're back to our regular routines and regimes!  Just the way we like it ;)  I bet as a parent, you're delighted by this too :-)   As you'll see and read below, it was a meaningful and productive week of learning, celebrating and recognizing some very special events such as World...